Staying Put Is Hard to Do
Quantum Physics and Other Puzzling Problems13 total reviews
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hey Relda. This is an interesting piece of writing. I tried to keep up but you kept me on my toes. I could never understand time travel anyway. If I go there I can't come back without changing something and I would have to keep going back to fix what I had broken.
I just do it this way. When I write a story, I try to emulate Kurt Vonnegut. "Start as close to the end as possible."
Robert
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Hey Relda. This is an interesting piece of writing. I tried to keep up but you kept me on my toes. I could never understand time travel anyway. If I go there I can't come back without changing something and I would have to keep going back to fix what I had broken.
I just do it this way. When I write a story, I try to emulate Kurt Vonnegut. "Start as close to the end as possible."
Robert
Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Robert, you're a riot. Those paradoxes get you every time. Kurt Vonnegut quote is perfect!
Thank you for reading and reviewing.
God bless and my best,
Relda
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You're welcome. I consider words 2,3,and 4 a compliment. :))) Robert (@__@)
Comment from Tami Urbanek
You certainly illustrated 'stream of consciousness' writing. You begin thinking of something and it takes on a life of its own. Journaling is good for that too. But you never know a gem might be discovered in the process.
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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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You certainly illustrated 'stream of consciousness' writing. You begin thinking of something and it takes on a life of its own. Journaling is good for that too. But you never know a gem might be discovered in the process.
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Comment Written 02-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Hi, Tami - good to hear from you. Appreciate the review and comments.
I do keep a journal - part of daily devotions. You're right, it is truly stream of consciousness - often can't read it, afterwards, because I wrote it so fast. Thought about using voice recognition on my laptop, but it makes me self-conscious and I can't say a thing.
God bless and my best,
Relda
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for taking us into your mental process of creating and writing. I admire your dedication. You must be a perfectionist! Until I got on this site, what I wrote is what I wrote and I was finished - fresh from the muse. Finally, I'm learning the value of re-writing!
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Thank you for taking us into your mental process of creating and writing. I admire your dedication. You must be a perfectionist! Until I got on this site, what I wrote is what I wrote and I was finished - fresh from the muse. Finally, I'm learning the value of re-writing!
Comment Written 02-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Lyenochka (what a wonderful name) - thank you for your review and comments.
I know what you mean about rewriting. However, sometimes we get an inspiration straight from the Lord - I've found it best to leave those alone - He's the Word, after all ? the best author who ever lived.
God bless and my best,
Relda
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Amen! You did a great job with this!
Comment from Rikki66
Time Travel in fiction I think I read that next year or the year after. Really this is a non-thinking think piece. I read this and think that this is me, except I do not plan, I write and rewrite and rewrite until I am satisfied with the story then hit Grammarly and spell check and save. Exceptional work.
Rikki
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2020
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Time Travel in fiction I think I read that next year or the year after. Really this is a non-thinking think piece. I read this and think that this is me, except I do not plan, I write and rewrite and rewrite until I am satisfied with the story then hit Grammarly and spell check and save. Exceptional work.
Rikki
Comment Written 02-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2020
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Wow, non-thinking think piece - no better praise!
No plan? You're more daring than me. I do have to say, even with an outline, my rewrites go so confusingly off-track, that I have to re-outline the last draft, to get a handle on what I've written. Have to know that for the next rewrite.
Grammarly ... what a good idea.
Thanks, kindred soul.
Relda
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Time Travel is what I write mostly. I've a trilogy published of two women who time travel, and I've posted the penultimate chapter today of my children's time travel. (the hero is my grandson!) I find time travel fascinating, whether I write pure fiction, or mix some with fact. Does time travel happen now? How do we know for sure that it doesn't? Some people seem to have the 'gift' of knowing what is to come; are they time travellers? Time is something we can't get hold of, so we let it run its course. But, we have no idea what it's hiding.
I loved this piece, Relda, you made me chuckle a few times, and think on others. I think you should do all your writing when you're bored, it's brilliant stuff! As for plots, I do one, and by the second chapter it's gone right out the window! lol. Well done, my clever friend. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2020
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Time Travel is what I write mostly. I've a trilogy published of two women who time travel, and I've posted the penultimate chapter today of my children's time travel. (the hero is my grandson!) I find time travel fascinating, whether I write pure fiction, or mix some with fact. Does time travel happen now? How do we know for sure that it doesn't? Some people seem to have the 'gift' of knowing what is to come; are they time travellers? Time is something we can't get hold of, so we let it run its course. But, we have no idea what it's hiding.
I loved this piece, Relda, you made me chuckle a few times, and think on others. I think you should do all your writing when you're bored, it's brilliant stuff! As for plots, I do one, and by the second chapter it's gone right out the window! lol. Well done, my clever friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 02-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2020
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Sandra - thank you so much for such a thoughtful and enjoyable review.
Penultimate - a new word to me - thanks for introducing me to it!
I love time travel in any form of entertainment. I'll definitely check out your chapter.
