tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post8958632278146758624..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Is This Really a Road Not Taken? by Rolynn AndersonAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-82086134465929620692015-04-03T17:03:18.327-04:002015-04-03T17:03:18.327-04:00In our last house, the original owners (c. 1970) c...In our last house, the original owners (c. 1970) covered the entire house in shag carpet. We pulled almost all of it up and underneath was hard wood floors. Gorgeous, never touched floors. I love hardwood in the kitchen. So easy on your back but difficult to clean. In this house, we opted for laminate, except in the bedrooms (& baths). I do love the feel of carpet in the bedrom. I hate to say it, but real hardwood feels better than laminate.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-88734821514234911642015-04-01T22:28:28.390-04:002015-04-01T22:28:28.390-04:00Angela, thanks for the good wishes. I've alwa...Angela, thanks for the good wishes. I've always been an energizer bunny, but much slower these days! Wine helps :-)Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-91668010098071620542015-04-01T21:05:35.335-04:002015-04-01T21:05:35.335-04:00Friend, where do you get your energy (smile!)? Enj...Friend, where do you get your energy (smile!)? Enjoyed your post, and best wishes with "Lie Catchers."Angela Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102308492358084929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-17016857197727655182015-04-01T17:36:19.033-04:002015-04-01T17:36:19.033-04:00You're right Betsy...lots of wood in the house...You're right Betsy...lots of wood in the house can be 'too much.' It's always a balancing act, interior design.<br /><br />Jana, I agree about your point on voice...that aspect energizes/makes the story.<br /><br />Ashantay, bless your heart. You are sweet to tell me I've been able to tell a story in a unique way. You made my day!Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-52049923818399807882015-04-01T13:59:29.571-04:002015-04-01T13:59:29.571-04:00Congrats on your new floors! I think you'll lo...Congrats on your new floors! I think you'll love your wood. As far as writing - I'm sure you've heard that the number of basic plots are limited & the difference lies in the twists you make. Or maybe in your voice. In that scenario, you are a leader.Ashantayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16122891967983778466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-11953254042408567792015-04-01T12:53:52.255-04:002015-04-01T12:53:52.255-04:00It's tough to come up with a completely origin...It's tough to come up with a completely original storyline. I think the best we can do is put our own special spin on a story. Our voice makes a novel original, a trendsetter, if you will.<br /><br />As for carpet or wood, I'd go with the wood any day!Jana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-55317809865665724542015-04-01T12:06:22.928-04:002015-04-01T12:06:22.928-04:00Gad, the world is against me today. Let's try ...Gad, the world is against me today. Let's try the post again.<br /><br />When we built our current and last home, we went with carpet throughout. Why? Because the logs that form the outside are also the interior walls. The 25' peaked ceiling is covered in knotty pine. Wood floors would have been a) way over the top and b) too noisy. They do make it easier to find dust bunnies, though.Betsy Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871010122475160477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-28537451812303225292015-04-01T11:20:16.569-04:002015-04-01T11:20:16.569-04:00We have carpet upstairs (cream colored with flecks...We have carpet upstairs (cream colored with flecks, installed when we had no kids and no dog) and wood floors downstairs. After 18 years in the house, the wood floors look a heck of a lot better than the carpet. Just saying. Enjoy them!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-74903796978612299592015-04-01T10:49:26.562-04:002015-04-01T10:49:26.562-04:00Leah and Margo, I loved carpet when I had it, exce...Leah and Margo, I loved carpet when I had it, except for the 'how do I keep it clean?' question. I have my own carpet cleaner and I bought an iRobot Roomba to run over it every day. Both those methods helped. I have now added the little iRobot that uses a swifter on all the floors. My iRobot names: Wall-e and Poll-e. They get along together famously :-)<br /><br />Thanks for the compliment on Lie Catchers, Margo!Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-23383623004043887922015-04-01T08:24:58.982-04:002015-04-01T08:24:58.982-04:00Rolynn. Whether you are a follower or a leader, gi...Rolynn. Whether you are a follower or a leader, give yourself credit for taking such an expensive - and successful - plunge. Bet it is beautiful. My mother always said you get out of a house what you put in it. I'm a carpet girl, myself. Not sure why. Love that cover! On the book, not the floor.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-19885003202635502642015-04-01T04:56:00.731-04:002015-04-01T04:56:00.731-04:00Congratulations on your new wood flooring, Rolynn!...Congratulations on your new wood flooring, Rolynn! My house is carpeted throughout, except the kitchen, downstairs hallway and bathrooms. I hate carpeting in the dining room. I just want to ask the former owners...WHY??? You eat in the dining room. Food falls on the floor in the dining room! (Of course it also falls on the floor in my living room and office, but that's beside the point). I really want to rip it all out and install wood flooring (even if it's less-expensive fake stuff). Hubby will fight me though! Aside from the cost, he likes the feel of carpeting under his feet. :-) Enjoy your lovely home!Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.com