tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683073059397064234.post8004380876816606738..comments2024-03-25T03:48:55.554-04:00Comments on Journal Fodder Junkies: Taking the LeapErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16775864971912113731noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683073059397064234.post-27519803948638800032016-04-06T03:22:42.684-04:002016-04-06T03:22:42.684-04:00Fantastic news. Congratulations! Life is all about...Fantastic news. Congratulations! Life is all about taking chances. You will make it work and inspire more people through more time to travel, more time to produce books. We may even get you over to England for a workshop, I promise we have excellent fodder :-)Bedsit Diaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13085161629998614622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683073059397064234.post-38942843494209529972016-04-06T03:22:27.042-04:002016-04-06T03:22:27.042-04:00Fantastic news. Congratulations! Life is all about...Fantastic news. Congratulations! Life is all about taking chances. You will make it work and inspire more people through more time to travel, more time to produce books. We may even get you over to England for a workshop, I promise we have excellent fodder :-)Bedsit Diaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13085161629998614622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683073059397064234.post-29322714934805954642016-03-26T20:46:12.042-04:002016-03-26T20:46:12.042-04:00Thank you all so much for the words of support and...Thank you all so much for the words of support and encouragement. It means a great deal to me.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16775864971912113731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683073059397064234.post-12933922775023071312016-03-24T01:18:30.602-04:002016-03-24T01:18:30.602-04:00I remember being drawn to The Journal Junkies Work...I remember being drawn to The Journal Junkies Workshop on the New Books section at my library, checking it out, reading it immediately, and having my world change for the better. The first idea that resonated was writing my cr*p down and obscuring it so the snoops can't read it! I shared the concept with a cancer-stricken friend, and we had some obfuscation sessions with markers, paint, scissors, and glue. It might sound strange for a complete stranger to say this, but I'm proud of you for making the tough decision, and I hope to see more books, classes, blog posts, and, yes, even magazine articles about journal fodder processing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683073059397064234.post-65255342744592823712016-03-23T22:17:18.672-04:002016-03-23T22:17:18.672-04:00wow, huge congrats!! Nothing wrong with taking th...wow, huge congrats!! Nothing wrong with taking that leap of faith & finding your wings once you're in the air! Good for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14554363707620715803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683073059397064234.post-52384828883949617672016-03-23T06:19:38.422-04:002016-03-23T06:19:38.422-04:00I can't wait to see the wonderful art and amaz...I can't wait to see the wonderful art and amazing books you will come up with! I also am excited about more classes! Looking forward to everything! You CAN do this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04518819850452510162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683073059397064234.post-73707207928160449382016-03-22T23:51:28.097-04:002016-03-22T23:51:28.097-04:00Eric, we can understand your decision as you have ...Eric, we can understand your decision as you have loved art since you were a LITTLE kid. <br />You have always succeeded in anything you have undertaken. Your uncle and I wish you well in "your leap of faith." Uncle Duane and Aunt Fayenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683073059397064234.post-51418398386938694332016-03-22T23:04:08.752-04:002016-03-22T23:04:08.752-04:00Good for you. Make it work. You can. Good for you. Make it work. You can. Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18293123600644881728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683073059397064234.post-78613266912902762052016-03-22T23:04:03.927-04:002016-03-22T23:04:03.927-04:00Good for you. Make it work. You can. Good for you. Make it work. You can. Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18293123600644881728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683073059397064234.post-34670984852009215952016-03-22T22:47:55.710-04:002016-03-22T22:47:55.710-04:00Although leaving a secure position is scary, you a...Although leaving a secure position is scary, you are absolutely right in giving up the search for the "perfect time" to leave the classroom. As a former teacher it pains me to read about teachers such as yourself leaving and all the teaching students will miss, but................ I did it myself and I'm glad I did! We love having you inspire us here in Galax and selfishly look forward to seeing you more. Best wishes on your leap of faith, it all works out the way it's supposed to. Big Hugs!Penneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18381246822762906888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683073059397064234.post-23501477721971683802016-03-22T22:20:58.039-04:002016-03-22T22:20:58.039-04:00I envy the leap of faith you are making and I am s...I envy the leap of faith you are making and I am sure that you will be successful! I know that as a teacher, the single most important professional development workshop I have ever been involved in was with you and Dave at NCCAT in Cullowhee, NC. Even though the week long workshop wasn't geared for my social studies or language arts middle school curriculum, I have made journaling and interactive notebooks a large part of both of those subjects and have incorporated techniques that I was taught in your workshop. Kudos to you! As I approach retirement (I would do it tomorrow if I could), I am also looking at what I can do to further my artistic endeavors. Indeed schools, children, curriculums, duties, paperwork and meetings have changed and not always for the better in the years I have been teaching. I wish you much happiness, fulfillment and success as you move into the next phase of your life!Wynne Gruffydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855498286694775374noreply@blogger.com