nameerf

@nameerf (99)

United States • Age 50

Joined myLot 19 years ago

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Did you miss me?

avonrep1 @avonrep1 (1862) • United States 18 Jul 07

I was sitting here, at my computer this morning and reliezed I haven't been around much lately here at mylot. Did anyone miss me? Yeah right, you most likely didn't even noticed that I have not been around. Want to know why?...

back

gone

mylot

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nameerf Actually I just got back on myself. I wish I could trip and put my back in order. I'm glad you posted though. I always look for your discussions. They're always good. I hope your feeling better.

23 Jul 07

I did it! I know I'm not supposed to but I did...

patgalca @patgalca (18443) • Orangeville, Ontario 20 Jul 07

I need to avoid book stores. I cannot wander by one or I will buy a book. I have over 200 books in my house waiting to be read, I do not need to bring home more. But, well, you see, there was a sidewalk sale so really the store...

books

famous authors

shopping

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nameerf Books can be a serious addiction. :) I know I have that addiction. I love buying books. Most of the time I actually read the books, but I can't help buying one if I think the I might like it. I read all the fiction books I buy. It's the non-fiction that...

23 Jul 07

First of many possible offensive topics, if offend easy don't read.

avonrep1 @avonrep1 (1862) • United States 17 Jun 07

This is a rant of things that bother me. At least the top 5 things. Number 1. People that are so stupid, that they report peoples post, just because they don't agree with the orignal poster. (This is BS, if you don't like it see...

offensive topics

what bugs me

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nameerf To each his/her own. I can't believe people would be so crass. I don't write a lot on my lot, but I always enjoy your topics and will actually go out of my way to find some from you. I saw the topics about poop and thought "Hmmm, not going there today." I...

18 Jun 07

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why do all parents love their children so much?

ronreyes @ronreyes (4724) • Philippines 10 May 07

Aren't you afraid sometimes that your love for your children may be useless or wasted just in case they become someone you didn't expected them to be? Like being a bad person!? Or maybe they'll just ignore you when they already...

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nameerf I love my children and I let them know that no matter what I will always love them. Having said that I don't believe it's true that every parent loves their child. There are people who don't love their children. There are people who feel like it's a burden to...

18 Jun 07

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Homeschooling is gaining more support

avonrep1 @avonrep1 (1862) • United States 6 Jun 07

This years 2007 Scripps National Spelling Bee Winner for the 6th year in a row is a homeschooled student. I have been reading that this is helping to gain more support and more parents optioning for this type of education over...

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nameerf My neighbor was homeschooling her children and decided to go back to work. My long time friend just started to home school. I personally don't think I'm cut out for it. I do have issues with the school system and the pressure they force on the children, but...

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Associated Content Sale

nameerf @nameerf (99) • United States 7 Jun 07

www.associatedcontent.com/article/269353/lake_district_campsite_wasdale_head.html I published on Associated Content. It's my first sale and first time making money by writing. Besides here that is. It's very exciting. I can't...

associated content

writing

1 person

What do you hope to accomplish today ~ June 4

songbirdnaimh @songbirdnaimh (1422) • United States 4 Jun 07

For me... -reduce all the graduation stories that the kids wrote so my co-teacher can mount them on the scrapbook page -put a check in the bank -pick up a peppermint stick for the chocolate train we will be making on...

accomplishments

life

to do list

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nameerf Well so far I put the dishes in the dishwasher. I'd like to find some place to stay in Stirling when we go visit. I still need to write 1500 words on my novel. I need to grocery shop and I want to go to the book store. It's 2:30 pm here in England and I'm...

4 Jun 07

Your First Childhood Friend - Are you still in touch with him/her?

ranjeetkolarkar @ranjeetkolarkar (1595) • India 30 May 07

My first childhood friend is my neighbour. We had been friends now for 32 years now. We became friends when I was just 1 year old and he was 3 years old. Although I have shifted out of my native place for job purposes, I am...

childhood

friend

friendship

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nameerf One of my best friends growing up had the same ducky necklace as I did in Kindergarten. That was 27 years ago. We were each other's Maid/Matron of honor at our weddings. We've stuck through some tough times together. She lives in Texas and normally I live in...

30 May 07

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To all writers: I really want to encourage you to join a writing group.

patgalca @patgalca (18443) • Orangeville, Ontario 22 May 07

I have talked before about the writing group I belong to. We meet formally every two weeks. We give positive feedback and motivate each other. We also get together to attend author seminars and workshops. The greatest...

