attendees stand up comedy show
alan zweibel and laraine newman – old friends from saturday night live
cathy guisewite with her shoe
erma’s grandson sees her selectric typewriter
tried to open my hotel room coffee, attempted to bite it, finally had to stab it with a pen
trouble getting in and out of magic star trek door
always a sure sign of a long night, an abandoned jerky wrapper
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“it takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.”
-erma bombeck
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
🌷🏵️🌿Feliz domingo.
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Sounds like you had a smashing good time! Happy Sunday Beth!
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Smashing indeed
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I’m consumed with jealousy—have wanted to attend this workshop for years. Thanks so much for sharing.
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You would love love it, the amount of creative energy all in one place at one time is palpable
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Congrats on having a fabulous time despite almost having to suffer from the inability to open a package in order to have your morning coffee! That would definitely be included in my review of the hotel!
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Tried biting it first
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Interesting doorway. I love Erma Bombeck, but I don’t understand that quote.
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You had to walk almost 12 inches before the door before it would slide open,blew my mind every time. Her quote has to do with sharing your creative projects, thoughts and ideas with others and not being afraid that you’re not good enough or fear of people’s reactions
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Oh geez the door looked just as you described.I guess when I was younger I might have had reservations of my abilities, now I write for me and others seem to enjoy it too.that old adage, youth is wasted on the young is true..cheers friend
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so right – thanks!
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Those coffee packs are the reason I always travel with my own coffee and filters now!
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Great idea, each hotel presents its own coffee machine puzzle
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I always knew that the pen was a powerful tool. I am so happy for you to have this experience and privileged that you have shared it with us.
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Love to spread the fun, it’s a joy to be surrounded and embraced by people who all want to live a creative life, each in their own way. Ps – I tried biting the coffee package first…)
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We are even more miles apart Beth, as I am taking a break and holidaying in Ballarat at my brothers place … but I can still feel the fun and excitement of your wonderful Workshop …
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It spreads
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A fine time was obviously had by you, Beth!
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It was a wonderful adventure
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Ah, the coffee…getting those bags open may be a universal rite of passage.
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I think so too and tried biting it first)
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The pen was a good idea. I always have a pocket knife.
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Christmas idea
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All of this makes me very happy.
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Erma nailed it. Having to speak or worse — read my stuff — to a writing class was indeed painful.
Not sure I ever would have figured out that door, or even known it was a door.
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yes, she was so spot on. as for the door, I kept thinking it was a window and saw people inside and couldn’t figure out how they got in there. I finally had to stand with my face inches from the ‘door’ and it slid open
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It seems you’re enjoying yourself a lot.
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can’t deny it )
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Love your taking us with you, and for that wonderful Erma quote at the end.
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it’s been my pleasure, thanks for reading
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This was so cool, Beth. I loved Erma. You remind me of myself — having trouble getting any kind of package open. You should see some of the epic fights I’ve gotten into with twist-top bottles… Hugs on the wing.
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I’m so glad I’m not the only one
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Looks like a good time in spite of the fight with the coffee bag.
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low on the scale of world problems
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When I saw the Selectric II I thought, “Oh no, now that’s in a MUSEUM???” I was relieved to know it was a famous writer’s typewriter. And it does take a lot of courage to share your dreams with others, sometimes even to admit them to yourself.
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so right! the university has had her personal collection donated to them by her family
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So cool.
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Haha! Sounds like an incredible – and memorable – adventure ❤️
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you would have had a ball –
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Sounds like a wonderful getaway! Even if you had to fight with the coffee!
Erma’s quote is so very true.
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well worth it!)
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No doubt!
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Erma is right.
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she was spot on
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Fun!
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yes –
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Love Erma Bombeck!
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Awesomeness, all.
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What a fun weekend!
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I’m so happy you attended, Beth! What great pictures! And I’ll stab my coffee if I have to~it would be a complete emergency unopened! 💛💛
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whatever it takes !)
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Erma was a great observer of life and finder of the irony.
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she was a master of both
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What a great, fun experience!!
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it was so fun!
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What a special and terrific event! Thanks for sharing, Beth. Erma’s quote is powerful.
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it really was and is –
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❤️
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