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Post by SpringSummers on Jul 13, 2013 13:08:59 GMT -5
BUFFY MARATHON
On Saturday, July 21 (and I think on July 22 as well maybe)
On FX? When you get a chance, use your new Giles! I can't wait to see him all big and everything. (I know, I know . . . "that's what she said.")
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Post by SpringSummers on Jul 13, 2013 13:11:11 GMT -5
One of Vince's pals just emailed me that he is working on a short story about Vince to share with family and friends, but wants to run it by me first. I told him sure; I looked forward to reading it. And I do. And I don't, in that it makes me anxious, makes me tense for the blow. Not that I expect the short story to be in anything other than an interesting, nice portrait . . . I mean just the blow of dealing with reading a short story about him. I've been working on one myself (Michelle and Angelique know - I've done a lot of revisions since they beta read it for me, though) - but it's more about dealing with the death of a child than it is specifically about Vince. This has all been like learning to live without a limb. You're never really better; you adapt. It's so different than losing my spouse was, or my parents, as awful as all that was. It's much more relentless and unchanging - forever very close to the surface. I finished writing a "mystery" short story that I sent to Ellery Queen magazine. I foolishly did this with no beta-reader. It felt done and I had the urge to submit it, which you can very easily do online, so against my better judgment, I submitted it. I got a confirmation of receipt, but it takes 6 - 8 wks, I think, to hear anything back. It's a very quirky story and I don't have a lot of hope that it'll fit in, but what the heck. Spring, given my perpetual empty-nest grieving (more bad and less bad days, and always tamped down with the recognition that raising them to be independent adults was the point) I live in awe of you and other parents who have lost their children. Thanks, Erin and Julia. The girls help a lot, though they often make me batty. I mean - going through the teenage years when I though I was done with them . . . yowza. But they are good girls, just need some mega-guidance. Still in limbo on adopting them, but I am hopeful. It all takes forever.
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Post by Queen E on Jul 13, 2013 14:53:48 GMT -5
Spring: Sent you a message.
Also, Hello!
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Post by SpringSummers on Jul 13, 2013 15:15:59 GMT -5
Spring: Sent you a message. Also, Hello! Got it and replied. Glad you posted about it, as the little "ones" just don't pop out at me yet. I guess I am not used to looking in that part of the screen yet.
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Post by Sue on Jul 13, 2013 18:03:57 GMT -5
BUFFY MARATHON
On Saturday, July 21 (and I think on July 22 as well maybe)
On FX? When you get a chance, use your new Giles! I can't wait to see him all big and everything. (I know, I know . . . "that's what she said.") Sorry, on Syfy. I will use Giles but likely not until after our trip. Time is running short to do necessary things for travel. (Also: I may be 61 and wear a backk-pack of O2 but I can still do triple in the yardwork that today's teenagers seem to be able to do. This is definitely a "good new/bad news" fact.
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Post by Onjel on Jul 15, 2013 7:47:44 GMT -5
Glorious weather outside: 70's, not raining, low humidity. Ergo: yardwork required! (not to mention that I've hired a teen to work with me). As for complaints, well, complaining about Comcast is really pretty gratuitous but Carolyn and I have experienced an interesting phenomenon: a few days after contacting Comcast about a minor service issue we each received letters telling us that we weren't paying for some product/service and therefore that charge was going to be added to our respective bills. I was in Chicago when her letter arrived in May, saying that she had to a pay a monthly rental fee for her modem (which is hers, not Comcast's). We called and protested, they removed the charge. Then, in June I called them with some questions about programming levels, decided not to change my level of service and week later got a letter saying I wasn't paying the $16.95 per month to received HDTV so they would be adding it. I called and pointed out that if they would look at my bill they would see the charge right there. Got a very nice and competent woman who apologized and fixed it. But still, it took time and energy and emotional investment. I mentioned Carolyn's experience and said that I thought it very suspicious that after service calls we each got similar letters. Now Carolyn as again (without any additional interaction) received another letter, again telling her she owes them modem rental charges. I looked up her phone records so she could refer to the specific date of her previous call and told her to tell them that she has both letters and if they continue she will look into harrassment charges. Also, to mention that she's received 2 letters and her mother in Nashville also received a letter following a service call and 3 makes a pattern of bogus charges which it seems could open them to a class action suit. She should ask for supervisor and also ask for a credit to compensate for time/energy (calls re one's bill have to made during business (ergo, work) hours. I know it's beating one's head against the wall and probably not worth getting worked up about. I'm just seriously curious about the pattern: if you call for any reason they are going to review your bill and work hard to find an additional charge. Even if you don't pay it having to deal with them might discourage future calls. I can't even say Comcast without my blood pressure going through the roof, so I know whereof you speak and I feel your pain.
