tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post452594710908396048..comments2023-08-16T07:25:02.989-05:00Comments on Romance Gems: Plotting Life's Turning Points by @SatinRussell #RomanceGemsJoan Reeveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17622809465767116747noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-30490888314217420032020-04-05T16:51:26.450-05:002020-04-05T16:51:26.450-05:00Now there are more turning points than ever! Hope ...Now there are more turning points than ever! Hope all is well.Calvin F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04945481385907205222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-91903987838164558962019-02-15T12:19:51.577-06:002019-02-15T12:19:51.577-06:00I think it's easy to forget about all the smal...I think it's easy to forget about all the smaller choices that comprise our day-to-day lives. The big decisions tend to get all the attention, but it's the smaller minutiae that adds up.Satin Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003103861143766070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-50144864908376207192019-02-15T12:18:46.978-06:002019-02-15T12:18:46.978-06:00Wow, Mrs. N! Sounds like quite a story! I think li...Wow, Mrs. N! Sounds like quite a story! I think listening to your heart is so crucial and can be one of the most difficult things to do. Especially if you have conflicting familial or societal messages surrounding you. Kudos to you. And congratulations on fifteen years! My husband and I will be celebrating our fifteenth this December, as well.Satin Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003103861143766070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-69211559596288895722019-02-15T12:16:34.990-06:002019-02-15T12:16:34.990-06:00That's true, Nora. I can't say all of my m...That's true, Nora. I can't say all of my major life decisions seem to make sense in retrospect. You just have to take the moments as they come and do the best you can with them!Satin Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003103861143766070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-83274204093616403102019-02-15T12:15:37.835-06:002019-02-15T12:15:37.835-06:00Thank you, Cindi! I hope you enjoy it. :)Thank you, Cindi! I hope you enjoy it. :)Satin Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003103861143766070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-78520147066524571042019-02-15T12:15:21.498-06:002019-02-15T12:15:21.498-06:00I lived in Seattle for eight years before my hubby...I lived in Seattle for eight years before my hubby and I moved to Maui and I loved every minute of it. The constant cloud cover and rain can get to a lot of people, but after awhile, it felt comforting. Seattle will always hold a warm place in my heart.<br /><br />That being said, there's something beautiful about New England and Massachusetts in particular. I think every region holds some type of allure. It's just a matter of finding it and appreciating it.Satin Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003103861143766070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-3080664431668877792019-02-15T12:13:37.498-06:002019-02-15T12:13:37.498-06:00I completely relate to this! Changing professions ...I completely relate to this! Changing professions or big moves seem to be the catalyst for a lot of changes in life.Satin Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003103861143766070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-26638266476786733542019-02-15T12:12:58.765-06:002019-02-15T12:12:58.765-06:00I agree, Joan! Sometimes I think those seemingly i...I agree, Joan! Sometimes I think those seemingly insignificant choices hold more consequences, because we don't always see them coming.Satin Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003103861143766070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-42598079038468190372019-02-15T12:06:20.956-06:002019-02-15T12:06:20.956-06:00Wow! Sounds like you knew even then to listen to y...Wow! Sounds like you knew even then to listen to your instinct and go with the flow. It's amazing what we can get done in a short period of time when we put our mind to it!Satin Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003103861143766070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-64543105225322372022019-02-15T12:05:16.415-06:002019-02-15T12:05:16.415-06:00Maui was wonderful...for a year. However, I'll...Maui was wonderful...for a year. However, I'll admit that I missed having the four seasons.Satin Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003103861143766070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-42016749499033106542019-02-15T12:04:39.787-06:002019-02-15T12:04:39.787-06:00"We have to learn to be happy with the choice..."We have to learn to be happy with the choices we make." I couldn't have said it better myself! Perspective and attitude make such a big difference in how we experience anything - particularly change.Satin Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003103861143766070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-51879278252530321642019-02-15T12:03:41.388-06:002019-02-15T12:03:41.388-06:00I've noticed that people here on the East Coas...I've noticed that people here on the East Coast seem less likely to make a cross-country move and tend to stick close to their region. I don't know if that's the case on a grand scale, but anecdotally, I've met more people who live near their parents and siblings here in New England than I ever did in Colorado or Washington.