Comments on: Facing a Challenge

By: KaM

KaM — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:21:33 +0000

As ever, I appreciate the sensitivity behind your words. You only wrote ‘knocking’ three times. And this weekend, my threshold was crossed. People have said that I live my life in shadow, and that’s all too accurate. Perhaps I really do rely on my Suns coming up again and again. But your metaphor does hold. I still have the memories of adhering to the wrong knocks and being poisoned. I certainly don’t emerge as M.S. (though I do own a fez). x

By: David

David — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:27:35 +0000

There is presently no Doctor Who tag on this post, but it is with reference to that theme that I submit this comment.

My sense is that there are people for whom your loneliness is an issue, people who want to help (again), people who are knocking at your door – people whom it seems you will not let (back) in. From confusion comes speculation, and I wonder whether your worry is that they are not merely knocking, but Knocking Four Times.

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By: Samantha

Samantha — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:09:41 +0000

You’re sweet!

You are a fantastic writer. I wish I could write half as great as you. Thanks for the follow, also. My blog is kind of all over the place but hopefully it will make you laugh on occasion.

Keep in touch, please!

By: KaM

KaM — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:02:24 +0000

Thank you so much. Sorry about that – I never expected that anyone would ever want to comment on the About page. That’s enabled now in honour of your kind words.

It was my pleasure, and I’m so glad to make any bit of difference. I’m really pleased that you sound spurred and defiant rather than defeatist. I know hate-merchants do cause worry even though we feel they shouldn’t, but it’s your sovereignty, and you can block them out. Your posts are so engaging, and I’m all for seeing faith make such a positive difference.

Thank you in turn for your lovely remarks. My esteemed PhD supervisor would assure you that I’m certainly not gifted in any way. I just wait for the right subject and the right moment to ensure that my piece comes out legible and complete. Consequently, I don’t post often enough. Even short pieces can be really taxing. But it means a lot to learn that there’s something worthwhile in there.

You were writing about a consciousness at who reads your posts, and I understand that. Research-based posts here mean that a small number of academics pass by on occasion, and it’s difficult when I know I’m writing more personal material. Once we divulge, there’s no going back. I’m embarrassed that this is the first impression someone might receive of me. I think we can feel compromised in the internet world for admitting to weaknesses. So it’s nice to have something friendly resting here. Hope you won’t mind if I follow your writing more as well.

All my best