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Comment from brenda bickers
Hi Mikey,
Wow what a powerful read, and so sad, but also so very positive in your self description. Please don't change, you are a warm person with a big heart, so carry on as you are.
Brenda
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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Hi Mikey,
Wow what a powerful read, and so sad, but also so very positive in your self description. Please don't change, you are a warm person with a big heart, so carry on as you are.
Brenda
Comment Written 04-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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You're so sweet to say so, Brenda. Wow, I can't stop smiling. Thanks a million. What can I say. xxoo mikey
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no problem
Comment from Pantygynt
To answer the final question of your autobiography. I suggest you stay right where you are, playing the music, writing the sort of stuff that makes people laugh - like this rubbish - most important of all - getting the girl. I'm not jealous of you, but I wouldn't mind studying your technique or rather it might have been some use doing that a lot of years ago.
This is all fun stuff, I laughed my way through. One bit of SPAG though:
"I seem to be a magnate for people with problems." A magnate (captain of industry) is one thing you have never been according to you writing. try "magnet".
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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To answer the final question of your autobiography. I suggest you stay right where you are, playing the music, writing the sort of stuff that makes people laugh - like this rubbish - most important of all - getting the girl. I'm not jealous of you, but I wouldn't mind studying your technique or rather it might have been some use doing that a lot of years ago.
This is all fun stuff, I laughed my way through. One bit of SPAG though:
"I seem to be a magnate for people with problems." A magnate (captain of industry) is one thing you have never been according to you writing. try "magnet".
Comment Written 04-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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Fixed magnat. I wish I knew how I got the girl. Could be plain old pity. HAHAHA! I suppose if I really knew I'd be even more obnoxious than I already am and break the spell maybe. Glad you enjoyed. It was enjoyable to write and beat looking at the wall seething. :)) mikey
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Lol.
Comment from giraffmang
Hi Mikey,
This is surely some fine introspective writing. To be honest with you, I think most of us mull these things around in their noggin from time to time.
It does seem though that the more you do, the more people want. And that's all well and good, if you're happy to do it. You see, by "society's" standards is a crock of shit.
What is standard in society. Greed, corruption, selfishness, dishonesty? They can keep those standards.
You, my friend, touch the lives of all around you. In the tiniest and hugest of ways. It makes a difference - it truly does. Whether its with actions in the 'real' world or with your words - they reach, they touch and they affect.
What do you do? Just be yourself and do things your way. Why live by the standards of others. Take your life and own it - for all of it, good and bad, contradictions and idiocies.
That's what I see you do here, and people love you for it.
You're all right dude!
Every twenth something guy - should be twenty here I guess.
A great piece and we should all do some soul searching.
G
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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Hi Mikey,
This is surely some fine introspective writing. To be honest with you, I think most of us mull these things around in their noggin from time to time.
It does seem though that the more you do, the more people want. And that's all well and good, if you're happy to do it. You see, by "society's" standards is a crock of shit.
What is standard in society. Greed, corruption, selfishness, dishonesty? They can keep those standards.
You, my friend, touch the lives of all around you. In the tiniest and hugest of ways. It makes a difference - it truly does. Whether its with actions in the 'real' world or with your words - they reach, they touch and they affect.
What do you do? Just be yourself and do things your way. Why live by the standards of others. Take your life and own it - for all of it, good and bad, contradictions and idiocies.
That's what I see you do here, and people love you for it.
You're all right dude!
Every twenth something guy - should be twenty here I guess.
A great piece and we should all do some soul searching.
G
Comment Written 04-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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What an awesome review, Gman. Yeah, it's standard nightime wee hour fare. Hell, I've got conversations from High School that pop up once in a while. Ha! Agree about society. I'm no fan and have little desire to be a member. Reaping the rewards does interest me to a degree though. I do fit in splendidly when I wish, so I'm a bit of a, well, lady of the evening. :))
Some very comforting and complimentary words. I'm truly humbled by them. I'll take your advice. Fixed the Spag too. Thanks a million for this. mikey
Comment from Joy Graham
Well, you said a mouthful! Sorry you don't sleep much.
