If anyone has been wondering where the updates have been lately its because I've been suffering from a very SEVERE case of Writer's Block. Though I'm happy to report that I think I've broken the Block.

I probably won't be continuing the Misty story for a bit though....I'm a bit stumped with it. I do have another quick story in mind though...one that I think fans of the DRU will be happy to see.

BIG BANG DAY
or
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WORLD
or
HAPPY NEW YEAR

ROSH HASHANA

Due to Life, I'm running a little late with chapter 18. But don't worry! Everything is already written in my copious amount of notes spread across three devices! (one of which is an actual paper notepad. I'm high-tech!) It'll just take me a while to whip up the narrative mortar to hold these bricks of plot and exposition together :)

It'll definitely be posted today, though. Uh, unless Even More Things Happen. Let's hope not!

On that note, back to narrating!

All the hugs,

- Melly

The other day I had a dental appointment so I rode my bicycle to it.. and then back.

Okay no biggie just about 10 km one way and 18 the other since i took a side route along some paths.

Well, because I'm an idiot, I've managed to lose most of the hearing in my right ear.

This is more for curiosity than anything else. Has anyone heard anything from Aardvark in a while? I know I haven't been doing much around the site for a while other than lurking but I haven't seen Doug in a long time or even heard from him. Just wondering if anyone has heard from him and how he's doing. Thanks.

Jerrie

Kylie sent me this beautiful poem, and gave me permission to share it:

When i think of you, I smile
Because you are so wonderful

When I think of you, I laugh
Because you are so amusing

Is continuing today with chapter 2!

It will be another week before I post the next chapter. Last Monday was my birthday, I visited Hollywood studios and the magic kingdom.

Another sad attack and right by a police station too.

http://news.yahoo.com/transgender-woman-dies-beating-front-n...

Dam!

I have just returned from the Shrewsbury Folk Festival, where, what with workshops and sessions, I spent about six hours each day playing. For three days, and two hours on the first evening. I was playing bodhran a little, but all the rest was mandolin, mandola and, er, ahem, nothing to see here, move along, um... banjo. I know I got photographed in the big session, but the rest of the time was music.

During the debate of the California law allowing trans kids to choose which bathroom to use, a Christian leader talked about how all these "sexually confused" kids were more than likely victims of sexual abuse.

And ever since, I've been struggling with coming up with the proper response to this.

I want to write an essay about being trans and being a survivor of sexual abuse, but I doubt I have the needed skills to write an objective essay, especially when I seem like the perfect example of what they're talking about.

Ah, well.

I'm still toiling away at my new novel. It's been so long since I posted a story that I compensate by doing blogs. The new novel is so worth it though.

I seem to have acquired a "voice" whose sole purpose is to make me as girly and feminine as possible. For example, when I am at work, and I see some item that's been painted pink, I end up having an argument like this:

"We should get that. Its pink!"

"Cant afford it."

"But its pink!"

"I have one just like it."

"Not in pink!"

"Its not even something I can use!"

"But its pink!"

And on and on it goes.

I blame Jaci for this voice. Its gotta be her fault ....

If anyone is interested, knowing there are a number here who like worldbuilding = Elsbeth

I've had a couple of people ask me about putting the Jaci/Dottie stories in chronological order, and I think its a good idea, but I'm not sure how to make it work. Part of the problem is I struggle with the "weight" thing, and part is that the stories are done by more than just me, so I cant get into say Jaci's stories and edit them so they fall in the right places.

Help, anybody?

I am writing a story and need to cook a feast a Japanese American would feed American friends to give them a taste of Japan. I will give them a sneak peak at my story as it is now and ask them some questions.

Domonique Newburn, one of the stars of "Hollywood Houseboys," was found dead Tuesday after suffering "blunt trauma," the San Bernardino County Coroner's Office said The transgender star of an online reality series was found beaten to death in her apartment in Fontana, Calif., on Tuesday afternoon, KNBC reported.
This story cab be found at this address : http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/transgender-star-web-s...

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/08/23/20153443-first-pe...

First, if this law was in California in 1944, maybe Holly Hart wouldn't have had a radical hysterectomy at the age of ONE DAY:

Howdy y'all!

No explanation needed or offered.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA5NdFK9yFk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SiylvmFI_8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hASQH9EfQA

I had a very excellent birthday both here and in RL and I have had so many well wishes and comments and PM's that I just had to post this as a Thank you.

Well I guest Angharad was too busy with something and hope was just that too busy nothing bad to keep us from getting our Bike moment, Take care Angharad and will see you when it comes from her next. Take Care Angharad and thanks! Richard

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Well, after a visit to the doctor's, I found out I have a yeast infection in my throat.

