<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" > <channel> <title> Comments on: Play by Ear </title> <atom:link href="https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:03:11 +0000</lastBuildDate> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <item> <title> By: Diana Derringer </title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3266</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:03:11 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dianaderringer.com/?p=11575#comment-3266</guid> <description><![CDATA[In reply to <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3265">Joanne Viola</a>. Joanne, your mom and my sister sound a lot alike while you and I share common characteristics. Thank you for your kind words.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3265">Joanne Viola</a>.</p> <p>Joanne, your mom and my sister sound a lot alike while you and I share common characteristics. Thank you for your kind words.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Joanne Viola </title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3265</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joanne Viola]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:30:44 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dianaderringer.com/?p=11575#comment-3265</guid> <description><![CDATA[My mom could play so well by ear she sounded like an accomplished pianist. While I can go with the flow, it is now how I am most comfortable. I much prefer a plan, a schedule, to know what is coming. I so enjoy your posts and look at various idioms!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My mom could play so well by ear she sounded like an accomplished pianist. While I can go with the flow, it is now how I am most comfortable. I much prefer a plan, a schedule, to know what is coming. I so enjoy your posts and look at various idioms!</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Diana Derringer </title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3261</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:51:05 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dianaderringer.com/?p=11575#comment-3261</guid> <description><![CDATA[In reply to <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3259">Katherine Pasour</a>. Many of us probably fit that description, Katherine. Although I see myself as a planner/organizer, I do occasionally go with the flow. As a caregiver, I sometimes have no choice. Blessings on all your endeavors, planned and unplannned.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3259">Katherine Pasour</a>.</p> <p>Many of us probably fit that description, Katherine. Although I see myself as a planner/organizer, I do occasionally go with the flow. As a caregiver, I sometimes have no choice. Blessings on all your endeavors, planned and unplannned.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Katherine Pasour </title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3259</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Katherine Pasour]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:53:48 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dianaderringer.com/?p=11575#comment-3259</guid> <description><![CDATA[When I reflect, I think I'm a combination. In some situations I'm well-organized and stick to a plan. But at other times, I'm flying by the seat of my pants. It will require more analysis to see which tasks I put in the "plan and organize" category and which ones I go with the flow (or against the flow as the case may be.) Thanks for the challenge of pondering on this, Diana.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I reflect, I think I’m a combination. In some situations I’m well-organized and stick to a plan. But at other times, I’m flying by the seat of my pants. It will require more analysis to see which tasks I put in the “plan and organize” category and which ones I go with the flow (or against the flow as the case may be.) Thanks for the challenge of pondering on this, Diana.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Diana Derringer </title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3258</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:14:41 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dianaderringer.com/?p=11575#comment-3258</guid> <description><![CDATA[In reply to <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3256">Martha J Orlando</a>. I'm impressed, Martha. What a special gift. I'm also a planner. I hope you have a wonderful, well-organized week.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3256">Martha J Orlando</a>.</p> <p>I’m impressed, Martha. What a special gift. I’m also a planner. I hope you have a wonderful, well-organized week.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Diana Derringer </title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3257</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:12:37 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dianaderringer.com/?p=11575#comment-3257</guid> <description><![CDATA[In reply to <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3255">Tracy Crump</a>. My dad could also play by ear. I play by notes but only when no one else can hear! I'm with you on plans and God's organization.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3255">Tracy Crump</a>.</p> <p>My dad could also play by ear. I play by notes but only when no one else can hear! I’m with you on plans and God’s organization.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Martha J Orlando </title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3256</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Martha J Orlando]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:55:45 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dianaderringer.com/?p=11575#comment-3256</guid> <description><![CDATA[I remember when, in practicing the guitar, I learned to do so by ear. It really is a gift to be able to do so, and I've never taken it for granted. However, when it comes to every day circumstances, I'd much rather have a plan. Blessings, Diana!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I remember when, in practicing the guitar, I learned to do so by ear. It really is a gift to be able to do so, and I’ve never taken it for granted. However, when it comes to every day circumstances, I’d much rather have a plan.<br /> Blessings, Diana!</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Tracy Crump </title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3255</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tracy Crump]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:17:09 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dianaderringer.com/?p=11575#comment-3255</guid> <description><![CDATA[My dad could play by ear. I can't play by anything. I'm one who wants to know what's going to happen and have it all planned out. After all, God is the best organizer.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My dad could play by ear. I can’t play by anything. I’m one who wants to know what’s going to happen and have it all planned out. After all, God is the best organizer.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Diana Derringer </title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3254</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:03:01 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dianaderringer.com/?p=11575#comment-3254</guid> <description><![CDATA[I hear you, J.D. I prefer plans to surprises. I had not heard of CDO, but it makes good sense to me. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f602.png" alt="😂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Thanks so much for your always -interesting comments.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I hear you, J.D. I prefer plans to surprises. I had not heard of CDO, but it makes good sense to me. 😂 Thanks so much for your always -interesting comments.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: J.D. Wininger </title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/play-by-ear/#comment-3253</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[J.D. Wininger]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:44:52 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dianaderringer.com/?p=11575#comment-3253</guid> <description><![CDATA[I have had to adapt, improvise, and overcome by making snap decisions in dynamic situations in the past, but I don't like it one bit. LOL I have a rare form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) known as CDO. It's like OCD, but it's alphabetical the way it's supposed to be. :-) It's been said that I schedule making schedules and make plans to make plans. Some of us don't like surprises. Always enjoy your posts ma'am.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have had to adapt, improvise, and overcome by making snap decisions in dynamic situations in the past, but I don’t like it one bit. LOL I have a rare form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) known as CDO. It’s like OCD, but it’s alphabetical the way it’s supposed to be. 🙂 It’s been said that I schedule making schedules and make plans to make plans. Some of us don’t like surprises. Always enjoy your posts ma’am.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>