tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post906581675364068439..comments2024-03-28T11:58:31.717+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Write … Edit … Publish … Bloghop/IWSG hop: Footprints … Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34409354175988926182020-01-02T09:11:43.177+00:002020-01-02T09:11:43.177+00:00@ Kalpana - many thanks ... yes I'm sure as ti...@ Kalpana - many thanks ... yes I'm sure as tiny tots we dream of so many positive things ... I hope you've had a happy end of the year ... <br /><br />@ Toi - many thanks ...<br /><br />Apologies to you all - I've yet to get round, but will do in the early part of 2020!! Take care and Happy New Year - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21654755222681097902020-01-01T18:59:09.077+00:002020-01-01T18:59:09.077+00:00Short and sweet, and lovely. Nice entry. Short and sweet, and lovely. Nice entry. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22128636750341208752019-12-28T16:54:09.888+00:002019-12-28T16:54:09.888+00:00What a sweet story. May Tinkerbell's dream com...What a sweet story. May Tinkerbell's dream come true since it's the dream of so many of us. Happy Holidays to you and a wonderful New Year. Kalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79529197258858751852019-12-22T16:39:33.474+00:002019-12-22T16:39:33.474+00:00Thanks Donna and Sally ... a simple tale - and I&#...Thanks Donna and Sally ... a simple tale - and I've still to get round to other entrants ... I'll be there - thanks for your visits - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25494814578953595422019-12-22T07:13:24.269+00:002019-12-22T07:13:24.269+00:00Aah, that is lovely. Aah, that is lovely. Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090018804016223955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50770735196230804012019-12-22T07:07:07.829+00:002019-12-22T07:07:07.829+00:00That was adorable Hilary.That was adorable Hilary.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6632826155419421662019-12-19T14:27:15.714+00:002019-12-19T14:27:15.714+00:00@ Sandra - thanks so much ... so glad it eased you...@ Sandra - thanks so much ... so glad it eased your way into the rush of festiveness at this time ... <br /><br />@ Jess - oh I hope so too ... just a very short tale to remember joy and happiness at this time of year ... <br /><br />@ Sonia - your story was quite delightful ... and great to see you here and joining WEP ... <br /><br />Lovely to see you three - Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64364867587875576882019-12-19T05:53:00.093+00:002019-12-19T05:53:00.093+00:00How lovely! The world really needs a lot of love. ...How lovely! The world really needs a lot of love. <br />Sonia<br />Https://soniadogra.comA Hundred Quillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01074191241031721056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29715873555675210732019-12-17T16:10:42.461+00:002019-12-17T16:10:42.461+00:00I hope her dreams come true! Kindness all around! ...I hope her dreams come true! Kindness all around! Lovely story. Have a wonderful day.<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-2575132965145151592019-12-17T15:14:38.743+00:002019-12-17T15:14:38.743+00:00I loved this. What a lovely way to start the day.I loved this. What a lovely way to start the day.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51220462347666281352019-12-17T08:23:46.665+00:002019-12-17T08:23:46.665+00:00@ Christopher - thanks so much ... our knowledge a...@ Christopher - thanks so much ... our knowledge as kids is beyond boundaries - isn't it ... <br /><br />@ Roland - if only our happy imaginations could come true ... so glad you enjoyed the piece ... and the photos ... <br /><br />@ Tyrean - many thanks ... I'm not good at 'short' - but glad the concept came over ... <br /><br />Thanks so much to the three of you ... I'll be over soon as I'm looking forward to reading other entries ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-520192048602476192019-12-17T01:50:23.360+00:002019-12-17T01:50:23.360+00:00I like how you captured so much imagination and th...I like how you captured so much imagination and thought in just a handful of phrases. Excellent work!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49356209623814814142019-12-16T21:07:48.133+00:002019-12-16T21:07:48.133+00:00Magical words creating images and past memories of...Magical words creating images and past memories of seasonal dreams. Short, sweet and...snowy. And well-chosen photos. Thanks for this piece, Hilary.Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-78571574909527080302019-12-16T20:31:50.686+00:002019-12-16T20:31:50.686+00:00A dream where the spirit of the holidays extends p...A dream where the spirit of the holidays extends past year and defies any boundary to bring peace to humanity. Well done, Hilary. Christopher Scott Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627870625577204377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-7128216510980624662019-12-16T08:56:06.758+00:002019-12-16T08:56:06.758+00:00@ Elizabeth - yes a sprinkling of snow is just lov...@ Elizabeth - yes a sprinkling of snow is just lovely, but lots of it - I'd rather not. Thanks ... the imagery brings posts to life ... <br /><br /><br />@ Patsy - Don't we all wish her dreams would come true ... <br /><br />@ Tanya - lovely to see you here ... and I should have turned it into a bedtime story: great idea. The snow falls and blankets us in quiet whiteness ... <br /><br />Thanks for coming over - cheers for now ... just cool and damp here! - Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81989104160070339962019-12-15T18:35:09.934+00:002019-12-15T18:35:09.934+00:00That was very sweet. Almost like a bedtime story f...That was very sweet. Almost like a bedtime story for a young child. Definitely when the snow falls at night. Tanya Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993489244795453045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24867985806601652162019-12-15T18:35:09.053+00:002019-12-15T18:35:09.053+00:00I really hope her dreams do come true.I really hope her dreams do come true.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55702443681261977992019-12-15T12:59:04.068+00:002019-12-15T12:59:04.068+00:00Lovely imagery!