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nameerf I'm involved with an online writing group. It has been so helpful when we have questions or need someone to critique our work. I would love to find someone who could just push me a little each day. I try to talk to my husband but he's only interested in his...

24 May 07

why are we tempted to gossip?

jlara_gtr34 @jlara_gtr34 (3491) • Philippines 24 May 07

hey guys. it has been known that to gossip is some kind of a bad thing. but even though we know that it is bad and it is one of the sources of conflicts, we still do it! and the worst thing is, there is nos uch thing as correct...

bad

gossip

tempted

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nameerf Most of the time gossip is said to either make you feel part of the group or to get friends. It can also be to be hurtful to someone else. Sometimes we are just relaying information that we want to share. I think overall we all just want to be part of...

24 May 07

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I quit! I refuse to drive my car FU BUSH!!!

avonrep1 @avonrep1 (1862) • United States 3 May 07

OKay this is a RANT! I am letting the world know and hopefully other will agree with me and make a major change in their lives too. I quit, I refuse to drive my car. I will either walk from now on, or ride a bike. Gas has risen to...

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nameerf The prices of gas are atrocious worldwide. I spent the equivalent to $100 filling up the tank of my car here in the UK. In the US, I was up to $50 per tank of gas. It's just ridiculous everywhere. I walk quite a bit here and plan to continue to walk when I get...

24 May 07

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Whether your mylot friends are worth responding to your postings????????????????

BRIJENDRA @BRIJENDRA (926) • India 8 Apr 07

Hi everone, I have so far 729 mylot friends.Most of them are worth responding to my posting and i too to them. What about you?

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nameerf I try to respond to friends first and then look for other discussions to respond to. I find that unless I have a topic for discussion that I think is interesting, I tend not to post new discussions. I think if I were trying to earn more, I would definitely...

24 May 07

Would you read this?

aboutpaula @aboutpaula (85) 31 Mar 07

Well, I was at work earlier and was in my own little world when I got an idea for a story. I get most of my ideas whilst at work and since I just get to sit and serve people, I do tend to go off in my own world quite a...

mystery

stories

writing

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nameerf I think that if you worked on the plot you could come up with a decent story there. Ideas are everywhere, just remember to write them down so you don't forget. I'm currently working on a story and went back to look at the original idea I had and it's pretty...

24 May 07

I feel like a professional now

avonrep1 @avonrep1 (1862) • United States 22 May 07

Okay all, I can't help it I am excited. I feel almost like a professional. I sold my first writing piece. I am sure for all of you semi-professional, or professional writers have join Associate Content a long time ago, but I just...

associated content

making money

writing

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nameerf That was a really good piece. I rated it for you. I would have Dig It too, but I don't have an account yet. I joined AC but haven't written anything. I'm concentrating on my novel right now.

24 May 07

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How do you write the beginning

aboutpaula @aboutpaula (85) 20 May 07

OK, I think I have some good ideas for stories and try my hardest to write as much as possible in them but I get so far and start to re-read the beginning only to find out that it is extremely rubbish. Now, the actual idea is...

beginnings

novel

writing

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nameerf All right. I've been reading the "Write Great Fiction" series from Writer's Digest Books. I've gotten through the ones on Plot and Characterization and am currently working on Description and Setting. Each book has a bit on beginnings. The book on Plot would...

21 May 07

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Simply Brilliant 26 Rules for Writing Well

nameerf @nameerf (99) • United States 19 May 07

Found at www.mantex.co.uk/samples/rules.htm "26 Golden Rules for Writing Well 1. Don't abbrev. 2. Check to see if you any words out. 3. Be carefully to use adjectives and adverbs correct. 4. About sentence fragments. 5....

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rules

writing

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nameerf I found them amusing and wanted to share. I'm glad you enjoyed them.

21 May 07

Simply Brilliant 26 Rules for Writing Well

nameerf @nameerf (99) • United States 19 May 07

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Can we reinvent our persona?

danjenkins @danjenkins (646) • United States 1 May 07

Human Resource (employment) managers believe "the past is prelude". This means that they believe a person will always be what they have been. That we cannot change. Do you believe that we can overcome our failures and become...

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nameerf I think our past is what makes us who we are today. Our failures shouldn't define us but help us to grow. Hopefully we can reinvent ourselves if we feel the need to prove ourselves to others.

1 May 07

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