<br /><br />I come from a family of travelers and vagabonds, so it didn't seem so far-fetched to move that far.Satin Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003103861143766070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-74151030836127330752019-02-15T11:42:25.311-06:002019-02-15T11:42:25.311-06:00What a wonderful way to take full advantage of thi...What a wonderful way to take full advantage of this opportunity, Kari! Judging by the pictures, I think you've been living your retirement to the fullest!Satin Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003103861143766070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-48924892000585568422019-02-15T11:41:20.820-06:002019-02-15T11:41:20.820-06:00I love the idea that there is no "wrong"...I love the idea that there is no "wrong" decision. So happy you've been able to come back to writing full time!Satin Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003103861143766070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-23235905270569656812019-02-15T11:40:20.972-06:002019-02-15T11:40:20.972-06:00I agree, Nancy. I know people tend to complain abo...I agree, Nancy. I know people tend to complain about the winters here, but I enjoy a big snowstorm!Satin Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003103861143766070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-42903296293398201822019-02-13T12:26:15.066-06:002019-02-13T12:26:15.066-06:00Great share, Satin! Crossroads are amazing things....Great share, Satin! Crossroads are amazing things. Choices, and more choices, some big, some small. Every day. And all those life experiences, friends, and memories you collect along the way. :)Kathryn Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470274076748716924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-51678439224910222722019-02-11T15:28:15.081-06:002019-02-11T15:28:15.081-06:00There are several times in my life where I had a c...There are several times in my life where I had a choice to make. Both choices were viable but it's only when I followed my heart that life shifted in the right direction. 15 years ago today (Monday 2/11), I chose to leave my life behind and move 3,000 miles to be with the man I loved. We got engaged three days later and this summer, we'll be celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. Was it scary leaving everything behind, including family and friends? Sure, but the new life I built with MR N has been so incredibly fulfilling, I wouldn't go back for all the money in the world.<br /><br />Loved your post, Satin, and it's a pleasure to meet you. <br /><br />MRS N<br /><br />nnlight at nnlightsbookheaven dot come N. N. Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16357487626713462283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-1357080978804608512019-02-11T09:28:03.233-06:002019-02-11T09:28:03.233-06:00Hi Satin, funny how we make choices in our lives. ...Hi Satin, funny how we make choices in our lives. Some seem so reasonable and others when we look back made sense at the time only to ourselves. Thanks for the post.Nora LeDuchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111518752602850802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-19811327874095079002019-02-10T22:12:41.618-06:002019-02-10T22:12:41.618-06:00This sounds like a very intriguing book! Can't...This sounds like a very intriguing book! Can't wait to read it.Cindi Knowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15108037058706161344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-70115741677976338992019-02-10T20:02:28.285-06:002019-02-10T20:02:28.285-06:00My sister moved to Seattle two years ago. Can'...My sister moved to Seattle two years ago. Can't say she's thrilled with all the snow now (everything is closed!).<br /><br />On the other hand, Massachusetts is beautiful! I'd have chosen Massachusetts too.<br /><br />I added Secret Hunger to my TBR list, thank you.<br /><br /><br />My contact info: adissidente at Gmail dot comIris Tsenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01544245951449907851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-59426342539999043322019-02-10T19:55:26.343-06:002019-02-10T19:55:26.343-06:00Changing professions come to mind. I was certainly...Changing professions come to mind. I was certainly of two minds and then something happened that made it all very clear. <br /><br /> marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com<br />Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-21722360309243010222019-02-10T19:31:42.573-06:002019-02-10T19:31:42.573-06:00Thank you for a thought-provoking post, Satin. In ...Thank you for a thought-provoking post, Satin. In the end, our lives are what they are because of the choices we make. Even minor insignificant choices we make each day have long-range consequences.Joan Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17622809465767116747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-50503386427768358242019-02-10T15:51:02.586-06:002019-02-10T15:51:02.586-06:00Yes, I can think of several choices right off the ...Yes, I can think of several choices right off the bat when I read your blog. The first was when I moved out my parents' house to live on my own for the first time. I had 2 weeks to find an apartment, pack and move. With the choices I made everything fell right into place and was all done in the time frame. It all felt so right I knew it was all the right thing to do.<br /><br />crossnstitch2 at aol dot com.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13592164332935716709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-77118884474504263082019-02-10T12:49:54.206-06:002019-02-10T12:49:54.206-06:00Love this, Satin. Our path winds and changes by ou...Love this, Satin. Our path winds and changes by our choices. It's often a leap of faith. What a compelling story, too. Added to my list! Oh, and Maui...WOW!Elsa Kurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14019701995368606886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618899325720287751.post-47168849633116592282019-02-10T12:35:37.303-06:002019-02-10T12:35:37.303-06:00Back in the day, when I was in group therapy, I le...Back in the day, when I was in group therapy, I learned this (among many other things): Everything is a trap. Making a choice mans you don’t get to have it all.<br /><br />That's another way of saying what you're saying, Satin. We have to learn to be happy with the choices we make.Jan Scarbroughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485602579241881149noreply@blogger.com