tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post358662191672370315..comments2024-03-05T23:31:21.612-08:00Comments on A Writers Journey: The Witching HoursMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-524344754454380792012-11-01T21:30:16.193-07:002012-11-01T21:30:16.193-07:00Thanks Lori--I still haven't figured out how t...Thanks Lori--I still haven't figured out how to enlarge the font. I'm going blind since I got this new PC because all the print is small everywhere no matter what I do--need to call AOL tech and let the adjust it.<br /><br />LOve, MickiMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-90861038330910841202012-11-01T12:01:09.717-07:002012-11-01T12:01:09.717-07:00I LOVED IT this was so amusing, and interesting, a...I LOVED IT this was so amusing, and interesting, and I normally wouldn't care to read about history but this made it interesting!<br />I love the Druids beliefs about cats, because I've ALWAYS believed that. Cats are way to smart, and they act very carefully unlike the Dog who reacts to emotion only. :):)<br /><br />The only suggestion I would have is to use a bigger font. You know us "old" folks we don't see as good as we used to...:):)Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07598385861688875360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-13918818753257352152012-10-31T21:49:27.246-07:002012-10-31T21:49:27.246-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Rosemary and Sandy,
Due t...Thanks for stopping by, Rosemary and Sandy,<br /><br />Due to the CATASTROPHIC STORM hALLOWEN HAS BEEN CANCELLED HERE AND WILL BE ON A LATER DAY WHENIT'S SAFE FOR KIDS TO GO OUT AND NOT HIT LIVE WIRES FROM FALLEN TREES. SORRY-HIT THE DARN CAPS LOCK YET AGAIN AND TOO TIRED TO RETYPE--THIS STORM HAS TAKEN AN EMOTIONAL IMPACT UPON ME SINCE i AM AN EMPATH AND AM FEELING ALL THE PAIN OF OTHERS--WELL NOT ALL--THAT'S NOT POSSIBLE BUT ENOUGH TO MAKE ME SICK MYSELF.<br /><br />lOVE,mICKIMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-2318182761474002692012-10-28T21:27:54.480-07:002012-10-28T21:27:54.480-07:00LOVE your post! I have fond childhood memories of ...LOVE your post! I have fond childhood memories of trick-or-treating all around my neighborhood without fear. Too bad that is no longer possible.<br />Thank you for including the history of Halloween too. I didn't know about its roots. Fascinating!Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-75997451084989571542012-10-28T21:25:26.353-07:002012-10-28T21:25:26.353-07:00Micki, It has been a while but I always think abou...Micki, It has been a while but I always think about you. I am forever a follower and believer in your amazing skills with the pen.<br />Halloween I pray comes to those on the East Coast this year. Hopefully parents will be sure to host a way for children to have this special memory no matter what the circumstances. I found the information about Ireland really interesting as I did not know any of that. Another great post Micki.<br />Many more I am sure are to follow. Stay safe!Extraordinay Dreams of an Ireland Traveler by Mamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544525522910527784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-62398080333008647482012-10-27T22:05:14.809-07:002012-10-27T22:05:14.809-07:00Hi Kathleen,
Thanks for stopping by--I didn't ...Hi Kathleen,<br />Thanks for stopping by--I didn't know the one aboutthe jack -o-lantern!. My book is on Kindle for $2.99. I think you might enjoy this book. It seems to affect the people that read it deeply and on various levels.<br /><br />MickiMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-25241658595301940512012-10-27T20:58:53.353-07:002012-10-27T20:58:53.353-07:00I went to Amazon to see if AND THE WHIPPOORWILL SA...I went to Amazon to see if AND THE WHIPPOORWILL SANG was on kindle so requested it. Sounds like a very good book. After the pain it has to feel good to remember the good, funny times. Let me know if it's going to be on kindle.<br /><br />Your post has many interesting facts. I for one never really thought about the customs or where they came from. The only thing I remember hearing anything about was the Jack - O - lantern, and a man walking the streets with a lantern. I just didn't know why, now I do. Nice going KathleenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09871715455123788528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-37333187975781373522012-10-26T21:26:25.079-07:002012-10-26T21:26:25.079-07:00Hi Pat,
