tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post7968806570718734218..comments2024-03-28T18:22:01.184+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: How a play came to be written ... Samuel Pepys, Robert Hooke ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36351601523210822202011-03-17T20:14:02.191+00:002011-03-17T20:14:02.191+00:00Hi Helen .. no worries - delighted to see you agai...Hi Helen .. no worries - delighted to see you again and often! <br /><br />Many thanks for the Stylish Blogger award .. really appreciated - it's always lovely being recognised .. especially if I'm doubly stylish!!<br /><br />Cheers and cheers .. lovely to come back to and see the award - makes my day end well! HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33143535870559448422011-03-17T18:03:13.334+00:002011-03-17T18:03:13.334+00:00I just now saw you already have it. That makes you...I just now saw you already have it. That makes you doubly stylish!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-3357382124623969002011-03-17T18:02:41.177+00:002011-03-17T18:02:41.177+00:00Hi Hilary, back again to tell you I gave you the S...Hi Hilary, back again to tell you I gave you the Stylish Blogger Award today.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-60745920571034971952011-03-17T08:15:04.970+00:002011-03-17T08:15:04.970+00:00Hi Misha .. thanks - the story behind the story is...Hi Misha .. thanks - the story behind the story is so interesting .. I wrote a post about the play and see that I didn't give the link ... here it is http://positiveletters.blogspot.com/2010/11/hanging-hooke.html <br /><br />It's an amazing story .. and the previous post about the Okavango .. TED links .. will be of great interest ...<br /><br />Have a lovely rest of the week and weekend & enjoy the links .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61325088514311582992011-03-17T08:11:17.268+00:002011-03-17T08:11:17.268+00:00Hi Sharon .. aaahh .. childhood memories - beaches...Hi Sharon .. aaahh .. childhood memories - beaches we loved when we were growing up.<br /><br />Hahaha .. Hardwick is Mum's stuffed dog - she inherited him from one of her patients .. he must be 80 or 90 at least himself!! He's brilliant - so lifelike .. people have often said they didn't think dogs were allowed in Hospital, or Nursing Centres!<br /><br />That got me laughing .. on a gloomy misty Thursday .. you too have a good rest of the week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-20008129493407018392011-03-17T07:29:21.559+00:002011-03-17T07:29:21.559+00:00Wow, great story. I'm definitely going to go c...Wow, great story. I'm definitely going to go check out the links you gave. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10116562955213880472011-03-17T07:01:42.591+00:002011-03-17T07:01:42.591+00:00What a wonderful post Hilary! I do adore Brighton...What a wonderful post Hilary! I do adore Brighton Beach...and the pier. It brings back lots of good memories for me.<br /><br />I'm glad your Mum and her companion are feeling quite cheerful. It has to be a relief to you.<br /><br />Have a goof rest of the week.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27307232397127550272011-03-16T12:15:45.460+00:002011-03-16T12:15:45.460+00:00H Liara .. many thanks - you're always so perc...H Liara .. many thanks - you're always so perceptive and thoughtful in your commenting .. follow my heart .. I will be doing so as the future progresses.<br /><br />It's wonderful being able to offer inspirational aspects for readers who come by the blog ..<br /><br />Have a happy weekend .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41705751314332911352011-03-16T11:54:49.015+00:002011-03-16T11:54:49.015+00:00Amazing historical research you offer your readers...Amazing historical research you offer your readers. Great to see you in your element. Follow your heart. It always knows what feels right and you inspire readers in the process.Liara Coverthttp://blog.dreambuilders.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-86714118276474584692011-03-15T10:17:30.528+00:002011-03-15T10:17:30.528+00:00Hi Glynis .. many thanks and glad you enjoyed it ....Hi Glynis .. many thanks and glad you enjoyed it .. Spring is springing down here .. but better than rushing and then not having much of a Spring, I guess! We're fine - all the best to you in sunny Cyprus! HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-76338912346489628762011-03-15T10:10:42.778+00:002011-03-15T10:10:42.778+00:00Fascinating post as always, Hilary!
