tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post7602418122912121172..comments2023-09-06T05:28:26.542-06:00Comments on David Powers King: 2nd IWSG Anniversary: My Answer to the UniverseDavid P. Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-12078825183381977462013-09-06T14:09:58.912-06:002013-09-06T14:09:58.912-06:00I've just gotten through a rather rough week m...I've just gotten through a rather rough week myself, but nothing like what you went through. I can certainly see why you're an Insecure writer this month. Hope things resolve themselves for you soon.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-43226285859759163412013-09-06T05:37:59.596-06:002013-09-06T05:37:59.596-06:00Thank you, Universe, for allowing me the chance to...Thank you, Universe, for allowing me the chance to experience the unprecedented and to find my way through this learning experience.<br /><br />well said David.Haneen Ibrahimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02630051804744173965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-89832382637462661602013-09-06T05:25:10.712-06:002013-09-06T05:25:10.712-06:00I'd imagine it's got to be really tough to...I'd imagine it's got to be really tough to have a publisher pull out at the last minute, especially if you're expecting a kid, so need the money. You seem to have a good attitude about it all though.<br /><br />If things got that far, I'd imagine it was an economic decision to drop you - they wouldn't put in all the prep work if they didn't think your writing was good. <br /><br />Keep the positive attitude, and things should work out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-16925979423634287802013-09-05T16:52:09.935-06:002013-09-05T16:52:09.935-06:00Life always does dump it all on at the same time. ...Life always does dump it all on at the same time. It's so hard to hang on, and not eat too much ice cream, but eventually it will work itself out. Except the ice cream, that once you reach a certain age, is there to stay. S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-23839609179115238692013-09-05T15:07:19.494-06:002013-09-05T15:07:19.494-06:00So true. Things happen for a reason, even if only ...So true. Things happen for a reason, even if only to teach you and make you stronger. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-43203292990752992512013-09-05T13:49:05.123-06:002013-09-05T13:49:05.123-06:00Loving this post. I, too, know all about some of t...Loving this post. I, too, know all about some of the crazy things that can happen to us. I even posted about 1 very , very bad week. But guess what? We do survive. Just keep going forward and never, ever look back.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02690565807803362949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-83715618045669166352013-09-05T13:06:12.435-06:002013-09-05T13:06:12.435-06:00You have the best attitude! I have no doubt that l...You have the best attitude! I have no doubt that life has great things in store for you, babies, books, baseball, and all!Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-28750577493068234682013-09-05T12:09:17.451-06:002013-09-05T12:09:17.451-06:00"when the universe throws a curve, hit a home..."when the universe throws a curve, hit a homer!"<br /><br />This might have just become my motto for life. And I tell people Ben and Jerry's are the best therapist and often boyfriends. Never apologize for your relationship with them :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-66917440595509851382013-09-05T11:33:35.694-06:002013-09-05T11:33:35.694-06:00Way to turn things around on the Universe! ;) I lo...Way to turn things around on the Universe! ;) I love your line about riding the wave and hoping you end up on shore. It's all about faith, and it sounds like you've got a wonderful perspective on it all.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-35402361339654164422013-09-05T09:40:10.121-06:002013-09-05T09:40:10.121-06:00I'm majorly impressed at how you're handli...I'm majorly impressed at how you're handling all of this. It's definitely the craziest situation I've ever heard of. I have no doubt it'll work out for the best, somehow, and Woven is going to be awesome! Best wishes!Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-82676585221612750372013-09-05T06:56:06.729-06:002013-09-05T06:56:06.729-06:00You've handled this situation so well, and I&#...You've handled this situation so well, and I'm so glad it seems to be calming down now. Everything happens for a reason :)Laura Clipsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748489198957473503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-33429089694869685912013-09-05T03:39:20.405-06:002013-09-05T03:39:20.405-06:00DPK (IN DA HOUSE!!!)
