jekyllandhyde

I'm glad you're back to focusing on your writing. The idea of young adult fantasies really sounds exciting.

Congrats on the new apartment. Your perseverence in getting the tuition help shows me that you're fighting for yourself instead of feeling defeated. I know what both of those emotions feel like. Believe me, the way you're going about thigs now is the way to go.

Hey, maybe you should submit my story too. It sure it reads like a fantasy. no one needs to know that it's based on real events.

Thanks so much for the b'day wishes.

thank you very much for loving me and for you great comment....

When you print the story out at school, make sure nobody sees it. They might think you're wierd. On the other hand, you may make some new friends, LOL.

Just noticed that you were online. How are you? I also noticed that I missed your birthday. I have to keep better track of all my friends' b'days.

Sorry about the oversight. Happy belated birthday. Better late than never, I guess.

and this is where I PM you

i'm sorry. it's been a bad month for me.

I know the Cubs have been horrid, but I'm surprised you're giving up already. My Sox haven't exactly been tearing up the league. I'm still optimistic that they'll be okay.

I understand perfectly. It's probably best to not get one's hopes up too much when you're a Cubs fan. The same was true if one was a Sox fan before 2005.

Perhaps the Cubs have put the worst behind them and will contend for the rest of the season. I don't see why not.

I hear you loud and clear.

Did you decide to change anything with that last story you posted?

What happened with the story you posted recently? You're a fine writer. Something good will happen soon.

I'm feeling a little better. I may be starting a part-time job in a week or two. It won't pay much, but that's okay. I need to find out if I can deal with working again after not doing so for a couple of years. A part-time job is the best way to ease back into the work force, I think.

I used to like writing. It mostly consisted of having many "letters to the editor" published. I had a political article published in The Nation many years ago.

I'm in awe of people who are able to write a novel. I can't imagine being able to write anything longer than a short story.

Keep at it.

How friendly are you with mattacme? I'm concerned about him. He hasn't posted anything since 2/17. I'm wondering if you heard anything.

Mae-Ann claims she still cares about me. She has a funny way of showing it.

You're right. Having a job is a precious thing these days. I'm sure many people don't like what they're doing but don't dare leave for fear of not being able to find another one.

I don't know what to make of mattacme's absence. I hope he's okay.

You are amazing.

I wish we could work on something together. I feel like so many of your strengths are things I lack.

Is it too soon to expect any response from the places that you submitted this story to?

I appreciate your words of encouragement, as I always do.

You've mentioned that your financial situation hasn't been all that great. The money that you gave those two young people was likely hard to part with for practical reasons. Your empathy and common decency have been obvious to me for quite a while. I can relate to what you did. Your reward, while intangible, is priceless.

I just re-read your blog. The things you said resonate even more than the last time I read it. Besides being prouder to be an American than I've been in a long time, I'm feeling better about my personal situation. For the first time in what seems like an eternity, I was able to post a totally positive, even upbeat, blog.

I know not to get too high about things, because not much has changed from a material point of view. At least my attitude is a welcome change. Not just for me, but for those who care about me as well.