Hope the Spri...Fascinating post as always, Hilary!<br /><br />Hope the Spring arrives soon for you and your mother. :)Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-3360104474924438112011-03-14T17:32:17.703+00:002011-03-14T17:32:17.703+00:00Hi Rosaria .. it is fun isn't it - and Siobhan...Hi Rosaria .. it is fun isn't it - and Siobhan absolutely made the most out of it. Hooke got mentioned as part of the Royal Society on the tv last night .. I bet a few years ago .. he wasn't known about.<br /><br />Lovely seeing you here .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36291412297401352232011-03-14T16:02:06.704+00:002011-03-14T16:02:06.704+00:00What a great story! I love these chance encounters...What a great story! I love these chance encounters and these mysteries unraveled.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-26211120461958665152011-03-13T21:49:11.776+00:002011-03-13T21:49:11.776+00:00Oooh BB .. I taut a littl sekret btw frinds cud be...Oooh BB .. I taut a littl sekret btw frinds cud be shared .. but ure rite .. I must wate for ..<br /><br />Ur Jannie never duz sillie fings .. but she sur does luvs kamra .. end summrs comming ... <br /><br />I wates with bated breff .. hugs galores .. Hilree xoxoxHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35376767511884614702011-03-13T21:31:59.197+00:002011-03-13T21:31:59.197+00:00deerist my hilree, sorree, i sworn to sekrisy wit ...deerist my hilree, sorree, i sworn to sekrisy wit this, but yoo wil kno soon enuff.<br /><br />just somthing sillee, now that my jannie iz so in love with she noo kamra.<br /><br />loves to yoo too!<br /><br />BB<br />xoxoxoxoxoBlue Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293991594659253739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19964434161018191632011-03-13T21:17:42.765+00:002011-03-13T21:17:42.765+00:00Hi Deeriest BB .. I'm heres .. gosh you must b...Hi Deeriest BB .. I'm heres .. gosh you must be up to sumving .. wiv all those kindly words .. <br /><br />I cans zee itz thee agin .. I miss U too - anuver trip down the tube to zees us .. Hardwick will be pleezed ..<br /><br />Is Missus Jannie makings U wirk zo hard wiv de webbiesite .. I must cum over fur some lezzuns <br /><br />Zo I havs bin over to reeds and I am velly velly surprized .. wot's she up too .. plz tell me secretly - I won't tell - I promis .. and U R posting a proper letter to me here in Ingland .. ooh goodie special post ..luverlies ..<br /><br />with lots of luvs - ok Bloging Manijr .. Mr Blue Bunny, Esquire .. from us over here .. Hilree, Hardwick and my Mama .. xoxoxoHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50275905575087828062011-03-13T20:39:27.833+00:002011-03-13T20:39:27.833+00:00hi, deeriest my hilree, whoo is reely nice, and fu...hi, deeriest my hilree, whoo is reely nice, and fun and and a smart ladie livving in inglind.<br /><br />hay -- it me, BB agin. i been missing you so mutch, my jannie maeking me do so mutch work wit she website.<br /><br />i so happee to be bak heer on your blogg.<br /><br />i like your informashins and sutch.<br /><br />if yoo goes bak to my jannie noo poste, and reed wot she writed bak to yoo -- yoo mite feel all happee and speshill about yorself. and yoo IS speshill to me and my jannie. and my jannie going to the mailbox toosday wit a leter for yoo in inglind.<br /><br />hooohooo.<br /><br />with loves.<br /><br />me<br /><br />BB<br /><br />or you can call me by my offishil bloging manijir name -- Blue Bunny<br /><br />oxoxoBlue Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293991594659253739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85201658543061360972011-03-13T18:14:19.203+00:002011-03-13T18:14:19.203+00:00Hi Doris .. thank you! You tell such wonderful st...Hi Doris .. thank you! You tell such wonderful stories on real life in your blog .. a really good learning curve: I enjoy reading them.<br /><br />Just delighted that you found the post interesting .. and by the sound of it opening your eyes to brief pastures new.<br /><br />That's a pleasure - I'll be over regularly .. look after yourself and have a good week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58662324910539820982011-03-13T18:10:20.401+00:002011-03-13T18:10:20.401+00:00Hi Yvonne .. many thanks delighted to pop over - w...Hi Yvonne .. many thanks delighted to pop over - would love to be able to write poems! On the last 8 letters .. Arlee has me thinking of a new plan?! Such is life .. me too I definitely want them done and dusted .. better move my butt!!<br /><br />I'm fine thank you .. and looking forward to this tempting Spring! Cheers .. and have a good week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46332976273268294242011-03-13T14:35:19.490+00:002011-03-13T14:35:19.490+00:00oh wow... what an interesting post. I was so delig...oh wow... what an interesting post. I was so delighted with all the details, and the tribute to Mr. Hooke. <br /><br />Hilary, I am just now catching up with your posts, and I find your blog so enjoyable. <br /><br />And thanks for stopping by my blog and for your kind comments. <br /><br />DorisHold my hand: a social worker's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283197748791227012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62276211979888828132011-03-13T14:05:50.768+00:002011-03-13T14:05:50.768+00:00Hi Hilary, thanks for the visit and comment, very ...Hi Hilary, thanks for the visit and comment, very much appreciated.<br />I am on my last eight letters of the alphabet to complete the blogfest. I wanted them all done and dusted before April begins.<br /><br />Hope you are well.<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9820447740325655072011-03-13T07:24:16.809+00:002011-03-13T07:24:16.809+00:00Hi JD .. thanks - finding out how things come toge...Hi JD .. thanks - finding out how things come together is always interesting.<br /><br />Serendipity .. word of mouth, thoughts attracting - we do bring things to us sometimes .. I know I do with the blog posts I am thinking of writing .... that subject keeps popping its head up.<br /><br />Certainly, here, it was Siobhan's interest that led the way and produced this wonderful play - kudos to her and to the cast as a whole. She took that leap when the opportunity arose and had the skill to create ..<br /><br />Thanks JD - a great way of piecing the puzzle together - enjoy Sunday when it comes round to you .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48849070899460322702011-03-12T23:31:25.446+00:002011-03-12T23:31:25.446+00:00I like the behind the scenes look.
It's funn...I like the behind the scenes look. <br /><br />It's funny how so many things really are just serendipity ... but then again, I think it's like luck ... which is when skill and opportunity come together.J.D. Meierhttp://SourcesOfInsight.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62641368807266260052011-03-12T21:35:08.641+00:002011-03-12T21:35:08.641+00:00Hi Ron .. hallo, hallo .. Old Geezer .. love your ...Hi Ron .. hallo, hallo .. Old Geezer .. love your name! That's a pleasure - he definitely deserves recognition after so long!<br /><br />You too .. have a good rest of the weekend and next week .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82951117376581606242011-03-12T21:27:57.358+00:002011-03-12T21:27:57.358+00:00Hilary, thanks for sharing a most interesting bio ...Hilary, thanks for sharing a most interesting bio about Robert Hooke. I had never heard of him but thanks to you I have now :-)<br /><br />Take care and have a great week :-)<br /><br />~Ron<br />*******Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com