Dude, did you have to go the...DPK (IN DA HOUSE!!!)<br /><br />Dude, did you have to go there with the "I still have hair" comment.<br /><br />Really? My follicles have feelings, too... just wanted you to know that...<br /><br />###<br /><br />Seriously though, the way you and Michael have handled what *HAS* to have been the strangest/scariest/unknown-iest feeling is a lesson to the rest of us.<br /><br />You two handled yourselves with professionalism and aplomb and I *know* this will stand you well as you move forward.<br /><br />As always, wishing you the very best (including the hairline:)<br /><br />Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-57079947598434754732013-09-05T02:23:00.461-06:002013-09-05T02:23:00.461-06:00It's your talent, determination and positive a...It's your talent, determination and positive attitude that will get you through this. And I think being a parent sometimes helps give us that extra push to move on and move forward. I'm positive you'll get your book published and it'll be where it should be. Then you'll look back on your life one day and say, 'what a ride!'<br />Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-37589271112201275292013-09-05T01:19:44.298-06:002013-09-05T01:19:44.298-06:00Hi David .. sometimes things just happen - and the...Hi David .. sometimes things just happen - and the reason becomes clearer later on - I'm sure it's for the best .. though right now with life happening around you - big fall outs weren't on the cards. So pleased you're getting through ... and you will! Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-27696957574725046702013-09-05T01:03:47.366-06:002013-09-05T01:03:47.366-06:00It is all just a learning experience; but may have...It is all just a learning experience; but may have larger ramifications with your publishing career. Some things happen for the best, even if they do not seem so at the time. I'll keep positive thought for you that this is one of those "Unanswered Prayers" moments (Garth Brooks). I am still sad that the novel deal fell through.<br /><br />Your talent and skill will carry you through this. Your family and friends are with you David; onward to whatever end.<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-5588018572185527422013-09-04T20:33:54.615-06:002013-09-04T20:33:54.615-06:00Love the thanking the universe comment. So true. ...Love the thanking the universe comment. So true. :)Mina Burrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483363743530076604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-86232232753180803612013-09-04T20:26:54.177-06:002013-09-04T20:26:54.177-06:00I'm glad you are pressing forward, David. Keep...I'm glad you are pressing forward, David. Keep on going and keep on hitting home runs. :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06519655950073446857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-49003125417469566402013-09-04T17:24:19.162-06:002013-09-04T17:24:19.162-06:00Just remember what doesn't kill you makes you ...Just remember what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. You and Michael Jensen both showed great integrity, and class through the whole thing, and I'm sure the universe will reward you with all the Macs and socks you will ever want.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00010016525886790065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-53611186968188447722013-09-04T17:17:36.909-06:002013-09-04T17:17:36.909-06:00I've heard that when bones break they heal eve...I've heard that when bones break they heal even stronger than the bone was prior to the breaking. I think it is like that for life, too. All of the hard things shape us into who we are meant to become. You have a great attitude. I know that you will weather this storm.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-61573610787620153812013-09-04T16:54:19.883-06:002013-09-04T16:54:19.883-06:00Just get up, shake yourself off and start back at ...Just get up, shake yourself off and start back at it again. Good luck! Recovery is what's important. D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-5987357296908962492013-09-04T16:38:46.260-06:002013-09-04T16:38:46.260-06:00I'll share with you something to think about. ...I'll share with you something to think about. Something I read in a very good book not long ago. Instead of asking "why me?" ask yourself "what now?". "Why me" will not take you anywhere. "What now?" gets you in the mode to start working to make things better, to the extent of your ability. Much better. I've tried it. It works. :)Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-54633866072206384132013-09-04T16:24:15.070-06:002013-09-04T16:24:15.070-06:00You certainly hit a homer with the class you demon...You certainly hit a homer with the class you demonstrated. And that dang evil wind.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-12309609140672757522013-09-04T15:43:55.975-06:002013-09-04T15:43:55.975-06:00It's great that you're being thankful and ...It's great that you're being thankful and pushing aside feeling down in the dumps.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-20269990192645374902013-09-04T14:57:04.738-06:002013-09-04T14:57:04.738-06:00Would that be a Homer Simpson?
Yes, I'm resort...Would that be a Homer Simpson?<br />Yes, I'm resorting to comedy.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-18179813301610459262013-09-04T14:15:49.329-06:002013-09-04T14:15:49.329-06:00I'm glad to hear that things are moving forwar...I'm glad to hear that things are moving forward with your book and that you (and your family) are surviving everything that's gone on. Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.com