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@CBwordstuff

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Poet & essayist. Narratives driven by lived experience. Dystopian novels & screenplays. The🦮always lives #FinalGirl #DarknTwisty #SlightlyFeral

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@CBwordstuff
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1 year
Liking my tweets is kind of like feeding a stray dog. I'm going to follow you. I'm your stray now. #FeedMe
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@birgitomo It's nurses like you who help us keep our dignity when we are at our most vulnerable. When my intestines ruptured I went into septic shock. I was hospitalized for 2 months because, well, complications. It was a bad deal, but one nurse took the time to care for my long, thick hair
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I hesitate to tell people I’m a writer in my everyday life. Since putting “Writer” in my bio, there’s been this heckling voice screaming “fraud!” from deep in the back corner of my brain. Writing, at least until the last few years, was just a secret hobby. It was my coping
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@CBwordstuff
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Autumn hair. 🖤
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@benji_smith This part sounds like you're keeping the data, though.
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@CBwordstuff
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My toxic writing trait is that I sprinkle commas around like bird seed.
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@CBwordstuff
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2 years
I know a lot of us in the #WritingCommunity who are newer to twitter are trying to build a social media presence before we query. Let's help each other out with that. Follow me and I'll you #followback . Comment so I don't miss you. Let's connect and support each other. #writers
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@_sonyadunne @birgitomo Thank you. I was a young woman far away from home with no support. I truly believe she was the driving force in my recovery. There was talk of odds at one point, and she made sure I beat them.
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@CBwordstuff
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2 years
So prologues are bad now? I like a good prologue.
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@CBwordstuff
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1 year
One of the frustrating things about chronic illness is its propensity to steal your momentum and derail your efforts just as everything starts to come together. Feeling low today, friends.
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@CBwordstuff
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I'd still write, even if I knew it'd never be read. It's part of me. Good, bad, or ugly.
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@CBwordstuff
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2 years
Things/Themes/Tidbits of my #WIP Book1 of planned #trilogy SHADOW GUIDES ☣Bioterrorism 💀 #Apocalyptic Pestilence 💥 #SocietalCollapse 🌄 #AppalachianTrail 🐕 #Servicedog ⚕Autoimmune Disease ✴Medical Trauma & PTSD 💔Love&Loss 😡Vengeance #moodboard #amwriting #WritingCommnunity
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@CBwordstuff
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@DeeGoingsGirl Wearing my hair up Wearing my hair down Wearing pants Wearing skirts Smiling Not smiling .... This could go on all day.
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@CBwordstuff
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A 5am anxiety attack was not on the schedule. I'll watch Big Bang until the world wakes up or I fall back to sleep. Can we fast forward to New Year's Eve? Remember, it's okay to not be okay during the holiday season. Maybe things aren't good at home, maybe you suffered a loss,
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@CBwordstuff
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Good morning, lovlies! Happy Friday! I'm officially back from my little hiatus just as severe storms with hail are expected here later this morning. Power here is sketchy during storms but if it manages to hold out it'll be the perfect day to hunker down and write. What do you
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@CBwordstuff
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1 year
Show me You but in GiF form.
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Why am I reduced to a puddle of tears when someone, *anyone* says they're proud of me? Thank you, everyone. #WritingCommunity
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@CBwordstuff
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3 years
Thank you, #WritingCommunity I JUST HIT 500 Follower Friends! 🎉 To say thank you, I want to rt your stuff. #Blog , #book , #art , #music , #WIP , #website , #poetry or even your profile, drop it here. If we don't #follow each other yet, follow me and I'll follow back. #writerslift
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New comers, listen, I don't need to smile more and my name isn't baby. Also, I'm one of those 40-year-old women Mikey thinks shouldn't be posting selfies. If you're good with that, welcome aboard.
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@CBwordstuff
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Okay, I'll jump on the reintroduction wagon. 🖤 Hi, #WritingCommunity , it's nice to meet you! I'm C.B. Mottor, but you can call me C. I create raw and evocative poetry, prose, and artistic photography celebrating the skin we're in, finding the beauty in our imperfections, and
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@CBwordstuff
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9 months
Is this thing on? Am I posting into the abyss?
