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A Piece Of My Heart

by Emily

Rated: 18+ · Book · Personal · #2166092

A blog to house my musings, curiosities, and fascinations.

When it came time for me to start blogging again, I found myself paralyzed. I was trapped by the belief that my blog had to be unique, that it had to have a defined theme, and that it had to be appealing to everyone. After some time scouring Google for advice, I realized that if all I did was worry and plan, I would spend forever worrying and planning and never get to writing.

From that realization, I've decided to display my blog writing guidelines here for everyone to see, but especially for me to see when I come here to write.

~1~
Blog about what is appealing to YOU.
Don't worry about anyone else.

~2~
Allow yourself to WRITE!
Don't restrain yourself to one voice, one writing style, one genre, or one topic area.

~3~
Throw out the fear of maintaining a consistent theme.
Blog about your passions, interests, fancies, inspirations, opinions, musings, curiosities, ramblings, and loves.

~4~
Explore, experiment, and have fun!

So, this is my solution. A blog about anything and everything that sparks my interest.

The title is inspired by the quote at the bottom of this introduction. Everything you love, even for a short time, becomes part of you. Our experiences and perception of the world is colored by those things we love and have loved, whether those things are

or not. This blog will be a place to house those passions and curiosities. Please enjoy!

"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them, and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are."
-Anonymous

Cover image by Jessica Woulfe

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Kåre Enga in Udon Thani

Aug 30, 2021 at 12:12am
In response to "It Sure Feels Like Summer"

I signed up for PPC but a year long commitment is hard for me. Especially since I get distracted and forget. Good intentions won't get me through. And prompts that don't inspire don't help. So far? I'm good.

Ask me again next May.

Kåre Enga in Udon Thani

May 1, 2021 at 2:41pm
In response to "April Showers!"

I wrote quite a bit in April but not for contests. And apparently I didn't impress anyone with my writing either! So ... May. I'm hoping to do "The Art of the Letter" as I only found out about it today. Since I write postcards, especially when traveling, it's just something I do.

Is your address updated at Snail Mail?

I've been in the same place for over 12 years. I dread having to move.

Kåre Enga in Udon Thani

Mar 2, 2021 at 1:41pm
In response to "Things are getting better!"

I made a list of writing goals in February and did quite well. My March goals are 'front-loaded so I need to write today.

I wrote a 1 star poem and then realized it didn't really want to be that bad.

It's based on a mathmatics text and I could rework it into something experimental. Then I took on Cupid...

So... this was cringeworthy imho:

Roses blush red
your heart bleeds black.
In your pants, Stu-
pid. Put it back.

Still not bad enough imho.

Kåre Enga in Udon Thani

Dec 1, 2020 at 12:40pm
In response to "One day at a time..."

I didn't get all my goals accomplished.

However I have more time:

As the Grand Poobah of Pompous Poets I do joyously declare that November has 80 days.

Therefore NaNoWriMo deadlines are extended until January 20th when a certain Pompous Politician must give up his porcelain throne!

May we all rejoice!

Write on! Write on!

As seen in the feed (goat feed?): "Note: As the Grand Poobah of Pompous Poets I do joyous...".

I got 8 laughing responses! And making people laugh counts for sumpthin'.

Unfortunately I should've added that that extension didn't apply to whatever is blocking or bothering you, me or others.

Hope December goes better for us all.

Emily

Nov 3, 2020 at 3:45pm
In response to "Now entering the Holiday Season!"

I like lists mostly because I hate remembering things

My lists remind me what I want to do, but I also know I don’t HAVE to do them, so I try not to get stressed

Kåre Enga in Udon Thani

Nov 3, 2020 at 3:43pm
In response to "Now entering the Holiday Season!"

I made a list and did most of it. Won one, placed in a couple. It exhausted me. But, it was mostly worth it.

I'll focus on my "Space Cadet" stories for NaNoWriMo but hope to enter some of the contests, especially the Second Time Around as I had high hopes for one particular poem that didn't impress the judge. I still have hope.

1 Like

Kåre Enga in Udon Thani

Nov 3, 2020 at 3:37pm
In response to "The Election"

I do like this. Congratulations on the win.

1 Like

Schnujo is Late to Lannister

Sep 12, 2020 at 7:05pm
In response to "This Blue My Mind"

Wow! Thank you so much and congratulations to you as well!

5 Like

💙 Carly

Sep 12, 2020 at 4:56pm
In response to "This Blue My Mind"

I will dito all of you. It's so amazing. I'm still reeling. If I didn't have this teaching day job getting underway, I'd be on her more than I already am!!!

So pleased as BLUE punch!

