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1. on May 30, 2011 at 4:06 pm | Reply Cynthia

   Tosh — I really like where you’re headed with your blog. I look forward to your jouney here.

   
   
   • on May 30, 2011 at 5:22 pm | Reply totsymae1011

     Thanks a bunch for dropping in. I feel so much smarter for discovering and joining SheWrites; meeting smart writers who are getting the work done.

     
     
2. on May 31, 2011 at 3:49 am | Reply Tangela

   Your art work is amazing! The images are so vivid….I loved the Young MJ note card on your card site. I’m looking forward to keeping up with you on your blog! So glad we connected on She writes.

   
   
   • on May 31, 2011 at 10:31 am | Reply totsymae1011

     Thank you, Tangela. I look forward to our exchanges. Let’s keep one another encouraged.

     
     
3. on June 12, 2011 at 3:31 am | Reply MiMi Atkins

   It’s MiMi! I found you! I am on vacation so bare with me but I will be in touch when I decide to rejoin the world!

   
   
   • on June 12, 2011 at 6:06 am | Reply totsymae1011

     Look forward. Enjoy your vacation!

     
     
4. on June 12, 2011 at 3:33 pm | Reply Denis Gray

   Hi Totsaymae,
   I’m a writer. I like engaging with other talented writers–so there you go! Facebook introduced me to your work. It came through DuEwa Frazier’s page, so I checked it out. From what I’ve read of your work, you’re quite talented. I read where you’re writing a novel, and being a novelist/playwright, I think you have the potential to become a terrific one!
   From what I’ve read, this blogspot is ideal for you. It’s not my thing: I’m too private.
   Blessings,
   Denis

   
   
   • on June 12, 2011 at 4:02 pm | Reply totsymae1011

     Denis,

     I appreciate you visiting my blog. Your comments have made my day! I’m even more inspired to begin writing in my “clean” studio tomorrow. Thank you for reaching out and expressing your thoughts. You can’t, well, maybe you can, imagine how good I feel to have this kind of support, Please stay in touch. And happy writing to you!

     
     
5. on June 17, 2011 at 9:26 am | Reply Denis Gray

   Totsy Mae,
   Throw the book at you?–now that was hirlariously funny! This is coming from a preacher’s son. I’ve been around church folk all my life, so I know sumptin’ ’bout them too! And my father, needless to say, preached from the bible, but never made me read it all the way through–thank God!!
   By the way, I’ve enjoyed all your posts this week.
   Denis

   
   
   • on June 17, 2011 at 11:07 am | Reply totsymae1011

     Good to know you had a laugh. So, you know EXACTLY where I’m coming from. Now that I look back on it, I wonder how DID I sleep through all of that.

     Actually, I use the blog as a forum to help shape my voice. I’m just beginning the writing process again and felt a little rusty. Trying to get there…

     
     
6. on July 6, 2011 at 9:47 pm | Reply Tangela

   Tosh,
   OMG! Thanks for the Blogger Nomination. I really appreciate it! Your art is AMAZING, and I love your writing. Totsy is HOTSY! Hopefully, after I get the kiddos down tonight, I will pass along the nom, and tell ya seven things about me.

   
   
   • on July 7, 2011 at 8:01 am | Reply totsymae1011

     You’re welcome, Tangela. And thank you for the compliment. I look forward to learning more about you.

     
     
7. on July 30, 2011 at 1:15 pm | Reply activeamateurchef

   This recipe includes vegetables. You had mentioned you would like a vegetable recipe!

   Easy Pork Chops &Vegetables http://wp.me/p1vBaD-1j/

   
   
   • on July 30, 2011 at 2:07 pm | Reply totsymae1011

     I am so lucky to meet people such as yourself to feed a greedy but most times, a greedy vegetarian, who also can’t cook. Thank you much.

     
     
8. on November 15, 2011 at 5:04 pm | Reply Jenni

   I really enjoy reading your blog and I have given you a blogging award!

   check it out in my latest post: http://jenniengledow.wordpress.com/2011/11/15/liebster-love/

   Jenni

   
   
   • on January 14, 2012 at 9:10 am | Reply totsymae1011

     BIG Apologies for not seeing this. My one-track mind has me on the main page. Thank you so much.

     
     
9. on November 16, 2011 at 6:59 am | Reply Denis Gray

   Totsy Mae, Congratulations! We don’t write for awards, but when one comes along, it’s great. It’s so nice to be appreciated. Give on writing!!

   
   
   • on November 16, 2011 at 6:59 am | Reply Denis Gray

     Ooops…KEEP on writing!!

     
     
10. on December 2, 2011 at 5:46 pm | Reply On My Square

    Okay… I am on the contact page. Hook a playa up with some artwork!!!!

    
    
    • on December 3, 2011 at 12:21 am | Reply totsymae1011

      Sure, Playa. Give me an idea of what you like.

      
      
      • on December 3, 2011 at 1:49 am | Reply On My Square

        Street life…

        
        
    • on December 3, 2011 at 5:01 pm | Reply totsymae1011

      Give me a couple of days and then I will email the images to you.

      
      
      • on December 3, 2011 at 5:51 pm | Reply On My Square

        Really? Wow

        
        
11. on March 7, 2012 at 9:12 am | Reply Kim gagnon

    Beautiful tribute to Kay beyond words! You are extremely talented. Thank you for doing that for Kim & family. Kim

    
    
    • on March 21, 2012 at 7:54 pm | Reply totsymae1011

      Thank you, Kim.

      
      
12. on March 7, 2012 at 1:42 pm | Reply Elin Stebbins Waldal

    Thanks to a Google alert attached to my name I was led to your beautiful tribute to Kim and her sister Kay. Thank you for choosing my words about healing to be part of your post. I am going to share your work and Kims on my Facebook page called “Tornado Warning” (named after my book from which the quote comes)…but wanted to first reach out and thank you. I love the video–watching the imagery come to life is very moving.

    
    
    • on March 7, 2012 at 3:59 pm | Reply totsymae1011

      I must thank you for saying such powerful words. Kim loved it and so did I. I almost snagged your photo too. I’ll look for you on Facebook and thank you for sharing the message.

      
      
13. on March 16, 2012 at 9:50 pm | Reply silentlyheardonce

    Hi, I nominated you for a Sunshine Award.
    http://silentlyheardonce.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/sunshine-award/

    
    
14. on June 5, 2012 at 1:00 pm | Reply chazagain

    As I commented on one of your posts, I just wandered in here by accident and I love this place, writing and artwork both. Now I suppose I’ll have to keep coming back and making flattering comments. It’s a lot of work, ya know? Got anything to eat around here? I love the drawing of yourself that use on every post. I’ll be right back, somebody at the door.

    
    
    • on June 5, 2012 at 2:01 pm | Reply totsymae1011

      Glad you’ve been hanging out and whatnot. I have some egg plant in the fridge and hazelnut wafers you’ll love. If not, there’s always water.

      
      
15. on July 11, 2012 at 6:42 am | Reply Carl D'Agostino

    6:42 AM EST you are posted

    
    
16. on October 2, 2012 at 2:59 pm | Reply Kerstin Peterson

    My soulmate is at 636 b Mehandru at Jersey Shore Medical Center and has had pancreatic cancer surgery. Keep us in your thoughts. Love your message.