mchapman

well back from vacation, it was ok alot of stress going on so i really don't feel like writing trying to get over this feeling of despression any houghts would help

DIS-illusioned: Hang in there. It can only get better ... (or worse). :-)

September 15, 2013 at 1:30PM

well things are looking a little better. Ron and I are off on a two week V A C A T I O N, we really need it. Everthing is packed and we are on the way to Nebraska to visit his family.

Also this summer we got to see two comedians that were very funny, Russell Peters and Gabriel iglecias we saw them at the Improv in Orlando, if you get a chance check them out.

Need some motivation!

taking today and tomorrow off see you on the 26th Mary Chapman

so here I am 4:00am can't sleep. It's Dec 24th 2012. My Parents anniversary 63 yrs if they were alive. My sons birthday 36 yrs old, Happy Birthday Jason. So those of you who celebrate this day have a wonderful time. As the song goes "if you can't be with the one you love, love the one your with".....

although my health has been an issue, I continue to write poetry because it is a love I have for the written word. I am inspired by life and nature and sometimes I will write about my illness. I am always striving to be the best in what I do. if you do not see or read anything from me it is only because I am not feeling well. soooooo it is late good night....mary

hey, just for the fun of it,lets do an add on and see how far we get. i will start....
"on a cold and wintery day"

redrider6612: Emma put on her threadbare coat and ragged knit cap

December 22, 2012 at 6:16PM

Sally Carter: tucked her orphan lamb under her arm, and ..

December 22, 2012 at 6:35PM

nor84: went to visit her friend Diane.

December 22, 2012 at 6:49PM

nor84: On the way, however

December 22, 2012 at 6:50PM

Twilightspire: Her lamb got loose.

December 22, 2012 at 7:46PM

Twilightspire: *I meant: her lamb got loose, and...*

December 22, 2012 at 7:49PM

Sally Carter: headed into the nearby department store, where...

December 22, 2012 at 7:55PM

redrider6612: Santa was just about ready to begin

December 22, 2012 at 8:13PM

nor84: She really considered herself too old for that stuff, but

December 22, 2012 at 8:40PM

Twilightspire: it was the holidays, so she

December 22, 2012 at 9:00PM

redrider6612: followed the lamb all the way up the steps to Santa's feet.

December 22, 2012 at 9:48PM

mchapman: it was there that he met up with the elf

December 23, 2012 at 4:56AM

Sally Carter: "Mmm..." said the elf. For not many people know that elves celebrate Christmas with a feast of roast lamb.

December 23, 2012 at 11:37AM

redrider6612: Emma snatched up her lamb and clutched in tight.

December 23, 2012 at 11:50AM

redrider6612: "it" not "in"

December 23, 2012 at 11:51AM

Sally Carter: "Oh no you don't," snarled the elf, and without more ado...

December 23, 2012 at 11:59AM

Sally Carter: He grabbed the lamb, stuffed it into one of Santa's empty sacks, and headed for the escalator. (I think our authors dropped out of this one!)

December 23, 2012 at 3:57PM

Hi Everyone

Here we are my husband and I In Nebraska for the holidays. It's wonderful here aand comming from Florida and being a New Yorker Athe snow that fell reminded me of home. Waking up to 20 degrees is great. There is something about the cold weather, I guess because it's brisk

Anyway I hope you have a great holiday and hope you spend it with someone you love....Mary Chapman

My server is down.......):

rosehill (Wendy): Oh heavens, have you tried Viagra?

November 19, 2012 at 8:53AM

mchapman: Hi Everyone Here we are my husband and I In Nebraska for the holidays. It's wonderful here aand comming from Florida and being a New Yorker the snow that fell reminded me of home. Waking up to 20 degrees is great. There is something about the cold weather, I guess because it's brisk Anyway I hope you have a great holiday and hope you spend it with someone you love....Mary Chapman

December 22, 2012 at 10:08AM

just wanted to let my fellow friends poets and writers that my poem "The cresant Moon" has been published in the Journal of Modern Poetry 14th edition of Poetry Cram Series. you can read it in my portfolio.....love Mary

Joy Graham: Congratulations!

October 30, 2012 at 9:58AM

His Grayness: Awsome....Congratulations!! Love abides!! Vance

October 30, 2012 at 11:15PM

My son made me proud again, this time he took 2nd place in a body buillding competition. this was a statewide competition. I love you Adrian

DIS-illusioned: Nice ... Just don't let him give you a bear hug in all the excitement. :)

September 2, 2012 at 8:35PM

I am a proud mom. My son Adrian took 1ST PLACE in a body building competition

William Walz: I wanted to try steroids but was afraid my eyeballs might pop out from all the staring.

August 29, 2012 at 9:21AM

Grammies: Oh My God that is so marvelous! You be proud that is so much hard work for him good job, congrats!!

