tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post2080877300878122714..comments2024-03-28T20:19:01.074-04:00Comments on Kestril's Rhythms and Groove: StolenRommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11810721515248103148noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-25927709833259247742017-11-03T12:15:24.534-04:002017-11-03T12:15:24.534-04:00So glad you enjoyed it :)So glad you enjoyed it :)Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343895193475984183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-10281318468528054532017-11-03T09:12:40.523-04:002017-11-03T09:12:40.523-04:00Beautiful honouring of tea tradition! Great writin...Beautiful honouring of tea tradition! Great writing!Laura Morriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402692693911867276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-75381433991768441872017-11-02T10:22:05.278-04:002017-11-02T10:22:05.278-04:00Woot! So happy you stopped by Buddah.Woot! So happy you stopped by Buddah.Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343895193475984183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-55102974007963464052017-11-01T16:33:35.060-04:002017-11-01T16:33:35.060-04:00Great story and I typically can't read fiction...Great story and I typically can't read fiction very easily. This, I loved. Buddah Moskowitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06839068145732552328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-16858512824129992132017-10-30T16:16:09.740-04:002017-10-30T16:16:09.740-04:00And you did.. that too.. beautifully!💞💞And you did.. that too.. beautifully!💞💞Sanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-11505796005818235972017-10-29T13:41:24.824-04:002017-10-29T13:41:24.824-04:00That is awesome that I could inspire nostalgia! *h...That is awesome that I could inspire nostalgia! *happy dance* Thank you so much for continuing to read my scribblings. :) Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343895193475984183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-49180948337421023912017-10-29T13:40:06.382-04:002017-10-29T13:40:06.382-04:00Woot! Any time I can get that sort of reaction is ...Woot! Any time I can get that sort of reaction is a big win in my book. Thanks for the kind words. <3 Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343895193475984183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-23069015119896415402017-10-29T13:39:07.207-04:002017-10-29T13:39:07.207-04:00Thanks Khaya. I really wanted to see if I could pl...Thanks Khaya. I really wanted to see if I could play with some of the things that come up from my love of tea to create a short story that still would resonate with readers. I'm super happy the brotherly love shone through.Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343895193475984183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-39519504321476900422017-10-29T01:10:05.658-04:002017-10-29T01:10:05.658-04:00I have enjoyed all your Yuuki stories, but I love ...I have enjoyed all your Yuuki stories, but I love the extra element of weaving in the tea ceremony, and adding the glossary of terms. I travelled to Japan when I was younger and reading this has me feeling all nostalgic! Little Gothic Horrorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18315631250163742387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-35728639452258243382017-10-28T13:19:25.042-04:002017-10-28T13:19:25.042-04:00The relationship between the brothers is wonderful...The relationship between the brothers is wonderful. This story has caused me to stop and ponder. I love that about your writing for Ms. Magaly's October Heart Bits. Thanks for the great read, xoxo Oma LindaOmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09589622524456973822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-36207666457142535222017-10-28T12:08:03.865-04:002017-10-28T12:08:03.865-04:00Your depiction of Japanese tea ceremony is fascina...Your depiction of Japanese tea ceremony is fascinating and rewarding even for me, a novice. The etiquette is something to be admired. But what melted my heart is the brotherly love that comes through your absorbing story. And the appendix, explaining Japanese words used, is a welcome bonus. Thank you!Khaya Ronkainenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286352495379234651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-73877926955072621212017-10-28T07:37:51.778-04:002017-10-28T07:37:51.778-04:00*snickersnort* Yes I had lots to draw upon imagini...*snickersnort* Yes I had lots to draw upon imagining Giichi's enthusiastically bad behavior. I have to remember to keep my voice calm and serene when describing the treats instead of acting like a jacked up Sailor Moon. :D<br /><br />Also...I just got a dragon tea bowl from a garage sale. :) Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343895193475984183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-46158933812231770732017-10-28T07:35:32.491-04:002017-10-28T07:35:32.491-04:00Yay! I'm glad you stopped by. <3Yay! I'm glad you stopped by. <3 Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343895193475984183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-36895991977096630092017-10-28T07:34:36.783-04:002017-10-28T07:34:36.783-04:00I often feel a little overwhelmed at all the termi...I often feel a little overwhelmed at all the terminology in tea, so I thought it would be helpful to add the meanings for those who quite likely are unfamiliar with them. Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343895193475984183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-46947955275647014242017-10-28T07:32:32.990-04:002017-10-28T07:32:32.990-04:00Glad you enjoyed it! I almost went with writing a ...Glad you enjoyed it! I almost went with writing a blog post about my love for tea, but when I realized this was also a perfect chance to add a bit to a story of a character I love writing about, I opted for that instead.Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343895193475984183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-74532763698267430202017-10-28T07:30:42.816-04:002017-10-28T07:30:42.816-04:00Thanks JC!Thanks JC!Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343895193475984183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-60453891123561304042017-10-28T07:29:58.354-04:002017-10-28T07:29:58.354-04:00*giggle* This story could have been 1000 words lon...*giggle* This story could have been 1000 words longer because I had to much I wanted to say about that. I've been studying hard for an upcoming tea intensive. One of the big parts of any ceremony is admiring the tools that are used. There's a whole bunch of etiquette around it, with guests getting to handle the tools and the host explaining a little bit about them after the tea has been drank.<br /><br />I suppose going into a full fledged explanation would have been too much for anyone but a hard core Japanese tea ceremony enthusiast, but I am glad I managed to convey an aficionado's love, not only for the taste of tea, but warm sentiments towards the tools that create a delicious experience. Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343895193475984183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-63786710114057685172017-10-28T07:25:25.192-04:002017-10-28T07:25:25.192-04:00Thank you for giving me another excuse to add to Y...Thank you for giving me another excuse to add to Yuuki's story and get a little bit of tea love out while doing it. <br /><br />Yes, Giichi will play a role in some future exploits. Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343895193475984183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-5276270382380323542017-10-28T07:24:03.233-04:002017-10-28T07:24:03.233-04:00Thanks! I have a big tea intensive training coming...Thanks! I have a big tea intensive training coming up and have had nothing but tea and writing on the brain for weeks. Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343895193475984183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-63445909133586073752017-10-28T00:05:46.537-04:002017-10-28T00:05:46.537-04:00So super lovely! The relationship between the brot...So super lovely! The relationship between the brothers, the slow, quiet sensuousness of the ceremony description, and Giichi's wonderful behavior during a royal tea ceremony ;) Esther Shaindelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05242006741798295812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-14848676373156039702017-10-27T21:44:59.689-04:002017-10-27T21:44:59.689-04:00I really enjoyed your story.
blessings
~*~I really enjoyed your story. <br />blessings<br />~*~Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12997549543731061699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-19517108010897214102017-10-27T20:09:24.611-04:002017-10-27T20:09:24.611-04:00This is such a beautiful and interesting story! Th...This is such a beautiful and interesting story! Thankyou for the meanings of the words! Big Hugs!Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-2290906938813193102017-10-27T18:57:06.681-04:002017-10-27T18:57:06.681-04:00So intriguing a story.loved this!!.and feeling/wit...So intriguing a story.loved this!!.and feeling/witnessing the relationship of these brothers! Fantastic and beautifully written! Love all of the meanings behind the words! I am feeling even more in love with tea after reading this..beautiful!<br />VictoriaVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280128561139519596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-34097906282294198612017-10-27T16:46:01.098-04:002017-10-27T16:46:01.098-04:00What an interesting tale, all over tea making. I ...What an interesting tale, all over tea making. I went back and read it again after I saw the Japanese definitions. Delightful!J Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418645028718782130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659263493425330078.post-7636218082316598812017-10-27T13:38:33.978-04:002017-10-27T13:38:33.978-04:00Oh this is so incredibly charming, Rommy!💞 I love...Oh this is so incredibly charming, Rommy!💞 I love how you depict the significance of the 'dogu' and the wisdom in "To eyes that rush maybe. That’s why it’s best to ask. You can take the time to appreciate them" .. we can only truly understand something if we care enough to pay attention. Beautifully rendered!💞<br /><br /><br />Lots of love,<br />SanaaSanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.com