I'm so glad you stopped by. I researc...Hi Pat, <br />I'm so glad you stopped by. I researched a lot of legends for Christmas in Italy with St. Nick and my husband's family is 1st generation Italian and they used to go and collect money on November 1st, which is similar to what you found out. I have your book on my list too--as soon as I catch up on my reviews--about six left to do before more start poring in. I've created a monster!! I can't find time to put my short story collection together.<br /><br />Stop by again as my blog is a lonely place!!<br /><br />Hugs, MickiMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-72197655278968411402012-10-26T09:33:35.813-07:002012-10-26T09:33:35.813-07:00Hi Micki, I put your book and the books that you r...Hi Micki, I put your book and the books that you reviewed on my to do list, your book held my interest and I will get that one first. Interestingly enough when I was in Sicily we were told that the children are given their Christmas gifts on Nov.1st and all gifts are considered gifts from their deceased ancestors. I found that ironic. It is so ironic because in my book "The Italian Thing" I mention that same thing.. I posted your blog on my fb page as well I hope you don't mind. I think people who visit will enjoy it as much as I did. Patricia Salamonehttp://simplesite.com/Patricia-Salamonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-15720043924196454182012-10-25T22:05:42.740-07:002012-10-25T22:05:42.740-07:00I did check out your blog and thank you for the aw...I did check out your blog and thank you for the award but if you scroll down on my site you will see I already have that award and I don't think I'm allowed to have two--do you? I'm not too good understanding those awards either.<br />Thank you for visiting and your blog is lovely!!<br /><br />MickiMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-10148321698718977232012-10-25T04:20:27.032-07:002012-10-25T04:20:27.032-07:00nice post, please check out my blog. I nominate yo...nice post, please check out my blog. I nominate your blog to liebster award.tnx<br /><br />cheeneezcool18.blogspot.compurple clandestinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02400456960392202719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-68984657406562866152012-10-23T21:09:38.104-07:002012-10-23T21:09:38.104-07:00Thanks, Lori, I started my jouralism career wriitn...Thanks, Lori, I started my jouralism career wriitng about all the holday tradition and then moved up to commentary. etc. Thx for stopping by.<br /><br />MickiMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-55394893976002355402012-10-23T10:31:31.861-07:002012-10-23T10:31:31.861-07:00Excellent informative article, I love the way you ...Excellent informative article, I love the way you can take history and make it interesting. I HATED history in school. But I loved this article. Thanks Micki.lori foroozandehhttp://www.loris-song.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-78279723784642334652012-10-21T20:08:54.196-07:002012-10-21T20:08:54.196-07:00Thanks, Sharla, I thought you were one of my follo...Thanks, Sharla, I thought you were one of my followers which should give you automatic news of my weekly post. anyway, glad you made t tonight.<br /><br />Micki<br /><br />iammajinboo,<br /><br />Welcome--so nice you could come. I am honored by the award but I may not be allowed to accept since I already have that one. Let me know.<br /><br /><br />MickiMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-23217379546631469992012-10-21T03:56:00.162-07:002012-10-21T03:56:00.162-07:00Hi Dear! I am nominating you in my Leibster Blog W...Hi Dear! I am nominating you in my Leibster Blog Ward! Go check on my post!<br />http://iammajinboo.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-liebster-blog-award.html<br />xoxoiammajinboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067744331093752523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-63235895925314128742012-10-19T11:57:33.093-07:002012-10-19T11:57:33.093-07:00Great post, Micki. Lots of interesting trivia abou...Great post, Micki. Lots of interesting trivia about Halloween. Most people only know 'trick or treat' and a day to wear a freaky costume! I don't get notifications about your blog posts. It is becoming harder and harder to keep up with everyone BUT I don't want to lose contact!!!!! <br /><br />I am going to do some thought as to how I can get your post on Awakenings. There is no reglog feature on Blogspot:>( Will let you know what I decide...