tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post4679423339537999391..comments2023-10-23T08:22:30.923-07:00Comments on Sharon Donovan, Author: Dear Oliver with Lori GrahamSharon Donovanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14648684299903722373noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-51749994243919452762011-01-27T05:19:41.945-08:002011-01-27T05:19:41.945-08:00Sharon breezes into the bar after burning the midn...Sharon breezes into the bar after burning the midnight oil all night, where she’s been on a roll pounding out the pages for her Red Christmas submission. Although she’s tired and came down to get a cup of Oliver’s gourmet coffee, what she sees has her instantly rejuvenated, and she jumps right in on the outrageous raucous.<br /><br />After indulging on one too many JB martinis and switching over to Hawaiian Mai Tais, Lori is up on the bar top, dancing with Oliver as ZZ Top’s Sharp Dressed Man vibrates off the walls. The once again out of control ladies, all sporting Gilligan hats and slugging back Mai Tais like they’re going out of style, are all on the dance floor, pointing to Oliver as they belt it out, sounding like wild banshees<br />“clean shirt, new shoes, and I don’t know what I am gonna do, silk suit, black tie, I don’t need a reason why, they come runnin’ just as fast as they can, ‘cause every girl is crazy about a sharp dressed man…”<br /><br />Wouldn’t it be a wonderful world indeed if such a place as Utopia truly existed where there was no more pain, no more heartache, no more shootings and no more in your face reporters. Here’s to that day. In the meantime, here’s to living life to the fullest and making every day count.<br /><br />I want to thank y’all for coming over to my blog today for another episode of Dear Oliver. A special thank you to my editor, Lori Graham for sharing her family’s trauma on the show. Even though she gives the persona of being a slave driver, she really does rock!<br /><br />Until next week when Linda Nightingale takes the hot seat, may the luck of the Irish be with you as you travel through life.<br /><br />Love and Blessings,<br />SharonSharon Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14648684299903722373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-23421955876943215962011-01-26T17:31:57.909-08:002011-01-26T17:31:57.909-08:00Val, I understand. That is a horror I wouldn'...Val, I understand. That is a horror I wouldn't ever wish on any parent no matter what I felt about them. Sorry your family had to go through that.Lori Quisley Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09259037842180214184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-36901642393368773342011-01-26T16:06:18.362-08:002011-01-26T16:06:18.362-08:00It's been awhile since I've come and seen ...It's been awhile since I've come and seen Oliver, LOL. Thank you so much for this post and for presenting Lori. I have never had a personal experience with reporters tearing me down, but I can see what they do almost on a daily basis to others. It gets ridiculous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-49222928399683860072011-01-26T15:32:11.116-08:002011-01-26T15:32:11.116-08:00LOL love how the blog ended. "Lori, love. ar...LOL love how the blog ended. "Lori, love. are you alright?" Then nothing. hahaha. I agree with reporters. It seems like they just do what they want to do when they want to do it and they have no consequences to pay. <br /><br />Some of the worst days for me were just last year when the school repeatedly had bomb threats. The kids couldn't text in the event that it was a real bomb. I couldn't get a hold of my children and for about 3 hours we didn't know what was going on. Reporters shredded our school, students, faculty via the newspaper. It was terrible.<br /><br />Good luck with that submission Sharon!<br /><br />ValAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02482380697231564630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-41229337193174314172011-01-26T15:01:39.006-08:002011-01-26T15:01:39.006-08:00What a fright with the shooting at your daughter&#...What a fright with the shooting at your daughter's school Lori! Thank goodness she wasn't hurt!<br />I think reporters go after stories that a good portion of us would not care to read. But there is that percentage of people who just love to read shock. Me, I'll take a good romance novel any day...Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-37462625658556601402011-01-26T14:18:43.597-08:002011-01-26T14:18:43.597-08:00Thank God that the principal is doing well. Speaki...Thank God that the principal is doing well. Speaking of Gilligan’s Island and his sinking Minnow, let me just share something about Hawaii, the setting for Charade of Hearts. I went to the gorgeous tropical island years ago and totally fell in love with it. The contrast of Diamond Head against the Pacific is awesome, ebony on true blue. So when the call out for Jewel came out, I knew Hawaii had to be the setting and that Oliver had to play the hero. So what does this have to do with Gilligan’s Island, you ask? While driving us to our hotel, the driver pointed out the private island where they filmed Gilligan’s Island. So all these years later, a part of me still thinks of Hawaii as being Gilligan’s Island.<br />Oliver struts out, sporting his Gilligan hat. He pumps his biceps and winks. Mai Tais, ladies?Sharon Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14648684299903722373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-83292835546400782072011-01-26T13:15:17.712-08:002011-01-26T13:15:17.712-08:00The family of woman of died (the assistant princip...The family of woman of died (the assistant principal) have been so wonderful. They have really reached out to the students especially since the woman's son is a teacher at that same high school and was there when it happened (not in the room but in the school). Curtis Case, the principal, is now home and doing well. Praise the Lord!Lori Quisley Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09259037842180214184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-40201618455227039112011-01-26T13:13:29.132-08:002011-01-26T13:13:29.132-08:00Joy, I have to agree. After it was all over and t...Joy, I have to agree. After it was all over and things calmed down, I can remember that reporters serve a purpose. The sad part was that if they would put themselves in the victim's shoes, they would actually be a much better reporter. Stories shared with heart are the ones that win the pulitzer prizes. So I try to remind myself they are human and doing a job just like me but it sure gets scary when you see a kid backed into a position that they feel trapped. (except