tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post4690101741247015328..comments2023-04-26T09:02:11.428-07:00Comments on Carlamuses: Things to DoCarla Zilbersmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170926133449647900noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post-26553002859677348702010-02-15T14:03:16.825-08:002010-02-15T14:03:16.825-08:00Carla, thank you so fucking much for this incredib...Carla, thank you so fucking much for this incredible blog. I am here, cheering you on, as you are cheering my life on. I've met you, as we travel in some of the same Marin circles. I was too shy to come up to you, when I quietly met you at the College of Marin and once at the Ross Valley Players, but I want you to know, that I am here for you. You are a warrior with a message to share and that is, wake up, enjoy your life and get on with it. This world holds no promises except that we are responsible for owning our journey, and making it the very best it can be.LeAnne Rumbelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post-30537980907652590342010-02-01T21:29:07.000-08:002010-02-01T21:29:07.000-08:00the fact that you are a guide, a leader, who has t...the fact that you are a guide, a leader, who has taken off across country on this onerous trek, pointing out and explaining the sights along the way to those of us less travelled. That you give of yourself, even when it's not the easiest, nicest thing to do. The number of people who have flocked to your side/site, to gain from your knowledge, and roll around in your humor. Thanks for helping me to remember the important things in life. ~peace be yours, BettsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post-66978999985448803762010-02-01T08:51:28.094-08:002010-02-01T08:51:28.094-08:00Damn, you're a good writer. Your blog would ma...Damn, you're a good writer. Your blog would make a great book. I mean if "Julie and Julia" a pseudo-nonfiction book derived from a blog can be a bestseller, your blog can too. You can even self-publish to Kindle--I put up a couple of my childrens' chapter books last week and it was super easy. Not that you need more projects--ha ha.<br /><br />Love,<br />CatCathalynn Labonte-Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post-53856842991598579722010-02-01T08:44:05.607-08:002010-02-01T08:44:05.607-08:00YOU go on that list, for every single person that ...YOU go on that list, for every single person that loves you. My dad has ALS and for every single rough, frustrating, unfair, impossible-seeming moment, I know there is a good, laughter-filled, amazing moment waiting around the corner to make it all worth while. I would seriously go through the hardest parts of this forever if it meant I could have him in my life for that much longer, and I bet that your family feels the same way. Thank you for writing about this in the amazing, humorous, sensitive, and insightful way that you do. You are an inspiration.Jessica Shirley-Donnellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298934520311186616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post-65240398585549956622010-02-01T00:41:44.047-08:002010-02-01T00:41:44.047-08:00Maclen, Maclen, Maclen.
A-friendants or Frimps.
...Maclen, Maclen, Maclen.<br /><br />A-friendants or Frimps.<br /><br />Making fun of things.<br /><br />Making fun of people.<br /><br />Nature.<br /><br />Sunshine and the sounds of birds.<br /><br />Those musicians. Can they come back once a week?<br /><br />Hiring strippers for baby showers.<br /><br />Writing plays. One more, please? A one-act? Ten minutes even… (All proceeds from performance rights go to ALS research. Just like V-day. How ‘bout an ALS Vagina monologue? Seriously.)<br /><br />The Ocean.<br /><br />NAPS! <br /><br />From Thornton W: Clocks ticking.<br /><br />Cats/Dogs/Babies.<br /><br />You.<br /><br />Drugs that help you feel more comfortable.<br /><br />You.<br /><br />Maclen.<br /><br />Hugs.Greta Koeniginnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post-8461261292414113742010-01-31T13:19:01.261-08:002010-01-31T13:19:01.261-08:00That moon was awesome wasn't it?
BobThat moon was awesome wasn't it? <br /><br />BobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post-41960307518283767782010-01-30T10:31:28.038-08:002010-01-30T10:31:28.038-08:00And here is yet another person who is a lot more c...And here is yet another person who is a lot more conscious about handicapped stalls.<br /><br />Your blog has been a blessing to me since I was introduced to it by the Chronicle article. May you travel well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post-32823093433472876212010-01-30T08:03:34.426-08:002010-01-30T08:03:34.426-08:00Dearest Carla,
Your words are beautiful, sublime ...Dearest Carla,<br /><br />Your words are beautiful, sublime and always a mighty powerful jolt. <br /><br />I don't know how to describe how much your writing makes the heart stretch and widen.<br /><br />I love you dear one,<br /><br />stephanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post-89649014983767180032010-01-30T06:35:56.365-08:002010-01-30T06:35:56.365-08:00Ditto about the restroom. It really impacted me. I...Ditto about the restroom. It really impacted me. In fact, I told someone who was about to use it that she shouldn't. I told her about your blog and she listened closely. And she waited for a regular stall. It sounds like a little thing but it is in fact a HUGE thing because it never would have happened, you never would have raised my consciousness if you had not written that blog on that day. So my god what an impact you are making on so many people. You. You are at the top of this list. Of every list. We LOVE you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post-9714256998226987062010-01-30T00:16:26.608-08:002010-01-30T00:16:26.608-08:00Awesome. Thanks Carla. I'd love to see you soo...Awesome. Thanks Carla. I'd love to see you soon. Can I bring over the album I recorded with my gf and bro and friend? I'd love to have you listen---you gave me my first voice lesson remember? <br /><br />Right now I'm working at a french bistro that's keeping me busy---and I sing happy birthday in french to whoever informs me it is so. Its fun but kind of queer. <br /><br />Anyway---keep channeling that spirit and focusing your mind on all the love surrounding you, which I know is alot.Hugohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10348210926269013206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post-89809784687338764142010-01-29T22:15:20.616-08:002010-01-29T22:15:20.616-08:00thank you.
you are profound. what a gift.
thank yo...thank you.<br />you are profound. what a gift.<br />thank you.tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395014496303701069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post-28362631913672177382010-01-29T22:06:44.189-08:002010-01-29T22:06:44.189-08:00Carla you are so beautiful and loveable in your ho...Carla you are so beautiful and loveable in your honesty. And even though you are afraid of losing your ability to see ALS as a blessing, I say put your ability to say FUCK YOU ALS on that list! <br />~SashaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post-57541292414484376632010-01-29T21:39:49.242-08:002010-01-29T21:39:49.242-08:00Thank you Carla. Your perspective helps. (This m...Thank you Carla. Your perspective helps. (This may sound weird, but whenever I see a handicapped restroom I think of you and the blog you wrote about not wanting people to use it who don't need it. Haven't used a handicapped stall since.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post-34914175605160998332010-01-29T18:37:20.405-08:002010-01-29T18:37:20.405-08:00I LOVE YOU!I LOVE YOU!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post-81008100763271166962010-01-29T17:50:23.645-08:002010-01-29T17:50:23.645-08:00YOU are on the top of that list
you
your strength
...YOU are on the top of that list<br />you<br />your strength<br />love<br />genius<br />fucking amazing sense of humor<br />ability to express exquisitely<br />righeousness understanding of reality<br /><br />YOU are the top...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36459071.post-52916761969707074742010-01-29T17:28:06.200-08:002010-01-29T17:28:06.200-08:00the fact you are so gifted at describing moments a...the fact you are so gifted at describing moments and can bring them to life for your readers and the fact that because of your ability to do this regularly we are all paying attention just a little bit more to every moment we each have is something that must go on that listAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com