tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post1732407070665542319..comments2023-10-18T05:40:06.329-04:00Comments on Mark Koopmans: Only Happens To Me: IWSG - LifeMark Koopmanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-9003977905087830752014-09-08T21:36:14.004-04:002014-09-08T21:36:14.004-04:00Live. That one word says so much and is such a pow...Live. That one word says so much and is such a powerful reminder!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-6756615052661298772014-09-08T05:13:59.508-04:002014-09-08T05:13:59.508-04:00Hugs.Hugs.Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-33324820782908976212014-09-07T17:45:47.063-04:002014-09-07T17:45:47.063-04:00Thanks for the reality check and for co-hosting. I...Thanks for the reality check and for co-hosting. I wishing everyone the best at reaching their goals. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-36396498905982571612014-09-06T12:19:50.642-04:002014-09-06T12:19:50.642-04:00Yes, the news about Tina helped me to put a lot of...Yes, the news about Tina helped me to put a lot of things in perspective - and I'm determined to make the most of my time, and - like you say - no excuses!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-36627280812603573812014-09-05T23:27:08.292-04:002014-09-05T23:27:08.292-04:00You are so right. Tomorrow is not promised to any ...You are so right. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us. <br />I intend to be present in each moment.<br />doreenmcgettigan.comDoreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-44547716263226978922014-09-05T19:19:35.992-04:002014-09-05T19:19:35.992-04:00Losing someone always puts how little time we have...Losing someone always puts how little time we have into perspective. Reminds us to remember to live (and write of course.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-29299133664973630612014-09-05T19:10:14.989-04:002014-09-05T19:10:14.989-04:00Ah! I finally managed to make it to your blog and ...Ah! I finally managed to make it to your blog and comment section. I don't know what the heck is wrong with my computer or my browser of whatever is causing the problem, but for the last few days whenever I clicked on your name or link, my browser refused to open. I finally managed to read your post after clicking on your name in the comment section of someone else's post, but even then I couldn't get your comment section to open for me. I kept trying each time I ran across your name and today it finally let me leave a comment.<br /><br />Whew! Out of breath. You have written some very poignant words and such a true statement with such clarity and brevity. Indeed, every day of living should be treasured. It is sad that at times it takes a tragedy for us to recognize the gift we have in front of us.<br /><br />My heart goes out to Tina's family.<br />Thank you for reminding me to appreciate life.Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-9586821829213626682014-09-05T16:14:38.175-04:002014-09-05T16:14:38.175-04:00Yes, life is short and you don't have control ...Yes, life is short and you don't have control over when it will end. I became very serious about writing after a couple brushes with cancer.Jeff Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08374806472853391788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-4543788006072262772014-09-05T09:49:31.996-04:002014-09-05T09:49:31.996-04:00Forgot to thank you for co-hosting. Thanks for co-...Forgot to thank you for co-hosting. Thanks for co-hosting! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-19972301561921524482014-09-04T15:52:54.099-04:002014-09-04T15:52:54.099-04:00Thanks for co-hosting, Mark! I wasn't able to...Thanks for co-hosting, Mark! I wasn't able to visit IWSG posts yesterday, so I'm visiting today. I'm sorry for your loss ~ I read about Tina through Alex's blog. It's very difficult to lose people who are close to us. And you are so right ~ we should make the most of each and every day. All the best to you!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-38996343727178769952014-09-04T12:54:58.613-04:002014-09-04T12:54:58.613-04:00Hi Mark .. living life to the full and with richne...Hi Mark .. living life to the full and with richness is one of the keys ... sharing and just caring for those around us .. Your little ones will keep you focused ... <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-6894223580359111402014-09-04T10:53:33.518-04:002014-09-04T10:53:33.518-04:00We should use every moment to the best. (Now, to f...We should use every moment to the best. (Now, to figure out how ;) )Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-74054557064593059682014-09-04T05:52:52.248-04:002014-09-04T05:52:52.248-04:00You're right that it's a shame to keep mak...You're right that it's a shame to keep making excuses rather than to get on and do the things we want to do. I'll try hard to waste less of my time this way.