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Jots and Tittles and other Random Things
Just things that I think about now and then.
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This is just a place for me to ramble and dig a little deeper into myself for inspiration.
That Wretched Grief
A poem about loss and grief that's been lingering in my head for a few weeks
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Juno Cassidy comes to realize the last score is the hardest to settle
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Review of Borrowed Red  Open in new Window.
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Rated: ASR | (4.5)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: This poem reminded me of my Dad when he was deciding whether to continue treatment for lymphoma. As an RN working with Oncology patients, you see this struggle quite often. It is never easy, so many variables involved. You have captured that struggle with every stanza. very well.


What I liked most: The final stanza sums it up, what a heavy choice it must be.

A heavy choice within his eyes,
Before the final sun can rise.
To hold the line or find the shore,
And finally, ask for nothing more.




Suggestions for change: None




This writing made me feel: Life is so beautiful and has so much meaning. It must be so difficult to let it all go not sure of what awaits us. Thanks for the read.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke


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Rated: E | (5.0)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: You are an inspirational teacher, friend, preacher and psychologist all rolled into a writer. I really enjoyed reading this article and learned quite a bit also.


What I liked most: I love the way you speak on a human level-the "hug" used in writing is a warm embrace for a writer.




Suggestions for change: None




This writing made me feel: Like I wanted to start writing. Anything seems possible if you put your heart into it.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke


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Review of Husband And Wife  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: I love this wonderful piece of writing and was crying when I finished reading. So inspiring!


What I liked most: The fact that this man was wearing the sweater his late wife was working until she no longer could is a powerful picture of the power of love. Love is never perfect or finished, like the sweater.



Suggestions for change: None




This writing made me feel: Very emotional-it is difficult to describe the long term relationship of two people that have weathered storms.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing! Thank you so much for reviewing so many of my writings. I am sorry I haven't always responded.

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke


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Review of Aunt Nancy  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: OMG, I am in love with this lady and her wonderful attitude about life. You definitely made her step off the page and onto a stage.


What I liked most: I can't pick just one thing. I had to read it three times just to absorb the kooky love in this piece.




Suggestions for change: None




This writing made me feel: Like my endorphins were reaching the top of a rollercoaster ride and the thrill was peaking. You should have this lady as a returning character in your writing. I can see Carol Burnett in this role.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke


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for entry "I Didn't Know" Open in new Window.
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Rated: ASR | (4.5)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: This was well written fun and I really enjoyed it.


What I liked most: It was light hearted and the world is in a mess so I could use a laugh.




Suggestions for change:None




This writing made me feel: free and in love with life



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke


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Review of Mississippi  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: I love to travel through the Deep South so this spoke to me. The state is so rich with beauty of the river and the rolling hills, old churches and small towns. The history is full of terrible and wonderful images.
Excellent writing with good flow and details.

What I liked most:

Saints preserving me,
I walked out into the sun,
Pointed my car back north,
Past dirt roads; misunderstanding
I never knew Mississippi.



You captured the state very well in this piece.





Suggestions for change: Nothing



This writing made me feel: Nostalgic I remember traveling through Mississippi in the early 1960's-visions of run down shacks, chenille bedspreads, confederate flags and starving animals. I was just a kid but it left an impression.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke


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Review of Left Behind  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: It's amazing how an image can inspire a story. I loved this piece and wanted to know more.


What I liked most: Your poem painted a picture in my mind so I could answer the questions about your rose. Good writing does that.




Suggestions for change: None




This writing made me feel: Inquisitive and reflective



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke


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Rated: E | (4.5)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: This was both inspirational and interesting. You captured Jonathan's life and struggle with a rare chronic debilitating illness very well.

What I liked most: I felt so very badly for this boy because no one was preparing him to deal with this crushing weight. No support group, possible online? It is the Information Age.




Suggestions for change: I wondered about the father, just curious. It is well written and explains the condition and his courage.




This writing made me feel: I wanted to hug this kid and be with him



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke


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Rated: E | (4.5)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: I felt like you were saying goodbye and you were at peace with the ending.


