chaswriter: "Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes."
- William Gibson
    Border Reiver: Thank you for sharing this advice. I am now convinced that I am infact completely healthy.
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    another jim: And I think I may be one of the assholes... ;-D -
    jlsavell: And if you decide you are surrounded by "assholes", what then? -
    sasil: CYA and get the heck outta' dodge! -


chaswriter: Geesh... I've been gone for 13 months. Time seems to fly sometimes. I need to get caught up with friends here on FanStory. I will be starting to post new stories here soon. Good to see everyone.
    adewpearl: I've already welcomed you back in review replies, but I do want to make it official here! It is just fantastic to have you return, dear friend :-) -
    MyYiaYia: WOW! You just suddenly showed up in my box and I thought, 'where have you been all this time?' Glad you're back and I hope you stay a while. I have missed your writing. Deb :0) -


chaswriter: I've been too busy to do much writing these days, but I just looked at my "stories in progress" subdirectory and found 23 stories in various stages--from over 12,000 to just two words. One of these days, I'm going to finish those stories.

BTW, the two word story is "Briar Rose," and I already know the characters, the plot and the ending. I just need to start it. Argggggh!


    jadapenn: Welcome to the work in progress club, Charlie. I have more ideas than words. That's why I'm now trying to off-load some of my completed and almost completed projects. luv jada -
    Alison Williams: Ditto. I have way too many myself half done and wanting to put up. :) -
    sierra scribbler: I have a memoir of 52 chapters- yet, I hesitate at writing the most difficult to revisit. Oh well, one day I will jump in... -
    raw form: Charlie I'll just get in the boat and grab and oar because I'm in the same boat. keep stroking the keyboard and getting closer to your goals. I am. thanks for all the insight -
    ulster3: Chas there is no future problem on your horizons. Great luck to you. Ulster -
    Vladilynn:

    More thumbs up for you Char!
    Good luck for your writing~ -
    barbara.wilkey: I have missed and am glad you have almost completely returned. Anxious to read your stuff. -