wordsfromsue

I'm not quite ready to post pieces again yet, but am working on writing exercises. Baby steps!

Taking my first weekday off in months. Forgot how much fun it is to drive down I 75 singing along to KC and The Sunshine Band and Creedence Clearwater Revival. :-)
I needed this day off. :-)

Minataur: Hi Sue. I am back at FanStory. Had to take a long time off to save my brother's life. Have moved and moved again since 2012 and, at this point, I'm figuring this will be my last home. How have you been doing since we long ago spoke?

May 30, 2016 at 11:27PM

Hello friends that remember me. :-). I actually put something together, but then want to puke at the thought of posting and hoping for nice reviews!!
I think I'm too wussy to write. :-)

michaelcahill: Go for it. Some of us are too wussy to critique!!!

July 24, 2015 at 6:13PM

mrsmajor: Come on now, if I went through those feelings so can you...sip some ginger ale, it always works for me, just before I read my reviews...lol

July 24, 2015 at 6:24PM

cercie: do it, do it yes you can!!!

July 26, 2015 at 10:44AM

I am here. The party can start.

Patti R.: Yahooo!! I've missed you, Squirrel Sue!!

February 13, 2015 at 7:49PM

Hello FanStory universe. it.s good to see familiar names still here. :-)

Are any of my old friends still here? My membership has gone to free, so I know my portfolio is not showing. I don't know if I show up at all anywhere!! Feel sort of invisible.

Realist101: 101I just rejoined Sue! I was gone for over two years...good to see you here too. Susan/Realist

July 27, 2015 at 9:13PM

I'm up with the owls tonight. Who, Who, Who!!! Peaceful dreams, everyone. :-)

Hello everyone. Beautiful day to breathe the air and count what's right in your life.

William Walz: Any day you're still breathing is a good day.

March 4, 2013 at 2:37PM

Okay, trying to write a piece. Why is it so easy for some and like pulling false teeth through a vat of Laffy Taffy for others? I don't HAVE false teeth, just saying!!!!

Patti R.: Hiya Sue! :) You are a Goddess of the story - just take a deep breath and let it flow!

March 2, 2013 at 12:10AM

My sadly true story (!) Her Modern Fairy Tale Life finished tied for 2nd place. That's the best I've reached so far, so I'm making progress anyway!!

I have a few ideas for stories. I'm not sure if they'll see the light of day or not, but my little story gears are at least spinning!!

Anisa-: Yay!! Glad to hear :)

January 11, 2013 at 12:22PM

NaughtieScribe: Excellent, write them down and keep them safe. This can be an insurance policy against writer's block. Keep it churning out.

January 18, 2013 at 11:18PM

Patti R.: Excellent! bated breath here! Large popcorn and Jumbo sized Iced TEa....laughing...anticipation

January 28, 2013 at 12:22AM

It is a new year. May the inspiration be with us. :-)

Peace

Anisa-: Agreed! Hope all is well with :-D

January 2, 2013 at 2:32PM

Anisa-: ...you... Lol! Forgot that last word :-P

January 2, 2013 at 2:32PM

Three....

Merry Christmas Charlie Brown!!

And FanStory friends! :-)

Two.....

DIS... get back in line...

Okay...
Everybody together, on three....

One.....

shelley kaye: two.....

December 23, 2012 at 11:35AM

DIS-illusioned: Wait! I haven't powdered my ears yet ... :-p :)

December 23, 2012 at 2:46PM

wordsfromsue: Shelley, two is tomorrow, Dis, you always crack me up!

December 23, 2012 at 8:15PM

Peace on Earth.

DIS-illusioned: The paragon of a fallacy and oxymoron--as long as humans inhabit the planet. :-p

December 18, 2012 at 12:09AM

wordsfromsue:

December 29, 2012 at 7:52PM

Monday morning, I feel a story brewing... or is that the coffee? :-)

DIS-illusioned: I think it was my stomach rumbling. :-p :)

November 26, 2012 at 4:44PM

Happy Monday DIS and friends.... Having strong coffee to start this day. :-)

DIS-illusioned: 'Mourning', sue! I woke up before noon again--pfft! :-/ :)

November 19, 2012 at 9:08AM

WORDSOFTHEHEART: Hello my dear squirrel friend.. I have missed you and Fanstory. I hope I am back on the track.. LOL Hugs

November 25, 2012 at 12:52AM

Happy Sunday!!

Hi fanstory community. I posted a story yesterday. My inner parrot Shut Up says to line the birdcage with it, but reviewers have been kind. Thank you. :-)

Melspoems: Hey Sue, tell Shut Up to shut up!!!!

November 13, 2012 at 4:59AM

Patti R.: Stuff a sock in that bird's mouth! And Write!