This is well written. You have writing and poetry talent. I say that in all honesty.
You should have spelled it, "choose" and not, "chose" in paragraph #8.
That sucks about the mother's boyfriends throwing milk bottles and feeding you raw pancakes.
I once freaked out in the middle of the night when staying at a friend's cabon. I heard a mouse run by me and screeched. Woke everybody up to come see what happened. Nobody believed me.
Okay, I have a few questions that you failed to insert into this essay:
- do you have kids?
-how many of these house friends call you dad?
That's about it for now. Hang in there. Seems to me that helping others is a gift you have that keeps your mind off your own troubles.
Best wishes in the contest!
P.S. I teach piano lessons, but I have an incurable case of stage fright.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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Well, you said a mouthful! Sorry you don't sleep much.
This is well written. You have writing and poetry talent. I say that in all honesty.
You should have spelled it, "choose" and not, "chose" in paragraph #8.
That sucks about the mother's boyfriends throwing milk bottles and feeding you raw pancakes.
I once freaked out in the middle of the night when staying at a friend's cabon. I heard a mouse run by me and screeched. Woke everybody up to come see what happened. Nobody believed me.
Okay, I have a few questions that you failed to insert into this essay:
- do you have kids?
-how many of these house friends call you dad?
That's about it for now. Hang in there. Seems to me that helping others is a gift you have that keeps your mind off your own troubles.
Best wishes in the contest!
P.S. I teach piano lessons, but I have an incurable case of stage fright.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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Fixed "choose", good catch. :))
I've never slept well. It works out as I crave solitude and it's about the only way I'm going to get it. I don't seem to need much really.
No kids, I always make them show I.D. Ha! Seriously, no children. Just a couple call me Dad.
I play piano amongst other things. Piano is most cool and the foundation for all of music is there in them keys. Stage fright is a rough one. Start out with a group or always have someone performing with you even if it's just someone in the background. The only time I've ever been nervous performing was at my wedding. I sang "And I Love Her" playing the piano with no mic in front of family and friends. Yep, give me ten thousand people anytime. I thought I was going to feint. Ha. Mr. Showman. :)) mikey
Comment from Marvin Calloway
I don't like to use, hear or see clichés, But, that's life. Your story is without clichés. That's good. I'll use one: It's well written. Another cliché: It flows. It flows so well, I was hoping it would never stop. But all good things must end. Maybe not. You could probably continue this piece for at least another page or ten.
It grabbed me from the start. The first paragraph let me know that I was in for a great read.
A bicycle with a flat tire--a nice metaphor.
Where you say, 'I'm not denying it, am I?' I think I know what this means, but it's usually feet they refer to.
There's 'truth' throughout. Probably all of it. Realistic, too.
What in hell am I supposed to do?
You're doing alright. You should be content with yourself in many ways and, as with almost everyone, there's always room for improvement.
'twenth' Typo?
Marv
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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I don't like to use, hear or see clichés, But, that's life. Your story is without clichés. That's good. I'll use one: It's well written. Another cliché: It flows. It flows so well, I was hoping it would never stop. But all good things must end. Maybe not. You could probably continue this piece for at least another page or ten.
It grabbed me from the start. The first paragraph let me know that I was in for a great read.
A bicycle with a flat tire--a nice metaphor.
Where you say, 'I'm not denying it, am I?' I think I know what this means, but it's usually feet they refer to.
There's 'truth' throughout. Probably all of it. Realistic, too.
What in hell am I supposed to do?
You're doing alright. You should be content with yourself in many ways and, as with almost everyone, there's always room for improvement.
'twenth' Typo?
Marv
Comment Written 04-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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Wow. What an awesome response, Marvin. It is most appreciated. The insights and thoughts are noted and I'll take them to heart. Six stars too. You've made my day for sure. Thanks a million, mikey
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You're welcome.
