tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post7121781189983437276..comments2023-11-02T05:00:35.159-07:00Comments on A Pen for Your Thoughts and Mine: A Word or Two from the Oklahoma CowgirlUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-69542318293277516952010-07-01T08:33:45.975-07:002010-07-01T08:33:45.975-07:00There was no right or wrong answer to the questio...There was no right or wrong answer to the question, BTW! Echoing Shirley's sentiment.Darlene Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309528220394646410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-28979248289013835962010-06-30T11:27:30.397-07:002010-06-30T11:27:30.397-07:00Thank you Darlene. I am drawing the name of the wi...Thank you Darlene. I am drawing the name of the winner today. (Just a note...It won't matter what you put down in your comment. I select the name at random. Hope you WIN. Thanks to all.)<br />Blessings for a joyous holiday,<br />ShirleyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11237137146322873116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-73753789296583219082010-06-30T11:02:52.197-07:002010-06-30T11:02:52.197-07:00I promised I would give my answer and so here it i...I promised I would give my answer and so here it is. The older I get, the more I see gray areas. So while the Bible clearly says to honor the king, I believe I would have seen the less clear reasons to be a Patriot.<br /><br />So I join with all of you in celebrating the 4th of July! Happy Independence Day, everyone!Darlene Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309528220394646410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-15434176614274046142010-06-29T23:38:28.599-07:002010-06-29T23:38:28.599-07:00Very good interview, amazing. I do read your book,...Very good interview, amazing. I do read your book, all I can say is, it is very interesting and everyone should read this book.bed framehttp://www.erikorganic.com/bedroom/bed-frames.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-53570443035269296082010-06-28T20:15:09.103-07:002010-06-28T20:15:09.103-07:00Karen: A reminder that to qualify for the drawing ...Karen: A reminder that to qualify for the drawing you're supposed to answer the question. :)Darlene Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309528220394646410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-63418166503911636192010-06-28T20:13:55.722-07:002010-06-28T20:13:55.722-07:00My current writing project is the third Vermont bo...My current writing project is the third Vermont book, inspired by the northernmost battle of the Civil War, St. Albans' Raid. It's called Love's Raid and is scheduled for publication early next year. Thanks for asking!Darlene Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309528220394646410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-64120135363530588622010-06-28T18:44:18.142-07:002010-06-28T18:44:18.142-07:00great interview/posting.
just wondering what is ...great interview/posting.<br /><br />just wondering what is your current writing project?<br /><br />karenk<br />kmkuka at yahoo dot comkarenkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01059861255253991778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-69896533612608329652010-06-27T20:33:50.718-07:002010-06-27T20:33:50.718-07:00Great interview Darlene. As always I love learning...Great interview Darlene. As always I love learning more about you :) Keep writing those books!!Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-81235792868938574152010-06-27T06:18:22.847-07:002010-06-27T06:18:22.847-07:00Tanya, you make me blush. Great to see you again, ...Tanya, you make me blush. Great to see you again, Pat, and good to meet you, Betty!Darlene Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309528220394646410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-46153602709547268972010-06-26T20:22:58.586-07:002010-06-26T20:22:58.586-07:00Hi Darlene. I look forward to reading this book si...Hi Darlene. I look forward to reading this book since I played a small part in its critique. I was quite engaged in the story when I read those first few chapters.<br /><br />As for the answer to your question - I would have had a difficult time making a decision as I am not particularly politically minded. However, from what little I remember about my American history, I probably would have been a patriot, rebelling against British rule.<br /><br />Would love to read this book. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.<br /><br />I also did not know you are from the east coast. I grew up on Long Island in NY and had relatives in Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire, so we did some visiting in those states as well. My uncle had a summer home in Maine, so we spent a couple of vacations there as well.