tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post2468396899290747102..comments2024-03-08T20:57:25.380-08:00Comments on Julie Musil, Author: Secret WeaponsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-89312653683425242402010-08-27T20:47:13.699-07:002010-08-27T20:47:13.699-07:00That's a great idea! My garden definitely ins...That's a great idea! My garden definitely inspires me.sister sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13825231117150295794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-13709299516371939692010-08-27T19:38:05.321-07:002010-08-27T19:38:05.321-07:00"The Part In My Head" - Damn, that's..."The Part In My Head" - Damn, that's some good stuff right there!<br /><br />If you ever come up with a rockstar cosmonaut, I'll be first in line at the signing!IDGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09717741864962888256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-41174874765191055972010-08-27T05:14:37.394-07:002010-08-27T05:14:37.394-07:00What a great idea! I need to remember this when I ...What a great idea! I need to remember this when I have children, it allows you to get inside their minds and spark your own imagination! What's not to love.<br /><br />Honestly I watch obscene amounts of television, people watching is a must and standing outside as the traffic passes watching the stars sparkle always inspires me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-46961422037366968612010-08-26T22:58:35.793-07:002010-08-26T22:58:35.793-07:00The fun inside my head is pretty great. I think it...The fun inside my head is pretty great. I think it's Tina Fey who always credits her daughter with coming up with a lot of the material she uses. Maybe I need to have kids.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-40353988034924141642010-08-26T22:13:04.958-07:002010-08-26T22:13:04.958-07:00"The fun inside my head" is priceless. O..."The fun inside my head" is priceless. Out of the mouths of babes. I wish I had written down things my kids said when they were younger. They're teenagers now and it isn't quite so printable!CATE https://www.blogger.com/profile/05302489120654085490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-28761998238995013962010-08-26T20:58:30.609-07:002010-08-26T20:58:30.609-07:00Your boys sound adorable. My secret weapon is my h...Your boys sound adorable. My secret weapon is my husband. He constantly says hilarious and writing-worthy things, and when I hash out details of my books with him, he always points out flaws and gives great ideas of how to make them better. <br /><br />I jumped over from Twitter, and I love your blog!Shalleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907680428735740943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-83012441023631989202010-08-25T15:48:30.295-07:002010-08-25T15:48:30.295-07:00What a great source your boys are! I find my girls...What a great source your boys are! I find my girls are helpful, and so is my mom-in-law. One time she said, "What are all those spots on your face? They haven't been there before have they?" Then she promptly got out the Aloe Vera plant.<br />I've started my 100 followers contest. Come say hi and enter. :)MTeacresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381461599028233499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-49201549922073551292010-08-25T09:57:37.461-07:002010-08-25T09:57:37.461-07:00I love that your son has fun inside his head! Soun...I love that your son has fun inside his head! Sounds like your secret weapons very creative.<br /><br />I don't really have a secret weapon. Maybe I should find one...Suzanne Casamentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306151428658707692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-10008167331015199592010-08-25T09:27:17.019-07:002010-08-25T09:27:17.019-07:00Definitely. My kids and carpooling!Definitely. My kids and carpooling!Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-28144951054130564252010-08-25T08:28:28.057-07:002010-08-25T08:28:28.057-07:00For me, I have to say I often use what I hear from...For me, I have to say I often use what I hear from everyday conversations, whether I'm standing in line at the bank, store or wherever. As I live in Ireland, I can always be certain that I'll hear something witty or interesting to include in a story:)Olivehttp://www.writeolive.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-56963965951354388002010-08-25T06:37:46.457-07:002010-08-25T06:37:46.457-07:00That's what I love about kids...their curiosit...That's what I love about kids...their curiosity and take on the world is always refreshing & story worthy.You are smart to write them down.<br /><br />And I have to say that since I've been working at a Mental Health Crisis Unit, I have met a ton of quirky eccentric individuals that have this tangle of experiences and unique outlooks...truth IS stranger than fiction :)angelarenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639436719051155045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-88992755046333203662010-08-24T23:35:39.352-07:002010-08-24T23:35:39.352-07:00So so so true.
