tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post115941160036435620..comments2024-03-28T22:25:01.210+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Brain Pickings, Roger Ebert, RIP ... blogging ... A- Zers something to reflect over and the ‘what now’ ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49325932463746984062013-05-12T07:53:42.411+01:002013-05-12T07:53:42.411+01:00@ Glynis - appreciate your look through - I'm ...@ Glynis - appreciate your look through - I'm going to enjoy your books ..<br /><br />@ Stephen - TED is a great resource isn't it. I never followed Ebert - but realised the impact he had on the film industry and his passion for it. <br /><br />@ Michelle - I'm like you quite often - but being here I pick up a lot more than before.<br /><br />I'd love to know what you think of my post on the Silent Pianist and the links I put in .. <br /><br />@ Al - Maria's post rang out to me, while Ebert I just knew was passionate about films - so I'm pleased you were interested.<br /><br />@ Lisa - if I hadn't been here blogging, nor would I - my refrain would be 'I never knew I never knew'!<br /><br />Thanks to you all - Happy Mother's Day to each of you who celebrate, and to us, who reflect earlier in the year on Mothering Sunday ... enjoy your day .. lovely and sunny here now (though rain is on its way I gather!) ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-17212356586745560312013-05-12T05:31:03.610+01:002013-05-12T05:31:03.610+01:00I never knew, I never knew.I never knew, I never knew.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399300464457820101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43239729174974662022013-05-11T17:46:36.517+01:002013-05-11T17:46:36.517+01:00Had never heard of Ebert till now. I like those qu...Had never heard of Ebert till now. I like those quotes you put in your posts. Very insightful. Should take a look at his site. Thanks. :)Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22216537933927688672013-05-11T17:31:54.396+01:002013-05-11T17:31:54.396+01:00I don't think I've heard of Ebert. But the...I don't think I've heard of Ebert. But then again, I'm not really a movie person... I always feel 'left behind' when it comes to "movie-talk"...<br />As a pianist myself, what really caught my attention is your link on...The Silent Pianist... when I have some time later on, I'm going to check it out. <br /><br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85401907321557312462013-05-11T16:18:12.385+01:002013-05-11T16:18:12.385+01:00I love watching TED clips on YouTube. Such a wide ...I love watching TED clips on YouTube. Such a wide array of speakers covering just about any topic. <br /><br />I'll miss Roger Ebert. He was a real inspiration to see him go through what he did. <br /><br />If I couldn't talk, I would continue to write. I don;t talk a lot as it is anyway. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39244696405278875382013-05-11T15:08:02.964+01:002013-05-11T15:08:02.964+01:00Hilary, I spent some time going through your blog ...Hilary, I spent some time going through your blog posts. You are a fascinating mine of information! Thank you for your support of my blog/s, and for your encouraging words.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23095639300856362013-05-11T08:07:00.753+01:002013-05-11T08:07:00.753+01:00@ Summer - I'm sure you'll enjoy Maria'...@ Summer - I'm sure you'll enjoy Maria's blog - it's excellent ..<br /><br />@ A Lady's Life - it's a brilliant medium (the internet and blogging) isn't it .. <br /><br />@ Sara - it was the way Maria posted about Ebert and just so related to the end of the A-Z .. because we learn so much in April and I think many go on and do new things - as Ebert says it helped him so much ... it was the memoir aspect that interested me .. <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed it .. and hope you find some interesting information about him .. I'd like to read his book ...<br /><br />@ Mark - Maria's blog is great isn't it - I've been reading her for a couple of years or more .. <br /><br />I only post eclectically - Maria's posting is quite extraordinary and so erudite! Very professional .. <br /><br />Thanks everyone - have a lovely Mother's Day weekend to all who celebrate this weekend .. our British Mothering Sunday is before Easter .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74788701738464020792013-05-10T20:55:53.346+01:002013-05-10T20:55:53.346+01:00Aloha,
I *HEART* Brain Pickings... and have been ...Aloha,<br /><br />I *HEART* Brain Pickings... and have been a subscriber for months... Maria does an awesome job with her blog >> As do *YOU* Hilary :)<br /><br />Have a great, peaceful, full of fun weekend :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36962256591658870832013-05-10T20:42:54.359+01:002013-05-10T20:42:54.359+01:00This is such a great post. I'm amazed you were...This is such a great post. I'm amazed you were able to write it. I didn't really follow Roger Ebert, but now I do want to know more about him. <br /><br />I loved the things he said about blogging. So many scoff at it, but as people commented no one really thinks about how it helps people communicate in ways they might not be able to do in real life.<br /><br />It's a shame I know so little about this man. I will have rectify this and I thank you for this post:~)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995684156785464334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64183614836672998352013-05-10T20:29:45.356+01:002013-05-10T20:29:45.356+01:00It is always nice to get feed back and having stab...It is always nice to get feed back and having stable bloggers who come back certainly creates friend ships we might never have without internet.<br />I love it.<br />:)A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64351825784805454742013-05-10T17:17:00.345+01:002013-05-10T17:17:00.345+01:00T%hanks for a new blog to check out!