August 29, 2012 at 10:05AM

DIS-illusioned: Congrats to you both, but I bet he can't tie his shoelaces or scrub his back. Good thing you're there for him. :)

August 29, 2012 at 10:17AM

i am ok with constructive criticim, when you rate me a poor rating then please explain why....thank you

nor84: Very few reviewers read the forums, so most won't get this message. If you receive a poor rating with no suggestions, you can ask the reviewer (politely) what needed to be corrected. Most won't answer, though. If the review is from a Standard member, you can block all standards from reviewing.

August 24, 2012 at 9:25PM

mchapman: thanks for the advice

August 24, 2012 at 9:28PM

Lady & Louis: Pop a note into your author's notes panel, or your profile notes, and with luck anyone reading your work will pay attention.

August 24, 2012 at 11:28PM

sunnilicious: Whatever happened to "E" for effort?

August 24, 2012 at 11:29PM

mchapman:

August 29, 2012 at 5:23AM

need to get my laptop and my notebook cleaned up. laptop is sick and notebook running slow. taking them to the computer geeks

food for thought!

People have a tendency to forget who you are when you can no longer be who you were

Eliza M: That is so true! That's when you find out who your real friends are!

August 21, 2012 at 3:48PM

mchapman: it's funny how you realize what being a friend is, granted my (disease) which i call an inconveniance sometimes slows me down.

August 22, 2012 at 11:38AM

so where do i pick up is it where i left off or do i leave off where i picked up?

Grammies: Yes that's right!

August 2, 2012 at 9:11AM

purrfect tale: Don't drop it and you won't have to worry about picking it up!

August 2, 2012 at 5:53PM

DIS-illusioned: ... You left pick where you up off. :)

August 2, 2012 at 9:19PM

"Here he comes to save the day" the line is from the cartoom Mighty Mouse. Hey out there answer this. How many newphews did Popeye had? and what were there names?

purrfect tale: Until reading this, I had forgot about the nephews. I think there were 3 but the names escape me.

January 27, 2012 at 1:04AM

Mary Ann MCPhedran: Hi My friend just popped in to say hello and hope you are well. Take care. Mary Ann McPhedran.

June 7, 2013 at 2:34AM

i have returned from a 10 crusie. i wish i could go back again had agreat time....mary

going on 10 day cruise for20th wedding anniversary wow! hope to have a great times and win lots of money......leave on 10/29 return 11/8...love mary

Bellydanser: Happy Anniversary and have a fabulous time!

October 23, 2011 at 4:54PM

if you are going to review my work, its ok but keep in mind I deserve an explanation if it is a low rating....mary

happy holidays to all my Fanstory Friends, see you next year......Mary

I have not been feeling the greatest so it has kept me away from reviewing and writing. but I can't stay away so I promissed myself that my health was worth more and took time out to recoop. I am now in better shape and will pick up where I left off.It's so good to be back and share my poetry with you all......love Mary

Congratulations, you have been selected for inclusion in Cram Volume 9: Poetry In The First.

I just got the notice yesterday for a poem I wrote entitled CHANGE-a poem of self reflection. I am so very excited because I am also attending my first open mic session and that is the poem I chose to read....

Rain Chapman: Congratulations! What wonderful news :D

July 21, 2010 at 11:29AM

zwrite1: Hey! About Cram Vol 9, you mean the Chicago contest? I was accepted into the same one, unless there is another with the same title. I am going to Chicago for the public read also. Please write back and let me know id it is the same contest. zwrite1

July 30, 2010 at 4:08PM

mchapman: thank you Rain for your comment. I did appreciate it

August 5, 2010 at 10:43AM

its 4:29 and I can't sleep!

shelley kaye: it's 7:36 now! ;-)

June 9, 2010 at 10:36AM

shelley kaye: it is now 11:38 - almost lunch time.... WAKE UP! ;-)

June 9, 2010 at 2:38PM

Border Reiver: Have you considered herbal sleep remedies?

June 9, 2010 at 3:17PM

mchapman: Hey Shelley Kaye sorry its taken this long to get back to you I was sleeping....I do drink cammamile tea sometimes

June 10, 2010 at 4:31PM

Amfunny: put a shot of whiskey in it..that will surely help.. lol

July 11, 2010 at 1:56AM

"People have a tendency to forget who you are because you can no longer be who you were" -Mary Chapman

I went to the Casinos in tampa but not luck. Lost alot of money, I should know better but I love to gamble.....oh well, there's always next time.....Mary

what am I cooking for dinner! suggestions welcomed

shelley kaye: spaghetti! :)

June 2, 2010 at 5:31PM

the great Vince Lombardi said "if winning is not everyting, then why do we keep score"

well, I just confirmed with my friend. we are headed to the casinos in tampa, fl. again this saturday.......

I want to win a contest, just one will do. why can't I win? I guess I will keep trying until I do win one.....