Comment from I am Cat
Mikey,
I get it. I do. Twins, remember? ;)
you have an interesting life story, one which deserves probing... .(yeah, probably in that way as well) lol
ah yes... personas... we put out there what we need to, to make ourselves believe it. And to leave ourselves settled.
there was a time when I never slept. It could happen again.
I tell myself I am thrilled with life, and I try to write 'happily'... well... why the fuck not? It beats remembering that I"ve been left here all alone, right?
and so... there are personas which come out in all of us.
I like all yours.
and i"m here... so when you need a friend, yeah.
it goes to the grave. just sayin.
some thoughts...
The roaches just crawled and scurried as they are wont to do. ( I think this should be 'want' to do.. I looked it up, I think it should be the other, as this one is only a contraction, won't) just a thought.
Ear nibbling made a comeback at a later date in my esteem.
(indeed it did)
I was never scared. I never g(o)t cut. (should stick with the same verb tense here?)
and even purloin your underpants should I so desire. (lol, I bet)
I seem to be a magnate for people with problems. (or magnet?)
After all, my mommy was insane, I was kidnapped, abused, bit by rats, and she tried to kill me all the while I grew up in poverty and my bicycle had a flat tire. But, that's okay. I'm fine. (awesome... sad, but awesomely written)
Yeah, I know what you('re) thinking. I'm not denying it am I?
(that's exactly what I was thinking) ;)
well written, and this is exactly who I think you are... no rose colored glasses, it just is. And I think it's great.
People use smokescreens to look at others.. they shouldn't.
they don't see ME as I am... nothing is perfect... I know I'm not. Oh man, just look closely at my work, you can read it if you want... it's all there, but people choose to SEE what they choose to see. You and I are so much alike in that we tell it like it is... but people glean what they want. They take the good, leave the bad and we are left on a pedestal saying, "Get me the fuck off here!" LOL
yeah... 'bad ideas are bad'... but we TRIED to tell them. ;)
hugs
I really meant it when I said, I"m here for you. for real.
;)
hugs
a virtual seven star for being Mikey. ;)
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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Mikey,
I get it. I do. Twins, remember? ;)
you have an interesting life story, one which deserves probing... .(yeah, probably in that way as well) lol
ah yes... personas... we put out there what we need to, to make ourselves believe it. And to leave ourselves settled.
there was a time when I never slept. It could happen again.
I tell myself I am thrilled with life, and I try to write 'happily'... well... why the fuck not? It beats remembering that I"ve been left here all alone, right?
and so... there are personas which come out in all of us.
I like all yours.
and i"m here... so when you need a friend, yeah.
it goes to the grave. just sayin.
some thoughts...
The roaches just crawled and scurried as they are wont to do. ( I think this should be 'want' to do.. I looked it up, I think it should be the other, as this one is only a contraction, won't) just a thought.
Ear nibbling made a comeback at a later date in my esteem.
(indeed it did)
I was never scared. I never g(o)t cut. (should stick with the same verb tense here?)
and even purloin your underpants should I so desire. (lol, I bet)
I seem to be a magnate for people with problems. (or magnet?)
After all, my mommy was insane, I was kidnapped, abused, bit by rats, and she tried to kill me all the while I grew up in poverty and my bicycle had a flat tire. But, that's okay. I'm fine. (awesome... sad, but awesomely written)
Yeah, I know what you('re) thinking. I'm not denying it am I?
(that's exactly what I was thinking) ;)
well written, and this is exactly who I think you are... no rose colored glasses, it just is. And I think it's great.
People use smokescreens to look at others.. they shouldn't.
they don't see ME as I am... nothing is perfect... I know I'm not. Oh man, just look closely at my work, you can read it if you want... it's all there, but people choose to SEE what they choose to see. You and I are so much alike in that we tell it like it is... but people glean what they want. They take the good, leave the bad and we are left on a pedestal saying, "Get me the fuck off here!" LOL
yeah... 'bad ideas are bad'... but we TRIED to tell them. ;)
hugs
I really meant it when I said, I"m here for you. for real.
