tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post5273553541776626523..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): Welcome to The Joy Book Club!Galen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-72789516649423987872012-08-27T18:21:20.398-07:002012-08-27T18:21:20.398-07:00Patricia, Great idea about the icon. I will talk ...Patricia, Great idea about the icon. I will talk to my neighbor who owns the bookstore about that. I want to put the link in the margin of the blog, but I'm still trying to figure out how to do that. <br /><br />Thanks for the words of support!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-749276072097804452012-08-27T15:59:58.563-07:002012-08-27T15:59:58.563-07:00What a great idea Galen...
Why don't you have ...What a great idea Galen...<br />Why don't you have someone design an icon for your Joy Book Club that other's of us can link directly from our blogs to your page and list....I have one for Powell's and Amazon, but the 2 private bookstores have gone out of business - it is another shout out.<br /><br />I loved that I had read 10 of the books on your list, and now I have more to add to my list. <br /><br />Hip Hurray about your book - aren't you clever. My e-book is a fundraiser for the United Nations Children's fund - Harvest Potluck. I am still more interested in reading and reviewing what other's have written and especially of blogs that I read...<br />Good idea and follow through - thanks for thisPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-61865719368223556442012-08-26T20:51:59.831-07:002012-08-26T20:51:59.831-07:00Bonnie, Thanks for the kind words!Bonnie, Thanks for the kind words!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-82536602808193029842012-08-26T20:51:39.700-07:002012-08-26T20:51:39.700-07:00Bob, That's right--you know first hand what a ...Bob, That's right--you know first hand what a great bookstore Broadway Books is. I'll pass along your suggestion! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-28742509232041479042012-08-26T20:50:56.810-07:002012-08-26T20:50:56.810-07:00Vishnu, This is my first book, although I have pub...Vishnu, This is my first book, although I have published a few stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul and similar anthologies. Thanks for your kind words.<br />Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-21595319848824475662012-08-26T08:56:13.167-07:002012-08-26T08:56:13.167-07:00Galen,
I am excited to hear about your book. I do...Galen, <br />I am excited to hear about your book. I don't often find time to read much any more. I sure will make the time to read your book though. Grandma Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16962177773337228437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-15911112262066369172012-08-26T08:46:29.617-07:002012-08-26T08:46:29.617-07:00Another list of must-reads.....what a great idea! ...Another list of must-reads.....what a great idea! I've been to Broadway Books and would love to support a local, independent bookstore. <br /><br />Maybe she could use a section on retirement books!Bob Lowryhttp://satisfyingretirement.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-15486844853456776682012-08-25T22:13:30.214-07:002012-08-25T22:13:30.214-07:00I've enjoyed reading your blog for the past ye...I've enjoyed reading your blog for the past year Galen so looking forward to your book, like all your other readers & fans. You have many talents and soon you can add published author:) (unless of course you've already published which I wouldn't be surprised one bit :) Vishnuhttp://www.vishnusvirtues.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-56942624882003655312012-08-25T19:10:48.246-07:002012-08-25T19:10:48.246-07:00Mikey, Very funny about self help. I read an admi...Mikey, Very funny about self help. I read an admission essay once from an applicant who took literally Abby Hoffman's title "Steal This Book," and got caught. It was a great essay--one of the few out of hundreds, if not thousands, I remember.<br /><br />You are sweet to offer a review, and of course, I would be most honored and grateful. <br /><br />I'm excited to see what happens with The Joy Book Club. I welcome ideas and suggestions!<br /><br />Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-44444384682737516022012-08-25T19:07:17.445-07:002012-08-25T19:07:17.445-07:00LeAnn, I appreciate the kind and encouraging words...LeAnn, I appreciate the kind and encouraging words. I'm not sure what the next step is for The Joy Book Club. I'm hoping readers like you will have some suggestions. And I will also keep my spirit open for guidance. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-9264546147539716592012-08-25T18:22:40.209-07:002012-08-25T18:22:40.209-07:00I feel a review coming on, sometime about, oh, Oct...I feel a review coming on, sometime about, oh, October 2 :)<br />I love pleasantly comical puns, and "The Joy Book Club" is a nice one, as well as being a good idea in general. <br /><br />Sometimes I misinterpret terms. The first time I heard the phrase "self-help book" at about age 8, I thought it meant you could walk out with a copy for free. ("Help yourself!") I got a bit miffed at having to pay.Invisible Mikeyhttp://invisiblemikey.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-54294474355087070772012-08-25T14:55:30.291-07:002012-08-25T14:55:30.291-07:00PS to Maureen--When I clicked on your name, it wen...PS to Maureen--When I clicked on your name, it went to your Google+ page instead of your blog, so I'm not sure how to find your blog. Please let me know!