tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post8116465837707240895..comments2024-03-25T12:21:56.752-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: C.W. Post--A Great Man With a Tragic LifeCaroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-74507229488046796082016-02-12T16:32:33.310-06:002016-02-12T16:32:33.310-06:00Thanks, Paisley. He certainly left his daughter we...Thanks, Paisley. He certainly left his daughter well off!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-35925166885317986532016-02-12T16:32:02.753-06:002016-02-12T16:32:02.753-06:00Cheri..probably you will remember. And maybe remem...Cheri..probably you will remember. And maybe remember one author said Grape Nuts resembled creek gravel! My daddy love those. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-50459492683855542442016-02-12T16:30:58.503-06:002016-02-12T16:30:58.503-06:00Caroline--I never would have thought to set a book...Caroline--I never would have thought to set a book in Post. It was probably most interesting than it is today. I'll be interested in seeing how you used the town.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-64693111168402352692016-02-12T16:29:57.835-06:002016-02-12T16:29:57.835-06:00Haha! Thanks for stopping by, J.D.
Haha! Thanks for stopping by, J.D. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-27819426701856609132016-02-12T16:29:26.109-06:002016-02-12T16:29:26.109-06:00I can't recall what CW stood for, but yes, it&...I can't recall what CW stood for, but yes, it's interesting that he didn't even sign his last name..just CW. Thanks for reading and especially thanks for getting All My Hopes and Dreams.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-44597693894353258212016-02-12T16:28:00.456-06:002016-02-12T16:28:00.456-06:00Thanks, Sarah. Sorry I took so long to answer...I&...Thanks, Sarah. Sorry I took so long to answer...I'm slightly cross-eyed and a bi discombobulated...whatever that means. I'm glad you enjoyed it.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-23455199845691792212016-02-09T12:40:54.929-06:002016-02-09T12:40:54.929-06:00We were lucky to have this inventive man in our mi...We were lucky to have this inventive man in our midst. He certainly has helped with breakfasts across the nation. Sorry he had anxiety problems. He died so young. Loved reading this, Celia. Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-41764177310946677002016-02-09T07:45:49.328-06:002016-02-09T07:45:49.328-06:00Very interesting read, Celia. I've eaten Grape...Very interesting read, Celia. I've eaten Grape Nuts all my life and now when I reach for the Post box, I'll sure think about the man who created the cereal and the brilliant, but complicated life he led. Cheri Kay Cliftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035609961825622472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-62683637395483912892016-02-08T19:45:01.510-06:002016-02-08T19:45:01.510-06:00He was indeed. It's a mystery, how someone can...He was indeed. It's a mystery, how someone can do so much during mentally ill episodes.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-88059200298229051202016-02-08T19:44:03.369-06:002016-02-08T19:44:03.369-06:00I think you're right. The bipolar women I know...I think you're right. The bipolar women I know says she is never unhappy. When she's sick, she says that's when she's the happiest. She simply does not know the havoc she wreaks on her family and friend. She says she's never unhappy. Odd, isn't it?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-52309784074951002822016-02-08T18:58:47.982-06:002016-02-08T18:58:47.982-06:00We go through Post whenever we visit family in Lub...We go through Post whenever we visit family in Lubbock. I set one book there and my WIP is also set there. Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-61563015429017595042016-02-08T17:51:08.459-06:002016-02-08T17:51:08.459-06:00Interesting post (no pun intended), Celia. I had ...Interesting post (no pun intended), Celia. I had no idea he had such a difficult time with his mental health or that he died relatively young because of it. A rather sad end to an inventive man.JDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14553746548877350294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-21486356994257633042016-02-08T17:40:38.364-06:002016-02-08T17:40:38.364-06:00Celia, I really enjoyed reading about Marjorie pre...Celia, I really enjoyed reading about Marjorie previously in your other blog and this one about C.W. was even more interesting. Thanks for both. It's a shame that the man was such a genius and had so many worthwhile inventions, etc., yet led such a life of upheavel and a bitter, pitiful end. A delightful read however. I wonder what C.W. stood for and if he went only by