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@CBwordstuff
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9 months
Good morning, Friends. I'm taking the morning for myself and putting off any productivity until later this afternoon. What does your Wednesday look like? Whatever you have going on, you've got this and so do I. 🖤☕☕ Morning "fake it 'til you make it" selfie.
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@CBwordstuff
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Hi, lovelies! I'm sorry I've been scarce around here lately. For me, this is the busy season for the stuff that pays the bills and I'm devoting what little time is left to a new project. I promise I'll be back with new stuff soon.🖤☕️ 📸 Proof of life
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@CBwordstuff
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Happy Thursday, Friends! I've had a rough few weeks health-wise, but I think I'm ready to jump back into things. Today is about taking it slow, editing some shots I took last night, and reflecting on 2023's lessons, triumphs, failures, and heartbreak. It's been quite the year,
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@CBwordstuff
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Happy Tuesday, friends. It's a busy one, so I'll be sporadic today. I woke this morning with a spring in my step and I'm going to enjoy it. I hope Tuesday treats you well. Whatever it throws your way, you've got this and so do I. 🖤🖤☕☕
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@CBwordstuff
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I couldn't let Friday go by without saying hi. I'm on the mend and ready to get back into the swing of things. Thank you, everyone who reached out looking for signs of life. 💖🫂 Happy Friday, friends. You've got this and so do I. 😘 #FridayVibes #NotDeadYet
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@CBwordstuff
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8 months
In other news, I'm stress cooking. Lasagna or pot roast, anyone?
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@CBwordstuff
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Off to celebrate the happy couple. 🔔🥂 Dress pics incoming!
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@CBwordstuff
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Hi #WritingCommnunity , I'm new to the twitterverse. I write #speculativefiction . As a writer living w/a disability, representation in literature is incredibly important to me. Currently #amwriting a series following a woman & her service dog navigating a post-apocalyptic world.
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I had a wonderful time at the wedding but woke up with a fever, no voice, and massive head and chest congestion. It's just the price I pay for having an autoimmune disease and wanting to go to gatherings and events. Dress pic for complaint tax.
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@CBwordstuff
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Guess who just had a weigh-in and gained 3.3 pounds? That's right, friends! I GAINED!!! I'm up to 85.1 pounds! 💪🖤🫶 #Malabsorption #Shortbowel #WastingSyndrome #IntestinalFailure
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@CBwordstuff
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@sarahradz_ I pay taxes and vote because I am a citizen, that's it. My obligation ends there.
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@CBwordstuff
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I'm ready to make this Monday count. Coffee in bed first, though. What does your Monday look like? You've got this and so do I, whatever this day brings. ☕☕🖤 A post-holiday "this is yesterday's makeup" selfie to start the week.
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@CBwordstuff
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Positive- it's close to 50°F so all this precipitation is rain instead of snow. Negative- I woke up to water pouring in through my studio ceiling. How is your Thursday shaping up? Happy Friday Eve, Friends. You've got this and so do I. ☕☕☕☕🖤🙃 📸- My morning WTF face,
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@CBwordstuff
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@birgitomo 💖 It really does make a difference in patient outcome. Especially patients who have no support system in place.
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Happy Friday, Friends. It's slow going here this morning. It looks like recovery is going to take longer than I'd like. I really should be in the studio working on things, but instead I'm sipping coffee in my pajamas thinking about re-rescheduling my weigh-in appointment. Does
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@CBwordstuff
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Wow, there's nothing quite like watching my follower count drop because I said I have a dinner date for the first time since my split. Thanks for the support. 👍🙄
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@CBwordstuff
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Hey, if I write a poem about murder it doesn't mean I'm a murderer, guys. Get your knickers out of that twist and calm down.
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I think little Padmé Doodle Dog approves of my Friday outfit. 🐾🖤
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@mandalore1228 That's literally a prerequisite to dating me. It's a rule. No penetration without oral gratification.
