Comments for Karleen Koen — writing life

Comment on poetry by nadinefeldman

nadinefeldman — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:11:34 +0000

I read this post at just the right time, as I find myself grappling yet again with resentments that have emerged, in part because of some painful realities that it’s time for me to face. Thank you for sharing Baptism and your own thoughts, both of which point me to the path I need to take.

Comment on poetry by Kathleen

Kathleen — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:31:18 +0000

“This last slow dance we are in is immediate and huge. All else is nothing.”

Talk about poetry!

In my experience, if we are truly blessed, we are given the opportunity (insight?) to forgive.

Comment on small magi by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:37:31 +0000

I have enjoyed reading your books and your blog and am moved to respond as your post about your friend and her husband reminds me clearly of my grandmother and grandfather – how they have been with each other since they were teenagers and now my grandmother must struggle with him fading. And how I hope she takes comfort in the small beauties of life and in her faith.

Thank you for your beautiful stories.

Comment on small magi by Kathleen

Kathleen — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:44:10 +0000

James Mitchener wrote “I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions.”

I just love the way you write, Karleen. And, how could we endure if it wasn’t for those magical moments of catching the color.

Kathleen

Comment on spaces by Pam

Pam — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:44:48 +0000

Life is so bittersweet. As you have stated in your post, the losses we must endure and hardships of our friends and loved ones can bring us all down and take its toll. Without the strength and hope our faith brings us, it is unbearable or so it seems some days. These are the days our faith is challenged by the very fear and loss our lives bring to us… we see it much clearer now, especially as we grow older. What you say is true. Nothing is guaranteed in this life, and nothing will last forever. Nothing but the memories of the good times, but you cannot forget the hope of things to come. New life, new friends, good times yet to come. Eternal spring and all its glory. It makes you whole again. Be strong in your faith and know that there will be something to rejoice about each day. God’s Blessings on you!

Comment on spaces by Kathleen

Kathleen — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:45:19 +0000

I have been exactly where you are…perhaps not exactly, but in a very similar place. Somehow we pass through, but until it does, I offer a prayer in your name.

I have been a fan of your writing for years and tonight when I checked in to read your blog, it touched me so, that I at least wanted to extend a warm hug.

Kathleen

Comment on spaces by Amy

Amy — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:42:36 +0000

I’m writing this through a veil of tears…what a moving post Karleen. I don’t have anything inspirational to say, sorry, but I wish I could give you a hug.

Comment on irritated by Kate T.W.

Kate T.W. — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:11:13 +0000

from the O.E.D. “Picaresque: Originally: relating to or characteristic of a rogue or knave. Now chiefly:
designating a genre of narrative fiction which deals episodically with the adventures of an individual, usually a roguish and dishonest but attractive hero.”

Moll Flanders may be an exception, but this genre does seem to be more gender-specific than most, for practical real-world reasons as well as the purely fictional, as Karleen suggests. I understand the irritation of no word for the more female- oriented journey. (Though there are exceptions too, of course. Mr. Mom springs to mind.)

Comment on get me some tea by Sheri

Sheri — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:23:54 +0000

Ms. Koen – I “googled” you to find out if you have another book coming soon. I’m at the end of Dark Angels, and I’m literally rationing out portions/pages to myself as slowly as I can because I don’t want it to end
So now I read your blog, and this particular one has surprisingly brought me to tears. It made me remember things that I had not thought about in years, and why hadn’t I thought about them? What will my children remember being said between their parents?
I use my grandmother’s sewing machine, only for simple mending and straight stiching, but I wonder too, what she felt while sewing our clothes. I will try to listen more now.
Thanks

Comment on About by Karleen Koen

Karleen Koen — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:22:29 +0000

Thank you so much for your comment. If you’ll go to my website http://www.karleenkoen.net and look at the left hand column of the home page, you see some blog entries. The one called “Psychic Order” talks about the order in which the books seem to have settled in my mind. K A R L E E N K O E N Dark Angels * Now Face to Face * Through A Glass Darkly Website: http://www.karleenkoen.net Blog: http://karleenkoen.wordpress.com