Got some work done on my book yesterday.

@TheHorse (236144)
Walnut Creek, California
November 19, 2025 1:04pm CST
I miss @Just4Him. We used to banter a bit about the 49ers and Packers. She is from Green Bay and is a Packers fan. She also enjoyed writing, and would use her Horse Prod to keep me working on my developmental psychology book. I've been a bit lazy recently, but yesterday I did some writing on the Autistic kid at the preschool who loved music. I could finish that chapter today if I wanted to. But a part of me would miss the fond memories that come up when I write about his progress. Anyway, that's what's on my mind this morning.
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marguicha
@marguicha (230050)
• Chile
19 Nov
I never read a post written by @Juat4him. What happened?
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DE
@DaddyEvil (170923)
• United States
19 Nov
I don't know if pony misspelled her name on purpose or not. Since we aren't allowed to talk about other myLotters according to GAA, his discussion could get deleted if he wrote her name correctly. The current GAA is stricter about the rules than any previous GAA was. But yes, you did use to talk to her.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (236144)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Nov
I am not sure why she left. She was an engaging MyLot member.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (236144)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Nov
@DaddyEvil It was just a typo. I do not know about this "rule."
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DE
@DaddyEvil (170923)
• United States
19 Nov
Of course, you could always read your own book (after you get it published) to bring back fond memories... I'm surprised you aren't still in contact with her through email or over the phone.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (170923)
• United States
19 Nov
@TheHorse I assumed you did. I had her phone number for text messages but got a new phone a couple of weeks ago. Something went wrong when I transferred all the contacts from my old phone to the new one. The new phone said it was done transferring them so I wiped the old phone's memory and gave it to Pretty. THEN discovered none of the contacts transferred over.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (236144)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Nov
@DaddyEvil No comment.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (236144)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Nov
I think I have her email here somewhere.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (116428)
• United States
19 Nov
I talked to her two weeks ago, and Valerie said she might come back after the new year.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (116428)
• United States
20 Nov
@TheHorse Me too.
Judy Story
@jstory07 (148025)
• Roseburg, Oregon
20 Nov
I hope she comes back.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (236144)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Nov
I would be glad to see her come back.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (132066)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Nov
I can get a cattle prod if you need it
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The Horse
@TheHorse (236144)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Nov
My home address is...
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (95920)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Nov
Glad to hear you are continuing to work on your book. There are days I feel lazy but then I force myself to write up at least two new articles to make things easier as the week progresses,
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The Horse
@TheHorse (236144)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Nov
Yep. Sometimes I slip into "get 'er done" mode, even when I am feeling lazy.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (68534)
• Centralia, Washington
19 Nov
I love the instrument in your photo. Good luck with your book. I'm creeping into a story that I started about 3 years ago and never finished. It's a psychological study. It's not been easy revisiting it and me.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (236144)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Nov
I hope you get some work done on your story. Let me know if you want ideas from the world of "academic psychology."
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The Horse
@TheHorse (236144)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Nov
The photo is of a relatively inexpensive mandolin that I own.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (49486)
• India
23 Nov
Good that you worked on it by finding a disciplined time. My Writing interest has been dormant. I tried to revive it last year but many factors are pushing it back. ideally, I should have rekindled it but something or the other comes up !
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The Horse
@TheHorse (236144)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Dec
Yeppers. I am pretty busy these days as well.
Judy Story
@jstory07 (148025)
• Roseburg, Oregon
20 Nov
I hope @just4him will be back.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (236144)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Nov
That would be cool.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (497118)
• Italy
20 Nov
As GAA told us that it's forbidden to talk about other myLot Members, I am going to send you a PM to let you know about Valerie.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (497118)
• Italy
20 Nov
@TheHorse I know, many of us commented that it's odd and it seems normal to ask about other members that we know from years.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (236144)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Nov
@LadyDuck Yeah. I want to know that even members who gave me a hard time are doing OK.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (236144)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Nov
Even in a positive way? That is odd.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376129)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Nov
It's hard to stay focussed sometimes.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (236144)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Nov
Well, yeah.I am going to play some guitar and go to sleep.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (217838)
• United States
20 Nov
How close are you to finishing the book?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (236144)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Nov
If some publisher gave me a deadline, I could have it done within a month.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (236144)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Nov
@LindaOHio No. I have been reaching out to "academic" friends to help me find an appropriate publisher.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (217838)
• United States
21 Nov
@TheHorse That's good. Do you have a publisher in mind?
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