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Just finished listening to and watching the musical Into the Woods.
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When I was a kid I thought 2001 was science fiction. As I grew older I sat in a drive-in movie theater trying to explain the movie 2001 A Space Odyssey to my parents. I was ten years old and had read the book, so I could explain the symbolism to them. They did not like that much, but it was still science-fiction. Now 2001 is taught in history class to my grand children. I never understood when science-fiction became the future. BTW the reason 2001 was the year for the book is because Jan 1st 2001 was the first day of the new millennium. (not 2000 like everyone celebrated) I know because that is what Clarke told me and several of my friends when we met him on a book signing tour in the mid 80's for The Songs of Distant Earth.
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I actually have a box of these in my closet.
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Granted: but then you never meet her and find out what a fabulous person she is.
I wish my other eye would open.
I wish my other eye would open.
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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.