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Why do so many have a problem with a woman choosing happiness?
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I back from that party. I did give in and wear a dress in what is now 19°F weather. The fishnets and knee highs were my silent protest. On with Friday night! Let's make it a good one.
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@CBwordstuff
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My "liking" your compliment and replying with some version of a thank you is not flirting or an invite into my DMs. Polite is not flirting. It's basic manners. You'll know if I'm flirting. I guarantee it.
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I want to thank everyone who reached out, the creatives from every corner, every level of success who took the time to read and support, we have one common thread: Self-doubt. Thank you for letting me know I am not alone. I'm happy to say I've started working on a platform to
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Happy Wednesday, Lovelies! Yesterday didn't go very well for me. That's okay, though. It's a brand new day and I'm going to make it a good one. A couple of new releases are now up on Medium, a members-only pre-release is up over at the coffee place, and today seems like a great
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I wasn't ready to talk about it then, other than to recognize how I felt at the time, but I got bad news at that appointment on Friday. I've lost more weight since the last visit, even though I've been doing all the proper things, and my blood work is poor. To make a long and
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After a day of waiting, anxiety, and bad news, I think I deserve a fun Friday night. You do, too.
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It's a dreary day, perfect for a good book and a comfy blanket. The holiday is difficult this year and I'm anxious after how Thanksgiving went, but I'll deal with that as it unfolds. For today, I'm focusing on my health progress and plans for the coming year. Happy Monday
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Good morning, lovelies! For me, today is about catching up on emails and formatting a new project. I hope you have a great Thursday. We've got this. ☕️☕️🖤 📸Proof of life photo, by/of me. #thursdaymorning #ThursdayMotivation #thursdaymood #fridayeve
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@CBwordstuff
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#WritingCommunity , I am humbled. You showed up and showed out when I thought I was just screaming into the void. I have my cup of coffee and I'm about to sit down and sift through hundreds of notifications. I'm going to respond to everyone, even if it takes me all week. ❤️
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@CBwordstuff
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Good (late) morning, Friends. It's a no-coffee day for me. I should be wearing a warning sign. That's okay because I'm working hard on getting things done that will (hopefully) put some coffee change back in these too-small-for-anything-else women's pants pockets. Whatever today
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You know what? I deserve to be happy and flirty and fun, god damn it. I don't remember why I think I don't.
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I seem to have hit a nerve by saying I deserve to be happy, fun, and flirty without shame. The horror😱 Just makes me want to go harder, y'all.
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@CBwordstuff
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8 months
Have you ever written something great only to have it rendered invalid almost immediately? Yeah. That just happened.
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9 months
I'm curious. If you're one to celebrate Christmas, what time do you serve the Christmas meal? I prefer to do mine later in the day after serving a light breakfast.
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If at first you don't succeed, take a break, go for a drive, eat some food, and try again.
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@CBwordstuff
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I lost people here yesterday because I voiced some boundaries when someone attempted to use my name to pressure and guilt readers. I'm a little shocked some unfollowed me for having a problem with that, but it's okay. It makes me appreciate all of you even more. 🖤 Happy
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Wow, I'm so glad I saw that "thin privilege" post before I published a very vulnerable piece I've been holding back. In it, I opened up about trying not to starve to death. Some of you already know that what's left of my digestive tract can't pull adequate nutrients from the food
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@CBwordstuff
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3 months
I've had a relaxing morning but now it's time to finish up my newsletter and take a second stab at speaking on video and trying not to hate my own face and voice in the process. 🙃
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@LawTrades No body, no crime, right?
