Should I admit it?
Between you and me31 total reviews
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice artwork and good story, Wendy.
-Your notes are appreciated and I am glad
you were inspired by Jay's piece on the topic.
-Your writing flowed down the page and
it was interesting to read. You shared your feelings
about writing-the highs and the lows.
-I think it is an important message that
someone in a similar situation can relate to
and realize they aren't alone, especially
if they are stressing out about trying to keep up on the site.
-I am glad you hear you have fulfilled your daily commitments
and can still find joy in your writing.
-This is an excellent entry; good luck!
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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-Nice artwork and good story, Wendy.
-Your notes are appreciated and I am glad
you were inspired by Jay's piece on the topic.
-Your writing flowed down the page and
it was interesting to read. You shared your feelings
about writing-the highs and the lows.
-I think it is an important message that
someone in a similar situation can relate to
and realize they aren't alone, especially
if they are stressing out about trying to keep up on the site.
-I am glad you hear you have fulfilled your daily commitments
and can still find joy in your writing.
-This is an excellent entry; good luck!
Comment Written 09-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Thank you very much Pam. I appreciate your wonderful and thoughtful review.
Wendy
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You are very welcome, Wendy.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Once into your piece, I thought, "She should enter this in the 'Why I Write' contest! It started out as if it was a 'goodbye for a while' piece and I was saddened.
Excellent work. Excellent self-analysis work.
I hope you win the contest.
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Once into your piece, I thought, "She should enter this in the 'Why I Write' contest! It started out as if it was a 'goodbye for a while' piece and I was saddened.
Excellent work. Excellent self-analysis work.
I hope you win the contest.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Thank you for a wonderful review, and also for the six beautiful shiny stars. I wrote a "Good-bye for a while" piece in January as I felt I had written all I could and had nothing left to give, but the "while" ended up to be only a few days. The frequency of posting did decline for a while, and is now significantly less for poetry! (I'm not really a poet although I still sometimes try.) I don't think I was actually gone long enough for anyone to notice my tiny absence. Anyway the spark and desire came back once I took the pressure off myself and told myself I was on leave. Weird. So perhaps I am still addicted - to a good addiction!
Again, thank you, and also for the good wishes.
Wendy
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Comment from Dolly'sPoems
It is no bad habit to be addicted to Wendy, and indeed it is a good habit as you will be able to amuse yourself whenever you are alone. I used to be addicted to coca cola and it was a real big addiction and would literally exist on the stuff. I have no idea how much damage I caused my body during that period but I broke the habit and have not touched a drop for the last 10 years. I experienced terrible withdrawal symptoms, so I can't imagine how bad it is to be addicted to drugs. But writing is not really an addiction, but a pleasure. I enjoyed your inventive post Wendy, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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It is no bad habit to be addicted to Wendy, and indeed it is a good habit as you will be able to amuse yourself whenever you are alone. I used to be addicted to coca cola and it was a real big addiction and would literally exist on the stuff. I have no idea how much damage I caused my body during that period but I broke the habit and have not touched a drop for the last 10 years. I experienced terrible withdrawal symptoms, so I can't imagine how bad it is to be addicted to drugs. But writing is not really an addiction, but a pleasure. I enjoyed your inventive post Wendy, love Dolly x
Comment Written 09-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Thank you very much Dolly. I appreciate your lovely comments. I am glad you got off the Coca Cola. I had a friend who was addicted to it, and he died of pancreatic cancer in his thirties, and I always wondered about a link.
Wendy
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Coca cola is so bad for you, it is full of chemicals, caffeine and there is no nutritional value in it, I don?t know how I came to love it so much, I think there is a link but of course it is controversial, love Dolly x
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for being here, Wendy! We are so blessed to have you share about your life, your past experiences, and to read your words of faith. I liked your likening writing as a kind of addiction. That shows you're a real writer. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Thank you for being here, Wendy! We are so blessed to have you share about your life, your past experiences, and to read your words of faith. I liked your likening writing as a kind of addiction. That shows you're a real writer. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 09-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Thank you very much Helen. I am very glad you liked this piece. Your words of encouragement mean a lot.
Wendy
Comment from karenina
Perfect! I smiled alk the way through...and I loved Jay's comments as well! Full disclosure? I signed up for this contest...
I won't be submitting..
How joyful to know I belong to such a talented community here that I can sit back with real satisfaction...
Knowing you, and Jay, and many others have said all I could ever hope to!
Now?
I can just nod, smile, and say (as I must often do to you, Wendy)
Smashingly great!
If we're addicts mat we never recover!
