For those of us who have jumped into the deep end of the pool, and transitioned or at least started, I had a few sessions with a Professional Speech Pathologist. She taught me a few things that I spent time working on, but I am afraid that I am no where near as diligent as I ought to be.

Good Evening every one at Big Closet... My name I Melanie....Yes that melanie, from the Autobiography by Prairie_girl_64 AKA Mellissa N. I am sad to report that the wonderful woman whom I knew has passed away due to complications from here surgery of the liver. I am sure that she was a contributor as she waas in her life. She passed away on tuesday evening after succumbing to a heart attack.

There Are several authors that have written superb stories posted at other sites yet are not posted here. These authors were and are pioneers of T.G. fiction.

I have read their stories at the other sites and have often wondered why they have not availed themselves of the chance to post their stories here?

It is theft. Just because one lacks any creative capability, is not a reason to lower oneself to being a thief and a liar.

Yes, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery -- but mockery is not.

I asked Piper to provide a way so the community can donate to help with expenses and whatever financial assistance she might need right now. The box is in the top right column right now and for the next week or two. After that, you'll still be able to find it here if you aren't able to donate until later.

For about 90 minutes this evening. Heat problem in the server. Okay now, we hope.

- Erin

'Oh, Cheers Part 3: WIN!' concludes the main story and should be up by Monday at the VERY latest. I'm gonna take a break before finishing the gaming breaks to start my next work of genius, 'Hollywood'! More music, more confusion, three more months before the next 'Echoes', you get the picture.

Melanie E.

Oh, yeah- anyone wanna help me write cheesy teen idol pop songs? I'm gonna need 'em.

This morning I had things to do and wanted to enjoy a 10 -20 minute read of a complete story before starting them. I read a synopsis of one and there was nothing in it to indicate it was anything other than a complete story, although length was not indicated. I read it within my time frame but found it to be what certainly seemed to be the first part of a multi-part story.

Palestine

Alyssa Plant has written one of the most sensitive and affecting tales of emergence. I just love the way it's developing. Anyone who hasn't read "The Road To Haifa" yet, is missing out on a beautiful story, at least I can say that through part 3 which is all that's posted so far.

A quiet night as I get ready for my move to a priovate room...yes My infection seems to have subsided and I can get arround a bit more. The bathroom being one of the more prominent moves for me since my surgery. I had a few more visitors yesterday which broke up the boredom. I finished reading " A new Earth" Interesting book, might as well do some things here.

A little About Greater Fairies, and Lesser Faeries

It is easy to underestimate the native cleverness, wit, and knowledge of Fairy kind. This is