Second Chance Idol: Nothing Good Will Come Of This...

Feb 19, 2013 10:15

She shows up to school late. Again. After the last humiliating episode in which her fourth grade teacher tore up her mother's note and threw it in her face, she cannot face going in. She tries to catch her mother, but too late. She panics, cries; finally a woman walks by and helps her call her mother from the pay phone ( Read more... )

writing, me, poetry, second chance idol, midlife crisis

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browngirl February 19 2013, 16:58:32 UTC
This is beautifully full of hope and truth.

*hugs you tightly*

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jenny_evergreen February 19 2013, 17:31:40 UTC
I tried. Thanks. *hug*

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sneaky_piecrust February 19 2013, 17:52:56 UTC
I'm guessing this novella is autobiographical . . .

I ,<3.

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jenny_evergreen February 19 2013, 17:55:07 UTC
It is. Thanks.

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sneaky_piecrust February 19 2013, 19:06:24 UTC
Have you thought of gathering your writings into an ebook or kindle?

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jenny_evergreen February 19 2013, 21:23:51 UTC
Heh. I've thought about writing a book plenty of times; I grew up with "writer" as my career goal. If I ever put together something good enough and cohesive, I'm not averse to self-publishing for the hell of it.

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sneaky_piecrust February 19 2013, 20:15:30 UTC
When are the voting times for Second Chance Idol?

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jenny_evergreen February 19 2013, 21:22:34 UTC
I think the poll will go up Thursday night/Friday morning.

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sneaky_piecrust February 20 2013, 17:12:21 UTC
so,that's tomorrow . . .

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sneaky_piecrust February 22 2013, 02:56:28 UTC
I'll check it tomorrow . . .

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kehlen February 20 2013, 11:52:04 UTC
Very nice take on the topic :).

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jenny_evergreen February 20 2013, 14:40:54 UTC
Thanks!

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myrna_bird February 20 2013, 17:04:20 UTC
I really enjoyed this. It is so typical of life and will I or won't I?
Amazing how writing something down let you feel safe enough to discuss with spouse too. That was my favorite part.

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jenny_evergreen February 20 2013, 17:08:00 UTC
Thanks. I'm kind of hating it right now, so I appreciate the positive comment!

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sneaky_piecrust February 20 2013, 17:22:47 UTC
gotta love mood swings . . .

hate will turn to passion before you know it!

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