Amfunny: I felt the same way when I started here. Just keep at it and it will happen. :)

July 11, 2010 at 1:57AM

I am a Karati Kid fan. and yes I am going to see the re-make of it. I think Will Smiths son will be doing a great job alongside Jackie Chan

shelley kaye: dirty dancing and footloose are my faves :)

June 1, 2010 at 5:24PM

mchapman: I agree with you shelley, they are great movies. how about dirty dancing havana nights?

June 2, 2010 at 2:06AM

quess what! I finally made it to level seven, it means sooooo much to me.

shelley kaye: i'm on level 77 so there ;-p

May 31, 2010 at 3:09PM

mchapman: I only hope to aspire to getting there....love Mary

June 1, 2010 at 10:22AM

I am only 86 points away from earing my next level.....hooray!

wow! today I feel like I'vd been hit by an eighteen wheeler. I ache all over, well time for some coffee and a walk.....Mary

Mary Ann MCPhedran: hi mARY i HAVE NOT HEARD FROM YOU I HOPE YOU ARE WELL. I HAVE NOT BEEN SLEAPING BU MY PD IS STILL HOLDING OUT TO THE MEDICATION. TAKE CARE. MARY

April 16, 2011 at 4:03AM

on monday I will be going back to the gym and after a long absense. I really need it. I am so out of shape!!!!!

Mary Ann MCPhedran: HI mchapman I thank you for your welcomed letter I was very scared when first diagnosed PD, but I have come to terms with it. My one fear is to go to the drop in centre where my daughter wants me to go to meet other PD people but I am thinking maybe I will see someone who is relay bad with it and I'm not ready for that yet, and I'm getting along fine as I am at the moment. I thank you again for your most welcome letter. Mary

January 28, 2011 at 1:16PM

Hey I've got a bit of movie trivia-what movie is this song from. "show me the way to go home, I'm tired and I want to go to bed. I had a little drink around a quarter to eight and it went right to my head." hint think fish

adewpearl: I didn't answer yesterday because I wanted to see if others got it right - it's sung on the boat in Jaws though it is a much older song - it's one my dad used to sing to me along with so many other oldies. That's why when they sang it in Jaws it made such an impression on me.

May 29, 2010 at 1:34PM

mchapman: you are so correct, its one of my favorite parts in the movie. Are you a movie buff?

May 30, 2010 at 6:06PM

Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me 5/28/?

another jim: ...Happy birthday dear Maryyyyy, Happy birthday to you! Can I have some cake now? ;-D

May 28, 2010 at 8:20AM

mchapman: yes of course, it is crumb cake my favorite...

May 28, 2010 at 8:51AM

adewpearl: Happy Birthday : -)

May 28, 2010 at 10:20AM

rama devi: Happy Birthday! :)

May 28, 2010 at 10:52AM

shelley kaye: umm.... is it your birthday? ;)

May 28, 2010 at 2:09PM

another jim: C'mon, shelley kaye, try to keep up...

May 28, 2010 at 3:39PM

mchapman: Thank You all you are too kind. I had a great day....Mary

May 28, 2010 at 10:36PM

Hooray yeepie I am on my way to Tampa to the Hard Rock Cafe for some fun and of course gambling. wish me luck...bye......mary

does anyone live in the orlando, kissimmee area of florida? would love to meet you.....Mary

Hi everyone, after taking a few days off I feel much better. apparently my ying and yang were not balanced. Therefore I felt sick and in a daze. My legs are doing much better....Mary

Dear friends:

Need to take a break and get some issues resolved. Mainly my problem with my legs. I will not be posting or reviewing for a about one week..... See you all then. Keep me in your prayers.....Mary

Hi everyone, sorry if I haven't got back to you on reviews and Thank You's. I am having a few health issues. however, I will be back on my feet soon and in full swing..Love you all....Mary

Hi everyone, well I am back I was gone for a short time frame. I was not feeling well again. Got everything straigtned out hopefully anyway. Keep me in your prayers,

I love Fanstory and everyone that has touched my life.....Mary

I have not been feeling up to par. If I have not replied to your review please bare with me....thank you all

yesterday I went up another level ....Mary

shelley kaye: i have six - so there! LOL!!!! ;-)

January 26, 2010 at 6:31PM

Laidy: I just recently got mine... I was so excited. Counting down from the hundreds of points needed, it really makes you proud when you earn the stars. FS really makes you work for everything huh. Great Job! -Laidy

January 28, 2010 at 11:22PM

wow! reviewinIg does pay off! because of the bonuses I earned and the member money I was able to promote my poem to 7th position before the certificate expired....

I was so happy to see I got 56 reviews....thank you all

â??Being cognizant of what is good for you, is admitting you know the answerâ?ť
-Mary Chapman

"We cannot stop change, but we can move the direction in which it flows"
-Mary Chapman