tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post1260129263824977692..comments2024-03-27T14:25:35.242-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: James Whitcomb Riley: The Hoosier Poet ~ by Ramona K. CecilDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-85124896161891420582021-11-16T17:26:59.992-05:002021-11-16T17:26:59.992-05:00I enjoyed the short stories about her and decided ...I enjoyed the short stories about her and decided to to run over to the museum again<br />I enjoyed and appreciated the tour by Stacy Poe. She's very good with a colorful view of Riley's family home<br /> I guess I'll go to Locker Square and visit his later personal home too<br /> I've been a fan since my childhood when our Dad read Riley's poems too us every season every year. Riley used to come to Dad,'s grade school and share his poems. That:s over a 100 yrs ago. My father died at age almost 95. I am now 88<br />Thanks for the refresher presentation.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373172618803144950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-49858787801290080522013-10-17T00:54:27.578-04:002013-10-17T00:54:27.578-04:00I grew up, knowing about James Whitcomb Riley, &am...I grew up, knowing about James Whitcomb Riley, & his poetry, but never knew much about him. Thanks for the interesting post, Ramona! bontonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852536941656729576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-71198408553343725262013-10-07T13:51:58.326-04:002013-10-07T13:51:58.326-04:00Hi, Carol! My eldest daughter is also a Hoosier re...Hi, Carol! My eldest daughter is also a Hoosier residing in Texas. :) Glad my post and Riley's poems brought you a reminder of Indiana in the fall. :) What she misses most at this time of year is persimmon pudding. LOLRamona Cecilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350201065802836869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-40112375529499105502013-10-07T13:47:34.117-04:002013-10-07T13:47:34.117-04:00Hi, Carrie! As a Hoosier, I've just always ass...Hi, Carrie! As a Hoosier, I've just always assumed everyone is acquainted with Riley and his writing. Then I realized everyone doesn't live in Indiana. LOL Glad you enjoyed the post, and I hope you get a chance to read more of Riley's poetry.Ramona Cecilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350201065802836869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-42748694940366217612013-10-07T13:44:45.284-04:002013-10-07T13:44:45.284-04:00Hi, Louise! I've stopped trying to figure out ...Hi, Louise! I've stopped trying to figure out computers and such technology. LOL Glad you got it, and I'm glad you enjoyed the post. James Whitcomb Riley is one of my favorites. :)Ramona Cecilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350201065802836869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-47308768225771720862013-10-07T10:03:58.145-04:002013-10-07T10:03:58.145-04:00I am a Hoosier living in Texas. Thank you for brin...I am a Hoosier living in Texas. Thank you for bringing out James Whitcomb Riley's poems. Now I feel truly ready for Halloween!Carol N Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06873206816286352639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-37274377686372505602013-10-07T06:52:19.952-04:002013-10-07T06:52:19.952-04:00Hi Ramona, this was so lovely! I've never hear...Hi Ramona, this was so lovely! I've never heard of James Whitcomb Riley, so it was a real treat to meet him and read his poem. Thanks so much for sharing. Carrie Turanskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826925659212058893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-54556172106274464922013-10-07T06:34:40.346-04:002013-10-07T06:34:40.346-04:00For some odd reason, your post just arrived in my ...For some odd reason, your post just arrived in my in-box, Ramona. I'm so glad I didn't miss it altogether. I've heard of Riley all my life, but this short biography is very touching and informative. Thanks for sharing such a lovely story with us.Louise M. Gougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686180316695008136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-34172180815947344102013-10-06T11:43:47.408-04:002013-10-06T11:43:47.408-04:00Thanks, Sally. I think you'll really enjoy his...Thanks, Sally. I think you'll really enjoy his poems. They give you an authentic peek into 19th Century Indiana. :)Ramona Cecilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350201065802836869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-41047576288523152592013-10-06T08:29:28.744-04:002013-10-06T08:29:28.744-04:00I had never heard of James Whitcomb Riley, but I w...I had never heard of James Whitcomb Riley, but I will definitely be checking this out. Loved all the background information on him as well. Thanks for sharing!<br />tscmshupe [at] pemtel [dot] netSally Shupehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200001671203495990noreply@blogger.com