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* Be a Bold Writer

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“If a writer is so cautious he never writes anything that cannot be criticized, he will never write anything that can be read. If  you want to help other people you have got to make up your mind to write things that some men will condemn.”

~ Thomas Merton

This is an alternative version of this morning’s post.

Val T Boyko
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30 responses to “* Be a Bold Writer”

  1. Kate Crimmins Avatar
    Kate Crimmins

    You had me at that picture. I couldn’t even read the words….:)

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      What words Kate ….

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  2. Hariod Brawn Avatar
    Hariod Brawn

    Is his charger plugged into that laptop?

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I think its already charged H.

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  3. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Oh my gosh…these comments are cracking me up! 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I’m glad I don’t own the white sofa….

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  4. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Bold writers are never concerned with becoming the butt of someone’s joke.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      You crack me up!

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  5. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    this comment
    has been stripped
    down 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I appreciate the bare boldness of it David. 😁

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  6. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Ha a good wake up call Val. We need this!! I did manage to read the words and I absolutely agree! Be authentic and bold! 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Glad you enjoyed it Karen 😊

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  7. Carol Ferenc Avatar
    Carol Ferenc

    This post is great and the comments are outstanding! Thanks for an awesome finish to the weekend, Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Glad you got to join in the fun Carol!

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  8. Paul Handover Avatar
    Paul Handover

    Apologies, I seem to have strayed into a private girls party!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Welcome Paul. Please take a seat!

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      1. Paul Handover Avatar
        Paul Handover

        I’d rather not if it’s all the same! 😉

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  9. tiramit Avatar
    tiramit

    Has anybody noticed, it’s an apple computer…

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      What computer T ….

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  10. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Pretty funny! 😀

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      That it’s an apple computer … Right?!?

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      1. Eliza Waters Avatar
        Eliza Waters

        😀 Right!

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  11. David Kanigan Avatar
    David Kanigan

    Naked Men. Were you hijacked by The Enquirer?

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Now that would be bold and condemned 😉

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  12. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    I’m looking. And laughing so hard. That’s pretty bold, but condemning it…no.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Hahaha… I was going for some condemnation here!
      Glad you got a chuckle Helen. 😊

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  13. socialbridge Avatar
    socialbridge

    Thomas Merton and the hunk on the sofa are an interesting combo. Bold writing, indeed!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Too funny! Thanks Jean ☺️

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  14. livelytwist Avatar
    livelytwist

    It takes courage, but yes, we have to do it. Interesting photo 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Timi! It is somewhat bold 😉

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