Laughter Lifts the Heart
Several years into it, and this blog still refuses to be categorized. It's eclectic and includes everything from writing posts to snippets from my ordinary life. Welcome to this crazy place. You're bound to find something you like.
"Now, may the Lord of peace give you peace always, in every way."
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Give the Lady a Ride
A Circle Bar Ranch Novel 1
The Final Ride
A Circle Bar Ranch Novel 2
Ride to the Altar
A Circle Bar Ranch Novel 3
Circle Bar Ranch Coloring Book
The Cowboys
A Southern Season
Skydiving to Love: a Novella
The Cat Lady’s Secret
Writing in Obedience
A Christian Writers Guide
Linda W. Yezak 
Ooh! All good advice! Be bold, get out of the way, and don’t be too serious. I love it. 😀
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Good summary!
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I especially like Joss Whedon’s thought.
There are people who did, and still do, criticise Tolkien for the humor and jesting of Merry and Pippin during all the struggles they face fighting The War of the Ring, saying such humor is inappropriate in war experiences. But Tolkien had been in the trenches in WWI. He had lost many of his friends and ended up being sent home with what we now call PTSD. He knew the need to “for the love of God, tell a joke.”
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Good lesson, Pearl. Morbid humor is used in all kinds of high-stress jobs. It’s necessary, and he who criticizes lacks understanding.
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That is exactly right. Very good point.
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Absolutely.
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I LOVE that Joss Whedon quote. It’s one of my favorites.
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Ditto.
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I’ve implemented Holly Gerth’s advice in my writing, especially as I finish my memoir. It definitely scares me, but it does seem the scary parts are what speak to others.
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Sounds like you’re writing it in such a way that speaks to others. Good job!
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