It did not cover a dog's bollocks. I am sad.
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Pumpkin - A tool used when someone in your family deflates.
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A mushroom, spinach and Swiss burger with seasoned fries. Dripping with juices.
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Maurice (1987) starring James Wilby, Hugh Grant and Rupert Graves. Had a strong supporting cast of Denholm Elliott, Simon Callow, Billie Whitelaw and Ben Kingsley.
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At my age, a power walk is a jog. I used to walk a lot a read. I can not go out walking anymore and miss it.
ice cream cone or in a cup?
ice cream cone or in a cup?
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Banned because he is obviously under the minimum age, just look at his picture.
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I used to think when I was a kid that the world was fair. Sorry for the bummer, but to me, my first steps out of childhood was learning that not everyone was treated the same.
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Ballet, definitely.
What are the best characteristics of kittens; cute and cuddly or playful and amusing?
What are the best characteristics of kittens; cute and cuddly or playful and amusing?
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Because she once had to have an operation, she had 'DO NOT REMOVE' tattooed on both legs and arms.
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Thank you all for weighing in - I enjoyed reading the views posted here. For me, most of the things that I have written over the years involve my playing with an idea of something that occurred, but I would never characterize the works as documenting real life experiences. My one poem, "Adolescence" was really written in high school, and, at the time, I had all the feelings stated in the poem. When I started exploring this site, I went through my old files and came across a couple of poems I thought might be fun to post. I posted "Adolescence" and gave it that title because, to me, it really sounded like a passionate high-schooler (which, of course, I was!).
I think a part of us is in everything we write. It may not be biographical, but may contain some part of us in it.
My biggest problem is when someone writes a fictional story highlighting tragedies and a huge majority of the readers instantly believe it actually happened to them.
I would not usually expect that a story that is not memoirs or musing to be real for that person.
Poetry is different. For me it is generally emotionally driven more than a story is, but I am still careful to assume any direct factual history.
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Whooooo!!!! Performing this Friday!!
Good luck and break a leg!
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Thanks Maggie, until now, it wasn't clear to me, the show-all was to be the default. That does solve the issue for me. And of course I'll be patient. I understand how busy you all are and I promise you, I'll never take you guys for granted.
I am glad you do not take them for granted. They are much classier than that; mostly marble with a touch of quartz and a smattering of limestone.
Sorry, but I like to end a thread with some humor.
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We are looking at getting a third button that will allow the member to click that to have both stories and poems visible like it used to be. That way, everyone wins. Please be patient in regards to this and we will see when it can get done.
Thank you.
Thank You Blue for that information. As usual, you were very helpful.
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Yes, this site can change anything they wish on the appearance or rules of Stories Space without any consultation or approval by the members. It is owned and the owner or their representative have that right.
I can tell you from first hand knowledge that every Mod on this site (except maybe me, I think benevolent dictators are great) greatly appreciates the input and desires of the members. There are many discussions on ideas and inputs by you, the members. I admired the work and efforts the Mods where doing for us, but once I was in their circle I got to see the full extent of their dedication.
This issue is not being ignored. Recently we have had a big influx of new writers (very good ones too, I must say) and stories/poems. At the same time we had a shortage of Mods for various reason, including myself for a few days. (Sorry about that, not my choice) The Mods that were available were very busy doing their primary responsibility, getting your submissions posted. I will look into what specifically is going to be done and post my finding here on this thread.
Thank you for your patients.
I can tell you from first hand knowledge that every Mod on this site (except maybe me, I think benevolent dictators are great) greatly appreciates the input and desires of the members. There are many discussions on ideas and inputs by you, the members. I admired the work and efforts the Mods where doing for us, but once I was in their circle I got to see the full extent of their dedication.
This issue is not being ignored. Recently we have had a big influx of new writers (very good ones too, I must say) and stories/poems. At the same time we had a shortage of Mods for various reason, including myself for a few days. (Sorry about that, not my choice) The Mods that were available were very busy doing their primary responsibility, getting your submissions posted. I will look into what specifically is going to be done and post my finding here on this thread.
Thank you for your patients.
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This is strictly a speculative thought. It would need to go though the powers that be to see if it were possible and acceptable.
1) No Moderator will get any additional work unless they volunteered.
2) A single person be picked to run this who is never allowed to vote.
3) The person running the voting would pick five volunteers to vote on stories/poems for one month.
4) Writers could submit only one piece total, either poem or story, not one of each.
5) At the end of the month, the five voters would list their picks of the top six poems and a separate list of top six stories. The lists will be ranked first through sixth
6) The person in charge will tally the votes; 10 points for first, 7 points for second, 5 points for third, 3 points for fourth, 2 points for fifth, and 1 point for sixth.
7) A list would be posted (probably on the forum, but possible on the front page) of the top five poems and stories by total point value.
8) Any story receiving ten or more points or that is listed on four voters' lists and does not score high enough to make the list will receive a honorable mention.
9) Writer of top scored story and poem may, if they wish, be a voting member next month. The person in charge will then pick volunteers to fill out the five person panel.
10) A voting member may submit an entry, but may not vote for themselves.
11) No voting member may be on the voting panel for six months after serving, unless they are rated number one for a month. Only exception is if no other qualifying volunteers are available.
12) At the end of the year, each monthly winner will be voted on in the same manner by a separate panel of ten voting members for the stop poems and stories of the year.
I think this would work well. Give a lot of opportunities for participation as both writers and voters. It should limit favoritism, though I think there is no way to completely do away with it. By limiting it to only one piece per writer it should give more chances to some of the less experienced writers as many writers on here are good enough to qualify in both categories. This way there will be ten different Stories Space members recognized each month. I think the biggest key is high participation as voters. If we could get enough voters, the number of voting members could be doubled, if so honorable mention requirement would need to be adjusted.
1) No Moderator will get any additional work unless they volunteered.
2) A single person be picked to run this who is never allowed to vote.
3) The person running the voting would pick five volunteers to vote on stories/poems for one month.
4) Writers could submit only one piece total, either poem or story, not one of each.
5) At the end of the month, the five voters would list their picks of the top six poems and a separate list of top six stories. The lists will be ranked first through sixth
6) The person in charge will tally the votes; 10 points for first, 7 points for second, 5 points for third, 3 points for fourth, 2 points for fifth, and 1 point for sixth.
7) A list would be posted (probably on the forum, but possible on the front page) of the top five poems and stories by total point value.
8) Any story receiving ten or more points or that is listed on four voters' lists and does not score high enough to make the list will receive a honorable mention.
9) Writer of top scored story and poem may, if they wish, be a voting member next month. The person in charge will then pick volunteers to fill out the five person panel.
10) A voting member may submit an entry, but may not vote for themselves.
11) No voting member may be on the voting panel for six months after serving, unless they are rated number one for a month. Only exception is if no other qualifying volunteers are available.
12) At the end of the year, each monthly winner will be voted on in the same manner by a separate panel of ten voting members for the stop poems and stories of the year.
I think this would work well. Give a lot of opportunities for participation as both writers and voters. It should limit favoritism, though I think there is no way to completely do away with it. By limiting it to only one piece per writer it should give more chances to some of the less experienced writers as many writers on here are good enough to qualify in both categories. This way there will be ten different Stories Space members recognized each month. I think the biggest key is high participation as voters. If we could get enough voters, the number of voting members could be doubled, if so honorable mention requirement would need to be adjusted.
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In the third chapter of Love's Transition, I wrote a sentence describing the main characters mouth when she woke up in her hospital room.
'My mouth felt like it was full of dessert sand, dry and gritty.'
'My mouth felt like it was full of dessert sand, dry and gritty.'