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http://writinginflow.blogspot.com/ : Two of the Times Someone Raped Me (Part II)

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:21:37 +0000

I don't know if I would have the strength to write about this with such candor. I was involved in an international scandal and only on the edges, and I've ever thought about writing about it, even though it permanently altered the course of my life. My thoughts - you're right, of course, rape isn't something to be swept under the rug and the 'victim' isn't to blame and should never be made to feel like one or to be treated as if she is during the aftermath. Caitlin (my daughter) told me last night she was thinking of taking a semester off to travel. I can't tell you how much this terrified me. Even though I did the same thing.. The point of my telling you this, I decided after reading part 1 of this series I want her to take a self-defense course. When did I become the worrying mother? My recent post Ten Things I Hate About You

http://writinginflow.blogspot.com/ : Two of the Times Someone Raped Me (Part I)

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:31:09 +0000

The rose, at the end, tore me up. It's the rapist who should be ashamed, if not skinned alive. Beautifully, truly, amazing, article. As the mom of a young, independent daughter, this was a difficult post to read, but well worth it. Moving to part two. My recent post Ten Things I Hate About You

http://writinginflow.blogspot.com/ : Welcome to Cat Disneyland

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 23:36:39 +0000

I have struggled my entire life with the curves of my form. Am I happy that I am not a perfect size perfect, actually yes. I am a work in progress and probably will be to my last breath. I used to be an avid biker, but that was before I discovered how much I enjoy walking. I log three miles at a pop, and try to make it out five times a week. It's good for my me and good for my writing. Your cat pictures always bring a smile to my face. My recent post Fab Five Books

http://writinginflow.blogspot.com/ : Your Lovable Local Library

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 17:37:38 +0000

My first experience with in a library was of the mobile variety. It stopped in front of my house every other Monday (how lucky was I). It opened another world to me. In fact, I found my one of my favorite books on the mobile library and I even mentioned it in in my Fab Five post today. I am a frequent visit to our library. It's a great place to write, of course, to read, and best of all, when I can't find what I want on the internet, I can research. I can't believe I remember how... My recent post Fab Five Books

http://writinginflow.blogspot.com/ : If I May, If I Might

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 15:37:44 +0000

I never thought about this before, may or might, and which to use. Like you said, after reading the excerpt, it felt awkward. I have a grammar book I refer to when I am uncertain, but recently have started seeking Grammar Girl. I recently had a story accepted by Spencer Hill - tough one -- time travel piece, anyho, I had to work with three differ editors, each of which had different views on possessive nouns that end in s. Good post, thanks for the mental reminder. My recent post A Louis B. Woman

http://writinginflow.blogspot.com/ : Nobody Propositions My Feet Anymore

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:19:55 +0000

As you know my feet are on par with Herman Munster's feet, so I've never had a man, blind or with site, not even Bigfoot ask me on a date because of my feet. I thank my father for my witty genes and my foremothers for my intellect, otherwise I'd have never kissed a boy and lived to write about it. I too went through the shoe obsession phase, but then, years ago I was a travel whore, always in the airport standing in line, running to catch a plane, to change planes, or walking the three plus miles between terminal a and b. Girly shoes with slender little straps are not cut out for dodging and diving around on going traffic. I discovered the ever and always will be unattractive Dankso clog. Hideous, okay, a bit, comfort, OMG, let me tell you how they hug my feet. At least now they come in cool colors. My favs are the reds. Only when forced, and I mean truly forced, do I don a girly shoe. I still look at them whenever I am walking through the department store, sometimes I even get dreamy-eyed, but that's the extent of my lust. Look but never buy. My recent post A Louis B. Woman

http://writinginflow.blogspot.com/ : Five Favorite Books - ONLY Five ?!

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:53:50 +0000

I only watched the first movie - it wasn't bad, but no where near as good as the book. He won a Pulitzer for it, not a shabby award. It wasn't my thing either, which is why I was so surprised to have like it as much as I do. It was then I realized it was characters in a story that I favored over the book or author. If a character lingers long after the book has been read, I know I will come back to it. My recent post Interviewing for a Writer’s Job

http://writinginflow.blogspot.com/ : Five Favorite Books - ONLY Five ?!

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:11:48 +0000

I am posting my five ( really, five) on Monday. We have a few books in common, and are a couple on your list I have already added to my Amazon queue. I am always intrigued by 'favorites' why a books speaks to one and not the other, how can one book mean so much to one and to the other it's vile. I remember reading Lonesome Dove - not my type of book at all -- and failing truly in love with the characters. I loved it, but after recommending it to others - they hated it as much as I loved it - I stopped suggesting books to others. It's so subjective, another lesson I have learned shopping my novel. Looking forward to writing my post, and reading Time Enough for Love. Thanks for the tag and the suggestions. My recent post Interviewing for a Writer’s Job

http://writinginflow.blogspot.com/ : Ann & Nancy Wilson - My Big Sisters

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 02:05:00 +0000

Freaky.. I just walked in from an endless day of errands (crank and miserable) anyho, before I left the car Heart circled round on my MP3player and I sat in the car and sang (howled badly) . I was thinking BEFORE I EVEN made it into my room, turned on my computer to read my email,how there are few artists like the Wilson sisters. I remember sharing Heart with my daughter and niece, both fell instantly. There is something about them that has stayed with me all these years, them and Linda Ronstadt, I never get tired of listening to them. I enjoy new artists, and I 'm always on the look our for new talent, but I am always going back to artist's like Ann and Nancy. I confess I didn't know any of what you wrote about, I just like their voices and their music, but now I am intrigued. I am so over the bitching about body image.. it's old and tired. Let's move on people, beauty isn't a size. My recent post A Writer Writes

