Recent Reviews for D.L. Carroll
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West Coast Lady (Book) - 9/12/2007 3:04:01 PM
West Coast Lady is an inspirational story dealing with real life struggles and accomplishments. I experienced a heartfelt connection with Anabelle as she triumphed over the obstacles that life had dealt her. Once I started reading, I couldn't put the book down. I have recommended this book to all my friends.
I Love You, But I Am Not In Love With You... (Article) - 8/26/2009 12:29:25 AM
Well Carroll I am a man so I will try to answer your question from that point of view. What you wrote was wonderful and I pretty much agree with you about love is love, but I'm not the average man.
That said I think "men" mean, that love has gone from a romantic love to a love like a family love without the attachment.
As far as the sex goes, I don't think there are too many guys who will not find an excuss to make love to his gal. There's always that one more time.
I always thought that saying "but I'm not 'in' love with you", was just some sick excuess to get out of a relationship without giving the real reason?
Follow Your Passion & Thrive! (Article) - 7/1/2009 4:07:38 AM
Wow,
You hit the nail on the head. This is exatly how I feel. Writing helps me become my true self. I am most happy when I write. I always carry paper and pen with me so I can jot down ideas for writing.
Remember Me (Article) - 7/1/2009 4:02:34 AM
Very true!
Nicole
I Dont Know Your Name, but I Do Care (Article) - 5/30/2009 12:01:48 PM
What a great guy your son is. Your pride is justified. This is so rare, and so wonderful.
Remember Me (Article) - 5/30/2009 6:28:47 AM
Very wise wisdom, a great read, always Valerie
I Dont Know Your Name, but I Do Care (Article) - 5/29/2009 6:24:30 PM
A great story and truly it is inspiring to know in this age when young folks seem to take so much heat that there are the bright spots...you have a right to be very proud Mom.
hugs
fee
I Love You, But I Am Not In Love With You... (Article) - 5/3/2009 6:04:31 PM
I am no expert on this subject but I think that some people get confused as to what love really is. It isn't something that is rushed
and the only way to tell the difference between love and infatuation is
time. Infatuation is a strong attraction to someone that we feel like the world begins and ends with that person. After a while reality sets in and, of course, no one person can complete you. That is a tall order. Happiness is an inside job. You must love yourself
before anyone can truly love you. Love is a gift you give of yourself
to another. That is why when you are a whole person inside, you
give love unconditionally.
I Love You, But I Am Not In Love With You... (Article) - 4/26/2009 10:31:04 AM
Perhaps you said it best when you contrasted a romantic love for someone with a platonic love. "In love" is (in my mind at least) a mutually exclusive relationship. My husband (of twenty-three years) ad I are "in love." Have been in love almost from first sight. People kept saying, "Oh, you're just infatuated. It'll wear off." Twenty-three years later the mutual exculsivity of the condition we call "being in love," is as srong as ever. I don't just love Michael, I am deeply in love with him--a love that is shared by no other. This could not be said of a platonic relationsip. You have asked a good question, D.L. I hope you find the answer you are looking for. :-)
I Love You, But I Am Not In Love With You... (Article) - 4/26/2009 8:31:22 AM
I'm no expert but I think if you are in love you literally "adore" the beloved. You want to be with them, near them. Lust is a part of it, you want to touch them, make love with them but the lust stems from the admiration you feel for them and the spiritual and emotional bond you share. I believe that you can actually "Love" someone. Care about them, have their best interest at heart but not feel those same admiration, companionship and need to touch that you do with someone you are "In love with". There are many reasons why you can love someone but not be in love with them. A past history, a commonality of a shared life, a family you share, a desire to not bring pain to them even if you are on completely different emotional plains. Many other reasons I'm sure but these are some of my thoughts on the subject.
I Love You, But I Am Not In Love With You... (Article) - 4/17/2009 2:30:41 PM
LOVE IS A MYTH...
Like My Momma Said Then: High School Girl Friend (Her Momma) Broke Us Up,i.e. It's Only puppy Love...
True Live Is..............Compassion...
TRASK...
I Love You, But I Am Not In Love With You... (Article) - 4/17/2009 11:54:31 AM
I think this terminology refers to as you suggested infatuation...often years do deaden the desire of one person or the other in a relationship and it goes from not being able to stand being away from someone to knowing they are part of your life but not constantly on your mind. Is it lust only perhaps but often it is just the butterflies in the tummy so to speak that makes us "in love".
Fee
Remember Me (Article) - 1/22/2009 5:45:34 AM
This is so wise and so true...I often wonder if I will be remembered or after a few weeks just drift into the memories of time.
fee
Hey Tweens! Could you make it going to school in the 1980’s? (Article) - 11/26/2008 12:45:10 AM
It is amazing to look back at the changes both technological and in other ways that occur from generation to generation. As you say I find it hard to believe that somehow overnight I became a grandfather and my little ones are now living lifes and using electronics that I barely understand.
fee
Hey Tweens! Could you make it going to school in the 1980’s? (Article) - 11/25/2008 8:22:56 PM
DL - Loved it. Thinking back it was indeed a simpler time.
