Things Change
An apology18 total reviews
Comment from Sanku
Of course we do .I am grateful to you for reading many of my poems but you need not have done it at the expense of your health. I just do that...read (mostly I read only) review and when ever I feel like it...
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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Of course we do .I am grateful to you for reading many of my poems but you need not have done it at the expense of your health. I just do that...read (mostly I read only) review and when ever I feel like it...
Comment Written 14-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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I am competitive in everything sometimes. And my word is something I highly value. So, of course I made myself nutty trying to keep up. I had a talk with the guy upstairs and he said I was being dumb. I should trust my friends to understand, and just tell them.
Common Sense, what a concept. Thanks for your kindness. Karen
Comment from Jim Wile
I've had the exact problem you describe, Karen, in trying to keep up with everything. There are just times, especially while writing a novel, that I have to let a lot of reading and reviewing go. I hate to do it, but there are only so many hours in the day and you have to prioritize.
If you still need help backing up your files, let me know through an email, and I can help you with that. I do that routinely.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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I've had the exact problem you describe, Karen, in trying to keep up with everything. There are just times, especially while writing a novel, that I have to let a lot of reading and reviewing go. I hate to do it, but there are only so many hours in the day and you have to prioritize.
If you still need help backing up your files, let me know through an email, and I can help you with that. I do that routinely.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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I have to do it one writing at a time. I am transfering from word to Google . And the picture files are forever toast. Slow and steady. Thank you for the read and offer of help.
Comment from karenina
I get it. You're a trooper for doing it as long as you did. I've had some family situations that kept me away for the most part. Imagine my distress when I came on this morning to 127 in-box messages -- all but three of them notifications of posts to review. I can't. There aren't enough hours in the day. If someone NEVER returns reviews, I pretty much get the message there is no reciprocity... Other than that I do the best I can --as you now realize is the healthy thing for you to do! I'm always tickled to see your name in my inbox and do my best to get to your posts. I appreciate that you do the same. When you can't? I get it!
Enjoy! This is supposed to be FUN not STRESS!
(smile)
Karenina
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2024
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I get it. You're a trooper for doing it as long as you did. I've had some family situations that kept me away for the most part. Imagine my distress when I came on this morning to 127 in-box messages -- all but three of them notifications of posts to review. I can't. There aren't enough hours in the day. If someone NEVER returns reviews, I pretty much get the message there is no reciprocity... Other than that I do the best I can --as you now realize is the healthy thing for you to do! I'm always tickled to see your name in my inbox and do my best to get to your posts. I appreciate that you do the same. When you can't? I get it!
Enjoy! This is supposed to be FUN not STRESS!
(smile)
Karenina
Comment Written 12-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2024
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I had to except I cannot do everything I want here. There is not enough energy in me. You are one of group who I always hunt for. Like minds and all that. I love you sweetie. Karen
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Love you back. We do what we can!
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:-)
Comment from Neonewman
I'm sorry you've had to go through this with your computer. I understand writing being your medicine. It's mine as well as therapy, lol. Frankly, I don't see how you found the time to review as much as you have. No forgiveness is needed. I thought you were a superhero or something. I pray your pain lessons in all things you do.
God bless,
Steve
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2024
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I'm sorry you've had to go through this with your computer. I understand writing being your medicine. It's mine as well as therapy, lol. Frankly, I don't see how you found the time to review as much as you have. No forgiveness is needed. I thought you were a superhero or something. I pray your pain lessons in all things you do.
God bless,
Steve
Comment Written 12-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2024
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Being swamped keeps me busy. I love this new computer. I am learning to do more stuff . Keep writing mister. Karen
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I need to learn a few more things on mine. Okay, a lot of new things, maybe everything, lol. I finished another chapter today. I'll have it up in a couple of days.
I look forward to writing daily.
God bless,
Steve
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I think my muse went and hid in the closet. Good luck on your story. Karen
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Thank you. My muse nags me most at work, lol. I'm constantly having to stop what I'm doing and put notes in my phone.
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I have note pads everywhere. I am getting a caption phone installed from Clear captioning on the 23rd. No fee for the phone, no fee for installation, and no fee for monthly service it operates off the internet. This will be so great. The government now has this program for tinnitus sufferers.
When someone calls all their conversation shows up in print, and I talk back normally. Yippee
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That is wonderful, Karen, especially since you get it for free. This will help you tremendously.
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It will be wonderful. I am jazzed. Karen
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I think so too.
Comment from Ric Myworld
I'm just always happy to see your name popup in my inbox for whatever reason. Hope the new computer works out, and you find replacement pictures you like even better than the ones you had. It's always a pleasure!
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2024
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I'm just always happy to see your name popup in my inbox for whatever reason. Hope the new computer works out, and you find replacement pictures you like even better than the ones you had. It's always a pleasure!
