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Introductions and Welcomes
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Hi Deb! Thanks to you and NE for your thoughtful notes :) - I did not even realise I had an Inbox on this site :(Good idea about the will! Apparently Cap'n NE knew that I had signed in on and off over the last 2 weeks, so I guess he'll figure it out if any of us go MIA :)
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There are many groups that I lurk in but don't post in. I'm not a member of any of these groups, but might join if I'm ever moved to talk.
(Sigh.) Ah, well. Maybe this is another manifestation of what Richard Nixon called "The Silent Majority." And maybe it's my curse in life to be "The Noisy Minority."
By the way, poetry fans (all 2.5 of you), in one of these threads (they all begin to blur) a brief poetry discussion broke out. I have followed up on my threat and posted an original poem in my writings to go along with my nature essay on mornings in Maine (of which there has been one reader=Prabha... and no wonder I went looking for her when she disappeared in the Malaysian night). Rotten tomatoes available (a dollar a dozen).
Oh-oh. I feel a bit like one of those Goodreads Authors now. You know, the ones who go about accidentally on-purpose dropping the name of their books (plug, plug). No "Silent Majority" there! (Apologies all around the rosy if you're a Goodreads Author accidentally on-purpose dropping the name of your books everywhere... though I believe this group is certified "author-free" as of this posting.)
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I have some poems posted at http://www.goodreads.com/story/list/3...
So lead me to yours please?
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Nice writing, New.
And yes, I've been published quite a few times. Been working at it. I hate the process of sending out. Don't mind the rejects, it's part of the game. Just hate the choosing of journals, choosing of poems, printing, enveloping, stamping, mailing, waiting....
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Anyway, it'd be better if Goodreads made finding writing a little easier, but I guess that's not their main thrust. Plus, I suppose many Goodreads members don't even USE the writing feature -- either to strut their stuff OR to read others' stuff...
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OK. Anyone else with some hidden writings? I only have trouble when it's chapters-long stuff. Then my eyes start to roil. That's why I don't see e-publishing as a threat to paper. I could never read a book on the Internet. A little poesy, yes. A novel (or even a short story), nyetski.
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Mine are well dry now, but yes, that was mid-70's (5-inch platforms should have given that away)!
Cindy lives in Australia and doesn't read per se, and Fiona devours books but does not like the internet. Yes, we are all still friends.
Posted something when I first joined Goodreads (it seems so long ago!) - it's a verse I wrote for my kids at the special needs school, when we had an awareness programme at a local children's bookstore. Nothing brilliant, just my thoughts when I was teaching these kids. What struck me the most was the fact that they are just like kids everywhere, and that the same rules of teaching apply.
Hi I'm Valerie-single mom of two. I write curriculum for pay for ELLs (English Language Learners),short stories and poetry for fulfillment. I read voraciously and enjoy discussing words and their appropriate usage. Joined this group recently and never properly introduced myself. Howdy all.
hey valerie-you need to talk to prabha-she was looking for some good english as second language material
she's right above you
i have some stuff posted here but not my better stuff
i'll see if i can come up with something
happy st. pat's everyone
she's right above you
i have some stuff posted here but not my better stuff
i'll see if i can come up with something
happy st. pat's everyone
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Believe it or not (and why not), I'm now taking an ELL course -- my first. It's req'd by the district because English Language Learners are (as they say in the military) "Incoming!" That means they'll be showing up in an integrated class near me sooner rather than later. And here I only speak English, Franglais, and Spanglish (oh, and a few Polish swears, learned from my babcia).
I look forward to your posts and insights...
Thanks for making me feel welcome. I'm currently writing curriculum for 'newcomers'in grades 2 through 8, specifically for students who are new to the country and to the English language; a pilot course entitled, Academic Language (grades 6-12),designed to teach beginning English language learners academic language, vocabulary and some introductory content and am creating some modules for extended learning opportunities (fondly known as ELOs) for summer and after school for at risk ELLs (middle school through high school). Yup, I'm a busy camper but I did try to break out of my personal writing shyness and post a few of my pieces on Goodreads. Only problem is no one has read anything yet, or rather, no one has commented on anything as of yet...I'd love your feedback. Please give me a click if you have time and the inclination.
Deb, NE - thanks for kind comments. It was written in simple verse so that my kids could read it out during the awareness programme. My co-teacher Yan, a brilliant artist, sketched simple illustrations on every page, and we distributed the pages to the kids for painting. We then ribbon-bound the booklet and gave it to the school. NE - at the special needs school we had baking (great for teaching functional numeracy such as measurement), equestrian therapy through riding and grooming lessons, community skills (such as using public transportation and shopping), drama (for creative expression), functional literacy, art & craft, and work skills for the older students.
Hi,I'm from Texas, too.
We've been here more than 20 years now. This is where I lay my hat and plan to lay my ashes one day, too.
Happily married to the same man for what seems like forever and we have some great kids!
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Your itinerary sounds cool. Very cool in the case of Alaska and Minnesota!
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Of course the poor soul who registers as #100 will have to step before the mike here and introduce herself/himself and state what she/he plans to do with her/his hardware. Oh. And maybe we should throw in a dictionary while we're at it. The word "door" is in it, after all.
If I'm sleeping (or working in the mines), I expect one of you to fill in ably and perform all the appropriate ceremonies.
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Anyway, the ottoman's yours (to hide behind). I'm heading out for the pizza, beer, margaritas, and a Phillips screwdriver before the fun begins (or maybe so the fun can begin).
As for now, it's like Waiting for Godot (or waiting for 99, so we can GET to 100).
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i'm late in saying hello to kathryn it seems
and Donna you're a hoot
phillips screwdriver?
guess i need to go read the whole thread?
and Donna you're a hoot
phillips screwdriver?
guess i need to go read the whole thread?
