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Hi everyone! Sorry for disappearing for a while. Work has been non-stop crazy, on top of me dealing with depression. I haven't been feeling good lately either - with all these back and forth hot and cold weather changes. It can be warm or hot one day ... and cold the next ... over here.
In these crazy times, I guess it's good to be employed and busy. Not so much, perhaps, for your mental state but at least it keeps Spot in nibbles. *Laugh* Glad you're back...
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Today, I choose to forgive those who have recently hurt me, in one way or another, over the past week or two. I know that God will fight this battle for me and make it right. I trust Him to defend me and win. God NEVER loses.

Thank You, Heavenly Father, for forgiving me, as I have forgiven the others.

You know the situation and will handle it perfectly.
That's one way of dealing with a situation. I always have to remind myself that every day as well.
I always forgive people. You just pray about it. God is happy you did.
Today has been a quiet day. I am glad for that.

I have enjoyed spending my whole day with my cat-son. The weather isn't too bad either. That's a bonus. *Laugh*

I love great weather days.
I have to say that I love WdC. I have been a member since 2003. Wow, 21 years! Time really flies, doesn't it?

I think The StoryMaster Author Icon and The StoryMistress Author Icon have done a phenomenal job running it. *Heart*
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Since I can't access the Snail Mail Group right now, I guess I'll just send cards to the b-day folks coming up, that I already had the addresses of, when I was a member. I just wished I'd copied down the August through October birthdays (and their addresses) in my address book before today, while I was in that group. *Sad*

Who knows? Maybe after I start sending letters/cards out again, I'll get contacted by Annette and be re-added to it. I was in it for a long time, and it was one of the best groups ever! My two favorites have to be Super Power Reviewers Group and the Snail Mail Group. *Smile*
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Does anyone know the link to the Snail Mail forum? I can't find it anymore.

Apparently, Annette that took it over, doesn't seem to exist anymore, nor does the group.

It did like yesterday. If you find the link, please send it to me.

Thanks.
𝓦𝓮𝓫W𝓲𝓽𝓬𝓱 Author Icon - It's still showing up as Invalid Item over on my side of the computer.
𝓦𝓮𝓫W𝓲𝓽𝓬𝓱 Author Icon - I can't even see a link to join the Snail Mail forum.
ElizabethHayes-DaughterofIAM Author Icon - I think this is it.

 
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Today, I'm going to play catch up on a lot of stuff. That includes getting taxes done, letters sent out, finding a contest to enter and more.

I have more to do, than time to do it all in. *Laugh*

I'm finally getting over not feeling well too. Being my age, it takes longer to get better than it did before.
I'm rooting for you. Even planting an idea to let it grow. What if...you enter a contest and discover the characters are run amuck and have better ideas? You might win the grand prize!
Boy, do I have a busy day ahead of me. I have written only one poem for the NaNo, since I decided to go that route - instead of a novel. Now, I have five more to go to be caught up. Between cooking, cleaning, and writing? Woowee, someone send a pumpkin spice latte my way! *Laugh*
What about Belgian Chocolate Latte? *CoffeeToGo* ?
@Little StaiNed Author Icon: You had me at "chocolate"! I'll give it a try. Never had one before. However, since it's chocolate, it has to be good.
I enjoy it, and drink it often but the older I get the more choc I want I find.
Today, I get to play catch-up on a) crediting the reviews for Power Reviewers group and b) the poems for my NaNoWriMo project. Of course, I should probably get my book item ready. *Laugh*

This has been a crazy weekend. Work has been SO busy, I've literally went to bed after feeding my cat-son, when I get home from it. Woowee!
So, instead of writing a novel for NaNoWriMo, I've decided to be a "NaNo Rebel."

Here's my problem: How do I calculate the proper word count, if I go count lines and not words? That is, for a daily goal to reach.

I know this sounds like a crazy question, but ... I thought I'd ask anyway.
Why can't you count words?
That depends on what you are working on that makes you a rebel. I would also wonder why you couldn't do word counts. But if you wanted to make a goal and count lines, does seem like an option. I'm doing words but am rewriting my 2013 NaNo novel so it's not all new words. We can be rebels together. *Wink*
I created a poll to help me decide what to call my NaNoWriMo Project. Thanks to Christmas Dutchessbarbie Author Icon, I entered it this year. I found out I can write poetry, so I am in!

Here's the poll:

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I look forward to seeing what y'all vote on.
I just voted and looked. We aren't helping...yet. Hahaha! On the good side, maybe that means your choice doesn't matter because they are all good. *Bigsmile*
It is rainy and cold here in Arkansas. I can tell what kind of winter we're going to have. *Frown*

I really hate cold weather. Time to go find a good jacket - that's cheap and will not break my pocketbook.
I hate rainy weather. It makes depress people and moist.
Check Goodwill.
I had one of those puffy jackets. They're lightweight, but something about them keeps you warm from wind and often they have hoods too. Those usually aren't too expensive.
It's been a stressful few months. Every time I think I'm about to hit a smooth patch, here we go again. I miss spending my time on WdC like I used to. Hopefully, that will change very soon. God be willing!

I know I love and miss all of you. *Heart*
Welcome back, for as long as you can be here. *Heart*
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I have been so busy in real life, that I will have to be playing catch up on A LOT of my entries tomorrow or Thursday for Lilli ☕ Author Icon's


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One of the two anyway. *Laugh*
I know you can do it! *Heartp*
Oh Wow! One of my blog entries got mentioned here:

https://www.writing.com/main/books/action/view/entry_id/1035336.

That was unexpected! *Shock2*

Thanks Wordsmitty ✍️ Author Icon!
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