Two days after we landed, boxes and all, I fell ill with the flu. Friends and family unpacked while I slept my way through feverish chills and sweats and all the other fun things that come with this bug. Yesterday, I regained a sense of normalcy, and could finally focus on my new surroundings. Of […]
A cruel masterthe ticking clockSo much potentialGet it done! I rush past shadowscrumple the pagesfailed attemptsmounting What of dreams?Of life’s destiny?How I worshipat the altar of should Even with positivityfantastical notions fall shortI argue against uncertaintymeet only disapproval There is no magicno pre-destined famejust dust gatheringThe dead are unimpressed. (Image my own)
As long as it’s writing, stories, books….any time is the right time…
https://sustainthruwords.wordpress.com/2021/05/17/what-i-could-talk-about/?preview=true
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Lovely write.
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Superb!
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https://pvcann.com/2021/05/15/to-no-avail-a-poem-by-paul-vincent-cannon-2/
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I can be quite talkative if I like the subject being discussed and I have some knowledge about it, otherwise, I prefer to listen. Here is my take – https://amanpan.blog/2021/05/11/delayed-forecast/
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Listening is a good skill.
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Poignant write, Reena.
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https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2021/05/11/what-stops-you/
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I could talk and demonstrate nautical carving easily, talk about the horticultural traditions of Italian gardeners, or BS a lot about being an anthropologist. References are available from H.I.M Xenia my cat and booking agent ( 25% fee she says it’s reasonable).
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Lol. Awesome!
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I really had fun recalling this event!
https://purplepeninportland.com/2021/05/11/maine-misadventures/
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You are right! There is lot to talk about here.
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I could talk about the writing process for thirty minutes without preparation. (Don’t get me started . . . )
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Actually, I’d love to hear that!
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😀
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Again, I love how you and Sadje seem to coordinate prompts! 😉 Hope you enjoy this dark one. https://iwriteher.com/2021/05/10/behind-closed-doors/
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Honestly, the stuff that goes on behind closed doors – many of us could write volumes.
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We can usually talk impromptu about ourselves – what we like, don’t like, what drives us. If we don’t like someone, why they hurt OUR sensibilities.
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Lol. Sometimes I think I talk too much!
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😀
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VJ, either parent or how they met, my wife, my kids, volunteer work that I love….Keith
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That’s wonderful Keith. I love hearing all those things, especially tales of ‘way back when’!
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