<br /><br />Like you, my heart belongs to the west. However, I can't deny the east has some beautiful places to see - and the Atlantic Ocean!<br /><br />patgonzales(at)arkvi(dot)comPatti Shenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05253618466810839203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-7589281531712403102010-06-26T14:45:13.719-07:002010-06-26T14:45:13.719-07:00Good interview as always. I would've probably ...Good interview as always. I would've probably been a Patriot. I look forward to reading the book. I love books like this. <br />Betty Fimple<br />bfimplee@aol.comBetty Fimplenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-41771583265972289752010-06-26T10:41:31.628-07:002010-06-26T10:41:31.628-07:00great interview, Darlene. And best wishes for cont...great interview, Darlene. And best wishes for continued writing success and good memories in your new house! This California girl totally loves New England, esp. Vermont. Since our 2007 visit we only eat Vermont maple syrup and enjoy Vermong cheddar.<br /><br />As for question: it's such a valid one. I taught American Lit for many years. The students really grew to appreciate the conflict of loyalty at that time. They'd been raised to honor the king. And revolution is always os scary and unsettling.<br /><br />Thanks for the thoughtful post, and Shirley, thanks for showing off this wonderful person, writer, and friend.Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-23746549948727904282010-06-26T07:44:54.091-07:002010-06-26T07:44:54.091-07:00For additional chances to win a copy of Prodigal P...For additional chances to win a copy of Prodigal Patriot (or any of my other books), leave comments on my blog!Darlene Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309528220394646410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-64629652608163156702010-06-26T06:28:07.248-07:002010-06-26T06:28:07.248-07:00I would probably have been neither patroit nor Tro...I would probably have been neither patroit nor Troy. It must have been very difficult for people at that time because as Christians we are told to respect the authorities. But who doesn't want to be as free as possible?<br />A hard call. I'm eager to read your book to see how you resolved it for your characters.<br /><br />Thanks for the opportunity to receive a copy.<br /><br />A J Hawke<br />ajhawkeauthor[at]aol[dot]comA J Hawkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04648994755202423226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-77728327598361320332010-06-26T02:15:21.556-07:002010-06-26T02:15:21.556-07:00I believe it would have been a real struggle to de...I believe it would have been a real struggle to decide which side I favored. I have ancestors who were staunch patriots and others who crossed the border into Canada because they believed it was right to submit to the king. I've read this book and enjoyed it. Thanks for bringing us another thought-provoking and entertaining story, Darlene. I love your Oklahoma books too--Gunfight at Grace Gulch was lots of fun.Susan Page Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740852155505691341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-61665053779540674302010-06-25T17:56:52.933-07:002010-06-25T17:56:52.933-07:00Yup, I'm from Down East. Proud of it, although...Yup, I'm from Down East. Proud of it, although the west seems to hold my soul.<br />I'll hold off on my answer to the question until the end. :)Darlene Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309528220394646410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-19890579705385298882010-06-25T17:41:33.683-07:002010-06-25T17:41:33.683-07:00Wonderful interview, Darlene. I didn't realiz...Wonderful interview, Darlene. I didn't realize you were originally from the east coast. <br /><br />I am going to say I would have been a Patriot and fought against the rule of Britain. <br /><br />Blessings to you both ~ <br /><br />Beverly<br />bgrider2@cox.netKamekohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476666291869524984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-192678483654304742010-06-25T17:10:41.252-07:002010-06-25T17:10:41.252-07:00Good interview--interesting.
I haven't read t...Good interview--interesting.<br /><br />I haven't read the book, but will take a stab at the question.<br /><br />I believe I'd have been a Patriot. I'm for freedom and would have stood against English rule, that is if I have my history straight. :-)<br /><br />Bonnie LeonBonnie Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05739210745162252731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-42301225658927321222010-06-25T13:47:35.522-07:002010-06-25T13:47:35.522-07:00Thanks for having me as your guest, Shirley! I loo...Thanks for having me as your guest, Shirley! I look forward to hearing from readers.Darlene Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309528220394646410noreply@blogger.com