HOPE YOU ALL UNDERSTAND, BUT I’M SOMEWHERE THOUSANDS OF FEET IN THE AIR–THERE’S A PLANE INVOLVED. IF I CAN LOG ON AND COMMENT, I WILL, BUT IF I’M KICKED BACK WITH A GLASS OF WINE AND A GOOD BOOK, MY COMMENTS WILL HAVE TO BE LATE.
I could make a list that would go the length of my blog if I listed my heroes–men and women in my life, in history, and in stories I’ve treasured. Instead, I’m going with the generic hero, the unsung, the unwitting, the Everyman (in the most general sense of “man”) who rises from the humble to the heroic in that moment when man must either rise higher than he’s ever risen before, or succumb to the forces against him.
©C.Lee
Sherry Ellis says
I found it hard to be concise, too. You really have to choose your words carefully! I don't know if you saw that you won my books in the trick-or-treat giveaway. I just need your mailing info so I can send them to you. Here's my email address: [email protected]
dolorah says
funnily enough, it take me longer to write concisely than to stream on and on too.
These are powerful words.
Michelle Wallace says
Lee, powerful prose.
Your snippets definitely bear testament to that saying – less is more…
Thank you for participating in the Hero Blogfest.
"…these problem children lit the pages on fire with their personalities that are akin to the effect you get from striking a match close to gasoline…" these characters sound dynamic…volatile…well, in a good way…
Enjoy the rest of your trip, Lee!
Dianne K. Salerni says
Have a wonderful trip! Is the Everyman Hero the same as the Unlikely Hero? Or are they different? Does Everyman have the potential for heroism always within, while Unlikely Heroes have to overcome their reluctance to be one?
klahanie says
Hey Lee!
Thus, just like you are or were, my comment might see up in the air. Then again, you might still be over my head. Yes, finally, I have found some time to leave you with one of my beautifully crafted comments. Did you fly on BlogAir? The blogger's favourite airline. Was Penny the "pawlet"?
Brevity is the way forward. The unsung heroes, the ones who quietly go about be there for others, with little recognition, are my heroes.
J.L., the Blog Train is on the right track. Nice one.
As for you, Lee, amazing author and all-round great gal, yes indeed, I'm still your starstruckest fan. Apologies for my absence that caused the entire blogging community to wonder how they would cope without me.
Gary
Lexa Cain says
Congrats to Joy – great giveaway! Amusingly, my monthly writing.com newsletter uses the same FDR quote this month. I hope you're having a fab time. Take pics! 🙂
Lynda R Young says
I hope you're kicked back with that glass of wine and a good book right now 🙂
Sharon Himsl says
Safe travel, Lee. "Flood" says it all for me. I believe there is heroism in us all. My friend on the Africa Mercy comes to mind.
Natalie Aguirre says
Have fun, Lee! And I know my posts are too long. I like brief too.
Birgit says
I love your hero (s). It is so true that there can be one person who has touched a life so deeply and yet they, themselves, may not even know. Your poem attached to each picture is so heart felt. The 2nd one made me gulp as it reminded me of my mom (she survived WW2). I wish i could be brief but rarely am
Crystal Collier says
I love it. The everyday man doesn't get enough laud and honor. I say this thinking of my own father, husband and brothers. Truly, they are inspiring.
Unleashing the Dreamworld
Elizabeth Seckman says
That was powerful Lee! I am a fan of brevity- and you're right- it's tough!
Catherine Stine says
Heroes: the doctors helping out Ebola patients, the people helping Syrian refugees.
On a tiny personal scale? Book fans, rabid readers, my readers. ha!
Sheena-kay Graham says
Short but very thought provoking Lee. Heroes come in all forms. Joy, series comes from all sorts of places. Including characters who won't leave you alone until their stories are told.
Mark Noce says
Awesome:) My hero is my dad, so I'm drawn to hero stories with a family element.
Stephanie Faris says
I agree…brevity is the best way to express an idea. You can say so much with so little, as you have here. Well done!
Hilary Melton-Butcher says
Hi Lee – have a great holiday … and enjoy the wine! I like your idea of the Everyman hero … and writing short – ? What is that ..
Be sincere, be brief, be seated … Franklin D Roosevelt … perhaps he could awaken himself and teach me!!
Cheers have a lovely time .. Hilary
Southpaw HR Sinclair says
Beautiful words.
Have a great trip.
Gina Stoneheart says
Beautiful words, Lee. I love your writing on heroes.
I always have a hard time being brief. When I first started blogging, my posts were more like short stories instead of mere musings. I've gotten better over the last year=)
I love the blog hop's theme for heroes. I've said it before but I've always admired those who inspire children. Whether during a school author visit, by telling stories which enable kids to get past bullying and reach for their dreams, or by a simple act of humanitarianism, those type of people encourage me to be a better hero for the livelihood, success and imagination of our youth.
I also agree with Beverly, Jesus Christ is the greatest hero of them all.
Angela Brown says
Those heroes we all hear about are often very fascinating, yet I must admit I'm a sucker for the hero/heroine whose deeds may go unnoticed, but the footprint they leave behind, the mark they leave on the world is often a magnificent pay-it-forward movement touching lives everyday.
J.L. Campbell says
Here's to the hero in all of us, Lee. Enjoy the trip and thanks so much for hosting me! Thanks also for your kind wishes, guys.
Beverly, Jesus Christ is more than a worthy hero!
Bish Denham says
Oooo, the unsung heroes, the Everyman. A most excellent choice. And I agree, it's harder to write short than write long.
Congratulations to Joy!
Margo Kelly says
Wonderful post. 🙂 Travel safely.
DMS says
Have safe travels and a wonderful trip! What a fabulous post! Excellent photos and words to go with each. :). Awesome!
Congrats to Joy!
Jess
Susan Gourley/Kelley says
Congrats to Joy. I love leaving clues in one book in a series that one of the secondary characters will someday have their own story. I seldom read books that aren't part of a series.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Congratulations, Joy. I have many heroes, but the greatest of all is Jesus Christ who watches over me and guides me through the darkness. He also smiles with me in the light.
Enjoy your holiday, Lee.
L. Diane Wolfe says
Your short poems and those images are all that's needed.
Congrats to Joy!
T. Powell Coltrin says
Oh have fun, Lee! Fewer words are what I like, even though I seem to drone on and on and on and on.
Mina Burrows says
Enjoy your trip!
There are times when we have hero moments, huh?
Nicole Zoltack says
Have fun, Lee and congrats, Joy!
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
Safe travels, Lee!
Everyday heroes are the ones who quietly get it done with no fanfare.
And congratulations to Joy!