~SummerT%hanks for a new blog to check out!<br />~SummerSummer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19132757437554756022013-05-10T07:25:11.437+01:002013-05-10T07:25:11.437+01:00@ Nas - obituaries and articles often offer much i...@ Nas - obituaries and articles often offer much insight into people's lives, from which we can learn formative points .. <br /><br />@ Patsy - it's a strange old world isn't it .. but with a little time those friendships really open up ..<br /><br />@ Nick - I agree there, as bloggers we understand our own business ... glad you'd heard about Ebert, like you I only really knew of him.<br /><br />Cheers from a windy England today! Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88741822075432296712013-05-09T21:18:13.847+01:002013-05-09T21:18:13.847+01:00It's hard to understand the benefits of bloggi...It's hard to understand the benefits of blogging unless you're doing it. I knew a little bit about Ebert but not too much - sounds like he was one of the greats.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69188414242369296792013-05-09T16:16:12.428+01:002013-05-09T16:16:12.428+01:00Initially I too doubted it was really possible to ...Initially I too doubted it was really possible to make real friends online, but of course it is.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88515718799495358872013-05-09T09:28:14.968+01:002013-05-09T09:28:14.968+01:00Hi Hilary,
I'd never heard of Roger Ebert whi...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />I'd never heard of Roger Ebert while he was alive. But I realise that he touched a lot of people's lives. I'm seeing his name all over the place now.Romance Book Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268150556737773533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42533824711403575112013-05-09T07:58:35.515+01:002013-05-09T07:58:35.515+01:00@ Francene - exactly that you lose yourself doing ...@ Francene - exactly that you lose yourself doing something you love ..<br /><br />@ Teresa - I know another year .. oh yes keep on writing - too true ..<br /><br />@ Sia - glad you appreciate the links; like you I've always written, but mine were letters .. losing one's ability to talk is a little much .. but he found a way round.<br /><br />@ Annalisa - he is an American film critic - and I hadn't heard of him either til we had Joan of Arc here in Eastbourne and I did a little research - so you're not ignorant by any matter of means!<br /><br />@ Tina - I never went to films that often until I came back into England .. and like you I totally appreciate the films that are chosen by our film society .. but not always completely enjoy them: so it does make sense - thank you.<br /><br />@ Gary - I think we're all tired ... and I certainly can't be awake after midnight. Glad you'll look at the links over at Brain Pickings .. and I'm sure being in Vancouver you'd have picked up their show.<br /><br />@ Kittie - looks like Ebert expressed his professional view and whether he/you liked the film was entirely personal .. but you had a better understanding of what to expect - what a good reviewer does .. <br /><br />this sense of wisdom you mention is what I picked up via Maria's posting and the TED talk .. <br /><br />Thanks everyone ... <br /><br />We have a film society here - and our experts are exceptionally good at selecting films that don't hit the mainstream .. and as many of you said re Ebert ... I always respect their choices - but not always actually enjoy the film .. but I come away educated from watching.<br /><br />Cheers from a lovely sunny May morning .. Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25831312919657316152013-05-09T01:01:53.162+01:002013-05-09T01:01:53.162+01:00Lovely post! I got misty-eyed when Ebert passed. L...Lovely post! I got misty-eyed when Ebert passed. Like Alex said above, I didn't always, but mostly always, agreed with him but his passion overflowed with such style one couldn't help but both admire and respect him. . . and there was a sense of wisdom about him.Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8350317489773194522013-05-09T00:37:19.394+01:002013-05-09T00:37:19.394+01:00Hi Hilary,