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It's a good morning, friends. The coffee is on, the Alt is at it early today, and I'm getting caught up with the daily poetry prompts I missed. What does Wednesday look like for you? Whatever you have ahead of you, you've got this and so do I. 🖤☕☕ 📸 In keeping with the B&W
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@CBwordstuff
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I'm back! Finally, I have internet in the new place and a minute to catch up here. This first week has been a roller coaster that left my account overdrawn and my nerves shot, but I did it, it's official, I made it out and I'm happy- even if it'll be ramen, rice, and discount pet
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@CBwordstuff
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2 years
Fellow writers that have Facebook, do you use your profile or did you create a page? Why? #WritersQuestion #WritingCommunity
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1 year
My little Appalachian trail town turns our Main Street into a beach every year. Daytime is for the kids, but come sunset, the Jimmy Buffet music starts playing and tiki torches, tacos, and margaritas come out. Catch me with my toes in the trucked-in sand for the next few hours,
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I hope everyone is having a wonderful Saturday. I spent the morning running errands and doing housework, but now the day is mine. After yesterday's bad news, I need a little levity in my life. I could use a hug, but I'm not going to get one. That's okay. A new pot of coffee is
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@CBwordstuff
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10 months
The color version, because I like it better.
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@CBwordstuff
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🥹 The support and encouragement coming from this community is like nothing I've experienced before. I want to hug all of you. Thank you for believing in my work. 🫂🥰
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It was just brought to my attention I made it to 10K! I don't know how, I don't know why, but I'm super grateful for every single one of you, even if half of you are bots. 🖤🥰 😘
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@CBwordstuff
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I guess I should stop Donald Ducking around the loft and get dressed to greet company downstairs. Here we go! Let the charade begin.
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I'm heartbroken and I just don't have anything to give so I'm taking a mental health day to snuggle with my animals. Love your pets, the big and the very small. 💔🫂💖🐾🐭
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Happy Friday, lovelies! I'm on my way to shoot some photos for a local artist. My photography muse has been hibernating since I moved and I'm hoping this will wake her up. What do you have going on? Whatever you have in front of you today, I know you've got this and so do I. 🖤
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@CBwordstuff
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@nathaliejacoby1 I'd love to sit down and chat with Bernie. Also, there are hard candies in those pockets, I just know it.
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@CBwordstuff
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2 years
Or two. And a couple dogs. #BookTwitter
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Pay attention to who still wants to be there when you aren't at your best and you have nothing to offer. 🖤
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@CBwordstuff
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1 year
Hey, so, I appreciate anyone who follows me, along with the occasional boost from those larger accounts, and I usually follow back anyone who isn't a terrible human, a bot, misogynistic, or overtly religious within a few hours but the hounding to follow back I got today is a bit
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Ooooooo! That book-shaped something in my mailbox? When The Night Calls by James Mullen! I can't wait to dive into this poetry collection. 🖤 @narwhals9 (Get your paperback or Kindle edition in the comments.)
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7 months
How about we don't bully anyone and just let people have their joy instead of being a twat.
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11 months
Happy Friday, friends. I was supposed to be creative yesterday, but I just spent it enjoying the weather with the dogs. They deserve these last few nice days before this place freezes over. Friday is my day, though. Coffee first, then submissions, video edits, and maybe working
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I'm feeling low this morning but the day is young, my flowers are blooming, and I have hope in my heart. 🖤
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@cmclymer Yes! My mother did all the time. -BUT- My Nana, she was a storyteller. She would tell me stories about a group of animals who lived together "past the golden prairie, beyond the deep, dark woods" The MCs Dilly the Cat and Timmy the Turtle were best friends. Whatever problem my
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2 months
I have news I can't talk about yet but something awesome is happening and I'm super excited. 💫🖤
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11 months
I'll be editing most of the day while enjoying this view. ☕ Happy Wednesday. 🫶🖤
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5 months
Today was both physically and emotionally exhausting but I'm getting there, one step at a time.
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9 months
The LOTR/Hobbit movies are great and all, but I will always favor the 1977 animated ones.
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6 months
I just learned my favorite neighbor, Natalie, has entered hospice and isn't expected to make it through the week. She's in her 90s but I always thought she'd outlive me. I'm going to miss her dearly. 💔
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Thank you, everyone who reached out to check on me yesterday. The appointment went as expected. 👎 I stressed myself into a migraine and slept the rest of the day away, but I am feeling better today. For anyone following along and keeping track, the number is 81.2. I'm still
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