I finally slept! Feeling so much better. A cup of your best coffee please.
I grew up poor and having to repair old cars. When I became more successful, I promised myself I would never do this again. But a friend of my son had to emancipate himself from his drug-addled parents and now I'll help repair his 90's van (his home for a while) that represents his worldly possessions. Please wish me luck.
People were kind when I was poor. My way of giving back (he now has a job, sharing a home and is off drugs) - a good kid with the deck stacked against him.
Pulled chicken (braising for hours now), homemade german slaw and roasted corn on the cob.
In the Northwest, that's not a tan, it's rust.
Let's do It - Cole Porter (though I prefer the Joan Jett Paul Westerberg version)
Also from Cyndi Lauper's album She's So Unusual, is All through the Night by Jules Shear (Jules and the Polar Bears)
I haven't published a story here (yet), but have written non-erotica and lots of recorded and published songs.
Leonard Cohen was famous for repeatedly re-writing some of his songs, changing a line here, a word there, and adding a new verse. I have thought of re-doing some of my earlier work which was good in spirit but poorer in craft.
Do any authors here rewrite their work after an initial publishing? What are the pros and cons?
I don't believe in hiding things. What you see is what you get.
But, I believe little things matter. The small kindnesses that we do for our partners are glue that helps to mend tougher times. I fold laundry, make delicious meals, provide a safe and nice house. bridges can be built over the chasms in a relationship with small bricks of kindness and caring.
However I am writing this on no sleep so it is probably rubbish
I'll have coffee given that it is another night that I can't sleep. Add anything you think is appropriate.
All dogs smile at me - it is my superpower
I am very skilled with swords
I don't have many friends. But for those that are, I will do almost anything
Cheeseburger sliders and big cucumber / tomato salad
I would like something very strong.
It has been a hell of a week.
Over two years ago. Between health issues (now resolved) and relationship issues (unresolved), I don't think it will happen again with my partner.
Stupid brain! Third fucking night of not being able to sleep. Why can't you turn off?
Oceanrunner, you pose an interesting question / observation. There are two challenges to real feedback. One, format. The comment portion is not really a good place for honest and constructive feedback. It is too short, public, and online which promotes abbrieviated comments. Second, real criticism takes real time and careful phrasing. Most people will not put in that sort of work. Any real constructive criticism I offer, I do in a PM. It often goes to a back and forth constructive discussion about how something might or might not be done differently. I have enjoyed my conversations with authors here. I am not an Author on Lush (yet). I do participate in songwriting and other writing forums where criticism is encouraged.
Al that said, I will read your story and offer my criticism in a PM.
Coffee please and mybe something stronger in it. It was another bad night.
Unavailable love - yes. Unrequited love - yes (but in reality it is a crush). Lust I can't act upon - yes.
As Dani said, "love needs reciprocity."
People at work think I am the devil and collect souls, so...
Good morning ... Go again?
Burquette,
Great story. I really like the resolution at the end.
Could I get the strongest cup of coffee ever? I really need it
I usually make myself a greek omlette.