Please excuse me but I'm going to ...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />Please excuse me but I'm going to keep this comment short. I'm very tired. <br /><br />Maria posted about Roger Ebert. I'm very aware of the great man. Most notably from the show he was on that I watched when I lived in Vancouver, on a regular basis. Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel, At the Movies." I shall check out Maria' site.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25919444121515387572013-05-08T23:52:41.258+01:002013-05-08T23:52:41.258+01:00I read Eberts reviews a LOT. He was my go-to guy....I read Eberts reviews a LOT. He was my go-to guy. Don't get me wrong, it was rare that we agreed completely, but I got to so where if he said A about a film, I knew I'd be thinking B, and so I could choose based on his reviews without at all agreeing with them. Does that make sense? I'm tired, Hilary ;-)<br />Tina @ <a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life is Good</a>Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31768281852115792013-05-08T16:00:32.007+01:002013-05-08T16:00:32.007+01:00With so many people knowing Ebert, I feel very ign...With so many people knowing Ebert, I feel very ignorant!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47234711292233116882013-05-08T15:05:41.794+01:002013-05-08T15:05:41.794+01:00I loved Roger Ebert's Movie reviews! I've ...I loved Roger Ebert's Movie reviews! I've read some lovely articles about Roger Ebert, but thanks for the links.<br /><br />If I couldn't talk, you bet I'd be communicating via writing. But then, I've always used writing to communicate.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.siamckye.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Sia McKye OVER COFFEE</a>~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41103034336853239172013-05-08T14:37:02.320+01:002013-05-08T14:37:02.320+01:00Poor Mr. Ebert. He was very brave. His wife is a s...Poor Mr. Ebert. He was very brave. His wife is a saint.<br /><br />Another A-Z gone by. What to do now. Oh, yeah, keep on writing.T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77627777177644918652013-05-08T14:35:47.767+01:002013-05-08T14:35:47.767+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52119907332907594332013-05-08T10:09:18.794+01:002013-05-08T10:09:18.794+01:00His thoughts are so real--the way you lose yoursel...His thoughts are so real--the way you lose yourself when you are writing. Hours slip away unnoticed.Francene Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08298485336064691700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-440079304883325192013-05-08T06:58:06.657+01:002013-05-08T06:58:06.657+01:00@ Munir - what good news he was a favourite of you...@ Munir - what good news he was a favourite of your husband's.<br /><br />@ Nutschell - the TED talks are very good aren't they.<br /><br />@ Susan - I'd realised he was ill, but how he had coped I had no idea .. that's why I thought the blogging aspect was interesting. His pointers do make the mind boggle, don't they ..<br /><br />@ Julie - it's something we can't understand until we're part of a community and that camaraderie comes to the fore. <br /><br />@ Val - his TED reflective talk is interesting .. <br /><br />@ Lisa - TED talks are addictive aren't they .. I limit myself to listening to a few. Hope you enjoyed the links to Ebert at Maria and his TED talk ..<br /><br />@ Susan - I've never listened to their shows .. but the thought about blogging, after losing your ability to talk ... just highlighted what a wonderful place blogging can be found in ... <br /><br />@ Joylene - I didn't look for his blog - and I'm sure it'll still be there .. but I expect his book will be interesting ..<br /><br />Thanks everyone and I hope you enjoy the links ... from a spring rainy day in England!! HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com