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Post by Onjel on Jul 15, 2013 7:51:01 GMT -5
One of Vince's pals just emailed me that he is working on a short story about Vince to share with family and friends, but wants to run it by me first. I told him sure; I looked forward to reading it. And I do. And I don't, in that it makes me anxious, makes me tense for the blow. Not that I expect the short story to be in anything other than an interesting, nice portrait . . . I mean just the blow of dealing with reading a short story about him. I've been working on one myself (Michelle and Angelique know - I've done a lot of revisions since they beta read it for me, though) - but it's more about dealing with the death of a child than it is specifically about Vince. This has all been like learning to live without a limb. You're never really better; you adapt. It's so different than losing my spouse was, or my parents, as awful as all that was. It's much more relentless and unchanging - forever very close to the surface. I finished writing a "mystery" short story that I sent to Ellery Queen magazine. I foolishly did this with no beta-reader. It felt done and I had the urge to submit it, which you can very easily do online, so against my better judgment, I submitted it. I got a confirmation of receipt, but it takes 6 - 8 wks, I think, to hear anything back. It's a very quirky story and I don't have a lot of hope that it'll fit in, but what the heck. Spring, I can't even begin to imagine what you have had to handle, so your ability to do so with grace and dignity, and your ability to continue with the girls is awe-inspiring to me. I wish you all the best in your writing endeavors and hope that your words of wisdom inspire others in dealing with similar tragedies. I'd hug you but we don't have the smileys.
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Post by beccaelizabeth on Jul 15, 2013 8:11:00 GMT -5
One of Vince's pals just emailed me that he is working on a short story about Vince to share with family and friends, but wants to run it by me first. I told him sure; I looked forward to reading it. And I do. And I don't, in that it makes me anxious, makes me tense for the blow. Not that I expect the short story to be in anything other than an interesting, nice portrait . . . I mean just the blow of dealing with reading a short story about him. I've been working on one myself (Michelle and Angelique know - I've done a lot of revisions since they beta read it for me, though) - but it's more about dealing with the death of a child than it is specifically about Vince. This has all been like learning to live without a limb. You're never really better; you adapt. It's so different than losing my spouse was, or my parents, as awful as all that was. It's much more relentless and unchanging - forever very close to the surface. I finished writing a "mystery" short story that I sent to Ellery Queen magazine. I foolishly did this with no beta-reader. It felt done and I had the urge to submit it, which you can very easily do online, so against my better judgment, I submitted it. I got a confirmation of receipt, but it takes 6 - 8 wks, I think, to hear anything back. It's a very quirky story and I don't have a lot of hope that it'll fit in, but what the heck. Spring, I can't even begin to imagine what you have had to handle, so your ability to do so with grace and dignity, and your ability to continue with the girls is awe-inspiring to me. I wish you all the best in your writing endeavors and hope that your words of wisdom inspire others in dealing with similar tragedies. I'd hug you but we don't have the smileys.
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Post by angelique on Jul 15, 2013 8:21:44 GMT -5
Ok, I'm done with the heat. Can we go back to mid 70’s low 80's please? We're due for a week of high 90's and I don't like it. It would probably be different if I didn't refuse to turn on the AC, but I hate the jump on the electric bill. So instead I'll be spending the week at the library. Not a bad place to while away the hottest part of the day. I'm also going to sign up for an online drawing class that is being offered for free through our library. We really have a pretty awesome library.