6 Like

Shaye

Sep 12, 2020 at 12:28pm
In response to "This Blue My Mind"

What ditto are we at now, triple ditto?

As you probably know, on mobile, your portfolio icon is in the top right corner and I keep having to do a double-take because that can’t possibly be my icon.

I couldn’t have turned blue with a more awesome bunch of people either; I’m so excited!

6 Like

November 2, 2020 at 2:00pm

#997489

The Election

Entry in the contest:

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This item number is not valid.
#2162300 by Not Available.

Syllables: 24
Lines: 6
Prompt Word: Ominous

11/2/2020 Winning Entry!

Ominous streets
before the storm –
boarded windows
is the new norm.

What comes next
is anyone’s guess.

~ ~ ~

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November 1, 2020 at 8:43am

#997373

Now entering the Holiday Season!

November is here! We are now entering my favorite time of year

In October, I wrote a lot because I was doing "Promptly Poetry Challenge (2023-2024)"

, "Invalid Item"

, and "Invalid Item"

every week and wrote 15 blackout poems for the "Resurrection Jukebox"

as well. Here's the full list:

For the "Promptly Poetry Challenge (2023-2024)" :

STATIC

S P A C E

(E)
Experimenting with deliberate excess space
#2233751 by Emily

STATIC

The Aura of the Harvest Moon

(13+)
The moon ushers in the spookiest month of the year
#2234432 by Emily

STATIC

The Napping Dog

(E)
There is nothing so out of reach ...
#2235538 by Emily

STATIC

Wa'a

(E)
Early morning on a misty lake (In Hawaiian, "wa'a" is an outrigger canoe)
#2235717 by Emily

STATIC

Cold Water

(E)
Snow is really just cold water on a slow journey
#2236596 by Emily

For the "Invalid Item" :

STATIC

The Autumn Harvest

(18+)
Tick tock
#2234153 by Emily

STATIC

Femme Fatale

(18+)
This graveyard of fallen men is the Maiden’s domain.
#2234652 by Emily

STATIC

Porcelain Shadow

(ASR)
For my sister
#2235887 by Emily

STATIC

I Must Go

(18+)
The guilt of what I know rips me apart, holds me down...
#2236578 by Emily

Representing the "Witches of Ravenclaw" for the "Invalid Item" :

STATIC

Emergency Transport for the Stranded

(ASR)
A young witch has a chance encounter on the Knight Bus
#2233951 by Emily

STATIC

The Fourth Triwizard Champion

(13+)
Harry's name is pulled from the Goblet of Fire, even though it is forbidden -What happens?
#2234648 by Emily

STATIC

Draco's Mission

(13+)
Draco has a hard time focusing in Defense Against the Dark Arts class
#2236185 by Emily

STATIC

Eavesdropping Wormtail

(13+)
Wormtail listens in on Bellatrix and Narcissa's visit to see Severus
#2236233 by Emily

CAMPFIRE

Harry Potter and the Mystified Muggle

(13+)
Penny Devotree gets a rude awakening and ends up on an adventure with a magical trio
#2236271 by Emily

Fifteen poems for "Resurrection Jukebox" :

BOOK

Resurrection Redaction Poetry

(18+)
Trying my hand at blackout poetry for the Resurrection Jukebox challenge, October 2020
#2233688 by Emily

And one sexy thing for the "Invalid Item" :

STATIC

Midnight Fantasy

(GC)
Sara is decorating for Halloween when she gets a surprise
#2236172 by Emily

In November, I will:

Read:
For "CLOSED!The Monthly Reading Challenge"

, "Invalid Item"

and "Angel Product Reviews"

"So You Want to Talk About Race"

"The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters"

"The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals"

"Dog Songs: Poems"

Enter Contests:

"Promptly Poetry Challenge (2023-2024)"

10 Contests for "The Contest Challenge"

"Dirty Poetry - CLOSED"

= "Entry"

"The Random Poetry Contest"

= "Invalid Post"

"Second Time Around ~ Birthday Special"

= "Entry for Round 18"

"Invalid Item"

= "Invalid Post"

"The Whatever Contest -- Closed for Now"

= "Entry"

"Thankful Poetry Contest"

= "Entry"

"Verfabula: A Creative Nonfiction Contest"

= "Entry"

"The Littlest Poetry Contest"

= "Entry"

"Haiku Hunt Contest"

= "Entry"

"Marketing Muse is Closed for Judging"

= "Grass Flops!"

"Invalid Item"

"Shadows and Light Poetry Contest"

Keep up with "Invalid Item"

for the "Witches of Ravenclaw"

Continue Regular Commitments:

Prompting and Judging for the "30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS"

Normal review crediting for "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group"

and "Anniversary Reviews"

-Emily

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