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Re: moderation
couldn't agree more. If pity itself is a valid and worthy emotion, then there must be a spot, however modest, for some self-pity. No one should go nuts with it, but I believe we can indulge ourselves a little, or else we're being the slightest bit puritanical.
posted by
2902
on February 22, 2010 at 3:56 PM
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I like your blog ~ as you say, as long as it's not a steady diet. I believe in moderation - Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on February 22, 2010 at 12:02 PM
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stuff
hey I'll settle for "stuff"! Thanks for your visit and kind words. I try to come up with something daily.
posted by
2902
on February 21, 2010 at 1:25 PM
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wow I have just discovered you....need to make more time to read instead. Love your stuff, sorry poetry.
posted by
spiderfly
on February 21, 2010 at 11:56 AM
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Re: One lucky person to another...
Thank you, Pat! The self pity - junk food connection has haunted me for a long time. Maybe it's just me, but I too often find myself wallowing in self-pity until I realize what's happening. Even THEN it frequently doesn't stop and I just enjoy, well, another wallow or two before straightening out.. That's where the simile kicks in - "Poor Bob" is an awful lot like "Just one more Oreo..." or finishing the french fries. I guess you're right about the TLC. And yes, I've thought about publishing. Not only am I not sure how to go about it, but it's a brand new field for me. I've always enjoyed writing, but as for poetry, I never really tried it seriously until I "blogged on" on January 7! Before that, I had a grand total of 3 poems. It's almost become something I have to turn off so I can go to sleep! I feel like a teenager with a new car!
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2902
on February 21, 2010 at 6:09 AM
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One lucky person to another...
self pity's one thing, self concern and TLC is quite another. I like the way you arrive at the theme and the rhyme. If I were an editor, I'd be publishing your stuff...
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Pat_B
on February 21, 2010 at 5:31 AM
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Your poetry is such a delight! It is so wonderful to have you here, too! I am trying to return the reads as promised but as I get stronger I will catch up on the ones I have missed! You are so good for Blogit! Thanks for stopping in and extending you well wishes, it meant a great deal! sam
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sam444
on February 20, 2010 at 5:35 PM
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