tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post4677847736151794915..comments2022-07-05T19:58:19.202-07:00Comments on Miranda Paul, Children's Author: On Stories, Sugar, and Being DisinvitedMiranda Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00479324010424718024noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-77979112822472919302016-06-22T05:39:32.194-07:002016-06-22T05:39:32.194-07:00Thank you for sharing your story, Miranda. Hate, f...Thank you for sharing your story, Miranda. Hate, fear, and shame are prevalent in all aspects of our lives. They are, often, hidden and must be uncovered before we can begin to understand. Your work is an inspiration. Cindy Williams Schraubenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09467495915201606362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-76039612744875772302016-06-22T05:39:16.057-07:002016-06-22T05:39:16.057-07:00Thank you for sharing your story, Miranda. Hate, f...Thank you for sharing your story, Miranda. Hate, fear, and shame are prevalent in all aspects of our lives. They are, often, hidden and must be uncovered before we can begin to understand. Your work is an inspiration. Cindy Williams Schraubenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09467495915201606362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-76967303517939657722016-06-20T11:38:00.360-07:002016-06-20T11:38:00.360-07:00Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story -- it...Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story -- it needs to be told. It speaks more about heart and compassion and doing the right thing. That's who you are and what you do. The right people will be drawn to you for that reason. And the people who "don't get it" will cross your path because they need to hear and see your message. You are an inspiration. Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-66532070939854728312016-06-14T19:15:26.751-07:002016-06-14T19:15:26.751-07:00Thank you for sharing, Miranda. Write on! Thank you for sharing, Miranda. Write on! Lizzunonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15778471408927867121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-75200581156537062572016-06-12T22:19:42.639-07:002016-06-12T22:19:42.639-07:00I believe there is a right time for everything. I ...I believe there is a right time for everything. I believe God spoke to your heart and whispered, "Now is the time to share your story." Thank you for your courage and your belief. You continue to inspire and amaze me. Romelle Broashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11860032539164234533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-41449379192136594802016-06-12T10:34:21.557-07:002016-06-12T10:34:21.557-07:00Thank you so much for sharing this story, Miranda....Thank you so much for sharing this story, Miranda. In addition to everything else, I'm struck by how much shame we carry because of other people's actions. You have nothing to be embarrassed about - this pastor was hateful. And your response was excellent -- you made the choice to get donations. Kudos. Echoing many here: you are an inspiration. Thank you.Miriam Buschhttp://www.miriambuschauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-20701877289062178482016-06-11T15:59:12.477-07:002016-06-11T15:59:12.477-07:00Miranda, your words show your sparkling heart. You...Miranda, your words show your sparkling heart. You are strong and amazing and I wish there were a lot more people like you. I feel really angry about people who try to shut down good people doing good things. I could feel the tension inside as I imagined you in that attic, I reckon I would have fainted. Keep up your amazing work.Kaye Bailliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346561430636672059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-81589440916456380072016-06-11T10:11:51.178-07:002016-06-11T10:11:51.178-07:00Miranda, I was scared just reading this. I would h...Miranda, I was scared just reading this. I would have been very intimidated, too. Good for you for keeping your cool, and being brave--both then AND now! xoxolaurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-51554089607656359752016-06-11T08:07:49.968-07:002016-06-11T08:07:49.968-07:00Well done, Miranda. It takes courage to speak out....Well done, Miranda. It takes courage to speak out. Your work speaks volumes.Nancy Sweetlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435028446586595961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-88366886565522896402016-06-10T21:30:15.477-07:002016-06-10T21:30:15.477-07:00This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much ...This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing. You are such and inspiration and guiding light for all writers. Hugs! Diane Tullochhttp://www.patientdreamer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-3572730088168365482016-06-10T21:09:16.127-07:002016-06-10T21:09:16.127-07:00Powerful and empowering words, Miranda. Thank you ...Powerful and empowering words, Miranda. Thank you for sharing, even though it was scary to push that "publish" button. Your daughter is so wise. Thank you for sharing her words, as well. We as writers need to embrace the needs of the children we write for and help to give them the tools, empathy and openness with which to face their world. Beth Stilbornhttp://www.bethstilborn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-56992560544696162222016-06-10T21:00:32.942-07:002016-06-10T21:00:32.942-07:00What powerful words Miranda. So much hate and divi...What powerful words Miranda. So much hate and divisiveness in our world. Loved Billy Crystals words at M. Ali's service today - we need to build bridges, not walls. So true. May aqll children have the freedom to read what movesa them or have access to what they need to read. Beverley Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-17239381661379301042016-06-10T20:18:01.209-07:002016-06-10T20:18:01.209-07:00Miranda, your light shines. Thank you for being br...Miranda, your light shines. Thank you for being brave enough to shield Isatou from such hatred. You stood up for her and for being a positive agent of change. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-60309827077052637382016-06-10T19:41:58.038-07:002016-06-10T19:41:58.038-07:00Thank you for sharing, Miranda. I'm cheering o...Thank you for sharing, Miranda. I'm cheering on your efforts & sending hugs that you had to endure the wrath of a mean-spirited "religious" leader. ptnozellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041703845679744827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-40919246164353282332016-06-10T19:29:29.878-07:002016-06-10T19:29:29.878-07:00You bring Rumi's words to life.