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-18649705592521723022014-09-03T21:50:24.663-04:002014-09-03T21:50:24.663-04:00I'm sorry for your loss. Seizing every day and...I'm sorry for your loss. Seizing every day and making progress on your dreams sounds like a great way to honor such a loss.kimlajevardi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560936098715470719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-75474608135611283772014-09-03T21:29:42.224-04:002014-09-03T21:29:42.224-04:00The loss of someone can make us present to our cir...The loss of someone can make us present to our circumstances and our reality. We realize we need to live our lives as fully as our hearts can handle. I need to get out my head and stop thinking so much. I make up stories non-stop, so many more than I write in a document and hope to sell one day.<br /><br />God bless....Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-57065804918904608822014-09-03T20:59:28.884-04:002014-09-03T20:59:28.884-04:00We do tend to get complacent. This did remind me t...We do tend to get complacent. This did remind me to hug and kiss more of my family and to tell them how much they mean to me.<br /><br />Now, go write!<br /><br />Thanks for co-hosting!<br /><br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-78347183023797125682014-09-03T20:44:52.436-04:002014-09-03T20:44:52.436-04:00Yes, losing one of our own has made me thoughtful ...Yes, losing one of our own has made me thoughtful about the place writing has in my life-- not only that I need to keep at it, but also that I need to treasure the people in my life. <br />We all need more hugs, more kindness, and more smiles. :)Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10874132907100541624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-51256202157612055492014-09-03T18:28:20.775-04:002014-09-03T18:28:20.775-04:00Thanks for co-hosting, Mark. I've lost 2 good ...Thanks for co-hosting, Mark. I've lost 2 good friends lately. It is a big adjustment to move on, but you can! Find peace by remembering the good times you shared.J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-12005880742715848262014-09-03T17:02:49.827-04:002014-09-03T17:02:49.827-04:00Thanks for co-hosting, Mark. I didn't know Tin...Thanks for co-hosting, Mark. I didn't know Tina, but it seems like she made an impact and an impression. It is important to remember that life is fleeting and we have to make the time count to make an impression, too. Michelle Athyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01143019809716476693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-89885681479804813492014-09-03T16:56:44.174-04:002014-09-03T16:56:44.174-04:00Thanks for hosting, Mark! Well said. Make the most...Thanks for hosting, Mark! Well said. Make the most of life and don't waste a single, precious moment. Thanks for the reminder!Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-22499892715397456482014-09-03T15:15:16.912-04:002014-09-03T15:15:16.912-04:00Yeah I hear that... get stuff done instead of maki...Yeah I hear that... get stuff done instead of making excuses! Good luck with that. X<br /><br />shahwharton.com :)Shah Whartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997125261145672115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-68078890130518922722014-09-03T14:40:22.604-04:002014-09-03T14:40:22.604-04:00Sawubona Mark!
Thank you for co-hosting the IWSG t...Sawubona Mark!<br />Thank you for co-hosting the IWSG this month!<br />Tina's passing was a shock! What a blow to our community... and it reinforces the brevity of life... here today, gone tomorrow... <br />It reminds me of this saying - Don't count the days, make the days count...<br />(Thanks for the wonderful validation at my post on the IWSG website...)<br />((((Ubuntu Hugs))))Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-45135731365336004752014-09-03T13:55:41.656-04:002014-09-03T13:55:41.656-04:00We must make the best out of life indeed. Get thos...We must make the best out of life indeed. Get those goals done, Mark!Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-3823370280637828852014-09-03T13:52:47.094-04:002014-09-03T13:52:47.094-04:00Life truly is insecure. Even if we don't leave...Life truly is insecure. Even if we don't leave it, we never know what could happen. You're right about needing to make every moment count. Sigh, guess I should get back to work.S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-46065854700727503652014-09-03T13:40:33.057-04:002014-09-03T13:40:33.057-04:00Sorry for your loss. Yeah I think about my own mo...Sorry for your loss. Yeah I think about my own mortality a lot, since hitting a certain age. I too had a friend die this month. It does make you think and wonder what can you do different. Thanks for hosting this month. <br /><br />Juneta at <a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/category/blog-life-happens/" rel="nofollow"> Writer's Gambit </a><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.com