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rolandlytle
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No. I do not celebrate Valentine's Day. It is commercialism pure and simple, which the average American spending more than $130 a year (as of 2013, have not seen data since then). I celebrate my love for the people in my life everyday. I regularly send 'flowers/chocolates' at random times, usually if the person is a little down. (Did that Monday with a beloved friend, Edible Arrangements is a great company and I use them often.) Most holidays have simply become commercial events that make corporations richer. I give from my heart, not based on a calendar.
Which is deeper; the love of romance, the love of friendship, or the love of family? I think this can be a very tough question or a very easy one based upon a person's convictions and beliefs.
Which is deeper; the love of romance, the love of friendship, or the love of family? I think this can be a very tough question or a very easy one based upon a person's convictions and beliefs.
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If you look up nice in the dictionary, it has his picture. It lists Sunil as a synonym.
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Banana
I have always liked this word, it is funny. With the help of Stuart, Kevin and Bob it has been making a comeback.
BTW I told Blue to send me a invoice for that fine!
I have always liked this word, it is funny. With the help of Stuart, Kevin and Bob it has been making a comeback.
BTW I told Blue to send me a invoice for that fine!
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Quote by meredith
Curmudgeon
An ill-tempered person full of resentment and stubborn notions.
Some say I might be one, but I haven't passed the final exam yet.....
You owe me $10.26. You did mention me without my consent. You did mention curmudgeon, did you not?
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Please start another thread for any input not related to a full site block. Thanks
Sorry
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Quote by Rebellious_Soul
I am guessing until these are fixed or otherwise, it is on the honors system to not be a stalker.
You can stalk me if you like!
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Older Than Dirt Quiz :
Count all the ones that you remember not the ones you were told about. Ratings at the bottom.
1. Blackjack chewing gum
2. Wax Coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar water
3. Candy cigarettes
4. Soda pop machines that dispensed glass bottles
5. Coffee shops or diners with table side jukeboxes
6. Home milk delivery in glass bottles with cardboard stoppers
7. Party lines on the telephone
8. Newsreels before the movie
9. P.F. Flyers
10. Butch wax
11. TV test patterns that came on at night after the last show and were there until TV shows started again in the morning. (there were only 3 channels... if you were fortunate)
12. Peashooters
13. Howdy Doody
14. 45 RPM records
15. S&H green stamps
16. Hi-fi's
17. Metal ice trays with lever
18. Mimeograph paper
19. Blue flashbulb
20. Packards
21. Roller skate keys
22. Cork popguns
23. Drive-ins
24. Studebakers
25. Wash tub wringers
If you remembered 0-5 = You're still young
If you remembered 6-10 = You are getting older
If you remembered 11-15 = Don't tell your age,
If you remembered 16-25 = You' re older than dirt!
I might be older than dirt but those memories are some of the best parts of my life.
I had 18!
Count all the ones that you remember not the ones you were told about. Ratings at the bottom.
1. Blackjack chewing gum
2. Wax Coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar water
3. Candy cigarettes
4. Soda pop machines that dispensed glass bottles
5. Coffee shops or diners with table side jukeboxes
6. Home milk delivery in glass bottles with cardboard stoppers
7. Party lines on the telephone
8. Newsreels before the movie
9. P.F. Flyers
10. Butch wax
11. TV test patterns that came on at night after the last show and were there until TV shows started again in the morning. (there were only 3 channels... if you were fortunate)
12. Peashooters
13. Howdy Doody
14. 45 RPM records
15. S&H green stamps
16. Hi-fi's
17. Metal ice trays with lever
18. Mimeograph paper
19. Blue flashbulb
20. Packards
21. Roller skate keys
22. Cork popguns
23. Drive-ins
24. Studebakers
25. Wash tub wringers
If you remembered 0-5 = You're still young
If you remembered 6-10 = You are getting older
If you remembered 11-15 = Don't tell your age,
If you remembered 16-25 = You' re older than dirt!
I might be older than dirt but those memories are some of the best parts of my life.
I had 18!
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Quote by Rebellious_Soul
Also I can see someone who I blocked post when someone else quotes them. So like, yeah. Also as much as I know how some other feel about the blocking system, it is necessary, if not to impose some sort of peace, but some self control at least.
However of anyone really wanted to, and someone will because there will always be someone who just wants all the attention, to just log off see what was said and then reply to it under the pretense that we can't see it.
Good point, I had not thought of that. You are way too smart maybe you need a frontal lobotomy; or is that a bottle in front of me? I get those two mixed up, sorry.
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Nods, you have a point hun. I shouldn't judge but I am only human and it sometimes can't helped. I do agree heartily.
