tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post6695811796681968175..comments2023-07-03T03:20:51.469-05:00Comments on Donna's Book Pub: Special Guest Interview with Gloria Loring on "Coincidence is God's Way of Remaining Anonymous"Donna Volkenannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-82361680549969236652013-03-11T14:57:02.879-05:002013-03-11T14:57:02.879-05:00Sounds like an amazing book, starting with one of ...Sounds like an amazing book, starting with one of my favorite quotations as the title. Great interview.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-34190010432261111372013-03-10T13:54:55.452-05:002013-03-10T13:54:55.452-05:00I was always struck by Gloria Loring's hair. S...I was always struck by Gloria Loring's hair. She had (and still has, apparently) fabulous hair.<br /><br />This was an interesting interview. Thanks, Donna, and thanks to Gloria as well.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-60553863796809589002013-03-10T09:31:54.713-05:002013-03-10T09:31:54.713-05:00The theme of this book and the interview really re...The theme of this book and the interview really resonate with me! Trusting that those miracles are on the way can be the hardest part, and then when they come, we say, "I knew it all the time." No such thing as "just a coincidence," I always say. Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-26620607576071545142013-03-08T22:35:22.279-06:002013-03-08T22:35:22.279-06:00That's quite an informative interview. Though ...That's quite an informative interview. Though I do admit to singing under my breath through the whole thing: "You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have the facts of life..." I know more words, but unfortunately they're not in sequence.<br /><br />I'm also a Pat Conroy fan, and enjoyed Angela's Ashes. If "enjoy" is the proper term for such subject matter.<br /><br />I'll have to check out Gloria's book. I don't believe in coincidences.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-55551800789235676532013-03-08T22:32:40.398-06:002013-03-08T22:32:40.398-06:00I know I'm late to the party but I love when G...I know I'm late to the party but I love when Gloria said that an enthusiasm for the subject is a must. I so agree--when you love your subject, research and writing just come so much easier. Thanks for sharing--love the Jimmy Stewart answer, too. :) Margo Dillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635922963449775278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-15637476326601495092013-03-08T19:25:32.525-06:002013-03-08T19:25:32.525-06:00Thanks, everyone, for visiting and leaving comment...Thanks, everyone, for visiting and leaving comments.<br /><br />Special thanks to Gloria for her interiew and for dropping by today to post follow-up comments.<br /><br />Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-66353584544279698432013-03-08T18:41:16.365-06:002013-03-08T18:41:16.365-06:00Gloria's book sounds like one I'd definite...Gloria's book sounds like one I'd definitely enjoy reading. Thanks for the wonderful interview!<br /><br />Pat<br />Critter AlleyPat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-5142941236860592072013-03-08T17:19:46.398-06:002013-03-08T17:19:46.398-06:00Thank you, Gloria and Donna for this wonderful, in...Thank you, Gloria and Donna for this wonderful, inspiring interview, filled with gentle wisdom.Pat Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004933270844397256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-3981958366672093852013-03-08T17:06:51.971-06:002013-03-08T17:06:51.971-06:00Very interesting interview, thanks to you both! I ...Very interesting interview, thanks to you both! I found so many comfy thoughts here, ones that are in my own life...Julia Cameron, Jimmy Stewart, and the book club...the list of books is almost identical to the list in my reading journal! I would feel most at home with Gloria's book club. Bookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043111213031211794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-30314926832396354972013-03-08T14:11:36.987-06:002013-03-08T14:11:36.987-06:00Oh! Jimmy Stewart--I always enjoyed watching him o...Oh! Jimmy Stewart--I always enjoyed watching him on Johnny Carson. And like Linda, I don't really believe in coincidences. I'm not sure we always understand the significance of the things that happen in our lives, but I'm pretty sure they happen for a reason.<br /><br />Even writer's rejection. *sigh* :-)Cathy C. Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491874468936336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-69864808431613512902013-03-08T13:50:03.749-06:002013-03-08T13:50:03.749-06:00Thanks, everyone, for your comments! It so encour...Thanks, everyone, for your comments! It so encouraging to read them. <br /><br />And there are several levels of understanding about coincidence. One is "oh, it's just a coincidence." Tossing it off because it doesn't speak to you. Another is to notice its gift and feel gratitude for that. A third is having that spark of recognition that the coincidence is meaningful for you, to you, and taking the time to explore: What is this asking of me, and What is this leading me toward?<br /><br />Happy reading... :)GloriaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02194759662548531696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-66586532348613450562013-03-08T13:44:35.015-06:002013-03-08T13:44:35.015-06:00This is an excellent interview, DOnna. Writings ab...This is an excellent interview, DOnna. Writings about coincidence, serendipity, and synchronicity draw me like magnets. I can't wait to explore Gloria's book.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-82040669895625191992013-03-08T13:31:14.258-06:002013-03-08T13:31:14.258-06:00What a great interview! Gloria's book sounds d...What a great interview! Gloria's book sounds delightful. Thanks to Donna for posting this and thanks to Gloria for sharing her experiences and insights with all of us.Dianna Gravemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332304986777127069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-3824222799569124632013-03-08T09:45:21.302-06:002013-03-08T09:45:21.302-06:00Is it a coincidence that in the past week I've...Is it a coincidence that in the past week I've been involved in several conversations about "coincidence"! Thanks for sharing, I'll have to read the book!Mary Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962782269214823198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-58142404219822599852013-03-08T09:15:31.649-06:002013-03-08T09:15:31.649-06:00Enjoyed the interview. It is encouraging to read ...Enjoyed the interview. It is encouraging to read the insights garnered others as we realize how God uses each of us and the gifts he provides.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758737470750841665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-64561514044284270762013-03-08T09:03:42.000-06:002013-03-08T09:03:42.000-06:00Thanks Donna and Gloria! Great interview. And I...Thanks Donna and Gloria! Great interview. And I'll be adding your book to my list of Must Read.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296300032567383021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-8824518831749975692013-03-08T08:29:34.722-06:002013-03-08T08:29:34.722-06:00Gloria, I've often thought that all the coinci...Gloria, I've often thought that all the coincidences and odd little things that happen to us is actually God putting opportunity in our paths. People who are successful are people who didn't dismiss those things, but bravely followed the trail that God showed them. Thank you for sharing some very valuable life lessons, it's great to see someone so positive and I will certainly get a copy of your book. And I would have been dumbstruck in the presence of Jimmy Stewart too. I imagine he had your attitude about life. Thank you Donna for providing a format for such great interviews. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913824362085625374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-80685707855998909402013-03-08T08:25:06.800-06:002013-03-08T08:25:06.800-06:00Donna, Thank you for this inspiring interview with...Donna, Thank you for this inspiring interview with Gloria. I so agree that God speaks to us in many ways, and I don't believe in coincidence.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.com