Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "Can't wait! Also... one week in and already too much screen time. Lord help us all!"
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4 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "yay!!! can't wait to see what you have to say. LOVE!"
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4 years ago

Commented on We Don't Understand This Weather:
   "Lovely start!"
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5 years ago

Commented on Vista of a Sisyphean Mind:
   "Thank you for sharing! Brave to start things, but also brave to call them finished."
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5 years ago

Commented on Vista of a Sisyphean Mind:
   "Thank you for sharing! Brave to start things, but also brave to call them finished."
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5 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "I would tell myself that it's okay to have self-confidence. That some people will like you and some won't, but some people WILL. And that's all that matters. So be yourself."
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5 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "At some point remember... Ask for forgiveness, not for permission. You've got this!"
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5 years ago

Commented on Vista of a Sisyphean Mind:
   "Lovely. We should all spend more time getting to know ourselves. Thanks for letting us get to know you a little better. :)"
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5 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "Listening to music together over the phone! Gah! So many memories flooding back. Love this!"
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5 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "YES PLEASE!!!"
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5 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "AH! I went on this emotional journey with you as I was reading this! You'll remember holding his hand today for the rest of your life. Love."
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5 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "I'm all about wanting to know what's going on with YOU. And, I think we, as a culture, are obsessed with busy-ness. Like if we are busy, we are somehow more valuable. Living our best lives shouldn't depend on how busy we are. Because, without a doubt, that will turn into people complaining about how busy they are in seconds flat. I love that you are internally searching for ways to express yourself, but that it doesn't have to manifest itself in a grocery list of busy-ness. To me, that's something to aspire to. Keep it up. And keep posting about YOU. :)"
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5 years ago

Commented on Vista of a Sisyphean Mind:
   "Lovely"
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5 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "Yes! What I miss for my daughter is the music. I had such a good music program. I was able to rent an instrument through the school and started viola in third grade. It totally informed who I was as a person to play the viola, be in the orchestra later on, have access to choirs. Now, my daughter has music once a week. There's no music room. The music teacher wheels his supplies around on a cart. But, she does have art. They have an incredible art room and art program. I guess it's a matter of give and take. We were lucky to have more, though!"
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5 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "This was the most suspenseful thing I've read in a long time! PS... I love the no social media policy!"
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5 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "Love this. Hard core love this!"
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5 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "If you figure out how to upload a manual into his brain, could you upload one into mine too ;) Looking forward to more in 2019!"
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6 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   ""Flirts with my blushing veins" is SUCH A GOOD LINE!"
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6 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "I was just thinking about this with reading. I normally read 1-3 books a week. Lately, I haven't been reading much at all. And then I start to worry that I'll never read again. But of course I do. I am also starting to get holiday anxiety... my sister is already done shopping for Christmas presents for MY daughter. How is that possible? I haven't even started yet. Taking a moment to breathe is excellent advice!"
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6 years ago

Commented on Vista of a Sisyphean Mind:
   ""Sadness is a glutton of my happiness." Awesome line my friend."
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6 years ago

Commented on Uncharted:
   "This is what happens when I fall behind on my reading! I'm just seeing this. Thank you for all that you contributed! And yes, keep supporting each other for sure! It's the end of an era!!"
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6 years ago

Commented on Carcerated Grammar:
   "Two things: 1. Love this line: "learning to be comfortable with personal fulfilment without social reward is probably more difficult for a lot of people to realize than dealing with the hardships we’re all too used to facing." 2. Love the bonsai. :)"
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6 years ago

Commented on Carcerated Grammar:
   "Two things: 1. Love this line: "learning to be comfortable with personal fulfilment without social reward is probably more difficult for a lot of people to realize than dealing with the hardships we’re all too used to facing." 2. Love the bonsai. :)"
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6 years ago

Commented on Uncharted:
   "I was wondering where the shark story line was going to go... and now that I see where you took it... amazing. Very well done."
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6 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "Oooof. Answer these questions and we save the world."
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6 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "Love love love! Reading this was like a warm hug."
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6 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "Ooooph. This was a gut punch of an entry! Your honesty here is so important. I try and tell myself that when someone points out something about my life, it's coming from their own insecurities. Their own degree means something to them. Their own degree validates something in them. Their own travel validates something in them. They have a narrative in life that they've made for themselves that they can't imagine living without and project that onto other people. As someone who is a long-distance friend of yours, let me say this - I have never once thought about what degrees you have or where you have traveled or what money you have. I've been inspired by your drive to create and your clear empathy towards the world around you. You are a such a great friend - and that's all your boys need to see. XO."
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6 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "I think it is so important we share rejections as well as successes. We all get them. We should share that experience! Thank you for sharing yours. XO"
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6 years ago

Commented on Uncharted:
   "I liked this chapter a lot. He needed a good night like this."
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6 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "The day-to-day "what are we going to do today" was always the hardest part for me when I was a SAHM. It's especially hard when you can't go outside. There's all this pressure to keep things fun. Sometimes, things are just boring! I'm still so proud of you for putting up your art. And yay for birthdays!"
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6 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "Amen!"
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6 years ago

Commented on Uncharted:
   "Oh dear"
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6 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "Wow. That gave me anxiety! I'm glad you don't have to worry about that family anymore!"
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6 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "I'm so proud of you that you're going back next month because you DESERVE to be there. PS... if you learn how to turn that little voice off for good, let me know. XO"
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6 years ago

Commented on Uncharted:
   "Ooo... I liked the line "It was a lonely sound" - very nice"
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6 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "Oh my goodness... I FELT this SO MUCH. "I simply didn’t want to do anything and you have the perfect storm of apathy, indigestion, and ennui." - that line - seriously. So much I can relate to. I wish I could feel success, especially small every day ones, as much as I feel the weight of failure (often perceived failure, not even real failure). I too know it will fade, but it's hard in the moment. I'm glad you wrote this. You DESERVE your art. XO."
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6 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "oh my goodness, I just teared up reading this. I relate so much. That is my version of winning a Grammy too... and having someone I don't even know love my characters as much as I do! FYI - as I'm in the throws of hybrid publishing and working with two different designers on my cover and interior graphics... let me know if you ever want to talk logistics / cost / etc. XOXO"
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6 years ago

Commented on The Domesticated Poet:
   "I love this in so many ways. You are incredible. We are all so many things. Never "just" anything. And your passion for music and poetry and art transcend anything someone would try and define. I'm sooo looking forward to this series. I have gone back and forth being a SAHM on and off for my daughter's whole life. There's so much wrapped up in that. Can't wait to dive into it all with you!"
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6 years ago

Commented on Waiting:
   "Lovely :)"
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7 years ago

Commented on Waiting:
   ""I am fire, you are the trees." Incredible!"
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7 years ago

Commented on Waiting:
   "Beautiful"
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7 years ago