After Midnight Musings

2014-11-232014-11-23 Miss Poison Artists, Creativity, Emotions, Freedom, Honesty, Intuition, Musings, Perception, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Right/Wrong, Space, Thinking, Thoughts, Wicca, Writers, Writing Artists, Authenticity, Creativity, Differences, Honesty, Intuition, Musings, Opinions, Perception, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Wiccan Rede, Writers, Writing

Writers are a very different breed of artist. We create differently. We all have different “methods to our madness”, which, in my opinion, is a good thing. I have friends from all different professional walks of life, but I am drawn to the creative, unique, and quirky. I am drawn to well thought out opinions, … Continue reading After Midnight Musings

Exhausted

2014-11-22 Miss Poison Exhaustion, Honesty, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Self-Care, Writing Deadened, Exhaustion, Honesty, Poison In Lethal Doses, Self-Care, Writing

I am physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted. I'd like to sit and cry, but I don't even have the emotional capacity to do so today. I can't remember the last time I felt so incredibly deadened. I've spent an enormous chunk of my life taking care of others, being the dutiful daughter, being responsible and … Continue reading Exhausted

I Will Not Deny…

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“I will not deny but that the best apology against false accusers is silence and sufferance, and honest deeds set against dishonest words.” ―John Milton I found this quote on a hunt referencing 'patience' this morning. I collect quotes, keeping them close to my heart. This one resonates with me in the moment. It's beautiful … Continue reading I Will Not Deny…

Stick A Fork In Me!

2014-11-19 Miss Poison Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Pain, Pieces Of Me, Writing Fibromyalgia Pain, Honesty, Migraines, Pieces Of Me, Writing

I have been hard at work for hours now. The plus side, I am getting closer to being done, which is fantastic. The downside, I am completely and utterly exhausted. I don't know if it's the shock of the bitter cold or if the excruciating pain of the past few weeks has simply drained me … Continue reading Stick A Fork In Me!

Writer Struggles: Part One

2014-11-182014-11-18 Miss Poison Being Real, Family, Fiction, Friends, Honesty, Non-Fiction, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Thought-Provoking, Thoughts, Writers, Writing Death, Family, Fiction, Friends, Grief, Honesty, I Make No Apologies, Life, Non-Fiction, People, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Sports, Thought-Provoking, Thoughts, Women's Issues, Writer Struggles, Writers, Writing

One of the things I struggle with as a writer is friends and family reading my work. If it’s fiction, they really don’t spend a lot of time reading personal things into it, but when it’s on a platform like this? UGH! I cannot tell you how many times I have received e-mails, text messages, … Continue reading Writer Struggles: Part One

My Thoughts On Ghost Writing

2014-11-162014-11-16 Miss Poison Honesty, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Anna Taylor, Brandi Glanville, Ghost Writing, Honesty, Poison In Lethal Doses, Work, Writing

My Thoughts On Ghost Writing One of the first things I learned as a writer is that if you can’t do it yourself, don’t fucking do it. Yes, it’s really that simple, at least for me. Walk into any bookstore and you will find millions of books. Sadly, many of them are not written by … Continue reading My Thoughts On Ghost Writing

Self-Control

2014-11-152014-11-16 Miss Poison Anger, Honesty, Musings, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Anger, Are You Kidding Me With This Shit?!, Honesty, Musings, Poison In Lethal Doses, Vile Neighbors, Writing

Like most people, I have neighbors. The ones in question bought their home over a year after I did and then did an extensive remodel to the interior because the previous owner had allowed her kids to punch holes in the walls, etc., so they didn't move in until after it was finished. We were … Continue reading Self-Control

Retailers Should Really Be Ashamed Of Themselves

2014-11-15 Miss Poison Chanukah, Christmas, Generosity, Gifts, Health, Honesty, Musings, People, Poison In Lethal Doses, Retailers, Shopping, Thanksgiving, Unfiltered, Writing, Yule America, Chanukah, Christmas, eBay, Etsy, Family, Friends, Gift-Giving, Health, Heart, Holidays, Honesty, Musings, Poison In Lethal Doses, Retailers, Shopping, Thanksgiving, Writing, Yule

Retailers Should Really Be Ashamed Of Themselves October hadn’t even ended and the few stores I walked into were full of Christmas trees, decorations, candy, and “special, early shopper prices”. I hate this time of year. I don’t do Christmas. You will not find green & red anywhere in my home and you most certainly … Continue reading Retailers Should Really Be Ashamed Of Themselves

Anger Management

2014-11-10 Miss Poison Anger, Being Real, Emotions, Finding Your Truth, Honesty, Loyalty, Musings, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Therapy, Unfiltered, Writing Anger Management, Be Real, Honesty, Honor Yourself, Poison In Lethal Doses, Therapy, Untamed, Writing

For about six years, I’ve diligently tried to work on my personal anger issues. It took me on an interesting journey. I learned so much about myself that I was a little astounded by the epiphany I had several months ago. During all of the time where I walked away from arguments and fights, kept … Continue reading Anger Management