tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post4299674234199503691..comments2024-03-10T12:09:50.303-05:00Comments on UNDER THE TIKI HUT : It’s All in the NameCarol Kilgorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-6169940539063461792015-03-01T15:20:09.255-06:002015-03-01T15:20:09.255-06:00Great to see you here Bish. Great to see you here Bish. Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-14774243122985433732015-02-28T08:03:18.239-06:002015-02-28T08:03:18.239-06:00Lady Lilith, Almost as good an adventure as the on...Lady Lilith, Almost as good an adventure as the one he goes on!<br /><br />Thank you so much, Medeia. You're liking my little stories means A LOT to me.<br /><br />Dolorah, Hopefully as cute as Marvin it!<br /><br />I don't know about creative, Empty Nest, just used what came to me. Thanks.<br /><br />Crystal, connections been on and off. Thanks for stopping by. Every story has a backstory.<br /><br />Nice to meet you Optimistic!<br /><br />Thanks, Kelly. Marvin's story has been a journey for sure.<br /><br />Thanks for filling in for me Carol!<br /><br />I hope you enjoy his story, LD!<br /><br />Thanks EVERYONE for stopping by.<br /><br />Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-40238525592404291672015-02-27T14:45:50.129-06:002015-02-27T14:45:50.129-06:00I haven't read Marvin's tail...er...tale y...I haven't read Marvin's tail...er...tale yet. I think it's time.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-90356745666292124732015-02-26T18:42:22.610-06:002015-02-26T18:42:22.610-06:00I'm guessing Bish's email connection has t...I'm guessing Bish's email connection has temporarily said goodbye. Hopefully she'll get it back before the week is up.<br /><br />Great to see all of you here.<br /><br />I do love Marvin's name :)Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-66910376428280091222015-02-25T14:51:53.717-06:002015-02-25T14:51:53.717-06:00What a great story Marvin has! Well done. What a great story Marvin has! Well done. Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-70938977217084504622015-02-25T10:51:12.918-06:002015-02-25T10:51:12.918-06:00Very good to meet you, Bish :)Very good to meet you, Bish :)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-16797759061699500712015-02-25T09:20:27.877-06:002015-02-25T09:20:27.877-06:00Yay for Marvin!
I'm so glad you got a connec...Yay for Marvin! <br /><br />I'm so glad you got a connection in time, Bish. I love learning where characters/names come from. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-75346004696782817232015-02-25T02:29:59.128-06:002015-02-25T02:29:59.128-06:00I agree that Marvin P. Tinkleberry is a delightful...I agree that Marvin P. Tinkleberry is a delightful name for a lizard! You are so creative, Bish!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-2476454358352199102015-02-24T23:12:55.024-06:002015-02-24T23:12:55.024-06:00Ah, cute backstory for his name.Ah, cute backstory for his name.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-58813549351324727152015-02-24T18:59:41.522-06:002015-02-24T18:59:41.522-06:00That's amazing how some ideas stick with us an...That's amazing how some ideas stick with us and take shape. I adore Bish's animals stories. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-49220123405373050122015-02-24T10:10:32.541-06:002015-02-24T10:10:32.541-06:00What a way to name a lizard :)What a way to name a lizard :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10304701332216772385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-42468604321023358902015-02-24T08:02:11.123-06:002015-02-24T08:02:11.123-06:00Jay, Growing up in the VI had its advantages and w...Jay, Growing up in the VI had its advantages and was a lot of fun.<br /><br />Thanks A Beer For The Shower! That's a very nice compliment which I'm sure Marvin appreciates.<br /><br />Lee, Between Marvin and Anansi, anyone they visit can be assured of being in a bug-free zone. :)<br /><br />Thanks, Arlee. His name is definitely his own.<br /><br />I do, indeed, know Southpaw!<br /><br />Thanks, Michelle! <br /><br />I'm sure, Ann, that growing up the islands is responsible for many things that fall out on the page!<br /><br />Barbara, you will have to read the book to find out!<br /><br />Oh Joy, Distinguished!? You'll swell Marvin's head even more than it already is! :)<br /><br />Helena, I do hope you enjoy the story! <br /><br />So glad you enjoyed it, Susan!<br /><br />Lexa, most names do seem to just come to me. It's when I do the research on the name, it's meaning and such, and learn how relevant and appropriate it is, that I really get blown away. Don't ask me how that happens, I don't know. Computer problem has been solved! Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-80095764891987100942015-02-24T02:14:40.104-06:002015-02-24T02:14:40.104-06:00I love the name of your lizard! And it came to you...I love the name of your lizard! And it came to you so easily, too. It takes me forever to name my characters and searching through countless online name sites. I hope your internet troubles go away. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-72896288659835157532015-02-23T19:51:16.743-06:002015-02-23T19:51:16.743-06:00What a terrific background story behind Walter'...What a terrific background story behind Walter's name and origin, but not nearly as good as HIS tail tale. I won a copy through Carol's blog, and thought it was absolutely adorable. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-77141331091428488112015-02-23T19:27:16.842-06:002015-02-23T19:27:16.842-06:00As you know, Bish, I won a copy of A Lizard's ...As you know, Bish, I won a copy of A Lizard's Tail right here Under the Tiki Hut and you kindly sent me a copy. I'm looking forward to reading it (and Secrets of Honor) in the next few weeks. Thanks!Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967821142796562697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-43177483133872184272015-02-23T16:44:27.717-06:002015-02-23T16:44:27.717-06:00Marvin's been a long time in the making. Such ...Marvin's been a long time in the making. Such a distinguished last name too. ;)J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-39369750466207483462015-02-23T16:28:22.177-06:002015-02-23T16:28:22.177-06:00What a great name for a lizard and I love the artw...What a great name for a lizard and I love the artwork on the cover. Now I just need to find out what the P stands for. :-)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-89559256692430440362015-02-23T14:30:14.832-06:002015-02-23T14:30:14.832-06:00What a wonderful childhood you had, Bish, knowing ...What a wonderful childhood you had, Bish, knowing such wonderful "characters." You describe beautifully the process a story usually takes. And what a wonderful name for a lizard. I hope the story reaches many, many appreciative readers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-63595094928426146842015-02-23T12:19:15.676-06:002015-02-23T12:19:15.676-06:00Marvin P. Tinkleberry just sounds like the perfect...Marvin P. Tinkleberry just sounds like the perfect name... and the middle letter P is the finishing touch... really clever.<br />Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-8031529960019022802015-02-23T11:36:55.378-06:002015-02-23T11:36:55.378-06:00I love hearing the origin stories. This one had a ...I love hearing the origin stories. This one had a long path before it blossomed into a story. But cool story of the story and story. --You know what I mean.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-69307329983593534942015-02-23T11:12:18.024-06:002015-02-23T11:12:18.024-06:00One of my best friends is named Marvin. It's ...One of my best friends is named Marvin. It's an interesting character name I think. Add P.Tinkleberry and it's definitely clever and funny. Great story of origins.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br />A to Z Challenge Co-host<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-35098363763105037372015-02-23T10:51:21.209-06:002015-02-23T10:51:21.209-06:00The Anansi tales are so revealing of human nature,...The Anansi tales are so revealing of human nature, and Bish has captured that in A Lizard's Tail. A fun story for everyone to enjoy.<br /><br />And she's right about having Marvin at your place. The insects and bugs disappear. That's what she posted on her blog and I know it's true.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-44172960680084374692015-02-23T10:22:19.721-06:002015-02-23T10:22:19.721-06:00What a great story behind a great name. Marvin P. ...What a great story behind a great name. Marvin P. Tinkleberry is probably one of the best names I've ever heard. Love the quirkiness.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-8036061422744536112015-02-23T10:20:36.331-06:002015-02-23T10:20:36.331-06:00That's a great way to come up with a character...That's a great way to come up with a character's name.<br /><br />I've always wondered what it was like living in the US Virgin Islands. I bet it's pretty amazing.Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-23270287885511611072015-02-23T10:09:42.733-06:002015-02-23T10:09:42.733-06:00Me too, Carol!
I hope you do read it, Julie. I be...Me too, Carol!<br /><br />I hope you do read it, Julie. I bet you'll enjoy it.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.com