<br /><br />Happy Halloween!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01592703953660880527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-88566266179391000302012-10-18T22:12:49.786-07:002012-10-18T22:12:49.786-07:00B, Swangin. Thx for stopping by. I had six kids an...B, Swangin. Thx for stopping by. I had six kids and I made all their costumes and one for me once whe I was a black cat in leoptards a sexy mask and ostrich fur on the neck wrists and tail--backin the days when I was "hot" lol.<br /><br />Linneann, Linked In has had me blocked for over six weeks because I have AOL e-mail and they have a problem with that. I just started getting tomns of mail from them today--goog and bad--more work to do now. Noone has been ot my site for weeks, except for one or two and some of my post have no comments. I have 37 followers--what's wrong withthis picture?<br /><br />MickiMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-77621197517631195102012-10-18T12:52:11.196-07:002012-10-18T12:52:11.196-07:00I remember how far my sisters and I traveled to ge...I remember how far my sisters and I traveled to get candy. We used pillow cases, we collected so much. Our parents didn't have to follow along. I was in high school when things started to change. Thanks for the history. I knew some of it, but not nearly all. Nice to see you, Micki. I guess I'm one of the ones who relied on LinkedIn to get messages about your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-28347206861491399492012-10-18T04:26:22.394-07:002012-10-18T04:26:22.394-07:00I miss the days of seeing the home-made costumes. ...I miss the days of seeing the home-made costumes. However, my son married the most ingenious woman and my two grandsons were Iron man and the yellow transformer last year...shhhh, please don't tell my grandson I forgot the name.<br />This year she says they are Bert and ERnie from sesame street..and she sent me a preview..and the costumes are priceless...oh...the joy of having a mom who will take the time to make the costume than head to the Halloween Store and spend 50 bucks on one that is to small.Author B Swangin Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12166972216859979865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-62942907374175137742012-10-15T21:25:11.504-07:002012-10-15T21:25:11.504-07:00Thanks Sandy and Dody,
Glad you liked it! No one ...Thanks Sandy and Dody,<br /><br />Glad you liked it! No one comes to my blogs any<br />more.Micki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-64207889534154466882012-10-15T12:31:50.654-07:002012-10-15T12:31:50.654-07:00YAY! I've finally found some spare moments fro...YAY! I've finally found some spare moments from job to leave a comment! Have popped in to read, Micki, yet it has been a struggle to get a handle on my job. Am fierce about the students. Your post here has inspired me to take time in class and ask my students (multi-cultural) to share their halloween traditions. Will pass on the history you have shared with us here, Micki. Truly, a remarkable piece :} xoDodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00065773551657339542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-30966371961322941862012-10-15T12:05:30.117-07:002012-10-15T12:05:30.117-07:00I love the custom of the Scottish woman sowing and...I love the custom of the Scottish woman sowing and ploughing on the off chance that she might see her future mate that night--I think I'll pass on that one. Great post, Micki!Sandra McLeod Humphreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520092419227264264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-85772176239695441242012-10-14T21:13:38.638-07:002012-10-14T21:13:38.638-07:00Thanks, Deirdre--haven't seen you here in a wh...Thanks, Deirdre--haven't seen you here in a while--missed you!!<br /><br />Love, MickiMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-50233230245786943732012-10-14T17:06:41.778-07:002012-10-14T17:06:41.778-07:00Very interesting stuff there, Micki, I didn't ...Very interesting stuff there, Micki, I didn't know the Scots had so much to do with the holiday, but I knew about the Druids. Also, we called it Cabbage Night when I was young. Thanks for the information. And Happy Halloween!Deirdre Tolhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13828451041549017843noreply@blogger.com