tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post5625029696391262124..comments2024-03-10T19:26:35.256-04:00Comments on Just Jemi: People WatchingJemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-47267836813690685692010-08-24T22:10:06.224-04:002010-08-24T22:10:06.224-04:00Notes - thank you!
I'll definitely think of t...Notes - thank you!<br /><br />I'll definitely think of those stain patterns from now on - I'll dress carefully for sure!<br /><br />The ice cream seller was terrific - I bet he made a fortune :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-12081683414860344312010-08-24T22:07:05.361-04:002010-08-24T22:07:05.361-04:00I really enjoyed reading your descriptions of the ...I really enjoyed reading your descriptions of the people at the tennis match. I never thought much about sweat stain patterns! :)<br /><br />Felt like I was there in that heat. & I'd be sure to get some ice cream from that considerate ice cream seller!notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-70689776859797264402010-08-24T16:19:05.636-04:002010-08-24T16:19:05.636-04:00Patricia - I laughed when I saw your post early! I...Patricia - I laughed when I saw your post early! I can just see them singing along with Carly Simon! :) Great visual!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-76545037952860993292010-08-24T16:11:35.381-04:002010-08-24T16:11:35.381-04:00Hands down, it was those two manly tree guys singi...Hands down, it was those two manly tree guys singing "You probably think this song is about you," in my back yard. I'm still chuckling and still singing the song.<br /><br /><a href="http://patriciastoltey.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Patricia</a>Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-69189996996959125252010-08-21T20:48:54.937-04:002010-08-21T20:48:54.937-04:00Margo - I think it's a great use of time for w...Margo - I think it's a great use of time for writers! We need to do that 'show don't tell' thing, and people watching puts us in the right mode :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-64613767147863460402010-08-21T20:48:05.556-04:002010-08-21T20:48:05.556-04:00Carol - you're so right - there are so many pe...Carol - you're so right - there are so many people out there who make fabulous characters - either by their words or actions or look!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-4408886268560392952010-08-21T19:45:22.175-04:002010-08-21T19:45:22.175-04:00Reminds me, I need to pay more attention to people...Reminds me, I need to pay more attention to people-watching. It truly is the stuff of characters.Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-76292536154604021242010-08-21T15:57:33.925-04:002010-08-21T15:57:33.925-04:00I love watching people! You learn so much that way...I love watching people! You learn so much that way. Great fodder for the writing!Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-11467002231712695032010-08-21T11:55:42.906-04:002010-08-21T11:55:42.906-04:00Mari - it's funny how we get past that discomf...Mari - it's funny how we get past that discomfort for the stories :) Being a teacher, I've always watched my kids for their feelings and tensions - it was easy to extend that.<br /><br />That security guard was awesome - I remembered him from a couple of years ago - very impressive.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-84261205270485890842010-08-21T10:53:27.331-04:002010-08-21T10:53:27.331-04:00I've never liked watching people before I beca...I've never liked watching people before I became a writer. I thought it was sort of invasive, you know? But in this profession people-watching is fundamental, I think, so I started doing it and now I think it's most fun! heh<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your observations. I'm most impressed by that security man. I'd like to have seen him in person. ;)Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303695124956391293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-72032188640686462052010-08-20T19:26:54.603-04:002010-08-20T19:26:54.603-04:00Susan - he was a total cutie! In fact the entire f...Susan - he was a total cutie! In fact the entire family was sweet :)<br /><br />People watching is so much fun - and most people have no idea they're being watched!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-22891223149745459802010-08-20T19:04:06.580-04:002010-08-20T19:04:06.580-04:00I love the little boy who worried that his parents...I love the little boy who worried that his parents heard him tell the player to "give them hell". I love to people watch, too - people are so entertaining!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-20639131117283619182010-08-20T09:42:58.946-04:002010-08-20T09:42:58.946-04:00Jackee - it really was a great place for it!