C.W. if that might indicate something not quite right with his mind set. Hmmm. Have your All my Hopes and Dreams and eagerly looking forward to reading it. Wishing you much success with it and in everything you do. Beverly Wells authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248685758575824289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-88011284008559552382016-02-08T16:27:32.861-06:002016-02-08T16:27:32.861-06:00I am so impressed by this informative article. As ...I am so impressed by this informative article. As familiar as Post cereals are to me, I had no idea of the genius or the mental torment the man went through. With all the things he accomplished in spite of his mental health, I admire his entrepreneurship and the strength he had. Dang, makes me wonder if the Post office is named for him. I'm glad at least that he had a child to pass his wealth and empire on to. It must have been hard on his wife dealing with his mental condition. I feel for both of them.<br />I loved reading this post, Celia. Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-35301200348466183812016-02-08T15:43:11.486-06:002016-02-08T15:43:11.486-06:00Interesting post, Celia. Post was a complicated ma...Interesting post, Celia. Post was a complicated man.Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-61005781342712193092016-02-08T15:01:17.107-06:002016-02-08T15:01:17.107-06:00It does appear that certain creative brains work d...It does appear that certain creative brains work differently than the norm. That can be a good or bad thing.Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-41156597131906507222016-02-08T12:07:33.106-06:002016-02-08T12:07:33.106-06:00I think we'd be amazed by how much of what we ...I think we'd be amazed by how much of what we have came from people who would now be called mentally disabled or be tagged with a mental disorder. The trick seems to be to learn how to balance the greatness that can come of mental differences. I have a bipolar character featured in one of my WIPs, based partly on what I read from a past associate with a bipolar daughter. It's so hard on the family, but can you imagine living with it yourself?LK Hunsakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-91332240528716334562016-02-08T11:15:41.496-06:002016-02-08T11:15:41.496-06:00Yes, I hated to learn this about him. Some sources...Yes, I hated to learn this about him. Some sources would not admit he had killed himself. Instead, they would say "He died under unusual circumstances."...not suspicious...unusual. I found numerous old photos of him, and he was a very handsome man.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-91437114768548479752016-02-08T11:13:49.363-06:002016-02-08T11:13:49.363-06:00I agree, Steph. I have an acquaintance here in tow...I agree, Steph. I have an acquaintance here in town who is Bi-Polar, married with two grown boys. But Lord have mercy, has she wreaked havoc in all their lives and those of us who were in closer contact were affected, too. Then in a month or two, she'd be normal, return to the church choir, and take her role as a mother and wife. My heart broke for her all the time..and others felt the same way. Thanks.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-86079855213535306852016-02-08T11:05:46.957-06:002016-02-08T11:05:46.957-06:00How interesting. There's always a price for gr...How interesting. There's always a price for greatness, it seems.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-18725275458911878952016-02-08T10:21:58.380-06:002016-02-08T10:21:58.380-06:00Celia, what an interesting story. I think one of t...Celia, what an interesting story. I think one of the things we don't really consider is that mental illness has probably been with us for quite a while but since we have only begun to deal with it the past couple of decades it makes perfect sense that Post would be considered peculiar. I think his life would make interesting case study in mental illness field. Thanks so much for sharing.<br /><br />Smiles<br />Steph Stephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-84148741854126678112016-02-08T10:05:11.358-06:002016-02-08T10:05:11.358-06:00Thanks for visiting, Denise. I didn't know him...Thanks for visiting, Denise. I didn't know him either, but I've known about Post, Texas most of my life. I did not know he was an inventor and land developer, in addition to creating cereals.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-70845786132131807692016-02-08T07:56:52.830-06:002016-02-08T07:56:52.830-06:00Interesting story... I was familiar with his name ...Interesting story... I was familiar with his name in relation to the cereal but nothing of him.<br /><br />Denisedstoutholcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715837468307132294noreply@blogger.com