;)
hugs
a virtual seven star for being Mikey. ;)
Comment Written 04-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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(of a person) in the habit of doing something; accustomed.
"he was wont to arise at 5:30 every morning"
synonyms: accustomed, used, given, inclined
"he was wont to arise at 5:30"
Some old fashioned word I use all the time. Hahaha.
I should stick with got I suppose, but I did mean "get" referring to now, up unto this very day. But, you're right, it's confusing.
I don't really purloin underpants they are offered willingly, usually with a home baked pie or other edible treat.
Well, I'm glad you liked this. Just couldn't sleep and felt like rambling and tried to do so coherently for the most part. I have people here bothering me at all hours for reasons of very little real importance. It just underscores how insignificant I feel sometimes. Of course, I realize that I'm actually the most skilled Barrister of them all and the leader of the people of the pillar.
There is obscure for you. "Bedlam", Boris Karloff ... Nell Bowem, Nell Bowen
Thanks a million. mikey
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yes, I know the saying, wont to do it... (I looked it up the first time, it said 'want'... i looked it up this time... it said wont... i"m so confused with life) ;)
underpants... hmmm... never heard of them... ohhhhhh, you mean like thongs?
(you're welcome) ;)
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PANIIES
underpants is funnier....
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Yeah, I don't 'do' either. I know what underpants are, honey... ;)
lol
underpants also sound LARGER than panties ;(
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Bravo! Well done, Mikey. I love the paragraph about adults being treated like babies--we have far too much of that these days. Everything is somebody else's fault. Gimme a break! You had a rough life yet you dealt with it. You overcame it, maybe even grew stronger from it.
I seem to be a magnate for people with problems. <-- spelling error on MAGNET. A magnate is a wealthy, powerful person.
a success by societies standards. <-- SOCIETY'S standards, with apostrophe-S to show ownership, as in "standards OF society" or belonging to society. Possessive form. You used the plural form by mistake. :)
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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Bravo! Well done, Mikey. I love the paragraph about adults being treated like babies--we have far too much of that these days. Everything is somebody else's fault. Gimme a break! You had a rough life yet you dealt with it. You overcame it, maybe even grew stronger from it.
I seem to be a magnate for people with problems. <-- spelling error on MAGNET. A magnate is a wealthy, powerful person.
a success by societies standards. <-- SOCIETY'S standards, with apostrophe-S to show ownership, as in "standards OF society" or belonging to society. Possessive form. You used the plural form by mistake. :)
Comment Written 04-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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Fixed magnat. Oh, society's. That's the one I couldn't remember. I'll get to that too. Thanks.
We're on the same page for sure. People pull their excuses out like flash cards sometimes don't they? Just when I seem to be getting somewhere in a discourse, oops, "Adult child of an alcoholic" EXEMPTION!!! End of discussion. HA! Thanks for the great input and all the stars too. mikey
Comment from patcelaw
Good luck in the contest with this, I enjoyed reading and knowing alittle more about you and those things that have made you into the person you are. Just keep being yourself and keep writing. Blessings Patricia.
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reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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Good luck in the contest with this, I enjoyed reading and knowing alittle more about you and those things that have made you into the person you are. Just keep being yourself and keep writing. Blessings Patricia.
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Comment Written 04-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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Thanks, my friend, I shall do just that. :)) Blessings to you as well. mikey
Comment from RoseAnderson
I think you've expressed your feelings perfectly. Writing like this is certainly cathartic. I hope each time you share, the glass in the window of your soul gets clearer. Best wishes.
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reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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I think you've expressed your feelings perfectly. Writing like this is certainly cathartic. I hope each time you share, the glass in the window of your soul gets clearer. Best wishes.
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Comment Written 04-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2016
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What a beautiful thought, Rose. I'll remember those words and keep them close. Thanks so much. mikey