tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post6192193980403327955..comments2023-10-09T10:05:44.803-06:00Comments on Patricia Stoltey: The Right Place at the Right TimePatricia Stolteyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-8827860365616804112010-05-24T03:50:23.953-06:002010-05-24T03:50:23.953-06:00That is a very effective photo although sorry to h...That is a very effective photo although sorry to hear someone died in the fire. And thanks for all the wise words on being prepared - making our own luck!Barbara Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311532447861613731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-60243331423349084542010-05-23T10:23:37.549-06:002010-05-23T10:23:37.549-06:00Good things happen to those who prepare themselves...Good things happen to those who prepare themselves. Its all about positioning yourself. Oh, and some good fortune too. Some call it luck. Others blessings. Oh, and I haven't forgotten about your questions. I've had to put pretty much everything on hold as I prepare my re-edited MS for submission.<br /><br />Stephen TrempAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-35825118088105965782010-05-22T15:03:58.037-06:002010-05-22T15:03:58.037-06:00Very good advice, Patricia.
And I love the photo!...Very good advice, Patricia.<br /><br />And I love the photo! <br /><br />Helen<br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Straight From Hel</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-72923392225218440492010-05-22T12:21:02.352-06:002010-05-22T12:21:02.352-06:00I bought a camera to take pictures, but I always f...I bought a camera to take pictures, but I always forget to bring it with me when I go out or I forget to grab it when my granddaughter or other company comes over. Guess I'm not much of a photographer.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-38888268768125001472010-05-21T17:22:10.147-06:002010-05-21T17:22:10.147-06:00Wow - what an incredible photo.
Doing our homewor...Wow - what an incredible photo.<br /><br />Doing our homework sure helps us be part of that right place/right time thing!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-78561247782491262152010-05-21T15:09:13.356-06:002010-05-21T15:09:13.356-06:00Patricia,
The photo is haunting and beautiful. P...Patricia,<br /><br />The photo is haunting and beautiful. Prayers to the victims. Kudos to your son for being able to capture the moment.<br /><br />I love the message of this post. I think this is something we tend to forget when we write. Not only do we need to work on our manuscripts, but we need to work on learning the industry. Being prepared goes a long way in finding success.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-25963018262847943372010-05-21T12:09:01.520-06:002010-05-21T12:09:01.520-06:00Too bad I couldn't edit my comment ro spell an...Too bad I couldn't edit my comment ro spell and type right. Guess I just am not luck today!LINDA FAULKNERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059741905691302335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-30070683155052047012010-05-21T12:08:05.758-06:002010-05-21T12:08:05.758-06:00Thanks to all for stopping by, and thanks to those...Thanks to all for stopping by, and thanks to those who are leaving comments. As most of you know, I'm on vacation so won't be blog-hopping much until late next week.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-91940128467983731592010-05-21T12:07:49.845-06:002010-05-21T12:07:49.845-06:00Excellent photo. Seizing the opportunity, as Donn...Excellent photo. Seizing the opportunity, as Donna said, is an essential component of luck. My father always used to preach that we make our own luck. If we put ourselves on the right path, if we're open to opportunities, and if we have the courage to seize them, we tend to be considered "lucky." What's so lucky about hard work?<br /><br />I guess it's all in one's perspective. If a person doesn't hop on the righ path or sits around with hands outstretched waiting for something good to fall in them instead of being open to opportunitiess, or is too frightened/cautious to take a chance, then he might view himself as "unlucky" and other people as "lucky."<br /><br />With writers, I liken it to writing every day. Those writers who write something every day tend to complete their works faster than those who don't write every day. I guess their luckier when they get more submissions out and make more sales, eh? :)LINDA FAULKNERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059741905691302335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-48992494649727462632010-05-21T11:45:22.295-06:002010-05-21T11:45:22.295-06:00A great photo, lucky he saw the fire so that he co...A great photo, lucky he saw the fire so that he could contact the fire brigade,Thanks for the tips in writing, I find it all very interesting.<br /><br />enjoy your week-end.<br /><br />Yvonne,RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-27441169986320503602010-05-21T10:41:01.657-06:002010-05-21T10:41:01.657-06:00It's so true--more so for photography even tha...It's so true--more so for photography even than writing, but being prepared and diligent, and then that last ounce of being in the right place at the right time... (but the luck only comes if you've done the homework)<br /><br />That IS an amazing photo.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-25489930236811931222010-05-21T08:40:54.280-06:002010-05-21T08:40:54.280-06:00Hi Pat,
What a stunning photo, and the story behin...Hi Pat,<br />What a stunning photo, and the story behind it makes it even more so. Your son has an excellent eye for artistry.<br />I think it was Louis Pasteur who said, "Chance favors the prepared mind." It was true when he made his discovery, and it's true for others who work hard, are prepared, and seize an opportunity that comes their way.<br />Donna<br />http://donnasbookpub.blogspot.comDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-38638031172834443032010-05-21T08:29:44.805-06:002010-05-21T08:29:44.805-06:00That's a wonderful photo. I hope the person wh...That's a wonderful photo. I hope the person who died didn't suffer much. I agree sometimes it requires perseverance and knowing what you got when it hits you in the face.<br /><br />Great blogs today.<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-86358417603977284312010-05-21T08:29:07.168-06:002010-05-21T08:29:07.168-06:00I've served as a peer reviewer for academic re...I've served as a peer reviewer for academic research grants. The first method of sorting depended on whether the author(s) "meticulously followed guidelines." If not, the proposals went to the chipper not matter their merit. I need to transfer what I learned in science to creative writing. Thanks for the reminder. I agree your son's photo is spectacular and it is too bad someone died in the fire.Linda L. Henkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00525464842660116879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-41627815612308214072010-05-21T07:58:29.012-06:002010-05-21T07:58:29.012-06:00Excellent shot--looks like we both have photograph...Excellent shot--looks like we both have photographic talent in our offspring. Mine just published a new book on nature photography. <br /><br />When I realized that nobody was going to knock on my door asking if I had a manuscript they could publish, I figured that although luck may be a part of success in this business, hard work is much more likely to lead to that 'lucky' path.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-7811659914001260142010-05-21T06:57:12.957-06:002010-05-21T06:57:12.957-06:00How true about "luck." And adding the &q...How true about "luck." And adding the "p" as Jan says. I would never have thought of that! And what an amazing photograph. Your son has an eye that captures the emotional essence. This is like a surreal painting.<br /><br />I always enjoy your most interesting and informative posts!Ann Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628616245339887301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-6840207699993406342010-05-21T06:54:55.964-06:002010-05-21T06:54:55.964-06:00You're right, Pat. We can do a lot to increase...You're right, Pat. We can do a lot to increase our chances of having those 'good luck' moments. You can't be in the right place at the right time if you never go anywhere!<br /><br />Amazing picture.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446526228387021274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-28230026521794801932010-05-21T06:23:10.052-06:002010-05-21T06:23:10.052-06:00a really striking photo - and you know I'm mad...a really striking photo - and you know I'm mad for good photos. <br />I agree with everything you said and I usually say that the luck needs a p in front of it. You have to pluck up your courage to put yourself in the right place at the right time, to make yourself known to possible mentors, to say 'please sir can I have some more?' when no one else is. Pluck is what we need to develop...and you have it Patricia!Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-81972166075941300752010-05-21T06:17:06.975-06:002010-05-21T06:17:06.975-06:00From a news standpoint, this is a great photo. You...From a news standpoint, this is a great photo. Your son was definitely in the right place at the right time for this. Sad that someone died in the fire.<br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com