http://writinginflow.blogspot.com/ : The Deeper Horror of the Go Daddy Kiss

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 17:25:34 +0000

I think we're taught with or without awareness about such things. I've done the same thing time and time again, but catch myself. eauty is in the eyes of the beholder and there is no explanation for attraction. It happens all the time. You never know what a man sees in a woman, or a woman in the man, something clicks and bam, they're gone. I take it as it comes and assume it is the same for most. I know there are those people who can't see beyond the skin and to them, I saw, too too, bad. My recent post Writer’s Job Description

http://writinginflow.blogspot.com/ : Rumor Has It...

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:46:16 +0000

I'v not read either and the only rumors that have gotten me into trouble are the ones I start - generally about me. :-)Secrets - I have too many and would dearly love it if I could leave a suitcase full of them on the side of the road. Like, Steph, I have had Stones From the River for a while but have not read it. At the rate I am working through my TBR list (including the on going additions) I am at least two years behind. My recent post The Right to Write

http://writinginflow.blogspot.com/ : Misery, Romance\'s Essential Ingredient

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:00:25 +0000

You should teach an online class, Miss Bev, this is a brilliant post. You've distilled a How to book down to something manageable. My favorite couples are those that have great passion, the fiery sort, like Scarlett and Rhett. I like it when they battle and love in equal portions, and like that they break at the last minute. I hate it, but I love it too. It leaves the door open to imagine the possibilities. My recent post Magical Thinking

http://perfectlyawfulusa.blogspot.com/ : Too Perfect Tuesdays - Don\'t Pressure the Obsessive

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 20:58:30 +0000

This isn't a post I skate through or offer a quick comment on, especially has I have no experience with OCPD. I suspect, as a one who has loved and continues to love, it's probably a natural reaction to continue to do what we can for the one we love until we'e exhausted all avenues. At which point we stop trying is a bigger question.

http://litendeavors.blogspot.com : The Year of Good Intentions

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 15:50:16 +0000

I think you finished the year, regardless of what happened between, with the right sentiment - what will you bring to life. The fact of the matter is we are never certain what our decisions will yield. As you've said, you've realized what your's would bring and you've moved on. I think some lessons we learn once and move on, others, we have to repeat the lesson until we're sure we understand. I wrote a post last year about not looking back over the graveyard of my life.. I cannot remember why I wrote it, only that there are times in our lives (good or bad) that shape us in ways we never had planned. Whatever is waiting for you at the corner of Past and Present, is still yours to decide. Best.

http://writinginflow.blogspot.com/ : Clawing My Way to Rightside Up

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:53:54 +0000

Bev - I echo what Karen has said. Grief is such a personal journey. Hard as it might be to do, write letters the universe, or to Sid. She may never read them, but on those pages you will find your way back. My love and heart go out to you and to Sid's family. As for the blog world, no need to add to your plate. Go for long walks and carry your journal and camera with you, see the world from a new perspective. My recent post Writer’s Chamber of Secrets

Carol's Notes : What if Christmas comes and I'm just not ready for it?

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:04:40 +0000

I'm never really ready for the holidays. This year it's more challenging because the husband and major surgery in November (doing well) it's left me being him and me. I was overwhelmed at first because nothing I had on my to-do list was getting done, and then I decided who cares, it's only my list. In the end the only things that mattered to me were finishing my book, writing and more my daughter coming home from college. So I left all that stress I was carrying on my back in the LA Airport a few weeks ago, and surprisingly it hasn't found it's way back to San Francisco. It also helps that I learned how to say No and not feel guilty about it. I suggest you go on one your long walks and leave your woes on the side of the road. Smile and be happy (I'd sing for you but I can't carry a tune).

http://writinginflow.blogspot.com/ : Are You Homonym-phobic? #Mancandy & Bear Traps

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:46:44 +0000

This topic is why I lose sleep at night. I am forever paranoid about this.. I have a list of these words I am likely to misuse or type incorrectly at my side and do as you say.. look up, double check, and once and while will mess up only to catch later. My recent post Infinite Beginnings and Endings

http://writinginflow.blogspot.com/ : Once You Go \"E\" You Won\'t Want To Go Back Guest Post Karen Wojcik Berner

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:41:16 +0000

Very inspiring. I enjoy reading these types of stories, keeps my own dreams alive. It is true, e-books and shaking up the big box publishers. I read both... My recent post Infinite Beginnings and Endings

GrrlGuide : How Fast Can You Twirl?

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:59:53 +0000

Julie - It's best to take the time to reflect on one's own priorities before jumping into the middle of manic-ness ( my thoughts anyway). Somehow, we always manage to sort through everything in due course. Breathe deeply and remember what matters the most will float to the top of your list without you having to dig for it.

GrrlGuide : When the Heart Decides

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:43:14 +0000

Many thanks, June, I enjoyed writing it. As far as drafts go, it's not bad. Sorry about the technical glitch, another reader mentioned the same problem.