Comment Written 12-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2024
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I love my new computer. Now I have to learn how to copy stuff to thumb drives. You snooze you lose. thanks for the read Karen
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Don't worry about catching up. I have one guy who writes quite well, not outstanding, and I have reviewed 72 chapters and he has yet to review one of mine. I'm, of course, dumping him as he doesn't even reply to questions. Think he misses the point of Fanstory. You just defeat your pain with writing, which is always bright and sprarkling from you.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2024
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Don't worry about catching up. I have one guy who writes quite well, not outstanding, and I have reviewed 72 chapters and he has yet to review one of mine. I'm, of course, dumping him as he doesn't even reply to questions. Think he misses the point of Fanstory. You just defeat your pain with writing, which is always bright and sprarkling from you.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2024
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I am having to give up reading some people because they do not try to respond. Thanks for the read. Karen
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
every one of mine in this case instead of everyone
Here's what I do when I don't know how to do something: YouTube demonstration. Ask on your phone how to save on a thumb drive while you do it on your computer. It's really easy, but without being there with you, I can't explain it.
I know you're disappointed about the loss of your work, but continuing to write is the most important thing. Someone could do all of that for you if you have the money to pay them.
No need for apologies. I don't read everything that lands in my mailbox - I can't possibly! People who post several times a week can't expect that we will. Besides the people we regularly read, there are others out there waiting to be discovered.
Plus, I'd rather write:-)
Thanks for the explanation though. We love you too.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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every one of mine in this case instead of everyone
Here's what I do when I don't know how to do something: YouTube demonstration. Ask on your phone how to save on a thumb drive while you do it on your computer. It's really easy, but without being there with you, I can't explain it.
I know you're disappointed about the loss of your work, but continuing to write is the most important thing. Someone could do all of that for you if you have the money to pay them.
No need for apologies. I don't read everything that lands in my mailbox - I can't possibly! People who post several times a week can't expect that we will. Besides the people we regularly read, there are others out there waiting to be discovered.
Plus, I'd rather write:-)
Thanks for the explanation though. We love you too.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 11-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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I'm so broke I can't even pay attention. I don't use a smart phone, I only have flip phone because I have tinnitus and can rarely hear a conversation on the phone, so it is only for text really. Email and online, and snail mail is my life. I will check out you tube. I forgot about them. Thanks so much for understanding.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Karen,
I felt like you for a long while, but it became a burden instead of a pleasure after awhile, so I had to start skipping some of the posts. There are only so many hours in the day gal. Honestly, I'm surprised you do as well as you do with the many issues you deal with. No need to apologize gal, we have your back.
Blessings,
Tom
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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Hello Karen,
I felt like you for a long while, but it became a burden instead of a pleasure after awhile, so I had to start skipping some of the posts. There are only so many hours in the day gal. Honestly, I'm surprised you do as well as you do with the many issues you deal with. No need to apologize gal, we have your back.
Blessings,
Tom
Comment Written 11-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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Stubbornness. And the morals I was raised with. If you start something finish it. Put, I have become pragmatic in my increasing old age.Thanks for the read. Lovely to hear from you. Karen
Comment from tempeste
Ciao !
In the beginning I wanted to do the same thing.
To all those who sent me a review I wanted to return the kindness by reviewing a poem of theirs.
This is five years ago when I joined.. after a month I had to give up .. I just couldn't keep up...the waiting list was just getting longer.
Things are far better now .. there are weeks that I'm lucky if I get the two proverbial reviews.
And once in a blue moon I will get 3/4 ..
At least I don't feel guilty anymore for not keeping up.( wink)
I'm glad you were able to recuperate your poetry .. I have no idea how to SAVE though. ( sigh) ..
Once I forgot my email password so I lost my address list.. I miss the old days when you only needed an address book.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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Ciao !
In the beginning I wanted to do the same thing.
To all those who sent me a review I wanted to return the kindness by reviewing a poem of theirs.
This is five years ago when I joined.. after a month I had to give up .. I just couldn't keep up...the waiting list was just getting longer.
Things are far better now .. there are weeks that I'm lucky if I get the two proverbial reviews.
And once in a blue moon I will get 3/4 ..
At least I don't feel guilty anymore for not keeping up.( wink)
I'm glad you were able to recuperate your poetry .. I have no idea how to SAVE though. ( sigh) ..
Once I forgot my email password so I lost my address list.. I miss the old days when you only needed an address book.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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Ain't technology grand. Thanks for the read. Back to the grindstone. Karen
Comment from Pam (respa)
I love your artwork, Karen. Thanks for sharing your feelings and situation. I hope it has helped. Don't worry about things that have piled up, like reviews. People understand. Your health and well being is the most important consideration. Minor things can wait, and all of them don't necessarily have to be addressed.
I am glad you found a good computer. Did you look into having some look at your other computer to see it your pictures and work could be recovered?
I am glad you are finding outlets, like haiku, that are making you happy about writing.
Take care and be well.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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I love your artwork, Karen. Thanks for sharing your feelings and situation. I hope it has helped. Don't worry about things that have piled up, like reviews. People understand. Your health and well being is the most important consideration. Minor things can wait, and all of them don't necessarily have to be addressed.
I am glad you found a good computer. Did you look into having some look at your other computer to see it your pictures and work could be recovered?
I am glad you are finding outlets, like haiku, that are making you happy about writing.
Take care and be well.
Comment Written 10-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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I appreciate the review. I had to admit I only have two hands and one decrepit body. I will review when I can. Some days I am swamped. Always will be I guess. You, as a good writer, know this. karen
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You are very welcome, Karen, and I appreciate you sharing in your reply.
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