Comments on: Warm cockles

By: Genny Fischl

Genny Fischl — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:57:55 +0000

In the Netherlands people take pride in cleaning the streets and sidewalks outside of their home. I dont see anything wrong with Hatchs comments. Most Americans these days are lazy and expect others to do their bidding for them.

By: Dara

Dara — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:26:24 +0000

That’s a wonderful article. Inspirational stories like that really do brighten cold and dreary days

Here’s hoping there will be a warm up for you all in NYC soon!

By: Janice Lane Palko

Janice Lane Palko — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:31:29 +0000

As a writer who got a late start, I’m comforted by this article. My only regret is that when I finally get a book jacket cover photo, it’s going to be of an older face. Oh, well, maybe they can shoot the photo through gauze like they used to for Doris Day!

By: Michael G-G

Michael G-G — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:13:29 +0000

I love the fact that she took up poetry after retiring from classical Japanese dancing at 92.

I lived in Japan for three years. They definitely have a more reverential attitude there to old age. They even have a national holiday called “Respect for the Aged Day.” So, perhaps it’s not so surprising for an almost-centenarian to have such publishing success.

Here’s to a thaw for you New Yorkers.

By: Lori Ettlinger Gross

Lori Ettlinger Gross — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:53:40 +0000

Sunniest, most inspiring read I had all day! Thanks.

By: Kristin Laughtin

Kristin Laughtin — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:05:34 +0000

That’s amazing and awesome–I really am in awe of her. And it’s a good story for all of us seeking publication. We’re never going to be too old to keep on trying. And if we fail, then I hope we at least enjoy what we’re doing. Otherwise, what’s the point? I hope we can all dream and be as cheerful as that lady.

By: EEV

EEV — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:54:47 +0000

Wonderful article! Thank you, Miriam.

It’s never too late to try something we love. If we don’t succeed, at least we can enjoy the process!