tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post1408279269108060593..comments2023-05-03T12:02:30.067-04:00Comments on Judith Mercado: It’s Been Quite a YearJudith Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13739476600999112092noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-25983471754970848062010-08-27T15:47:23.616-04:002010-08-27T15:47:23.616-04:00Aw that's such a loving tribute to honour your...Aw that's such a loving tribute to honour your father's memory by transcribing his work so others can enjoy it! I imagine reading his work is in a way like being with him.Ashley Ashbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05268928207063175136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-79500653003683228452010-08-24T16:44:33.003-04:002010-08-24T16:44:33.003-04:00Thank you, Nevine, I am a great fan of yours so yo...Thank you, Nevine, I am a great fan of yours so your words carry special meaning. It is readers like you who keep me motivated to find and write well about topics that fit my particular interests of culture, religion, and the literary world.Judith Mercadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739476600999112092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-20522475589256354362010-08-23T16:37:55.559-04:002010-08-23T16:37:55.559-04:00An awesome celebratory post of your blog and your ...An awesome celebratory post of your blog and your father and your writing life, Judy, all three intricately woven together. It is always an enriching experience to learn of how writers "begin" to write... the triggers... the inspirations... where do they come from? Obviously, your papi was a huge influence in your life, and I think your unraveling of his words somehow did unravel yours. And I have certainly enjoyed my visits here, not to mention the wealth of new knowledge I picked up every time. I wish you all the best with another year and another and another of blogging and writing and sharing the treasured memory of your father.<br /><br />NevineNevine Sultanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08794887684860140819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-64107652430625307362010-08-23T14:32:54.250-04:002010-08-23T14:32:54.250-04:00Cuban, your response was touching to me so we'...Cuban, your response was touching to me so we're even. Yes, there is something so evocative about seeing a papi instead of a Pop as a way of designating a father. Our roots are embedded deeply it appears.Judith Mercadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739476600999112092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-16444017465973948822010-08-22T12:18:08.274-04:002010-08-22T12:18:08.274-04:00There're a couple of reasons why your post tou...There're a couple of reasons why your post touched me in ways that you probably can't imagine. The first one is that I arrived from Wales last night and found your comment in my previous post. I popped by but I was knackered and I'd rather take a raincheck than leave a half-hearted comment. I read your post today again and I can tell you that I missed your writing a lot whilst I was away. Many thanks.<br /><br />There's another reason why I felt emotional upon reading about how your ancestors have influenced your writing. It's the word 'papi'. It's the way my children address me. I've got moist eyes just from reading your beautiful post and that Spanish word at the end reminded me why we're so fortunate to straddle two linguistic words.<br /><br />Here's to you, fellow blogger and to your first anniversary and to your 'papi', too. :-)<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-74112504547149448692010-08-22T09:21:15.917-04:002010-08-22T09:21:15.917-04:00Malcolm, that's a great insight.
Mayowa, you&...Malcolm, that's a great insight.<br /><br />Mayowa, you're welcome, you're welcome.Judith Mercadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739476600999112092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-90842576740993824362010-08-21T18:16:51.787-04:002010-08-21T18:16:51.787-04:00Thank you, Judith. Thank you.Thank you, Judith. Thank you.Mayowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02123151836752576609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-68602206103981977272010-08-21T12:28:07.438-04:002010-08-21T12:28:07.438-04:00The birth of a novel is often painful though it ma...The birth of a novel is often painful though it makes us more conscious of who we are and who is important to us. <br /><br />I enjoyed this post a great deal.<br /><br />MalcolmMalcolm R. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840134761199335243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-43369955874062394392010-08-21T11:54:32.747-04:002010-08-21T11:54:32.747-04:00Judy, thank you for framing this in terms of the ...Judy, thank you for framing this in terms of the "spirits of our ancestors." That is such a lovely thought and in keeping with my very first post which highlighted, through Achebe's book, the Igbo people of Nigeria. As for my father, he remains a huge influence in my life. Always will.Judith Mercadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739476600999112092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-56062074523303932662010-08-21T02:47:36.130-04:002010-08-21T02:47:36.130-04:00Judith, what a beautiful post and what a wonderful...Judith, what a beautiful post and what a wonderful celebration of how the spirits of our ancestors continue to guide us and protect us even once they have crossed into the world beyond. I am blessed to still have my Dad with me, although he is more often frail than not these days. Your poignant post reminds me that he will always be with me in the most unusual ways. <br /><br />Congratulations on what appears to have been a challenging year. May your brave new world continue to bring you many joys and challenges...and may your beloved Papi's spirit live long in your heart.<br /> <a href="http://judycroome.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Judy</a>Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.com