"Listen w...You bring Rumi's words to life.<br />"Listen with ears of tolerance! See through the eyes of compassion! Speak with the language of love."<br />Thank you for sharing.Lori Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16291541761610528389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-26629151778333745472016-06-10T18:07:13.368-07:002016-06-10T18:07:13.368-07:00Miranda. Thank you for sharing this story and for ...Miranda. Thank you for sharing this story and for the wonderful work you do in the world. Pat Zietlow Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351922761217245995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-10744578976883378642016-06-10T18:06:03.844-07:002016-06-10T18:06:03.844-07:00As you know, I can not type- I will share this pos...As you know, I can not type- I will share this post and Kate's. Bravo for brave authors like all of you!Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-11241679146513416462016-06-10T18:05:08.353-07:002016-06-10T18:05:08.353-07:00Thank you, miranda of being brave and publishing t...Thank you, miranda of being brave and publishing this. I will shaw. Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-7637776085787139462016-06-10T15:06:54.455-07:002016-06-10T15:06:54.455-07:00Miranda, you are touching people's hearts and ...Miranda, you are touching people's hearts and minds. Thank you for sharing, in all your inspiring writerly ways.Jill Richards Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13342080825883735333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-13141295011931184852016-06-10T13:44:20.063-07:002016-06-10T13:44:20.063-07:00Thank you for sharing your story Miranda! I'm ...Thank you for sharing your story Miranda! I'm so glad you were there to shield Isatou from the pastor's ignorance and hatred! You are such a strong and amazing person who is using your experiences to change the world! One book and one blog at a time!! Thank you!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691591478394973106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-34600295423040334802016-06-10T13:37:35.824-07:002016-06-10T13:37:35.824-07:00Your heart is good and brave. A wonderful combinat...Your heart is good and brave. A wonderful combination. Your words inspire us all to be better people. Keila Dawsonhttp://www.keiladawson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-12749397851251969722016-06-10T13:30:01.454-07:002016-06-10T13:30:01.454-07:00Very inspirational, Miranda! Keep up the great wor...Very inspirational, Miranda! Keep up the great work.Carol Neumannhttp://dupagewriters.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-92006113817596067582016-06-10T13:18:29.979-07:002016-06-10T13:18:29.979-07:00Wow. Reading your story was jaw-dropping and inspi...Wow. Reading your story was jaw-dropping and inspiring. Thank your for opening up to us AND for being part of the change we need in our wold. In fact, the whole back story and movement behind ONE PLASTIC BAG is why I voted for it in the Crystal Kite. If I could hug you right now, I would!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05482550453500230696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-62375775506556173262016-06-10T12:27:31.382-07:002016-06-10T12:27:31.382-07:00Thank you for sharing this Miranda. Thank you for sharing this Miranda. Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145574226067009313.post-23215196317632359212016-06-10T11:39:05.754-07:002016-06-10T11:39:05.754-07:00Powerful!!! Thank you for speaking your story bc w...Powerful!!! Thank you for speaking your story bc we need to know how this happens to everyone!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148132544809876914noreply@blogger.com