What I liked most: The metaphor of the rose and falling petals was a beautiful way to describe a life coming to a close. Well done.



As the rose petals fall out of place;
time passes by;
as they fall with grace;
the time says goodbye.


I love to watch the petals dance;
aware of their final stance,
so I may have a chance;
to know it will hold the defence.




Suggestions for change: None




This writing made me feel: serene



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke


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Review of Hurry  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: You really rose to the challenge of repeating a single word unexpectedly. You came up with an interesting and imaginative poem. I tried to think what I would have done and gave up.


What I liked most: I found myself discovering several things about the writer and that really made this interesting.




Suggestions for change: I really don't have anything to suggest.




This writing made me feel: Challenged-I believe I will tyry to write something with. the same prompt. Congratulations on this great piece.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke
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Review of Humanity  Open in new Window.
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression:


I have been trying to find the right words to describe how I feel right now and the Universe send me your words.
We have been warned in every possible way and we do not see, hear or think.
It is so much easier to just close our eyes and go about our busy lives.

Night falls like another
body on an icy street.
A warning sign;
a stop
sign, dripping red in
broad daylight.


What I liked most:

A sign of things
to come, like more snow,
full moons and thirsty wolves,
and war disguised as
Law and Order.

The thirsty wolves and war disguised as law and order is a book of cautionary metaphors covered in several well written lines.



Suggestions for change: None




This writing made me feel: It is wonderful when someone else shares your angst because you don't have to bear it alone. Congratulations on a terrific read. I wish you didn't have to write it.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke


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Review of Color Me Slowly  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: I had to read this several times to absorb the content and then attempt to capture the meaning of this piece. I love writing that requires the reader to think.


What I liked most: The suspense building, not knowing what the writer is "working on". I envisioned many projects that he was going to paint but the ending caught me completely by surprise.




Suggestions for change: None




This writing made me feel: All of us want to hide away from who we really are at one time or another, most don't physically change their appearance quite so dramatically. This writing was very original and extremely creative.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat

Happy 2026!

In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke
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Review of Hate My Body  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Congratulations on a honest depiction of what the horrific reality of illness does to a relationship. This piece screams for attention just like the character it portrays. I don't have any suggestions for improving it. Thanks for the jolt of realism. I look forward to reading more of your work. If this is you, I hope this finds you coping as well as someone in great emotional and physical pain can.

Peace,
Kat
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Rated: E | (5.0)
I am a witness to this frightening experience as you show us what being is respiratory distress is like. Not everyone has the ability to make the reader part of your lived reality. I hope you recovered without complications. You are an excellent writer, please continue to entertain and teach us. Have a wonderful holiday.

Peace,
Kat
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: I loved this piece of writing. It is hauntingly beautiful, and you are a very talented writer.


What I liked most: I shouldn’t know he was stubborn. Or reckless. Or that there was a warmth beneath all of that fire. I shouldn’t know about the thin scar he carried from his right knee to his right foot—something the painting never shows.
And yet I do.
I know it the way I know my own breath.





Suggestions for change: None




This writing made me feel: Reading this reminds me that there is so much we don't know about the magic of life. Is the writer the painter? I am filled with many questions. You write with wonderful detail, touching the reader with feelings, stirring emotions.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke
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Review of Mom Guilt  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: I loved this poem. As a mother of four grown sons and a grandmother of six, I can relate so well. You have painted a portrait of both the struggles and rewards of being a mother with masterful strokes.


What I liked most:

I’m human, flawed, I trip, I fall,
But I rise again to answer the call.
Because being a mom is messy art—
A masterpiece stitched from a breaking heart.



Suggestions for change: I don't have any suggestions. It isn't often that I give someone a 5.0 rating because there is always room for improvement. I was very impressed by your writing.




This writing made me feel: Like someone understands my feelings, and I believe we all can relate.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: Excellent piece on addiction and the strength it takes to get and stay sober.


