Some time back I held an “appreciation” for the growing audience my blog was accumulating. I had hit 400 followers and in my euphoria I offered Stephen King’s book “On Writing” to the first person to like and comment on that particular post.
A man named Jim over at “Life Choice” won, but when I contacted him for an address, he, very generously, asked if I could please donate the book to someone who may not be able to buy it for themselves. He also asked that I name him and myself, and include the story of how the book found its home.
I was thrilled. And then…
I waited.
Why? I don’t know. Procrastination, had a headache, needed coffee, had to go buy gum.
It took me way too long a while, but with the help of a friend, I decided to gift it to our local library. The way I see it, many, many people will then have access to a wonderful book they otherwise might have never come across.
I’m happy with this and I hope Jim is too.
The air is cold and crisp, the sun is bright and I literally woke to birds singing. It’s a stunning day. The kind of day that shouldn’t be taken for granted because tomorrow there is a Celebration for a life that ended far too soon.
Appreciate today. Don’t live to wait.
Absolutely true! Make the most of the moment for that’s all any of us have.. Best on your endeavors. Consider throwing in a bit of Punchyish nature okay?
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Completely true, Professor. Thanks for the well-wishes…however, I think “Punchyish” is your thing! 😉
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Reblogged this on Bookbilly and commented:
Great story. What a wonderful request by your contest winner. I love King’s On Writing, too. I often assign sections of it to my comp classes.
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Amber – i really appreciate your comment and consider a reblog a high form of compliment in our world, so thank you for that as well!
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A wonderful way to pay it forward! Sorry for your loss, Hazy 😦
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Thanks, Jennifer. 🙂
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Lovely post, Hazy. I’m a big fan of the library and I’m glad you chose such a resting place for Jim’s prize. I might just pop over and visit Jim’s blog – he sounds like an interesting person.
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Thank you Francis. :0) And yes, definitely check Jim out. Your perception is right!
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Great idea Hazy!
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Thanks, Murphy!
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That was a cool request by the winner. Procrastination gets the better of all of us at times. You did a nice thing donating it to the library.
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Yes it was. I was pleasantly surprised! Thanks, Phil. Happy Saturday night!
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What a very thoughtful thing to do, Hazy 😀
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Well, the donating part was Jim’s idea, but I like to think us writers are all pretty thoughtful people. 😉 Thanks, Dianne!
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Greetings Hazy–nice choice gifting the book to the library. Thanks for explaining how it got there–that was a nice touch too. I read most of your articles–you capture feelings like fire flies in a jar. They are there for all or any who want to understand them more closely. That is a gift not many have–congratulations–until the next time–Jim
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Jim! What a nice thing to say. Your comment makes me feel like I’m doing something right. I do try to leave things open for interpretation, so I’m happy that’s being understood.
Thank you very, very much!
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Super cool. That’s a great book–more writers should read it.
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Agreed. Thanks, Dex!
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