tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post2766492097998273472..comments2023-10-29T00:56:13.579-07:00Comments on Ed Pilolla: The PatchEd Pilollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09139531369534586168noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-4722958818390030672010-08-19T08:46:17.127-07:002010-08-19T08:46:17.127-07:00Too high a cost, Ed.Too high a cost, Ed.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-65761584461937541422010-08-18T11:28:42.813-07:002010-08-18T11:28:42.813-07:00The universe is literal, like the genie in the lam...The universe is literal, like the genie in the lamp. :) Hang in there.Torihttp://torimaclennan.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-31944330319712578752010-08-18T06:14:29.183-07:002010-08-18T06:14:29.183-07:00Interesting concept...
And interesting to hear the...Interesting concept...<br />And interesting to hear the benefits and the cost of the choice.<br />So...what will you do?Deidrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09145504027833176749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-37013715022090872712010-08-18T05:22:16.116-07:002010-08-18T05:22:16.116-07:00I didn't know that even in USA you have to hav...I didn't know that even in USA you have to have strong connections in order to get a nice job. <br />I totally understand you position, dear Ed, I guess you just have to hang on in there and try to figure out the best compromise. <br />I'm also working a lot because I need the money, and I also left a permanent job in a high school in order to do what I like and enjoy - translating books (which is done on contracts, sort of like a freelance job).DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-66355649027629169102010-08-18T00:24:58.575-07:002010-08-18T00:24:58.575-07:00Not sure whether to congratulate you or say I'...Not sure whether to congratulate you or say I'm sorry as you do sound very sad.<br />You know Ed, don't look too far into the future, you don't want to be robbed of today now do you. All will work out....:-) HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-29357996150935932512010-08-17T19:04:16.439-07:002010-08-17T19:04:16.439-07:00Hang in there Ed, it will work out eventually beli...Hang in there Ed, it will work out eventually believe me i know this feeling and hope all is well. I haven't seen you for a while so see you soon :)<br /><br />Wild Rose~Wild Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260455210731142858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-5797529053227219102010-08-17T17:47:26.479-07:002010-08-17T17:47:26.479-07:00Hello Ed! Glad to hear you're still healthy an...Hello Ed! Glad to hear you're still healthy and wise. You never know where your current job will take you, career-wise and personal wise. Time for other things will come soon enough. Yep. :-)Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-17188647546944843022010-08-17T16:00:30.313-07:002010-08-17T16:00:30.313-07:00We went through that when we were laid off. It'...We went through that when we were laid off. It's scary, but sometimes a job, nearly any kind of job, is what we need for the moment. At least you get to write in some aspect. I'm hoping for you that this will open up a wonderful opportunity to something much bigger and that will showcase your talents!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-49090711281155516592010-08-17T15:46:04.286-07:002010-08-17T15:46:04.286-07:00Who knows? Inspiration can come the strangest sou...Who knows? Inspiration can come the strangest sources and even though this is not what you were thinking about when you declared to the universe that you were willing to write anything, you will be able to support yourself and flex your writing muscles. I have to content myself with letters to the membership!Space Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02999151060350221353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-84129699039361331632010-08-17T14:09:53.726-07:002010-08-17T14:09:53.726-07:00That is such a hard one! I'd tend to err on th...That is such a hard one! I'd tend to err on the side of 'Universe knows best and has plans I'm obviously not aware of' with things like this (when it's not what you wanted to be doing and feel like it's not right). Who knows, this could be a bridging job to get you right up to the doorstep of the next amazing springboard of your journey. Good luck, Ed!Being Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600427311498297800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-41508456898533163722010-08-17T14:07:52.414-07:002010-08-17T14:07:52.414-07:00The no time for anything else happens, in life. It...The no time for anything else happens, in life. It just happens, especially when you are on your way to something else.<br /><br />That said, it makes me sad - I have missed your prose.Diminishing Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072304081006798910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-16500840905452543042010-08-17T14:00:48.432-07:002010-08-17T14:00:48.432-07:00Oh that tricky universe. You think you're aski...Oh that tricky universe. You think you're asking for one thing and it gives you what, perhaps, you actually needed all along.Teacher Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215145025563985398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-3991515138122285102010-08-17T13:08:59.551-07:002010-08-17T13:08:59.551-07:00Any job is a good job now.
This economy has beat...Any job is a good job now. <br /><br />This economy has beat the crap out of me but I still have a job. However, it also put things in motion that needed to happen. Things that I was dreadfully afraid of.<br /><br />Hang in there dude.<br /><br />-CabAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-9803682196463605472010-08-17T12:14:57.998-07:002010-08-17T12:14:57.998-07:00so you decided to stick on..?
usually i work 41 ho...so you decided to stick on..?<br />usually i work 41 hours/week in my job and some months things go crazy and it can be 70 - but i couldn't do this for a longer time period - so i always try to find the right balance..which is not easy...Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-72200371239392523702010-08-17T11:57:12.723-07:002010-08-17T11:57:12.723-07:00Well....congratulations on the job. My condolences...Well....congratulations on the job. My condolences on the circumstances.<br /><br />((Hug))Wine and Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06778785233226804217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-20259502909623089432010-08-17T11:55:56.009-07:002010-08-17T11:55:56.009-07:00We had the same problem when we lived in southern ...We had the same problem when we lived in southern CA, the cost of living so high we had to work and couldn't do the other things we wanted to do. In particular my hubby couldn't write or work on his music. So now living in NE we both live on social security and can afford to live here. I hope things work out for you. I know the pull between needing to support yourself and wanting to create.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-5682878303142476832010-08-17T11:43:25.031-07:002010-08-17T11:43:25.031-07:00I hear ya on that one, my man! Recently took a po...I hear ya on that one, my man! Recently took a position... and I kid you not 70-75 hour work weeks...<br /><br />I hate it.<br /><br />No time to nurture other things we love...<br /><br />BUT, a roof over the head, clothes on the back and food in the belly does come at a cost...<br /><br />now, if only the 'dream' job would appear... <br /><br />sigh. life as we know it.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17353317664100788614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-15903497643879567352010-08-17T11:40:17.371-07:002010-08-17T11:40:17.371-07:00I feel your pain. I have no words of encouragemen...I feel your pain. I have no words of encouragement, sorry.<br /><br />And yes, the universe is full of snark - be careful of what you wish for.<br /><br />But, you are a writer. Good, bad, or ugly, you're doing what you said you wanted to do, albeit not writing books, but you're writing. Sometimes we have to give up on our dream for a little while to make other dreams come true. Perhaps this is a blessing in disguise...you'll be able to meet new and interesting people and have a steady income. More than I can say for me.<br /><br />Keep on keeping on, Ed, I have faith.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-40179174080625722652010-08-17T11:38:33.611-07:002010-08-17T11:38:33.611-07:00Gotta watch out for that universe. It loves to ta...Gotta watch out for that universe. It loves to take everything you say literally! But hey, a job and an income are nice gifts to plop in your lap. Maybe you'll like it? Or maybe you'll meet someone who will lead you to your next job?Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-10130477433678725552010-08-17T11:13:58.700-07:002010-08-17T11:13:58.700-07:00glad to see the update...
arent you about done wi...glad to see the update...<br /><br />arent you about done with this? or did you decide to stick on...?Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-58853989583693587792010-08-17T10:38:45.394-07:002010-08-17T10:38:45.394-07:00Tough decision.
But having money and the freedom ...Tough decision.<br /><br />But having money and the freedom might be the better choice.<br /><br />I wish someone would pay me to write.KittyCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089609329002975320noreply@blogger.com