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Post by SpringSummers on Jul 15, 2013 8:34:37 GMT -5
One of Vince's pals just emailed me that he is working on a short story about Vince to share with family and friends, but wants to run it by me first. I told him sure; I looked forward to reading it. And I do. And I don't, in that it makes me anxious, makes me tense for the blow. Not that I expect the short story to be in anything other than an interesting, nice portrait . . . I mean just the blow of dealing with reading a short story about him. I've been working on one myself (Michelle and Angelique know - I've done a lot of revisions since they beta read it for me, though) - but it's more about dealing with the death of a child than it is specifically about Vince. This has all been like learning to live without a limb. You're never really better; you adapt. It's so different than losing my spouse was, or my parents, as awful as all that was. It's much more relentless and unchanging - forever very close to the surface. I finished writing a "mystery" short story that I sent to Ellery Queen magazine. I foolishly did this with no beta-reader. It felt done and I had the urge to submit it, which you can very easily do online, so against my better judgment, I submitted it. I got a confirmation of receipt, but it takes 6 - 8 wks, I think, to hear anything back. It's a very quirky story and I don't have a lot of hope that it'll fit in, but what the heck. Spring, I can't even begin to imagine what you have had to handle, so your ability to do so with grace and dignity, and your ability to continue with the girls is awe-inspiring to me. I wish you all the best in your writing endeavors and hope that your words of wisdom inspire others in dealing with similar tragedies. I'd hug you but we don't have the smileys. Thanks, all. I miss the smiley and glamour links, but I've put them on my favorites bar for now, so I have easy access . . . well, relatively easy. www.soulfulspike.com/membersavatars/glamours_2.htmwww.soulfulspike.com/staff/smileys.htmIn IE, you just do it by going to the Favorites star icon, and choosing Add to Favorites, Favorites Bar. I'm sure other browsers have similar options. Definitely not as handy as the links and the #text# coding.
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Post by SpringSummers on Jul 15, 2013 8:35:54 GMT -5
Ok, I'm done with the heat. Can we go back to mid 70’s low 80's please? We're due for a week of high 90's and I don't like it. It would probably be different if I didn't refuse to turn on the AC, but I hate the jump on the electric bill. So instead I'll be spending the week at the library. Not a bad place to while away the hottest part of the day. I'm also going to sign up for an online drawing class that is being offered for free through our library. We really have a pretty awesome library. Same here! And I have to mow today. Bummer.
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Post by beccaelizabeth on Jul 15, 2013 9:14:39 GMT -5
My letter arrived from City College. I am pleased to confirm that the City College Norwich Awards Board held on 11 July 2013 recommended {beccaelizabeth} for the award of English with Cultural Studies BA (HONS) - 1st. Yaaaaaays! *does the happy dance* my maths was right and my grades were (just barely) right and I got 70.1% all told on the final transcript and I got a First! *bouncy punch the air happy dance again* (Yes I know I kind of knew this already from doing the maths myself but now I have a LETTER and that means I actually have my degree. For reals. In my hand.) The graduation ceremony is in October so I get to have another happy dance day then as well. I finally have my degree!
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Post by angelique on Jul 15, 2013 9:35:36 GMT -5
My letter arrived from City College. I am pleased to confirm that the City College Norwich Awards Board held on 11 July 2013 recommended {beccaelizabeth} for the award of English with Cultural Studies BA (HONS) - 1st. Yaaaaaays! *does the happy dance* my maths was right and my grades were (just barely) right and I got 70.1% all told on the final transcript and I got a First! *bouncy punch the air happy dance again* (Yes I know I kind of knew this already from doing the maths myself but now I have a LETTER and that means I actually have my degree. For reals. In my hand.) The graduation ceremony is in October so I get to have another happy dance day then as well. I finally have my degree! Yay! Congratulations!
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Post by SpringSummers on Jul 15, 2013 10:38:21 GMT -5
My letter arrived from City College. I am pleased to confirm that the City College Norwich Awards Board held on 11 July 2013 recommended {beccaelizabeth} for the award of English with Cultural Studies BA (HONS) - 1st. Yaaaaaays! *does the happy dance* my maths was right and my grades were (just barely) right and I got 70.1% all told on the final transcript and I got a First! *bouncy punch the air happy dance again* (Yes I know I kind of knew this already from doing the maths myself but now I have a LETTER and that means I actually have my degree. For reals. In my hand.) The graduation ceremony is in October so I get to have another happy dance day then as well. I finally have my degree! Many congrats!
YA-HOO!
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Post by Onjel on Jul 15, 2013 14:40:58 GMT -5
My letter arrived from City College. I am pleased to confirm that the City College Norwich Awards Board held on 11 July 2013 recommended {beccaelizabeth} for the award of English with Cultural Studies BA (HONS) - 1st. Yaaaaaays! *does the happy dance* my maths was right and my grades were (just barely) right and I got 70.1% all told on the final transcript and I got a First! *bouncy punch the air happy dance again* (Yes I know I kind of knew this already from doing the maths myself but now I have a LETTER and that means I actually have my degree. For reals. In my hand.) The graduation ceremony is in October so I get to have another happy dance day then as well. I finally have my degree! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! Congratulations, Be!
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