for the divas that love their moment in the spotlight, of course)<br /><br />Oh Oliver...Lori Quisley Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09259037842180214184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-70426482572243238112011-01-26T13:10:34.434-08:002011-01-26T13:10:34.434-08:00Okay, here's your funny for the day, ladies, a...Okay, here's your funny for the day, ladies, and it is only because of Oliver's drinks that I share this because it drives my 21 year old son nuts. <br /><br />When he was a baby and we would get up to do the middle of the night feedings, I watched TV to try and stay awake. The only thing on was Gilligan's Island (Rachel made me think of this). So as he got older and we would rock at night to go to sleep, I had to sing him that song to get him to go to sleep. I still know it by heart. Sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a mighty ship...Lori Quisley Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09259037842180214184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-59980014255859565222011-01-26T10:58:58.923-08:002011-01-26T10:58:58.923-08:00Lori, so sorry to learn your daughter and her clas...Lori, so sorry to learn your daughter and her classmates have endured this trauma, but good for them for responding in a positive way. I hate to think of the family of poor man who died, and of the student who caused the problem. Sad, scary situation.Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-28894315572196540402011-01-26T08:35:30.686-08:002011-01-26T08:35:30.686-08:00Fun, fun, fun post, and I'm impressed with the...Fun, fun, fun post, and I'm impressed with the dignity of your daughter's high school and parents. Reporters have a job to do like anyone else, but many of them leave their hearts at home so they don't get emotionally involved in the story. Keeps them safe in a way. Not defending bad behaviour, just understand sometimes.<br />Joy Held<br />Writer Wellness, A Writer's Path to Health and Creativity<br />Who Dares Wins PublishingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-18770763026759239362011-01-26T08:00:00.548-08:002011-01-26T08:00:00.548-08:00Hi Lori! Super envious you got a dance with Oliver...Hi Lori! Super envious you got a dance with Oliver! He's such a doll, I'm surprised Sharon lets him out of the house.<br />I'm so sorry for what you and your community had to go through ... it seems the world gets crazier everyday. Oliver asked what utopia was. I envision a balmy tropical 'Gilligan's island' where only my family and friends can live. Of course, I'm not too keen on the 'no phones, no lights, no motorcars, not a single luxury ..." but the 'no crazy people allowed' sounds like Heaven :)<br />Good Luck with the Crimson Christmas Call, I'm sure Sharon will turn in another outstanding story!Rachel Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15558320176729409822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-19368933856276082102011-01-26T07:47:53.479-08:002011-01-26T07:47:53.479-08:00Lori, ladies and, of course, Oliver of the lusciou...Lori, ladies and, of course, Oliver of the luscious drinks, (I do a few dance steps to my alltime fav ZZ, SDM)let's raise a glass to that movie heroine who KO'd the obnoxious reporter in one of the Die Hards. <br /><br />No fooling, Lori. I can't begin to imagine what you went through. My heart goes out to you and yours. So glad to hear the healing has begun.<br /><br />Best of luck with the Spicy Santa stories--sounds right up my alley but I'm in edits now. Another day.Sandra Crowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632425591094120799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-83198454900375367202011-01-26T07:15:09.620-08:002011-01-26T07:15:09.620-08:00Good morning, everyone! So glad to be here. Oliv...Good morning, everyone! So glad to be here. Oliver is a fine host and so great about sometimes letting Sharon share the spotlight with him. :) <br /><br />It was scary with the shooting especially the waiting to find out who was shot and so on. Not a day I ever want to repeat. <br /><br />It sure does bother me though that reporters can talk to minors and have them quoted or on the air without a parent's permission. I didn't think they could do that. <br /><br />I learned a lot that week about myself, my daughter, her friends, the students as a whole and so much more. Some horrible of course as we attended the funeral but some so absolutely incredible. Lots of tears but some good healing is taking place now.<br /><br />Anyway, Oliver, keep 'em coming...Lori Quisley Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09259037842180214184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-72000643392316473242011-01-26T06:53:46.484-08:002011-01-26T06:53:46.484-08:00Hi Oliver and Lori
What an interesting post - and...Hi Oliver and Lori<br /><br />What an interesting post - and how insensitive, and downright rude some of these reporters are! I agree those involved in incidents like the one at your daughter's school should be made to face the consequeences of their actions. One wonders how they'd feel if their own family was involved in a tragic incident and then hounded by reporters!<br /><br />Ah well, I guess there's not a lot more we can do, other than rant. Here's to you, Lori, and your new Red Rose series! *Lyn raises the glass of mead Oliver hands her and takes a long sip*<br /><br />And please say hello to dear Sharon, I hope the hangover isn't still troubling her and that she's going 'great guns' (excuse the pun) with her story for 'Red Christmas'.Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-34643546184464627042011-01-26T06:07:22.179-08:002011-01-26T06:07:22.179-08:00Good Morning Ladies - Sharp Dressed Man - one of m...Good Morning Ladies - Sharp Dressed Man - one of my all time favorites. So scary about the shooting. Interesting post!P.L. Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266607796347848772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-41239507224580811572011-01-26T04:28:58.569-08:002011-01-26T04:28:58.569-08:00A warm welcome for Lori Graham! Reporters really b...A warm welcome for Lori Graham! Reporters really bug me when they all but knock you down and get in your face, just to get their byline for the evening news. When I worked for the courthouse, there was one reporter that would chase us down the streets of Pittsburgh, desperate to get a story. Talk about pushy reporters. But, Lori, these idiots that so rudely shoved their way into your daughter’s high school, disturbing already traumatized kids should be fined and arrested. Oliver is on it as we speak!Sharon Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14648684299903722373noreply@blogger.com