tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post699120442437816097..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): The Legacy of a NameGalen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-57967496506447088772012-11-15T02:23:12.890-08:002012-11-15T02:23:12.890-08:00Galen Pearl - thank you for sharing the story of y...Galen Pearl - thank you for sharing the story of your pen name. What a great tribute to your Dad! You've done him and his name proud! ♥Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-13058544530235261942012-11-07T16:28:42.738-08:002012-11-07T16:28:42.738-08:00Nicole, It's interesting, isn't it, to cho...Nicole, It's interesting, isn't it, to choose our own name. I didn't know about your association with Rushin, so I've always liked it. I will like your new name, too! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-68076659664046104942012-11-07T16:27:23.988-08:002012-11-07T16:27:23.988-08:00JJ, Ha! Well, I don't know about great literat...JJ, Ha! Well, I don't know about great literature, but I'm so glad you like the story of the name!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-82358293972749348152012-11-07T16:26:43.842-08:002012-11-07T16:26:43.842-08:00Rimly, Thank you! Rimly, Thank you! Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-55779598653708293542012-11-07T16:26:24.411-08:002012-11-07T16:26:24.411-08:00Nikky, Thanks for the kind words.Nikky, Thanks for the kind words.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-19772417314354672032012-11-07T13:43:02.797-08:002012-11-07T13:43:02.797-08:00I needed to read this. I am in the midst of legall...I needed to read this. I am in the midst of legally changing my last name. I hate carrying the weight of my divorced name around and I don't want to go back to my maiden name. So I chose a nickname that I have Nicole Tilde. I usually just sign my name, Nicole~ anyway. It just seems obvious to me. I can't wait to rid myself of Rushin. I hate it so! We just got an email back from a lawyer the other day with the cost. Hopefully I can have it done soon. I just need to get the money to do it. So, I get it. I get that there is power in a name. Nicole~http://www.nicoletilde.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-46404218152330719022012-11-07T07:12:38.792-08:002012-11-07T07:12:38.792-08:00That is the all-time pen name! You should have wri...That is the all-time pen name! You should have written <i>The Great Gatsby.</i>JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-53952367984197638112012-11-07T01:47:34.502-08:002012-11-07T01:47:34.502-08:00I love your name Galen Pearl and will always think...I love your name Galen Pearl and will always think of you as that. Its a beautiful pen name. Wherever your dad is today I am sure he is proud of you. Rimlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04800381730067608251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-51827479048803061052012-11-06T16:37:22.364-08:002012-11-06T16:37:22.364-08:00Happy Birthday to your Dad. He is not physically w...Happy Birthday to your Dad. He is not physically with you, but he is certainly celebrating with you.<br />I love your name and the name of your blog. Nikky44https://www.blogger.com/profile/06725453458357123087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-3447138160346419482012-11-06T10:54:48.682-08:002012-11-06T10:54:48.682-08:00Annmarie, I hope so!Annmarie, I hope so!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-90116682101739748302012-11-06T10:54:33.119-08:002012-11-06T10:54:33.119-08:00Karen, Thank you!Karen, Thank you!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-75790298509139960412012-11-06T10:54:16.937-08:002012-11-06T10:54:16.937-08:00LeAnn, Thank you for your very kind words.LeAnn, Thank you for your very kind words.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-20128653582195794392012-11-06T10:53:42.742-08:002012-11-06T10:53:42.742-08:00Patricia, What a wonderful comment about names, fr...Patricia, What a wonderful comment about names, from the personal aspect to the theoretical one! Thank you!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-50020812192749226452012-11-06T05:25:12.625-08:002012-11-06T05:25:12.625-08:00a lasting tribute to your Dad! he must be smiling...a lasting tribute to your Dad! he must be smiling from heaven.momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-86506724755841170152012-11-05T23:23:27.182-08:002012-11-05T23:23:27.182-08:00Oh I just know your father has to be so proud of y...Oh I just know your father has to be so proud of you, and your family and he's looking down with love and blessings for you all! A sweet Happy 100th....shooting upward!21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-27421252398264422712012-11-05T22:37:54.219-08:002012-11-05T22:37:54.219-08:00Galen, what a lovely post. I loved reading about y...Galen, what a lovely post. I loved reading about your pen name.