What I liked most: I come to this review with my own personal journey of recovery. Your voice is one I recognize, told with honest clarity.




Suggestions for change:




This writing made me feel: the two of us know each other, traveling down the same road, arriving with a new, positive attitude toward life. It is a difficult, dangerous trip with a great reward.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you; if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke
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Rated: E | (4.5)
What a lovely piece of writing that calls on us to think positive thoughts. As long as we wake each morning to greet the day there is a possibility to make a change to enrich this world. I really enjoyed reading this because I find myself wanting to live in the past too much. I am seventy and the chapters in my book of life have flown by so fast. None of us is promised tomorrow. Thanks for the read.

Peace,
Kat
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Review of REGRESSION  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
I was very touched by this piece since I often tend to live in the past the older I become. Those special memories are so vivid and seem close enough to dive into and relive. If only we could, how wonderful. I don't believe in an "life" after death-do not see how it is possible without a brain etc. That is what keeps the present and past special for me. You have written a lovely piece that reaches out to touch many. Keep writing and happy holidays.
Peace,
Kat
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Rated: E | (4.0)
You really wrote this so well I could feel your emotions. Thank goodness these are the days of lumpectomies and radiation and reconstruction for mastectomies. I worked on the unit where we took care of women after those procedures and it has become easier all the time. We even have a gift store for mastectomy patients in the hospital for whatever you need. But even so, I had a scare at age 40 and thought I was totally prepared since I was a nurse. The biopsy came back negative and now I am 70. I dodged the bullet my Mom and grandma and aunt were torn up by in the 1940's and 1960's. Modern medicine is wonderful but cancer is still a terrifying word. So glad you are doing well and hope it continues.
Peace,
Kat
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Review of MUSIC AND ME  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.0)
Any comments are only my personal ideas and meant as suggestions.

My overall impression: An engaging piece about your experiences in childhood concerning love of music.


What I liked most:Your enthusiasm of singing and the story of your family singing together. You were a lucky child to not have your mind absorbed by TV(or electronics) constantly like most Western families.




Suggestions for change: You have some typos here and there, some punctuation errors that would be an easy repair. It would appear more polished.




This writing made me feel:Happy for your life with family enjoying time together. It is an easy piece to read and imagine. Continue to enjoy singing. I love music very much but was always told I haven't the voice for it. You know if someone doesn't encourage you, you tend to get discouraged. My love was science and writing so I became an RN and write occasionally for fun. Keep writing.



Always make the time to write. Your characters will speak to you, if you take the time to listen.
Keep writing!

Kat



In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?
—Rainer Maria Rilke


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Review of I Am A PROMDI  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
This is a lovely poem. You have a wonderful ability to bring your reader into the story and I can almost see the people and taste the food. Sounds like you have a beautiful simple life with all that you need to fill your spirit. We all should be so fortunate. Keep writing.

Peace,
Kat
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Review of The Caring Soul  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.0)
You share a true story that reflects an unselfish attitude very few people appear to have these days. I believe that are more caring people in this world and their stories are seldom told. Thanks for the craft of "showing" what an empathetic ill person can teach all of us. Keep writing.
Kat
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Review of We Need To Talk  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
I believe this conversation could have happened and that is the best compliment I can give. It is difficult to write dialogue that sounds realistic. Very nicely accomplished. Write on!

Peace,
Kat
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Review of Untitled Story  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
I love what you have written here, the bravery of it is amazing. I am a women nearing 70 and this is all new to me but I want to understand. Is there some reason that you didn't finish the final sentence? I think people are all so very different that someday we won't have to identify ourselves except as human beings worthy of love. Society has put us in our places because it was the thing to do and the white "heterosexual" male ruled society. Just check out the Bible, it gave him domain over everyone else. I questioned this when I was a teenager and I think it is great that you younger people are confronting the norms like you are. I like my generation because we questioned the Vietnam War and marched for the ERA and a woman's right to choice. Seems like we are going backwards somedays. You need to step up your game or your rights will vanish in the wind. Let me know how I can help. Good luck and much happiness.
Kat
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