Follow Your Passion & Thrive! (Article) - 10/13/2008 1:16:27 AM
good one
Invincible (Article) - 7/6/2008 10:35:11 AM
You are so right.
Half Full, or Half Empty... (Article) - 3/14/2008 10:01:54 PM
Right on
Invincible (Article) - 2/9/2008 7:48:50 PM
It is through reading, and in my case writing, that youth and the carefree spirit is rediscovered.
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Love this and it's so true, I write of children and dragons and that special secret that only they have...
Keeping you young, is from the young, and I being a school bus driver helps :)
Warmly, Warrior Purple Lady Sheooxoo
STay Positive!
I hope you stop and stay awhile in my corner, when the thought strikes D.L.!
Half Full, or Half Empty... (Article) - 2/9/2008 7:46:08 PM
We NEED both anyway, Yin and Yang in life!
Good to ponder on these well know thoughts.
Warmest Blessings, Inner Peace and Hugs, Warrior Purple Lady Sheee
STay Positive! For me always, you will see/hopefully feel it within my writings...
Invincible (Article) - 1/14/2008 3:31:38 PM
Nice. And so true.
JD
Determination (Poetry) - 11/21/2009 2:33:40 PM
Quite nice...thank you
Moments Stolen (Poetry) - 9/24/2009 12:03:57 PM
Wow! I liked that. The unresolved end could have gone either way, though I imagine it went to reinforce the relationship and not into a dissolution.
Resilience (Poetry) - 8/4/2009 2:50:15 AM
I love reading this poem and I also love the message you gave.I enjoy reading it,take care
EDWIN
Resilience (Poetry) - 8/3/2009 7:45:56 PM
Good points here, and i liked the rhyming, it fits the subject matter perfectly.
Resilience (Poetry) - 8/1/2009 12:32:01 PM
I already know who I am going to pass this along to. Thanks!
Resilience (Poetry) - 8/1/2009 4:22:11 AM
A strong but excellant advice giving poem that tells it like it is.
fee
Symbolic Rose (Poetry) - 7/23/2009 7:42:36 AM
Wonderful poem! Great parallel! Nicely done indeed.
Anna
Greed (Poetry) - 7/23/2009 7:41:09 AM
Very well penned. I enjoyed this poem very much.
Anna
Trust (Poetry) - 6/20/2009 8:30:06 AM
Good job. For me, trust must be earned, and it takes a while for someone to earn it. I trusted blindly in my marriage of 16 years, and he forced me to take a look at how naive I was.
Anna
Timing (Poetry) - 6/20/2009 8:27:30 AM
Great lyrical flow, good life message - all wrapped up in a lovely rhyming poem. Good job.
Anna
Courage (Poetry) - 6/9/2009 7:43:09 AM
Another one for my daughter to read. Move forward with a positive attitude...amen! Great job.
Anna
To Understand (Poetry) - 6/9/2009 7:41:39 AM
You said it girl! Very well stated.
Anna
Nature (Poetry) - 6/9/2009 7:40:41 AM
Truth every word of this poem! My Dad taught me to have great respect and love for nature. Great job.
Anna
Emotions (Poetry) - 6/9/2009 7:38:59 AM
Very well done. I will have to get my daughter to read this one. You have eloquently stated what I've been trying to tell her for years. Leave the past where it belongs, and move on. Really enjoyed your poem.
Anna
Moments Stolen (Poetry) - 5/16/2009 5:34:44 PM
I never experienced the kind of stolen moments you write of here--having married my first love 23 years ago. I can only imagine the hurt of betrayal and disappointment that you write of here but I can sense the heartbreak.
Moments Stolen (Poetry) - 5/15/2009 2:20:58 PM
Definately strong song lyrics, painful and hurting but also not forgetting that not all the stolen moments were good nor bad which is the way of love...
hugs
fee
Moments Stolen (Poetry) - 5/15/2009 8:29:06 AM
D.L
A wonderful write about a developing friendship seemingly disguising a love affair. Great style.
Mary
Emotions (Poetry) - 4/10/2009 10:36:16 AM
You've described emotions well. They can change in a split second, but you give wise advice; "It’s up to you to get your emotions in check"
Emotions (Poetry) - 4/6/2009 4:58:46 AM
Well penned. Wonderful job. :)
Linda
Emotions (Poetry) - 4/4/2009 3:09:20 AM
We never lose our emotions, just our control of them. Well penned.
Emotions (Poetry) - 4/3/2009 1:49:53 PM
Your words help those....who need to move on
Emotions (Poetry) - 4/3/2009 12:55:08 PM
"See the divine stepping stone laid out before you, and move on."
What a great phrase to close the poem, excellent!
Cynthia
Emotions (Poetry) - 4/3/2009 9:20:16 AM
Life can be a roller coaster of ups and downs that take all of our strength, faith and hope to deal with it. You captured that essence very well in this write.
Fee
Emotions (Poetry) - 4/3/2009 7:39:34 AM
D.J.,
Great poem about "moving on".
Mary
Belief (Poetry) - 3/20/2009 1:27:16 PM
We are his children...his image...his love!
He has many names...but he is the one and only!!!
God Bless us all!!
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