netta on October 29th, 2008

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netta on October 27th, 2008

The fabulous Lala has tagged me with the Pink Sisterhood tag. It’s very early in the morning, and after yesterday, I am way too tired to figure out how to post the logo and all that jazz.
I’m tired because yesterday was spent among tears and photos at my sister’s house, where my momma spent the [...]

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netta on October 24th, 2008

I’m concerned about a lot of things happening in this country right now, and the war in Iraq is one of them.
I believe this man is the musical genius and conscience of this generation.
I’ve heard, but haven’t verified, that he took his lyrics from actual letters of the soldiers.
I believe if McCain/Palin get in to [...]

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netta on October 22nd, 2008

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netta on October 16th, 2008

In the local paper a week or so ago, there was a story on a woman in her 60’s who, ten years ago, made a list of the goals she wanted to accomplish in her life. They weren’t goals like most people’s, like balance the checkbook, get the oil changed, finish the laundry….they were BIG [...]

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netta on October 14th, 2008

A post on my private blog was the inspiration for this one — I was having a restless night, wrestling with the hamsters. You know, the rodents that run around in your head chasing each other, nibbling on their tails, chewing the furniture and pooping on the floor.
Yes, you know what I’m talking about. Don’t [...]

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netta on October 10th, 2008

Please go and read Jonathan Crossfield’s post about Blue Day (aka World Mental Health Awareness Day.)
This talented writer says it better than I ever could, and I applaud his courage and eloquence in posting about a subject that is so painful and very difficult for most depressives to talk about.
So, please. Read. Take notes. It’s [...]

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netta on October 9th, 2008

Although my first love is, and always will be, flash fiction, the truth of the matter is it’s very difficult to make a living from writing flash fiction. However, it’s been a great training ground for an actual career in making a living for what I love to do most, which is writing in general.
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netta on October 8th, 2008

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netta on October 7th, 2008

I am enamored by the flash fiction form. (I think you might know this about me.)
It is also known as micro-fiction, postcard fiction, short-shorts, sudden fiction…the list goes on and on. It’s popular in China. Actually, it’s gaining popularity everywhere.
As far as I can tell, flash has been around for years and years. What are [...]

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