Karenina
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Perfect! I smiled alk the way through...and I loved Jay's comments as well! Full disclosure? I signed up for this contest...
I won't be submitting..
How joyful to know I belong to such a talented community here that I can sit back with real satisfaction...
Knowing you, and Jay, and many others have said all I could ever hope to!
Now?
I can just nod, smile, and say (as I must often do to you, Wendy)
Smashingly great!
If we're addicts mat we never recover!
Karenina
Comment Written 08-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Oh how lovely of you. But you should still enter - everybody has different tastes and yours will appeal to many, I am sure. I can't remember whether this was a site contest or whether it's voted on. I feel like saving your beautiful encouraging words! And the six stars - they are shining brightly already even on this sunny day. Many thanks!
Wendy
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Save away! I think it's a voting one...and not blind so we're not violating any rules. I really meant what I wrote. YOU have taken all the words I'd like to say and strung them together like pearls!
Comment from Paul McFarland
Hi, my name is Paul. I am an addict. This addiction started a number of years ago. Before, I just dabbled with poetry, but after retirement, this flickering flame became a raging fire. Hopefully these meetings will help me control this beast.
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Hi, my name is Paul. I am an addict. This addiction started a number of years ago. Before, I just dabbled with poetry, but after retirement, this flickering flame became a raging fire. Hopefully these meetings will help me control this beast.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Yes, I feel like I am sharing in a room with other addicts, lol, saying what we all know and feel, and struggle against (re our brains buzzing at night-time). Thanks for your fun and witty review. Always appreciated.
Wendy
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Wendy, this is an awesome essay you've written. You write like you are speaking to those of us who write and you write with such ease. I too lie awake at night sometimes with racing thoughts of stories I should tell.
I really enjoyed reading this one, Wendy.
You do have a flair for writing.
Blessings, Cindy
Good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Wendy, this is an awesome essay you've written. You write like you are speaking to those of us who write and you write with such ease. I too lie awake at night sometimes with racing thoughts of stories I should tell.
I really enjoyed reading this one, Wendy.
You do have a flair for writing.
Blessings, Cindy
Good luck in the contest
Comment Written 08-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Thank you Cindy for your wonderful review, so affirming and encouraging! Why do our brains fire up at night? I might write about this one day ....
Wendy
Comment from kahpot
I am just going to write what I think here, most addictions affect individuals and their friends in a bad way, yours (to me) only affects me in a positive way, as you know I have not written many if any stories, (prose) but by reading yours and others I have been inspired, (my kind of addiction) through covid I am glad to hear, that your addiction reached many, who may have reached those same "highs" I know I have, OK. I have gone on enough, this read is very encouraging for all who want an incentive to write, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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I am just going to write what I think here, most addictions affect individuals and their friends in a bad way, yours (to me) only affects me in a positive way, as you know I have not written many if any stories, (prose) but by reading yours and others I have been inspired, (my kind of addiction) through covid I am glad to hear, that your addiction reached many, who may have reached those same "highs" I know I have, OK. I have gone on enough, this read is very encouraging for all who want an incentive to write, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
Comment Written 08-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Oh that is such a wonderful review. Very affirming, and very much appreciated. Love it - thank you so much!
Wendy
Comment from Mary Vigasin
I, for one, am glad you are such a junkie. We are all the richer for it.
While not as addicted as you, I do run my stories at night, tossing and turning, writing the story in my head. I am glad I no longer work, I would be falling asleep at my desk due to my nighttime "writing."
Good luck in the contest.
Keep the pen moving.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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I, for one, am glad you are such a junkie. We are all the richer for it.
While not as addicted as you, I do run my stories at night, tossing and turning, writing the story in my head. I am glad I no longer work, I would be falling asleep at my desk due to my nighttime "writing."
Good luck in the contest.
Keep the pen moving.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 08-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Thank you Mary! What a lovely review, very much appreciated. Yes, I don't know why our brains fire up at night!!
Wendy
Comment from JT traveller
I personally can't think of a better addiction. Superbly written. Yes, we do gain inspiration from others and the beauty that surrounds us. Life is short, do what brings you joy. Jacqueline
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reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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I personally can't think of a better addiction. Superbly written. Yes, we do gain inspiration from others and the beauty that surrounds us. Life is short, do what brings you joy. Jacqueline
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Comment Written 08-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023
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Thank you Jacqueline. Such a lovely review! Yes, that's how I feel. It is a time-consuming interest which does quickly become a passion - but they say it's better to wear out than to rust out.
Thanks again.
Wendy