Don't know if people time travel now. Don't have trouble believing the exceptional abilities of some people's - case in point, the Aboriginal's seem to possess uncanny mental and spiritual abilities - always been so interested in their culture. They seem such 'old souls.'
I'd like to time travel, myself.
God bless and my best,
Relda
Comment from Cindy Warren
I think you should time travel all you want. Perhaps you want to write something set in the past, or in the future. Even if you want to write non-fiction, most of it has already happened. It would be impossible to write entirely in the present. It's always changing.
5 should be five. Dates are OK, but other than that, numbers should be spelled out.
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2020
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I think you should time travel all you want. Perhaps you want to write something set in the past, or in the future. Even if you want to write non-fiction, most of it has already happened. It would be impossible to write entirely in the present. It's always changing.
5 should be five. Dates are OK, but other than that, numbers should be spelled out.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2020
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Oh, Cindy - you crafty girl ? nonfiction, most of it has already happened! What a hoot.
Thanks for the heads up. Never could get the numerals/letters bit straight in my head If I stop to google it I forget where I'm going. I'll put it on a sticky note and try to remember to consult it. Weird since the mechanics always seem to bug me.
God bless and my best.
Relda
Comment from BeasPeas
I DID enjoy reading this, Relda. You wrote the first thing that came to mind and often that's the best for us to do. It IS predicted that when artificial intelligence gets its discerning intelligence it WILL write best sellers and WILL create the best art. However, humans do ultimately write for ourselves, don't we? And if someone else enjoys it, that's a big plus. Marilyn
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2020
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I DID enjoy reading this, Relda. You wrote the first thing that came to mind and often that's the best for us to do. It IS predicted that when artificial intelligence gets its discerning intelligence it WILL write best sellers and WILL create the best art. However, humans do ultimately write for ourselves, don't we? And if someone else enjoys it, that's a big plus. Marilyn
Comment Written 01-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2020
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Marilyn - thanks for the review and comments. It's a scary thought a computer off on a stream of consciousness spree - would it ever know when to stop?
You're absolutely right about why we write. And having a reader is a huge reward. Almost as fulfilling as sharing writing with someone else you feels the same.
Relda
Comment from BethShelby
:Your stream of consciousness made me smile. Still I was able to follow you rambling and relate. I think all writing is a time travel. I travel mostly back in time when I write and try to relive the parts that I enjoy and turn the bad parts into something that makes other perple smile. Good job. It sounds like you had fun writing this.
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2020
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:Your stream of consciousness made me smile. Still I was able to follow you rambling and relate. I think all writing is a time travel. I travel mostly back in time when I write and try to relive the parts that I enjoy and turn the bad parts into something that makes other perple smile. Good job. It sounds like you had fun writing this.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2020
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Thanks so much for reviewing and commenting. I had no idea if this piece had any appeal. It was satisfying to me, but ?
You are absolutely right and you put it in a nut-shell. It is time travel.
God bless and my best,
Relda
Comment from May 1
Your stream of consciousness is quite interesting, although a bit difficult to follow (which is I feel true for everyone's stream of consciousness). As I see it, everything that was, is or will be, exists at the same time and we can just tap into it from time to time, in moments when we stop trying to label time the way we see fit. Time warping and twisting in a black hole sounds like a cool idea to me. Honestly, this sounds so relatable and I enjoyed reading it although I might have a headache from trying to follow everything. :)
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2020
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Your stream of consciousness is quite interesting, although a bit difficult to follow (which is I feel true for everyone's stream of consciousness). As I see it, everything that was, is or will be, exists at the same time and we can just tap into it from time to time, in moments when we stop trying to label time the way we see fit. Time warping and twisting in a black hole sounds like a cool idea to me. Honestly, this sounds so relatable and I enjoyed reading it although I might have a headache from trying to follow everything. :)
Comment Written 01-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2020
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Hi - so glad you read it and love your comments. It was hard for me to follow too! You have a great perspective about time travel. Works for me.
Sorry for the headache. Take two aspirins and call the doctor tomorrow morning!
I appreciate you.
God bless and my best,
Relda
Comment from Ricky1024
"Staying put is hard to do?"
Was well written and rich in Theme and Imagery.
It read well and Flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
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The Adjective and Objective Contents were both Excellent and Exceptional while Descriptive Measures aligned Perfectly.
Thanks,
Doctor Ricky 1024
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2020
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"Staying put is hard to do?"
Was well written and rich in Theme and Imagery.
It read well and Flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
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The Adjective and Objective Contents were both Excellent and Exceptional while Descriptive Measures aligned Perfectly.
Thanks,
Doctor Ricky 1024
Comment Written 01-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2020
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Doctor Ricky - Wow! Such a diagnosis and good prognosis! Thank you so much for the type of review you do - I'm beginning to learn a little more about technical aspects, just by reading your content - and I appreciate that more than I can express.
God bless and my best,
Relda
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Give have any questions just ask me I have 17 years hundreds of thousands of poems and 700 + books written!
Ricky
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Wow - you must have started writing when you were a tike. I'll take you up on your offer (and you may be sorry you did!!! Just tell me if I become a pest - I can take it.)
Relda