We are all human and try not to judge, but it can be so hard. It happens. I have done it far more often than I like to admit, but thankfully there is I am sorry. One line I say a lot. And yes, I do mean it. I know how foolish I can be, but I keep trying. I know you try too and that is important.
lol
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It bothers me that we ever need to block someone. We are all adults here, but everyone here is intelligent and often opinionated. Some people have a hard time dealing with the conflict that may ensue and use blocking as a way to remove themselves from the intellectual fray. If it is someone's choice to do that, I will not criticize. I just am hopeful it is not me being blocked. I think as a site we should provide whatever service possible (Gav knows what is possible and practical) as long as it make a member more comfortable. I personally can not imagine blocking a fellow member myself, but that is just me and I would not judge other's actions just because they are different.
Thank you Andy and Justine for your input. I agree with you in many ways, but not all. That does not make me think less of you as friends or people. I find our differences to be a good thing. Knowing you both have made me a better person. You have both improved my life with your wonderful literary work and your friendship.
Thank you Andy and Justine for your input. I agree with you in many ways, but not all. That does not make me think less of you as friends or people. I find our differences to be a good thing. Knowing you both have made me a better person. You have both improved my life with your wonderful literary work and your friendship.
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I am writing and posting perhaps the most ambitious project I have ever undertaken - my 'Going Away series - yet it is getting very few views and even less comments. 'Disappointing' doesn't even begin to cover it...
One begins to wonder 'why bother?'...
This is such a huge problem on the site! We have so many outstanding writers, but so many of our members do very little reading. You know I am reading your series. (BTW everyone, it is pretty good. you should check it out.) Have you seen my new story. Give it a read and if you do not care for that type of story, then I would not expect you to continue. Swords & sorcery fantasy is not everyone's' cup of tea. I read all my friends work. Even if it is not necessarily my favorite genre, because on Stories Space we help each other improve. (At least I hope that is what everyone would like to do. Improve and help others improve in their writing also) To do that we read each others work and comment on the strengths and weaknesses. Constructive criticism can sometimes be hard to here, because we try so hard to get it right ourselves. But that criticism, if used, can make us better. I personally follow approximately 120 writers on here. Health permitting, I at least try everything they write. I vote about 90% of the time and comment about 50%. I read tons of poetry, but that is the genre I least understand, so often that is the type I will not vote or comment on, because I can not with any real confidence delve into it. If I start reading a long series and 3-5 chapters in I am not enjoying it, I will stop reading that series, but at least I give it a try.
Andy, this statement is not aimed at you unparticular, but I read many writers on here complain about the poor readership (for good reason), but they do not read or comment on other writers either. We as a collective should try to do better at this.
Andy, do not be discouraged. I will keep reading and hopefully others will realize that to make the a better site we need to be writers AND readers.
Let me ask this of every member of Stories Space. Do you read your friend's writings? I do. Almost all of them. If you do not, then what kind of friend are you really? Larry Nigh, a senior member of our site and good friend of mine, read, voted and commented on the 1st part of my new series even though I know he is not a fan of the genre at all. There is a true Stories Space friend. I have 76 'friends' on the site right now. The question is; how many will take the time to read my story, at least trying it? If recent history repeats itself, then about 1/4 will. It worries me what this says about our site. Do you think new writers will want to join a site that has almost no readers. I can tell you from 1st hand knowledge that they often pass us by because of it. We need more good new writers, because they we also be our new readers too.
Sorry to sound preachy, but this is probably the #1 problem on this site and that hurts me, because it is us doing to ourselves.
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My victorian boots are in!
Let's see them in your photo album.
=d> 
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I am trying to better acquaint myself with the Stories Space community.
I am happy we have to have two new moderators on the site. They both are 1st rate and really seem to care about the site and its members.
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I am happy that Roland is here.
I am happy you are here too!
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I'm back from my small break from SS. I had too much stress and everything kind of toppled on me. Then I got addicted to a videogame.
Glad you are back. Hope you are feeling better Videogame Queen.
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Have and hope to again. He is very intelligent and has a probing mind.
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Quote by meredithQuote by rolandlytle
As the endtime nears, I wonder. Have I been as good as I thought I was, or did I not reach far enough? Did I do all I could? I did terrible things that had to be done, but was I right, was it truly necessary? I guess it is good that I keep questioning myself. Doubt can be good at times. It can keep us humble. I often need humble, but I wish I had more satisfaction. I always wanted to leave the world a better place, but it seems I have been unsuccessful in that. Why do things seem worse now than 30 years ago? Maybe it is not worse it just seems like it to me. I am not as happy as I once was, perhaps that is what interferes with a proper evaluation of the truth? Maybe I am no longer able to really know what is true anymore?
We will all eventually have our endtime. If when I have mine I am told it was only half a good as yours, then I will consider myself successful. But until that time comes, I will consider a wise and good friend. We have much to teach, so let's stay around as long as we can.
**BLUSH**
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Quote by Entangled_Fate
I'm feed up that I can't write properly. I start to write but I just can't finish it to the end. It is pathetic
I have read so much of your excellent writing. This is just a short lapse. Keep at it and turn that frown upside down.