Rest...Jackee - it really was a great place for it!<br /><br />Restaurants are another great spot. Friends, first dates, families, date nights for married folks, business... so many different things to watch! <br /><br />I agree - filling in those conversations is fun!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-54138700373705923572010-08-20T09:30:21.896-04:002010-08-20T09:30:21.896-04:00What a great place to people watch! I love watchin...What a great place to people watch! I love watching people in resturaunts especially. If you've seen date night with Tina Fey and Steve Carrell, how they fill in people's conversations they can't hear, I do that too.Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-47888620656685523432010-08-20T07:42:38.800-04:002010-08-20T07:42:38.800-04:00Susie - thanks :)
Those ladies sound like terrifi...Susie - thanks :)<br /><br />Those ladies sound like terrific characters. I'm picturing them at adjacent tables at a coffee shop - and wondering what each would think of the other!<br /><br />Sometimes Blogger enjoys giving me a hard time - don't know why! I'm glad you left the link because sometimes I can't get info from the pictures or names!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-23803152796766143362010-08-20T07:39:21.565-04:002010-08-20T07:39:21.565-04:00Sharon - lol :)
That sounds like so much fun! Lis...Sharon - lol :)<br /><br />That sounds like so much fun! Listening to those teens would give you some great voices for any YA writing!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-23686628795300544172010-08-20T02:37:52.277-04:002010-08-20T02:37:52.277-04:00This is absolutely lovely. I particularly liked th...This is absolutely lovely. I particularly liked the one about the security guards. I could actually picture them. These sorts of characters have such a menacing presence. I also liked your observation of the icecream man. <br /><br />Recently I’ve seen a few interesting characters who’ve inspired me to write. One was a woman of about 35 who, I suppose, you would describe as Gothic. She had a bazillion piercings all over her face, wore long black clothes and big chunky boots. I stood next to her trying to cross the road. She had the most infectious laugh. Another was a woman who had to be at least 90 who was having tea with a friend. You could tell she was a posh old bird, insisting on wearing heals though she could barely walk in them. She had a ring on each finger, huge diamonds, gold and lippy on her teeth. Priceless.<br /><br />Anyway, I dont know why but it wont let me post from my wordpress username so check out my blog here susiemander.wordpress.comSmanderhttp://susiemander.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-37225646995130036582010-08-20T01:14:44.559-04:002010-08-20T01:14:44.559-04:00Great post! I went to Vampires Suck tonight with ...Great post! I went to Vampires Suck tonight with my 14 year old. I loved listening to the HS kids behind us (although at one point I wanted to ask them to be quiet). Apparently, GW Bush is the reason for all of our countrie's financial problems. I had no idea he was behind everything... So funny listening to them talk politics. When the movie started one of them was laughing way too early and way too loud, which was fun in itself. :) <br /><br />People...fun creatures. Glad I'm not one of them. ;)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-49221251104548470792010-08-19T19:35:22.959-04:002010-08-19T19:35:22.959-04:00Lola - it's so much fun :)
Actually he was ve...Lola - it's so much fun :)<br /><br />Actually he was very muscular - large biceps - with dreadlocks - some of them pulled back in a tail - twinkle in his manner - deep brown skin.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-71504609604732874442010-08-19T19:11:38.007-04:002010-08-19T19:11:38.007-04:00I love people watching too. Everywhere, anywhere. ...I love people watching too. Everywhere, anywhere. <br /><br />The security dude reminds me of Ranger the way you described him! Did he look like him?<br /><br />Wonderful post, as always. :)<br /><br />Love,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-48534776155965125112010-08-19T18:44:02.080-04:002010-08-19T18:44:02.080-04:00Renae - that's awesome! Let him know it's ...Renae - that's awesome! Let him know it's all completely normal... for writers anyway :)<br /><br />Thanks!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-89304046087081310742010-08-19T18:41:57.110-04:002010-08-19T18:41:57.110-04:00Nensa - thanks so much :)
Crowds are SO much fun ...Nensa - thanks so much :)<br /><br />Crowds are SO much fun to watch! I really did enjoy the tennis too though! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-44882352893273409192010-08-19T18:41:55.243-04:002010-08-19T18:41:55.243-04:00I love to people watch! I am so showing this to m...I love to people watch! I am so showing this to my husband becasue he thinks I'm crazy.<br />Love this post!Renaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190361875174742351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-14104472194125462522010-08-19T18:34:07.260-04:002010-08-19T18:34:07.260-04:00there're lots of fun to see so many character ...there're lots of fun to see so many character in a crowded...<br />Sound the crowded was more interesting than the tennis performance..<br /><br />Thanks for the very nice post, Jemi!!<br />really enjoy reading this post.<br /><br />all the best,<br />nensaNENSA MOONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02124515153661111077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-62708015532193474852010-08-19T16:11:37.906-04:002010-08-19T16:11:37.906-04:00Jessica - you're so right - it can be. Althoug...Jessica - you're so right - it can be. Although I'm a total tennis nut, so in this case the matches totally ruled! :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for dropping by!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com