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Spill it, girlfriend...

9/18/2013

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As a teacher, I tell my students that 'no question is too obvious'.  I encourage questions and clarification.  I feel that a question that one student has, others may have as well.
 
I apply the same practice in my personal life.  I am pretty much an open book.  I do, however, wait before volunteering an opinion in most situations. Having attended 'The University of Hard Knocks', I realize that most people need to be listened to, more than preached to.
 
For me, writing is somewhere midway on the spectrum of personal and professional.  In short, I use the writing process to share many life experiences / lessons through poetry and prose in a most personal way, while maintaining a professional style. 
 
This past week I published an article on another site.  It was essentially a good bye letter, yet I made a couple key points:
 
*** With every experience, I have an opportunity to meet new and wonderful people.  In this case, I have very close to 500 followers.



*** In every phase of life, we have positive and negative variables, sometimes in the very same situation.
 
*** We have choices with whom to stay in touch with and where we choose to share our talents and gifts.  I can (and will) return to this site to follow some of my friends. I will also follow others, who are branching out as I am...
 
Everything I wrote was truthful and polite. "Negative variables" can mean awhole buncha thangs...! 
 
I have a very good friend who immediately wrote me a private e-mail.  This sharp cookie read between my lines...go figure!  The gist of my friend's e-mail was 'Maria, what gives...? Spill it, girlfriend.' 
 
So, okay, this is mar...spilling it. This is the real deal for those of you who cared enough to sit at my desk awhile with me and chat...

Dear Sharp Cookie,

PictureFlowers and Aunt Baby.
You are pinning the tail on the donkey, literally and figuratively...(remember, I am a consummate professional).
 
I was getting more tired than my own dogs in a night of heels...!  I was agog!  I was aghast!  I was gob-smacked!
 
You see, I had found another reason to fret...and you know how I excel at that!  I was receiving the dreaded semi-circles and sometimes 'full Monty' circles on my articles that I was rather fond and proud of...
 
I discovered that some of the folks I most respected on this very site were also getting the circle! While there is safety and comfort in numbers, I looked at the system.

I read the explanations.  I found them tiresome.  I read the solutions to improve my quality.  I decided none of them had to do with creativity or writing.
 
So, I decided to move to another creative writing neighborhood.  The Borough of Weeblyhood is led by a fine and respected  lady named Angelia Philips (femmeflashpoint).  She has a duplex home in the Weeblyhood at Sibling Synergy with her sister, Alicia.  

 
And at my place, dear Cookie, everyone is welcome and we can be comfortable.  I am also hoping some of my writer friends will share their thoughts in a guest post on my desk here or Inspiration Station or Compassion Corner along the way.
 
And, although I am not sure I think someone else has caught on to me as well...Cookie, do you know Vicki Warner?  She has a new site called Grief Can Heal and you would love her style, I just know it...

Anyway, on Friday the 13th, my door bell rang around 6PM and Aunt Baby went wild...!  Expecting the worst, I received this gorgeous fall floral bouquet, that I wanted to now share with you.  And they were from Vicki...wanting me to have a nice day.  Well, I had no choice but to do so immediately ...
 
And I remembered Mom and her wise perspective on things...not to sweat the little stuff and to be appreciative for every wonderful thing that happens in your world.  This is what writing does for me. This is what true friendship, like yours and Vicki's does for me.
 
So, I am spent, Cookie...I have no more 'dirt to dish'.  The canary has sung her song to the end...! Oh, and thanks for the question!  I loved it and loved answering it even more...
 
Love,
mar

12 Comments
Shauna L Bowling link
9/21/2013 02:27:28 am

Maria, I'm glad I stopped by. Feedburner did not notify me of this post! I love your message to Cookie. And the flowers from Vicki - how ever so sweet! I'll bet that act of kindness just made your day!

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marcoujor link
9/21/2013 01:39:43 pm

Dear Sha,
Thank you for pushing past FeedBurner to find this and yes, Vicki's flowers continue to brighten my home with joy! Hugs, mar

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Martie Coetser link
9/21/2013 08:44:38 am

Now why have I not received a notification of this lovely confession of yours, Mar? And I thought I have subscribed to all your pages.

I am still using HP - the pennies I get from them are quite useful from time to time - you may have noticed the strategy I am trying to establish. Having online friends like femme and Vicki is such a privilege, and not to talk about having YOU. Now let me go check the rest of your site. What else have I missed and why?

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marcoujor link
9/21/2013 01:42:57 pm

Dear Martie,
I know you have signed up for all four of my pages so I am also baffled. Thank you for finding my writing anyway,,,! Yes, I have seen your strategy and it makes quite a bit of sense...loved your latest.
Hugs and TTYS, Mar

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Vicki link
9/21/2013 08:58:08 am

Hello dear Maria,
It was my great pleasure! I got such a kick out of your surprise, and to see Aunt Baby immediately try to take over the spotlight! Just thse fact that you took the photo shows how much you care, dear friend. I sure didn't think you would share it with everyone though. It was just a little “I care for you" gesture. By the way, I didn't get notifications either! I will sign up again now.

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marcoujor link
9/21/2013 01:45:56 pm

Dear Vicki,
Thank you for finding this and signing up again! Yes, my Aunt Baby loves the limelight and I surely love when she takes it, as she is my pride and joy...thanks again for your kindness and friendship every day. Love, mar

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femmeflashpoint link
9/22/2013 02:23:27 pm

Mar,

I admit to having laughed out loud at the reference to a "duplex home in the Weeblyhood."

Your flowers are beautiful, and Aunt Baby is as photogenic as ever!

I gotta tell ya, it's awesome to have such great neighbors!

femme

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marcoujor link
9/23/2013 11:06:15 am

Oh femme,

I love to make others laugh...and you, my dear lady, are the bestest kind of neighbor a gal could have...Thanks for hanging out with me and the lovely words about my Baby Girl. Love, mar

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Mike
9/23/2013 10:17:31 am

Feedburner also fizzled out on me. I am glad I stopped by. Now I know you have lots of friends and they have joined the wagon train to follow you to your new establishment. Good to know that your possee has you covered.

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marcoujor link
9/23/2013 11:13:45 am

Awww, Mike,
Just because you are 'no sharp cookie' does not mean I don't love when you swing on by amidst your busy day...will you please join my posse? I fooled with my feedburner so I have ongoing hopes for future notifications...time will tell. Have a great evening, mar

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Gail Sobotkin
9/23/2013 06:08:57 pm

Dear Maria,
Good to know I'm not the only one seeing those semi-circles and circles. LOL
I think you've outgrown the other site and are expanding your writing in new and exciting directions. Kudos for creating your own website (with lots of help from Femme). You are awesome and inspiring.
Love You,
Gail

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marcoujor link
9/25/2013 07:09:40 am

Oh no, dear Gail,
I am now thinking "anyone who is anybody" is seeing circles...so you are in perfect company! I am thrilled to see you here... Have a great day. Love ya, Maria

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