mchapman: Good Morning My FanStory family
I trust you are all well. I have been away from FanStory because of health issues and other factors. So i am slowly getting back in the grove of things. i have lost two people that meant alot to me. i still have my days but with lots of prayer things will get better.


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). :-) -


mchapman: 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.


mchapman: Need some motivation!


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


mchapman: 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".....


mchapman: 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


mchapman: 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 -
    Sally Carter: tucked her orphan lamb under her arm, and .. -
    nor84: went to visit her friend Diane. -
    nor84: On the way, however -
    Sally Carter: headed into the nearby department store, where... -
    nor84: She really considered herself too old for that stuff, but -
    redrider6612: followed the lamb all the way up the steps to Santa's feet. -
    mchapman: it was there that he met up with the elf -
    Sally Carter: "Mmm..." said the elf. For not many people know that elves celebrate Christmas with a feast of roast lamb. -
    redrider6612: Emma snatched up her lamb and clutched in tight. -
    Sally Carter: "Oh no you don't," snarled the elf, and without more ado... -
    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!) -


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 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


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    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 -


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


mchapman: 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. :) -


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


mchapman: 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. -
    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. -


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


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


mchapman: so where do i pick up is it where i left off or do i leave off where i picked up?
    purrfect tale: Don't drop it and you won't have to worry about picking it up! -


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


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


mchapman: 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! -


mchapman: 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


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


mchapman: 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


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


mchapman: its 4:29 and I can't sleep!
    shelley kaye: it is now 11:38 - almost lunch time.... WAKE UP! ;-)
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    mchapman: Hey Shelley Kaye sorry its taken this long to get back to you I was sleeping....I do drink cammamile tea sometimes -
    Amfunny: put a shot of whiskey in it..that will surely help.. lol -


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


mchapman: 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


mchapman: what am I cooking for dinner! suggestions welcomed


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


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


mchapman: 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. :) -


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


mchapman: quess what! I finally made it to level seven, it means sooooo much to me.
    mchapman: I only hope to aspire to getting there....love Mary -


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


mchapman: 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 -


mchapman: 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 -


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


mchapman: 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 -
    mchapman: yes of course, it is crumb cake my favorite... -
    another jim: C'mon, shelley kaye, try to keep up... -
    mchapman: Thank You all you are too kind. I had a great day....Mary -


mchapman: 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


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


mchapman: 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


mchapman: 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


mchapman: 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


mchapman: 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,


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


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


mchapman: yesterday I went up another level ....Mary
    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 -


mchapman: 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


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


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