tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post3817349955052307527..comments2024-02-28T21:09:17.490-08:00Comments on Samantha Sans Dosage: Plunging Back InSamantha Duganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-88353693931757363742016-08-17T09:03:27.242-07:002016-08-17T09:03:27.242-07:00Val,
Thanks so much for the hug, the reading and t...Val,<br />Thanks so much for the hug, the reading and the understanding. Sending hugs back your way and I too hope I'm back. I need to get my head, heart and flesh back in the game! Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-47412309634789947422016-08-16T08:31:31.710-07:002016-08-16T08:31:31.710-07:00Sam, While it was good to be back in my Colorado h...Sam, While it was good to be back in my Colorado home this morning with coffee & yoga pants and a new post from you, I was truly saddened to hear that you lost two friends at once. My sincere condolences and a virtual hug from across the state lines. This was a beautiful tribute and a reminder that maybe we all need to feel the moments sometimes as we'll never have them again. Also, an escape from all the ugliness in the world is essential in order to not be sucked into it. Honestly, this was one of my favorite pieces from you, as it's brought you back to us! Way to plunge back in and hope you come back to this space for solace. xx Val https://www.blogger.com/profile/17756024122711114873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-90404790946966135332016-08-12T12:29:06.611-07:002016-08-12T12:29:06.611-07:00Sam:
Writing a polemic usually gets someone's...Sam:<br /><br />Writing a polemic usually gets someone's attention. Just ask Alice ;)Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-36891350697877662802016-08-12T11:16:34.192-07:002016-08-12T11:16:34.192-07:00Thomas,
Well years ago Alice Feiring said she wou...Thomas,<br /><br />Well years ago Alice Feiring said she would pitch the idea for me but I am sure that offer is now off the table. I have considered it, if only for the act of pushing myself to do it, but I simply cannot imagine who would give an actual shit...ya know? Book, no book, I'm just happy to be here again....I need it, and you cats. Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-51872310652912176352016-08-12T05:48:02.772-07:002016-08-12T05:48:02.772-07:00Sam:
FYI: After having written five books and co-...Sam:<br /><br />FYI: After having written five books and co-edited one, I cannot find an agent interested in a wine and food memoir. <br /><br />That's not to say you shouldn't write a book. It is to say the challenge is not in the writing, and yours is good enough for a book. The challenge is in selling the thing to the publishing industry. <br /><br />Writing has become a devalued art and craft--just read the Internet for exmples of that fact. Still, a writer must write, and you are indeed a writer.<br /><br />Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-856872768983776242016-08-11T22:20:33.060-07:002016-08-11T22:20:33.060-07:00Thomas,
Speechless again? Well shit, maybe I ought...Thomas,<br />Speechless again? Well shit, maybe I ought to write that book everyone keeps telling me I ought to. I am honored and humbled by your comment, and the fact that you are thanking me?! Well that's just nuts. Thank you for always being here my dear friend. Love you. Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-37212579981446065082016-08-11T13:35:14.388-07:002016-08-11T13:35:14.388-07:00Sam:
Speechless, except to say: Thank you for you...Sam:<br /><br />Speechless, except to say: Thank you for your writing.<br /><br />So sorry you lost people whom you obviously loved.<br /><br />Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-60221888164517574032016-08-11T07:45:54.651-07:002016-08-11T07:45:54.651-07:00Joe,
The loss is hardly mine alone and mine is inf...Joe,<br />The loss is hardly mine alone and mine is infinitesimal compared to the others that were touched by those two men, but thank you. Have to wear my heart on my sleeve kid, my pockets are always full!<br />Nice to see you kid. Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-29674242757978901492016-08-11T05:50:47.048-07:002016-08-11T05:50:47.048-07:00Lovely writing. Sorry for your losses, and thank ...Lovely writing. Sorry for your losses, and thank you for wearing your heart on your sleeve.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188665746443591632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-37186529852226392912016-08-10T22:40:09.584-07:002016-08-10T22:40:09.584-07:00Dale,
Damn, I can't believe there are people ...Dale,<br /><br />Damn, I can't believe there are people still willing to take a chance on me! You have been a tremendous gift to me that is to be sure, and I even got to hug ya once! Your words warmed those parts that have felt cold without this place. I miss being here and I want so badly to come back and share my wines, story, life with those of you that are, for whatever crazy reason, are willing to come along for the ride. Knowing you guys are reading make me want to be better. So thank you so much for that. xoxoxo<br /><br />Ron My Love,<br />Yeah, got hit over the head with the news of one of my favorite old time staff members,and dear friend, passing away last week. Found out Sunday morning and after the news of Tim losing his 3rd battle with fucking Cancer, well Steve's heart attack, at like 46 years old, well it felt like some cruel fucking punishment. Both men leave young sons behind which is just breaking my heart, for everyone. My loss is just one in a sea of many as both these men were exceptional. Adventurous, charming, funny, wickedly funny in fact, surfed, skateboarded, loved and lived hard. People don't meet people like those two very often, I feel lucky to have had two of them cross my path and be a part of my life. The thing that brought us together brought me solace last night, wine. An exceptional one. <br /><br />I know you've been dealing with your own issues which is why, along with my own deflation and wanting to retreat a bit, is why I didn't want to add more stuff to your plate Love. I'm fine. Better than so many that are going to be crushed for a long time to come. I just took this as a sign, I need to do the things that make me soar, feel happy, feel alive, writing is one of those things for me....so I came here. I hope I stay here. I hope you stay here too....<br /><br />I love you too. Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-40017491859811622192016-08-10T20:24:59.992-07:002016-08-10T20:24:59.992-07:00My Gorgeous Samantha,
I've been waiting for y...My Gorgeous Samantha,<br /><br />I've been waiting for you to write again. I'm just terribly sorry it's about such a sad subject. I knew about Tim Flynn from you, but I didn't know Steven and didn't know you had suffered such a loss. If you liked and admired him, that's good enough for me. You're the best judge of character I know.<br /><br />I think floating in a pool is a lovely metaphor for loss. We just float above grief. I'm so sorry, Baby. I've had my own losses lately, as you know. I wish I could be in that pool with you.<br /><br />Wine, in this case Champagne, can bring us grace. I'm glad you found some of that in your chosen Champagne. I love you, and I wish you had seeked solace in our love.<br /><br />You're a beautiful woman, and a gorgeous writer. This piece withstands several readings. We all miss your voice, and your guidance.<br /><br />I love you so!Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-84752053463842774022016-08-10T15:31:33.832-07:002016-08-10T15:31:33.832-07:00Just adore your writing. Whenever there's a ne...Just adore your writing. Whenever there's a new chapter, the love affair begins all over, making me want to go back and re-read everything I've read before. You are a treasure, Samantha. Thank You!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06408613383986124620noreply@blogger.com