And thats' what I LOVE about th...So so so true.<br />And thats' what I LOVE about this whole blogging business- I can put down those things which I am sure I will NEVER forget, but invariably do.<br /><br />And I think my kids knows where butterflies get their name- I overheard them discussing it once, so all I need to do is to ask them and let you know.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-41613974894672880112010-08-24T20:51:28.355-07:002010-08-24T20:51:28.355-07:00This secret weapon that you have in so valuable to...This secret weapon that you have in so valuable to writing! I wish I had kids that I could get fodder from. Other than my own imagination, I have to rely on my old teen journals... because the closest thing I have to kids (my dogs), don't talk - lol.Amy Holderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12883850323559851866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-78263121527863848152010-08-24T19:56:52.398-07:002010-08-24T19:56:52.398-07:00I get my inspiration from lots of places. My mind ...I get my inspiration from lots of places. My mind seems locked in 'what if' mode most of the time. But I love listening to my kids talk to their friends. They are so funny! I ought to bug the house so I don't miss a word!Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-44088756417758758822010-08-24T19:33:17.716-07:002010-08-24T19:33:17.716-07:00Aw, your boys look like they are ready to have som...Aw, your boys look like they are ready to have some fun.<br /><br />I think I get a lot of my ideas from the pure craziness that always seems to happen around me. Ha.Karen Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697785820907711723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-61736237486181628932010-08-24T17:29:42.512-07:002010-08-24T17:29:42.512-07:00For me it's all about the kids as well. I have...For me it's all about the kids as well. I have my 2, their friends, and yes those wacky students. People have so many unique perspectives! Lots of fun to observe :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-56582042621302102192010-08-24T17:24:34.773-07:002010-08-24T17:24:34.773-07:00I think kids give us great material - families too...I think kids give us great material - families too. I've never thought to keep a notebook of it all but it's a great idea :)Jaydee Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069805915071090479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-7426229626219992512010-08-24T16:13:09.697-07:002010-08-24T16:13:09.697-07:00Paul, critical daughters...hmmm, I know some of th...Paul, critical daughters...hmmm, I know some of those myself! That's awesome.<br /><br />Angela, I can imagine that your kids play a huge role with your writing. Especially since you share the same sense of humor!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-27325866719079499132010-08-24T15:51:54.850-07:002010-08-24T15:51:54.850-07:00Oh me too. My kids might be older, but they are nu...Oh me too. My kids might be older, but they are nuggets of gold, especially their sense of humor. It's so...me, and so it fits perfectly with my writing voice. I love that my kids and I find the same things hillarious and we have the same twisted view!<br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-91460149019187362792010-08-24T15:01:37.041-07:002010-08-24T15:01:37.041-07:00My secret weapon is my daughters who like to criti...My secret weapon is my daughters who like to critique my online forays.Paul Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836602667355512504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-61318268670701482562010-08-24T13:43:38.829-07:002010-08-24T13:43:38.829-07:00Marissa, teachers have huge inspiration sitting in...Marissa, teachers have huge inspiration sitting in front of them every day!<br /><br />Donna, so true. Now that I'm aware, it's all around me.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-79219127542924689022010-08-24T13:17:25.530-07:002010-08-24T13:17:25.530-07:00Every day life is a source of constant inspiration...Every day life is a source of constant inspiration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-19076057474499362622010-08-24T13:08:07.725-07:002010-08-24T13:08:07.725-07:00Julie, I love that you've opened up this discu...Julie, I love that you've opened up this discussion. It's wonderful that your boys inspire you so much. As a teacher... well, I'm sure you know where I'm headed ;) Plenty of inspiration on a daily, hourly, minute-by-minute basis! Thanks, Julie!<br /><br />MarissaMartina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-35571594738535056432010-08-24T12:36:08.815-07:002010-08-24T12:36:08.815-07:00Nicole, I envy those who can write while listening...Nicole, I envy those who can write while listening to music. I need silence! The words in my brain can't compete with music. Short attention span perhaps?Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-33317564112556777342010-08-24T12:17:28.990-07:002010-08-24T12:17:28.990-07:00Music does it for me - very inspiring :)Music does it for me - very inspiring :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648307410383451558noreply@blogger.com