tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post5653390090417769970..comments2023-10-31T10:59:03.023-04:00Comments on INKSPOT Crime Fiction Blog | A Place for Mystery, Mayhem, Writing and Life: Feeling SmallLinda O. Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-30243252077545487912009-07-07T09:03:15.958-04:002009-07-07T09:03:15.958-04:00Hey everyone,
Thanks for all the nice feedback.
...Hey everyone,<br /><br />Thanks for all the nice feedback.<br /><br />I posted this over at Facebook and Ginny wrote to me that she was moved to tears that this was the first thing she booted up and read with Colonel Phillips when they got back from the airport.<br /><br />I also found out that in my original draft that I referred to him as a Lt. Colonel. Ginny corrected me and I changed the titles to Colonel phillips and Colonel Hickenbottom.<br /><br />I guess when you're a Colonel the slang is "Full Bull."<br /><br />I immediately dropped and did 50 pushups on general principles.<br /><br />(all right, 5 push ups.)<br /><br />tsTom Schreckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01050914130524851863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-55834677452494078422009-07-07T09:00:03.247-04:002009-07-07T09:00:03.247-04:00Derek!!!
What an honor to have you comment!
I ca...Derek!!!<br /><br />What an honor to have you comment!<br /><br />I can't wait to meet you, Tanya and the hounds--and I hope soon on American soil.<br /><br />I'm blown away that you and Tanya like my books and that you care enough to bid in auctions.<br /><br />You got a lot of karma stored up my friend.<br /><br />Please be careful and you and the family are in my prayers.<br /><br />Arooooo!<br /><br />tsTom Schreckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01050914130524851863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-39309058438295777442009-07-07T03:19:28.687-04:002009-07-07T03:19:28.687-04:00Tom, it's very encouraging when people back ho...Tom, it's very encouraging when people back home are thinking about the many men and women that are serving in the military or as civilian contractors abroad. We're fighting a War on Terror, trying to keep the seas free of piracy and defending the freedoms that some take for granted. I thought that your story was very admirable, even without my own name in it. I believe that your father's own career gave him enough pride and proof to be able to make a decision like he did. If not for that, we may not have been able to enjoy One the Ropes, TKO and Out Cold. I thank you for the books and Twizzlers. I appreciate everything you've done for my family and maybe sometime you can meet Arthur and Roscoe. They'll be happy to meet you. Sincerely, D.EricksonDerek Ericksonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-39814548270704077052009-07-06T17:26:01.027-04:002009-07-06T17:26:01.027-04:00Tom, just because you don't want another war a...Tom, just because you don't want another war and you don't think the government is honest with us, doesn't mean you aren't patriotic. Our government was founded by people who disagreed vehemently with both the status quo, and those in charge. To be an educated citizen who disagrees is a form of patriotism, while blind agreement is not, in my humble opinion.Joanna Campbell Slanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951637123269159053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-49055646097245721592009-07-06T16:02:18.093-04:002009-07-06T16:02:18.093-04:00What a humbling turn of events! I think it's g...What a humbling turn of events! I think it's great that you are so supportive of those individuals overseas, and it's fantastic that you are sending great books their way. Maybe one day in the not too distant future you will have a chance to meet these amazing people in person. Great post.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-58186521797996873372009-07-06T15:17:11.485-04:002009-07-06T15:17:11.485-04:00Tom, enjoyed the post. Your dad had two Silver St...Tom, enjoyed the post. Your dad had two Silver Stars? Amazing! Do you have citations? For those who don't know, the Silver Star is given for "extraordinary heroism" in battle.Keith Raffelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926077627965529183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-15643023850973666652009-07-06T11:05:27.585-04:002009-07-06T11:05:27.585-04:00Lovely, Tom. It's nice to offer some solace wh...Lovely, Tom. It's nice to offer some solace wherever we can.Terri Thayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09953154767532970027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-38577586201095004612009-07-06T10:45:12.670-04:002009-07-06T10:45:12.670-04:00Great post, Tom.Great post, Tom.G.M. Malliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805971625496094303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-90373995457555416602009-07-06T10:39:16.741-04:002009-07-06T10:39:16.741-04:00What a great story, Tom. I think it's wonderfu...What a great story, Tom. I think it's wonderful that you sent books to the troops...and that you got such a gratifying response.<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-30217748377262368702009-07-06T08:42:14.048-04:002009-07-06T08:42:14.048-04:00Wonderful post, Tom. Awhile back I received a requ...Wonderful post, Tom. Awhile back I received a request from an acquaintance who was sending books to family members in the military. I was thrilled to help. In the big scheme of things, we are pretty small with our little books. But it's nice to know we bring entertainment to people who are putting their lives on the line every day so far from their loved ones.Sue Ann Jaffarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984054116933714621noreply@blogger.com