tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.comments2020-05-02T19:05:13.267-05:00A Leg UpHolly Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16648570752653512046noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-85244821253277879132020-05-02T19:05:13.267-05:002020-05-02T19:05:13.267-05:00I just purchased a 20 minute workout DVD set from ...I just purchased a 20 minute workout DVD set from a Youtube seller in Canada. I love all of you ladies. Thanks Holly for great memories. You are indeed a goddess! Much love to you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263019969594336891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-68771388594548571522018-06-17T13:25:54.365-05:002018-06-17T13:25:54.365-05:00I don't think I ever responded to this! Did I...I don't think I ever responded to this! Did I? I just happened to be looking at the post because I'm writing a book now. Thank you so much for this note! Holly Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648570752653512046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-38110027385887715992017-01-01T09:28:58.527-06:002017-01-01T09:28:58.527-06:00As I read your blog, it warmed my heart. It made m...As I read your blog, it warmed my heart. It made me realize that the girl I knew back when had found herself. You dreamed, but didn't lose yourself in that dream, ready to adapt, to go where life was leading you rather than where you thought life was supposed to take you. And it let me see your innate talent, exuding from the way you wrote this bit of prose. <br /><br />I'm so happy for you.<br /><br />My journey is so similar. I am in Tucson, a CEO of a company I founded. I still produce a play now and then, and I still write screenplays (my screenplay "Elevator" was picked up and made this year into the film "Nine-Eleven" with Whoopie Goldberg and (ugh) Charlie Sheen, though they completely rewrote it. <br /><br />But I don't live that life that I was in in LA. I finally let life itself tell me where I was supposed to go and be.<br /><br />Love to hear from you. And I love that that smile still permeates your face...Patrick CarsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-4925932652422185502016-07-16T23:49:16.153-05:002016-07-16T23:49:16.153-05:00Thanks, Bob!Thanks, Bob!holly Butlerhttps://www.facebook.com/HollyGButler/?fref=tsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-26513507373091660152016-07-16T12:14:47.666-05:002016-07-16T12:14:47.666-05:00Aloha LUVED the show : ) killer w/o's 2 hbAloha LUVED the show : ) killer w/o's 2 hbAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03287808831788269938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-6091113290471049872014-01-25T18:11:51.686-06:002014-01-25T18:11:51.686-06:00Thanks you so much, Maddie. Yes, it is soooo toug...Thanks you so much, Maddie. Yes, it is soooo tough right now.<br />Holly Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648570752653512046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-46299888186889461682014-01-25T17:43:19.161-06:002014-01-25T17:43:19.161-06:00My heart is breaking for you right now Holly. I li...My heart is breaking for you right now Holly. I live with my Sis since Gerry and I lost our home. She had a kitty that just passed a couple of weeks ago. She was 23 years old. He name was Samantha. I called her "Mantha". She was so thin and light but she ate like a moose. When I came through the gate after work everyday, she was right there to greet me. It's hard to say goodbye. I know how you feel and I am so sorry for your heart pain. I send my love and thoughts. MaddieIrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14981616421032807393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-71039105701005793462013-02-15T11:48:00.032-06:002013-02-15T11:48:00.032-06:00Breathing in, I calm my body.
Breathing out, I sm...Breathing in, I calm my body. <br />Breathing out, I smile. <br />Dwelling in the present moment <br />I know this is a wonderful moment.<br /><br />(Thich Nhat Hanh)<br /><br />:-)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280754633079654583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-11590895945492721022012-05-27T12:46:16.681-05:002012-05-27T12:46:16.681-05:00I'm looking at the photo (and I've seen yo...I'm looking at the photo (and I've seen you in person) and the response by the guy that started this conversation still makes no sense to me. Geena Davis and Ashley Judd have spoken eloquently to the hateful attentions and pressure on women to live up to an ideal that's unrealistic. Right now I am probably about 60 pounds overweight. For ten years I've been trying to fix it. There's so much conflicting information out there so I'm glad you are willing to step up and share your struggle so openly. I want to be healthy and feel beautiful. I also want to get there smiling all the way without shame. And that's the tough part. Thanks for the inspiration through your personal story.approachingperfectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15689543968209535437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-55787763250155300092012-05-01T14:51:24.917-05:002012-05-01T14:51:24.917-05:00You go girl!You go girl!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-12093184311534224752012-03-10T08:13:36.582-06:002012-03-10T08:13:36.582-06:00This made me teary! So proud of you. And you too, ...This made me teary! So proud of you. And you too, Rob! :)Sara Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813021080670205738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-88244528313436670802012-03-06T22:55:20.195-06:002012-03-06T22:55:20.195-06:00Thanks for this, Rob!Thanks for this, Rob!Holly Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648570752653512046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-86666884581582512252012-03-06T22:24:37.413-06:002012-03-06T22:24:37.413-06:00i know exactly what you mean, i broke my femur 2 a...i know exactly what you mean, i broke my femur 2 and a half years ago (Car accident) for about 3 months i was very depressed and in pain, however i woke up one morning and realized i was lucky to be here and have a second chance. I had just finished my first year of university when i had the accident and didnt take it seriously enough, since my accident i tried harder at everything i did. i passed the degree with the second best grade you can get :) i am now doing my masters degree. <br /><br />in general i feel like a different person, a better person. <br /><br />i know it might seem a little odd thing to say but im glad i had the accident as it has changed me for the better :)<br /><br />Rob Crash Sharp :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-6015626467044943932012-02-20T09:55:20.746-06:002012-02-20T09:55:20.746-06:00Whit, you can either call TWTP (615-681-7220) and ...Whit, you can either call TWTP (615-681-7220) and make a reservation and pay at the door (cash or check only), or you can buy tickets online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/226322<br /><br />Maryanna Clarke<br />Founder and Artistic Director<br />Tennessee Women's Theater ProjectMaryannahttp://www.twtp.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-13178622923754178572012-02-20T09:52:47.087-06:002012-02-20T09:52:47.087-06:00Thank you!!