Wondering if we'll even get ...Lovely imagery! <br /><br />Wondering if we'll even get snow in my town this year...we didn't last year, sigh. Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40104458509227629632019-12-15T11:29:50.819+00:002019-12-15T11:29:50.819+00:00@ Nila – one definitely worth fighting for … thoug...@ Nila – one definitely worth fighting for … though I’d prefer no-one needed to die. So pleased the blog remains true to its name. Yes – India too is struggling with religious factions … I heard something this morning and might write post on it … pressing for hope and love by all of us regardless of religion.<br /><br />You too: may peace be with us all in 2020 and over the season … <br /><br />@ Cyndi – thank you so much … I think we all did … want people to remember others, especially when we’re children … we can’t see beyond those we love or meet on a day to day basis.<br /><br />The angry old woman still wants the best, this one too … if only the power leaders would set examples … <br /><br />@ Susan – I was in Canada when we had the Beast from the East here (mega freeze and east winds) – so gratefully missed it … and having lived through 62/63 I too don’t appreciate heavy snowfall too much … fun for a while – after that the cold and wet falls into focus! It is COLD – you’re right there.<br /><br />I would hope all little girl’s dreams come true and 2020 is kinder … <br /><br />@ Debby – thanks so much … life is full of happy dreams – let’s hope they come true for many … <br /><br />@ Susan – it’s always wonderful looking out over snow – and I love it now, even though it doesn’t (usually) last long down here … and yes poor Dad’s had to go out and clear the snow or bring fire wood in … thanks for enjoying this snippet of life … <br /><br />Thanks so much to you all – have just had a mini hailstorm here – the cold weather is around … but very damp right now!<br /><br />Have happy and peaceful Christmases and then a very successful 2020 – cheers Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69450568248130548042019-12-15T03:22:56.916+00:002019-12-15T03:22:56.916+00:00I remember seeing footsteps in fresh fallen snow, ...I remember seeing footsteps in fresh fallen snow, and it was magic. I was child then, and wanted to race out and jump around. My father's footprints were always the ones that left his footsteps.<br /><br />This was beautiful.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73776283912443451482019-12-14T22:35:59.968+00:002019-12-14T22:35:59.968+00:00Beautiful story of footprints left in our hearts H...Beautiful story of footprints left in our hearts Hilary. <3 Holiday hugs xxD.G. Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292901895982357952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36206749730935104812019-12-14T19:59:25.955+00:002019-12-14T19:59:25.955+00:00It's been a long time since I've made any ...It's been a long time since I've made any footprints in the snow, but I don't particularly miss the experience. It might be fun to see those big fat flakes coming down... and it might be fun to crunch through the snow while making those footprints... and it might be fun to build a snowman or two. But, and here's the big but... that stuff is COLD! <br /><br />You did a fine job with the challenge, Hilary. May that sweet little girl's dreams come true. <br /><br />Cheers!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12053571924166011132019-12-14T18:35:07.890+00:002019-12-14T18:35:07.890+00:00Brief and beautiful. It brought a tear to my eye.
...Brief and beautiful. It brought a tear to my eye.<br />The story reminded me of the child I was who just wanted the best for everyone and didn't have an angry thought in her soul. That she ended up being an angry old woman who would happily kick the plethora of horrid old men in power square in the ass if given half the chance tells me not that she went wrong but that there are too many horrid old men (and some horrid old women) in power. <br />The angry old woman still wants the best for everyone.Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost https://www.blogger.com/profile/07596105116325246476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14887345096649061232019-12-14T15:59:54.324+00:002019-12-14T15:59:54.324+00:00Love the dream...one worth fighting for, even dyin...Love the dream...one worth fighting for, even dying for. Always lift my spirits with your positivity and optimism, Hilary! And given the situation in my home state, they are in dire need of lifting. Thank you for sharing this flash and the photos at WEP.<br /><br />Wish you a merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year 2020!Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-86154120477280459092019-12-14T08:30:26.804+00:002019-12-14T08:30:26.804+00:00Hi Bazza - just listened to Gilbert Becaud's &...Hi Bazza - just listened to Gilbert Becaud's ' A Little Love and Understanding' ... delightful to hear - wonderful ... thanks for directing us to this link. Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com