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I finished "The Blue Rose" Open in new Window. it got pretty dark. I'll have to change the rating of the book it's in.
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Good story. Had to be dark though, considering where it starts. I enjoyed it.
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"The Blue Rose" Open in new Window. is nearing completion. This is weird so far just a meet cute in a cemetery.
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I think I need to log in on my laptop. Been having trouble using images for covers or profile pictures on the mobile site. Every time I try to update my profile picture, I pick an image and select done then I click "store cover update".

I don't know how but when I navigate away from the stored update, it reverts to the blank default profile picture. Maybe it's my browser? I don't know.



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Hey wait a minute! I just figured it out! Lol
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Spud Author Icon - keep pushing buttons until something good happens payed off!
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I taught myself how to use foot notes on Microsoft Word last night. Apparently that little magnifying glass at the top of the page is magic! There was an easier way than shouting "INSERT FOOTNOTE!" The shouty option does nothing.

Anyways, with that leap in understanding and a better organization of my paper and tables and timelines, I can maybe go back to being at least a solid C student.*ThumbsUpL*
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I've noticed my laptop never responds to shouting.
I still miss actual menus there. Pictograms are regressive.
Robert Waltz Author Icon - at least you can still hover over them to find out what the image is supposed to be.
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Well it happened again. I got an F-minus on an assignment. Module one is over and I feel like I'm going to fail this class all over again.

Seriously after bagging 17/100 I just wish to quit. I'm obviously not cut out to be a genealogist or anything else that requires logic and rigorous proof. I think Sisyphus might actually do better at life. At least he got the boulder to the TOP of the hill before it rolled back down.
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Don't let the cruelties of academia mash you.
As an academic, what I Heart My Sox Author Icon said.
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Jeremy Author Icon - yeah it did. I guess once I calm down, I will go read the feedback again and see if I can learn something.
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"The Blue Rose" Open in new Window. I'd keep writing but need to be up in the morning. Goodnight. Will finish when can!
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Was supposed to be writing but ended up crying to this song. I always think of it as my husband and mine's song.


Now I can go write about that damn rose!(yes I'll make sure there's no vamps, were wolves or zombies.)
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great song thanks for sharing
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Having to hunker down in my "pillow fort". I can't tell if I've just reverted to a teenage brat or if I just don't like the people invading my living space in the name of doing things my Father In Laws way! (I.e. everything in boxes and no room to walk or exist as another person.)

I give up, maybe I'm just delulu!*Cry*
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It's a good thing it's only a few hours a day.
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"Full of Scorpions is my mind!"—Shakespeare(King Lear)

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Amethyst Agape Angel ♡ Author Icon - I was intrigued, so I googled. Pretty neat.

The only scorpions I want in my mind.

Amethyst Agape Angel ♡ Author Icon - I conveniently read over the word mouse and was like damn that’s one powerful grasshopper *Laugh*

*FacePalm*
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I watched this video on Brandon Sanderson's YouTube channel. It's controversial but it made me happy.

https://youtu.be/mb3uK-_QkOo?si=0sI75lPv2L3senDl
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Thanks for sharing. I don't always agree with him, but I'm always fascinated by Brandon Sanderson's take on things. I love that he spends time really thinking about what it means to be a writer and an artist.
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Jeff Author Icon - yeah, I used to just love reading his books. But I find his talks about writing to be really interesting.
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It's so cold and windy, I don't think I need a burrowing mammal to tell me it's gonna be winter for a long time. The "sea ice" is migrating shoreward. Some areas of the county I live in will flood then freeze. Yeah, I think that might be a Huge Clue.

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Yep, the snow tends to linger.
         Your reasoning seems perfectly sound.

         Even so, the movie Groundhog Day (which I originally assumed would be about pork sausage) is one of my favourites. Seriously, it is.
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Always Humble Poet PNG- 📓 Author Icon - It is a good movie!
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I finally finished my homework with something akin to a miracle! Then I checked my grade for last week's assignment. I got a 70% but also managed to spell my own name wrong!*Rolling*

But this is good! I just have to proofread better.
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Soldier_Mike Author Icon - that usually happens when I send family members birthday cards.
Spud Author Icon - My family name is either mispronounced or misspelled. BTW, "Jay O'Toole" is my nom de plume. I think most people get O'Toole. *Smile*
At least you've put a positive spin on it.
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You know you're in over your head when you burn out halfway through the assignment because you can't find the document they're asking for.

I hate myself so much but I can't look at any more records for anything tonight. I'll try again tomorrow and hopefully make the dead line.*FacePalm* *Skull*
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Me: "I need to write something light hearted and funny! So I can feel good."

My brain:


Me:*FacePalm*
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Spud Author Icon - My family used to tell me the same thing. And there's a reason I don't share my writing with them anymore. Write what you feel inspired to write. And if you notice your mood dropping, take a break. Like, don't hurt yourself by writing something, but there's nothing wrong with dark/sad stuff. I think those are often the pieces people relate to the most
Jeremy Author Icon - Maybe you take the sadness out of your soul to put it into the words. That's real writing talent.
         I'm not that good. All I can do with my writing is show others what's always within me.
Spud Author Icon - To me, darkness is the long, cold night and it is comfortless. Comfort is anything that can hold that night at bay.
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Wrote another entry here "2026-Once a week!" Open in new Window. . "Chelsea Mae" Open in new Window. met a sticky end! Good night. *Vamp*
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Nice! I want to keep reading! *Laugh* Chelsea Mae certainly lived up to the name
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