Thanks to a friend of the site (they can name themselves if they want, I didn't want to presume) I have my very own website. That means I am not only an author, but a webpage as well.

Well, watching Today this morning, saw the announcement that Chelsea Manning (and I probably didn't spell her first name right) and her desire to transition.

You go girl.

My blog the other day was very brief. Although I knew her death was coming I was still in shock when I wrote the blog. She was one of my virtual sisters in the Evil Witch family. She was my roommate for almost six years. She took in homeless; I was one of them. She edited, and in many cases improved the English of many writers here. She was the virtual mother of Penny Cardin, Heather Rose Brown and Shannon Johnson. Her alter ego was in some of the Little Kids Kamp stories. She tried to unsuccessfully change, for another person, a gold star to a Congressional Medal of Honor.

It's the middle of August and we still aren't halfway to our goal for July. There've been a lot of unexpected medical expenses and while the hardware fund has collected some money, that last $500 was from me.

I want everyone to know how much we appreciate your gifts, we couldn't do this without help. Piper's work on the servers has made BC stable and reasonably fast. If you appreciate that work and can afford to, a few dollars would be a great help.

Thanks and hugs,
Erin

So i promised a picture awhile ago. Well I went to ren fair in sterling NY and got this taken.

Just a quick note

Here I am, fairly late at night, had maybe one wine too many, tears streaming down my face as I listen to Phil Collins' "Another Day In Paradise", a song that I love, but it always makes me feel so guilty.

The destitute woman pleads for help and the man pretends he doesn't hear and ignores her. Which of us at some time hasn't done the same? Ignored that desperate plea for help because it was too embarrassing or inconvenient, or too much trouble.

In the wake of our loss, Beverly's mom in law passed rather suddenly as well, just the day before we lost Holly. Beverly is a warm, talented and loving member here and I felt it behooved me to at least make you all aware of this fact.

The story WAKING IN HEAVEN was writen for WREN when she died I keep thes story in my favorites to read when someone passes . The sad part is I know it almost word for word with the amount of our friends that have passed over since the beginning of 2013 .
If you have not read this it is a great tribute to all our late friends
CRYING yet again RICHIE2

The Family Girl Blogs (aka "The New Working Girl Blogs") Blog #64: Just going away for a couple of months. Peace! To see all of Bobbie's Family Girl Blogs, click on this link: http://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/book/28818/family-girl-blogs

Hi, everyone. Will be away for a couple of months, so don't get mad, or worry if you don't see me logging on or posting for a bit. Peace! Sweetie and I are just taking some time off from everything, to recover from the loss of the baby. Just need some alone time. I'm sure you understand.

For those of you considering publishing or have published e-books, especially on Amazon, I have a little bit of advice; advertise.

I had to spew this somewhere, and this seemed the most likely place to do so.

Those of you who started transitioning in the 80's, can you tell me a little about your experience, treatments available, time frames involved and any state requirements (doesn't matter which state). No, I did not discover time travel, I am writing an actual transgendered woman into Angel and would like to know what was different vs what's available now. Thank you for your help.

Hugs
Megan

This is nothing but an observation on the state of TG Fiction today.

I don't believe in muses, writing is a cerebral thing and it's something I've always done. I've written Bike most days for the past six years to prove to myself it can be done without loads of drama, or special conditions - I just sit there for an hour/ ninety minutes and out pops the next episode. In some ways it's easier than writing from scratch because my characters are well established and I have plot lines I can continue or even pick up from a while back.

It meant a lot to me. I was thrilled to hear from both new friends and old. I've replied to everyone and will continue to do so.

Before I say (write?) anything else, I'd like to extend my thanks publicly to Jaci and Dorothy for allowing me to be part of their crazy little gathering. Yes, folks, I actually survived an online conversation with those two. Though I have to say my participation was mainly limited to laughing hysterically at their antics--more, in fact, than I believe I've done in a long time.

It's almost like Birthday - I've been a registered user on this site now for Six Years and One Day - That excludes about two years being a guest reader on top that. Richard

[Cod German accent] Very interesting...

Today is the big 70 for me, and all things considered, it beats the heck out of the alternative. Those who knew me as a teen looked at me, shook their heads and said, "That crazy SOB will never see 30". Well to all of them: Raspberries!

I'm still around and going strong, and whats more I've had fun every day of my life. Though I gripe and bluster a bit on occasion, What's the point of being 70 if you can't be a little curmudgeonly once and a while? But I want you all to know that I love and respect everyone here and that you are all my adopted family.