<br />Also, it is fun to learn a little bit more about your daughters. I did find while having our children; some of the names we thought of just didn't fit and then the name just came. <br />I think it is lovely that this name connects you to your father. Of course, I believe he knows and is aware of your family. So I am sure he is happy with what you have done with your name. At least to me that is a comforting and lovely thought. My Dad had a nickname for me and I think about that a lot since he passed.<br />The last name of Pearl is truly a treasure, a gem for sure; just like your writings are. Pearls of wisdom. <br />Blessings!<br />LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-85402260584215253342012-11-05T17:32:30.485-08:002012-11-05T17:32:30.485-08:00What an honoring of a name and memories. Thank yo...What an honoring of a name and memories. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />I really like my name Patricia - means woman of wealth and wisdom in the Greek translations...the Patricians were the ruling class. My mother named all her dolls Patricia, but had to get through 2 folks with family tradition names before she could use it on me...<br /><br />When I started to blog I debated and just decided to use Patricia most of the time....then added the Wisdom part by a kids suggestion. Now I get most of the books I review and the publishers just address the package to Patricias Wisdom...<br /><br />The day I was finally moved to the hospital for recovery - I had surgery right after birth and was not allowed to be born in the only Hospital in town ( c-sections not allowed at Catholic Hospitals) but that week 6 babies were born at that hospital and all 6 were named Patricia! In 6th grade were were all in the same classroom! <br /><br />Names are important: I heard a Hindu woman say that the baby always calls out it's own name...especially the last baby! <br />Numerology also uses names in making suggestions. But I think it is most important what the parents believe the name means and how closely they hold that in their heart.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-30863325323937931212012-11-05T14:24:39.346-08:002012-11-05T14:24:39.346-08:00darlin, Thank you for the kind words.darlin, Thank you for the kind words.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-67460020531098946652012-11-05T14:23:59.059-08:002012-11-05T14:23:59.059-08:00Thanks, Lori!Thanks, Lori!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-42290366818835669012012-11-05T14:23:41.986-08:002012-11-05T14:23:41.986-08:00Kathy, Riches and strength! Interesting how a nam...Kathy, Riches and strength! Interesting how a name creates certain associations for us. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-56520590656170001782012-11-05T14:21:51.288-08:002012-11-05T14:21:51.288-08:00Jennifer, I sympathize with your mom. I was calle...Jennifer, I sympathize with your mom. I was called by my first name growing up, a name I never identified with. In high school, I started going by my middle name and have ever since. <br /><br />As for the pen name, when I'm writing, Galen Pearl feels like my "real" name, so it isn't really a problem for me. It is only confusing when I am appearing in person with my real name and having to explain that my book is written under a pen name. Thanks for commenting. Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-51107442016702222532012-11-05T14:18:53.744-08:002012-11-05T14:18:53.744-08:00Bonnie, Pearl is a beautiful name. I like having ...Bonnie, Pearl is a beautiful name. I like having it as the second part of my pen name. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-40599415657018543082012-11-05T14:18:07.720-08:002012-11-05T14:18:07.720-08:00Jodi, When I'm online, I think of me as Galen,...Jodi, When I'm online, I think of me as Galen, too! I wonder what he would appreciate. Probably that I was a good teacher. My dad didn't have much formal education, but he loved learning. He would have been proud that I was a law professor. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-6223603810494437212012-11-05T14:16:21.943-08:002012-11-05T14:16:21.943-08:00Vidya, Thanks for the kind words about this post a...Vidya, Thanks for the kind words about this post and the interview. I appreciate it!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-26379883646040799432012-11-05T11:00:41.607-08:002012-11-05T11:00:41.607-08:00I'm sure you are doing your father proud Galen...I'm sure you are doing your father proud Galen!<br />LoriLori Gosselinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438402657014025086noreply@blogger.com