MaryannaThank you!!<br /><br />MaryannaMaryannahttp://www.twtp.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-21246171841512372232012-02-18T12:55:58.018-06:002012-02-18T12:55:58.018-06:00When/how can we buy tickets? Cannot WAIT.When/how can we buy tickets? Cannot WAIT.whit hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06233455672493987530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-69640355059666807442012-02-05T07:08:44.915-06:002012-02-05T07:08:44.915-06:00Having just lost my own dad this past January 4, t...Having just lost my own dad this past January 4, this post has me crying this morning. There's nothing more special for many of us than our dads. Sometimes I, too, thought my dad thought I was less successful than my sister, but it was me he made his health care surrogate, me he made his power of attorney, and therefore me that he knew he could depend upon to make the hard decisions if it came to that. And it did come to that as Dad died from brain cancer, which took away all his capacity to make decisions for himself. Yes, Holly, in spite of everything . . . we are all doing OKAY!!DJ Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04947629066961566130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-24625949178328274482012-02-04T11:41:24.552-06:002012-02-04T11:41:24.552-06:00See you did it!! Wonderful and fond memories of yo...See you did it!! Wonderful and fond memories of your Dad means he is not really ever "gone". I think you are OKAY!!!Jennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-45567512318271308092012-02-04T09:18:32.411-06:002012-02-04T09:18:32.411-06:00You are so much more than doing "ok"... ...You are so much more than doing "ok"... you enrich the lives of all who know and love you! And I cannot WAIT to see the play...whit hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06233455672493987530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-8268047520436559812012-02-04T05:33:09.204-06:002012-02-04T05:33:09.204-06:00Very nice. I know you miss him. I'm sure he&...Very nice. I know you miss him. I'm sure he'd be proud of you. You are doing okay!Kay Hart Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01398187232147698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-83694385417319081162012-01-26T17:45:31.628-06:002012-01-26T17:45:31.628-06:00I love this website for discovering the meaning of...I love this website for discovering the meaning of weird stuff: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/proof-of-the-pudding.html<br /><br />Enjoyed your post today! Keep on truckin'! Now there's a weird old phrase for you.DJ Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04947629066961566130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-50848696330167239092012-01-18T19:42:04.432-06:002012-01-18T19:42:04.432-06:00Thank you for your candidness, Holly! It makes me ...Thank you for your candidness, Holly! It makes me feel freer about embracing my own weight issues without shame or self-loathing.Claudia Reynoldsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-66362086903404227252012-01-15T14:48:44.542-06:002012-01-15T14:48:44.542-06:00what inspiring stories you write, Holly!! it's...what inspiring stories you write, Holly!! it's a pleasure reading about your life's challenges and experiences to a person that is out in the 'ordinary world' Your FB friend, MarcusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-36635383339342069532012-01-15T14:40:39.022-06:002012-01-15T14:40:39.022-06:00Holly, as that 102 pound (my heaviest weight in co...Holly, as that 102 pound (my heaviest weight in college), skinny, flat-chested girl across the room at MJC and across the stage at Modesto Light Opera, how I wish I had told you then how I envied your figure! I was sick of the years of being teased for being too skinny (something no one could possibly call me now) and I thought you looked perfect. How did our self-images get so skewed? I remember when I was a little girl, and my mother a beautiful woman who had recently helped run a modeling agency in LA, Twiggy hit the scene - and suddenly my size 10 mother was convinced she was fat. Granted, 10s then were probably bigger than they are now, but something was seriously wrong. I try my hardest to not pass this down to my daughter, but it is really hard. I had to throw the scale in the bathroom away when my nine year old daughter was weighing herself three times a day. Than you for sharing so much of your struggle - you are an inspiration!<br /><br />I do have to admit a long-standing addiction to Jack-in-the-Box tacos formed during those college years has finally been broken. I am eating plant strong these days, walking, and doing Pilates.An Unlikely Retirementhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01048658142680350189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106984122099638480.post-52017692139843154902012-01-15T14:39:36.032-06:002012-01-15T14:39:36.032-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.An Unlikely Retirementhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01048658142680350189noreply@blogger.com