A Loving Silence…

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"A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect than the most well-intentioned words." - Rachel Naomi Remen Thank you Riley. 😉

Sick & Tired

2014-10-20 Miss Poison Cats, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Honesty, Images/Photos/Quotes, Inspiration, Kittens, Life, Mondays, Musings, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Stress, Work, Writing Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Honesty, Mondays, Poison In Lethal Doses, Reading, Rest, Sleep, Stress, TV, Weekends, Writing

I am sick & tired. Mostly of being both of the aforementioned. Because I have Fibromyalgia, my body responds differently to the weather and a lot of other external things that I, personally, cannot control. I have heightened senses, so a lot of smells make me sick and I often have to retreat to my … Continue reading Sick & Tired

Next Time You’re Stressed

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A good reminder for us all. I'm still livid, even after sleeping on it. I think I need a few days to focus on my own life and try to feel better before I can deal with any more bullshit.

Dark Clouds

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I'd love to say I'm up early and writing. The truth is, I was woken from a migraine by the smell of brewing coffee. At 12:30 a.m. Strictly speaking, the smell of coffee is really pleasant to me. I breathe deeply, it evokes memories, but when I'm sick, there is a very long list of … Continue reading Dark Clouds

A Job Well Done

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I feel good. I have completed editing over 94,000 words in less than three weeks, way ahead of schedule. I was invited to submit a proposal on an "invitation only" job and got it in a matter of an hour or so. It's a read-through with notes, it won't take me very long. I just … Continue reading A Job Well Done

The Kitten That Lives Here…

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"When your Mommy is a writer, sometimes it is necessary to take a little nap on her laptop and remind her that cuteness should never be ignored." Introducing my little opal eyed baby to the world. I was writing, closed my laptop for a few minutes, and came back to this little minx. It was … Continue reading The Kitten That Lives Here…

The Journey

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I am coming up on the end of my most recent editing job, and I'm really pleased with myself. Pleased because I've worked my ass off and I know I am providing the client with solid material, solid notes, and that she will have a lot to work with moving forward because I have provided … Continue reading The Journey

My Immortal

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5anLPw0Efmo I'm having an emotional day. I didn't know it would turn as it has, but I'm not going to pretend things are sunny and perfect.

The Darkness Follows

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Hello everyone! Before I say more, I'd like to take a moment to welcome all the newcomers that have hopped on board in the last week or so, and especially anyone that has taken the time to read and comment. It's been absolutely lovely to see. 🙂 I don't know if everyone experiences moments of … Continue reading The Darkness Follows