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-30818118906919210012012-08-25T14:54:15.539-07:002012-08-25T14:54:15.539-07:00Maureen, Welcome! So glad you stopped by. I came...Maureen, Welcome! So glad you stopped by. I came at blogging sort of backwards. I had the title and had been asked to lead a retreat. I started blogging as a way to get my thoughts together about the retreat, not realizing at the time that the blog would take on a life of its own. I've really enjoying being part of the blogging community. I look forward to reading your blog, too. Thanks so much and please stay in touch. Let me know if there is any way I can support you.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-29167513180509761242012-08-25T14:24:31.644-07:002012-08-25T14:24:31.644-07:00Wow, count me in on this one. I have loved followi...Wow, count me in on this one. I have loved following your blog. I love the words happiness and joy. I too like to read joyfilled books. Thanks for all you good works in this area and for you positive attitude about life. I have learned a lot from you. I will look forward to more on this. <br />Blessings to you!LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-64057487438819342402012-08-25T13:04:21.258-07:002012-08-25T13:04:21.258-07:00Hello Gale,
I've been rummaging amongst the ...Hello Gale, <br /><br />I've been rummaging amongst the blogging community and stumbled upon your lovely blog. There's a sweetness to your writing and I look forward to reading more. Could I ask you why you decided to start blogging? I've just started my own motivational blog, am still working on my style, but I was moved to put into writing these thoughts I had, in hopes that maybe someone may stumble upon it and lift their spirit in times of need. I hope all is well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13611714593038140802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-74256162147310109572012-08-25T10:52:39.836-07:002012-08-25T10:52:39.836-07:00Jodi, I'm excited about this project with my f...Jodi, I'm excited about this project with my friend and neighbor. Her bookstore is really a treasure and I hope we can build some kind of community around this. Not sure what it will look like, so please share any ideas you have. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-27680845979331597682012-08-25T10:51:10.774-07:002012-08-25T10:51:10.774-07:00Cynthia, Thanks for the encouraging words.Cynthia, Thanks for the encouraging words.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-62847856174971870822012-08-25T10:17:18.593-07:002012-08-25T10:17:18.593-07:00Galen,
This sounds wonderful! I love this idea. A ...Galen,<br />This sounds wonderful! I love this idea. A bookstore is a great place to get book recommendations. You are a perfect person to offer them.Jodi at Heal Now and Foreverhttp://www.healnowandforever.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-28893840681048647772012-08-25T09:27:54.244-07:002012-08-25T09:27:54.244-07:00I'm excited about your new book based on your ...I'm excited about your new book based on your blog. Should be very insightful just like your blog.Cynthia Fox-Giddenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311008272824624550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-18880139697943806452012-08-25T09:24:10.639-07:002012-08-25T09:24:10.639-07:00Corinne, I loved all of Amy Tan's early books....Corinne, I loved all of Amy Tan's early books. I hope you will read them. I don't know Pema Chodron's new book and I will watch for your review. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-43500036757587599242012-08-25T09:22:52.274-07:002012-08-25T09:22:52.274-07:00Kim, Glad you like the idea. I don't have a v...Kim, Glad you like the idea. I don't have a vision of how this would work, but let's think about it. I welcome your ideas. And thanks for the vote of confidence about the book! Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-83173622329596907842012-08-25T09:22:04.361-07:002012-08-25T09:22:04.361-07:00Vidya, Funny that you should say that about the ti...Vidya, Funny that you should say that about the title. When the title first occurred to me, I thought of it as a book, and my sister said she would design the cover for me. The book idea got shelved in favor of the blog and leading retreats and discussion groups. Then towards the end of last year, the book took center stage again and I've been working on it since then. And indeed, my sister, who is a very talented artist, designed the cover featuring one of her lovely paintings. I can't vouch for the content, but the cover is gorgeous!<br /><br />And yes, I'm thrilled to support an independent bookstore--a vanishing neighborhood fixture. I'm so lucky that I have such a good one walking distance from my house and owned by my neighbor and friend.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-28833425239410941822012-08-25T09:18:09.510-07:002012-08-25T09:18:09.510-07:00Linda, Thanks!Linda, Thanks!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-18168819513882469932012-08-25T09:17:55.592-07:002012-08-25T09:17:55.592-07:00Evelyn, I'm reading the proof copy of my book ...Evelyn, I'm reading the proof copy of my book now. The release date is Oct. 2. Thanks for asking and for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-73423739102939656932012-08-25T09:03:19.553-07:002012-08-25T09:03:19.553-07:00Such a wonderful idea, Galen. But even better is t...Such a wonderful idea, Galen. But even better is the news of your book! I'm sure it will be wonderful. I haven't read Amy Tan's book and must put it on my 'to-read' books. Incidentally, I managed to get a Pema Chodron book to review - it's called Living Beautifully! Wondering if you've read it?Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.com