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Whichever, you are both...welcome!! Party in your honour at NE's camp!!
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As both Meiso and Izzy are logged in as March 25th entrants (I half hoped one would have a tell-tale March 26th marker), we'll have to honor both. Ah, well. Luckily we have both a front AND a back door (for the door prizes, I mean).
Maureen, man (er, WO-man) the Phillips screwdriver and tell those doors to come unhinged (much like Debbie on her sixth Russian). We need to celebrate. Huzzah! Prepare the festive bunting. We will of course demand speeches from both Meiso AND Izzy.
Meiso?
Izzy?
Don't be shy. No speech, no door. (Maureen, stand ready to reinstall like some This Old House tape played in reverse.)
Nota Bene: Welcome, Donna! Your posts are like old cigarette commercials. Chesterfields? Hopefully coming here will prove a Lucky Strike for you and not just some Lark.
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Izzy?
Hello...?
They seem a bit shy . . . but I've the cascarones ready for the celebration!
did we forget to yell..SURPRISE !!!
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My nose itches.
Anyway, I'm crawling to the bathroom, even though I just KNOW Meiso and/or Izzy are going to show the minute I go in there.
And, how do you pronounce "Meiso" again?
Mmn. Just found a leftover hidden Hershey Kiss from Easter. Now it's hidden in my stomach.
Cover me, guys. I'll be back. And someone let this damn cat out!
Did i miss the party? Or didn't the guests of honour check in????Hey it's getting too smoky in here!!!
Cascarones-- Bonanza guys' Italian neighbors . . . that one made me giggle NE! Really, they are confetti filled eggs :) Cascarones It's one of our Easter traditions and it is lots of fun to break them on an unsuspecting someone's head!
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I think Meiso and Izzy must be lurkers.....wish they would say hello. Good to see you back Prabha.
it could be our fault
often when the welcome thread on a group is long
i don't jump in because i figure it's just idle typing
because no one checks the long threads anymore
doh i just made it longer
often when the welcome thread on a group is long
i don't jump in because i figure it's just idle typing
because no one checks the long threads anymore
doh i just made it longer
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And I don't even think the dozens who join a group even lurk half the time. They just join and move on. Odd, that. I've tried to figure the psychology of joining Goodreads groups and failed. Ditto the psychology of "friending" complete strangers.
But then, I've never been to Facebook, myspace, or any other of those incredibly popular hangouts where these habits apparently developed.
In any event, I guess it's time to screw the doors back in.
No Meiso.
No Izzy.
No door prize.
I guess we'll just invite the Cartwrights' cook over and have Chinese. (Bonanza for $500, Debbie -- What was that cook's name?)
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there's an inky posting about
could it be?
could it be?
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perhaps we shoud send them an invitation?
it's either that or get a life but i've been a bust at that so...breathlessly waiting for my online language and grammar forum to party like it's 1999
heehee :)
it's either that or get a life but i've been a bust at that so...breathlessly waiting for my online language and grammar forum to party like it's 1999
heehee :)
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Essentially all they've done with the post setup, as far as I can tell, is to start you from the last page of the thread instead of the first. If you don't like it, just do what I do and click on the '1' to go back to the beginning and read and click your way through in chronological order! (The way it used to be.) It's one more click to get there... but, hey!
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Also, this a.m., when I clicked EDIT to fix a post (I practically do this for a living), it took me not to the fixed post but to the beginning of the thread.
Ghosts in the Machine. You remember that Police album, right? "We Are Spirits in the Material Worlds..." etc.?
Hi all--I'm a bit late posting my introduction because I was so excited by the thread on favorite book quotes that I blundered into the house without knocking on the door.
The Inky comes from what I do -- journalist -- partly because I always seem to have some shade of blue or black on my fingers at the end of the day. My work is all about language and grammar, even though that may seem laughable when the occasional rogue error sneaks past ever vigilant editors who do try to stamp out that sort of thing. I really enjoyed reading everyone's introductory posts and look forward to seeing your posts on the other threads.
Cheers!
uh donna-we're waiting for izzy
not inky
(not disparaginging you inky)
or mesio who tied as the 100th member
but heehee
rogue error-think i'll use that---whot
not inky
(not disparaginging you inky)
or mesio who tied as the 100th member
but heehee
rogue error-think i'll use that---whot
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ok
Donna made a mistake.
Bugger!
IZZY!!!! OR MEISO??
NE, they must be Yankee ghosts in the machine because I have no trouble...and Maureen was the 100th post.
And welcome Inky :) I hope you are not offended that we are not throwing you a party.....
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(I tried writing "we can fete you," but the red line speller wagged its finger at me, insisting that "fete" is not a verb. Can I be like Shakespeare and make stuff up?)
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Well, a short update from my corner of the globe - South East Asia:
We just had our general elections here in Malaysia. It's usually a docile affair, with status quo being the order of the day. But suddenly there's been an about turn, and the ruling coalition lost four states (including the state I reside in) to the opposition (first time in our 50 year history). Everyone's rather pleased with the outcome, what remains to be seen are the implications of these changes at state and federal level...
On the personal front, it's been two crazy weeks of school holidays here. I still had to work, but every minute of my time away from the office has been about kids, kids and more kids! They'll be safely back at school on Monday, praise the Lord.
Been reading some of the discussion threads, caught sight of the word 'chimera' - am quite familiar with the biological meaning. The condition is actually more common than we think, when one person has more than one kind of genetic make-up due to mutation. The chimera effect may not be outwardly visible, but would show up in chromosomal analysis. Also very common in genetic engineering and cloning.
Sorry Newengland did not mean to change L & G to Biotechnology, but hey, that's my 2 sen worth :)
Happy to be back!