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about 2 hours ago
In response to "Something Suggestive"

Cubby

I know I want to respond, but sometimes I might say things other than "Thank You" and I know that's dangerous. After a glowing review, I have to wait for the blush to fade and after a bad review I have to let things "simma down". Then I forget about both. I am hopeless and untrained in social niceties.

Cubby

about 2 hours ago
In response to "Something Suggestive"

I try to respond to reviews, too, but it doesn't always happen.

May 4, 2025 at 10:50am
In response to "Triangular Ducks"

All this fuss about getting ducks in a row - is it really necessary? And what if you have no ducks?

Apr 28, 2025 at 6:30am
In response to "Sunblock for Everyone!"

I think there's a reason for the stereotype of the "mad scientist"/

Apr 27, 2025 at 2:35pm
In response to "Sunblock for Everyone!"

Those whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad.

Amethyst Angel 💐

Apr 27, 2025 at 8:11am
In response to "Writing a Check"

Ah, you're not the only older person here who's seeking to rekindle the spark they once had. You people always make me nervous that someday I'll feel the same. I don't have any advice to give in this situation, having not reached that level of weary maturity. Stay strong and try to write something each day, even if just a journal entry

Apr 22, 2025 at 6:36am
In response to "Indignity"

YouTube makes stars of some of the most unlikely characters. Even a lobster can have a fanbase.

Apr 21, 2025 at 6:04am
In response to "Indignity"

A powerful comment on the plight of perhaps the most delicious of all seafoods. For those who care about lobsters, I recommend the website of Leon the Lobster:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0HiM4heFTOoxnxAnv_WJJArugTScPBUg

JACE

Apr 15, 2025 at 7:36am
In response to "Writing a Check"

Your title intrigued me, probably because I write so few actual checks these days. I do everything online ... as much as possible, that is. My creative period to write is first thing in the morning when I rise. Lately, that's been about 6am. Since I'm not retired and could sleep later, it's a mite annoying to continually waken early.

But that's when it is. And I can never seem to write anything from my phone. I need keys, often mis-struck since I'm no typist. I'm sorry you feel your writing is like "paying dues." I hope you find your way back to the joy of writing. You can do it.

Apr 15, 2025 at 6:16am
In response to "Writing a Check"

It may be age, as well. But I think the ease of computing these days takes away from the struggle, the suffering of the poet, don't you think? After all, I blogged this from my phone.