November 16, 2012 at 2:38PM

Hello everyone. I still don't have inspiration for stories or poems. My blog is about all I can manage. I miss writing stories especially. Maybe I'll look at the contests and see if they inspire any vibes. Miss you all.

rosehill (Wendy): try going to google and images and typing in random thoughts or emotions and finding a piece of art that inspires? Often works for me.--Wendy

November 10, 2012 at 10:04AM

Sally Carter: I hear you, Sue. I have had a bit of inspiration lately, but even so, the words are coming hard. Is it worth trying something you have never tried before? Something really, really out of your comfort zone?

November 10, 2012 at 10:59AM

Still breathing, just not writing.

William Walz: Of the two, I think breathing is the better option.

October 25, 2012 at 3:21PM

wordsfromsue: I can agree with that!

October 25, 2012 at 4:13PM

Patti R.: Sending you a hug, Sue! Go squeeze a squirrel, you'll feel better...

October 25, 2012 at 7:33PM

DIS-illusioned: And if you stopped breathing and only wrote, then your pieces would always be correct ... 'cause they'd be 'dead write'. Bwaha! :)

October 25, 2012 at 7:53PM

wordsfromsue: Dis, that's funny! And Patti, squeezing the squirrel would cheer me up, but probably scare my furry brother or sister. :-)

October 25, 2012 at 10:41PM

Selina Stambi: Hello!

March 6, 2013 at 3:00PM

Happy October 9th. It's a beautiful day to be Sue's best cyber pal. :-)

rosehill (Wendy): So far, you're stuck with me.

October 9, 2012 at 1:56PM

Grammies: And me

October 9, 2012 at 2:40PM

wordsfromsue: :-)

October 9, 2012 at 4:02PM

It's my 53rd birthday today, feel free to shower me with love, kisses, hugs and good wishes!!!!

Squirrely Sue :-)

bossladyone: Happy Birthday to you and many more

September 29, 2012 at 11:36AM

rosehill (Wendy): As a member of the FS ladies, "Just turned 60 Club." I would like to say, "Happy, Happy! Eat too much cake and have too much fun today."

September 29, 2012 at 11:42AM

adewpearl: Happy, happy birthday. As one who is 61, I can only envy your youth :-)

September 29, 2012 at 12:11PM

Sally Carter: Many happy returns. 60s are all good.

September 29, 2012 at 12:21PM

Cumbrianlass: Consider yourself showered! Happy Birthday. :o)

September 29, 2012 at 1:36PM

DIS-illusioned: Where's my cake and present?! ... Happy Birthday, sue! :))

September 29, 2012 at 2:23PM

Lady & Louis: Happy birthday, Sue!

September 29, 2012 at 7:52PM

Patti R.: Happy (belated) Birthday, Sue!!

October 1, 2012 at 1:17PM

It's my 30th wedding anniversary today!

Sarkems: Happy anniversary

September 25, 2012 at 12:29PM

bossladyone: Congratulations. And Happy anniversary. That is so awesome

September 25, 2012 at 1:08PM

Sally Carter: Congratulations. Have a lovely day.

September 25, 2012 at 3:15PM

Shirley B: Happy Anniversary. :)

September 25, 2012 at 4:04PM

Lady & Louis: Happy Anniversary! :)

September 25, 2012 at 6:52PM

DIS-illusioned: Oh, you poor thing! Happy anniversary! :-))

September 25, 2012 at 10:38PM

As a birthday gift to me, I'm decluttering my clothes closet. It's been twenty years of stuff. It took two hours just to pull every single thing out. Truly overwhelming how much junk I had stuffed in there.
Flipping hoarder!!!

Now to ruthlessly sort it out.

Wish me success, please. :-)

Lady & Louis: Good luck!

September 22, 2012 at 6:22PM

Grammies: Just so you know anything you haven't looked at, worn or used for three years toss out otherwise it all creeps back in, shudder shudder shudder!

September 22, 2012 at 8:10PM

My 53rd birthday is September 29th. I started celebrating today by buying two puzzle books-one logic and one sudoku.
I would love to have a cyber cuppa tea or coffee with as many of you as possible, as I celebrate life and blessings!

shelley kaye: love sudoku!

September 21, 2012 at 1:19PM

Sarkems: Hey, day before MY birthday!

September 21, 2012 at 1:30PM

wordsfromsue: Emsey, we must have tea to celebrate!

September 21, 2012 at 2:11PM

Lady & Louis: Happy birthday coming up, you Libran, you!

September 21, 2012 at 6:37PM

GOOOOOD MORNING Writers!!!!! :-)

Guys, why did I stay up until 1:00 am? I'm soooo tired at work today. Not enough coffee to keep these peepers wide open today!!! But I'm trying! :-)

shelley kaye: take a nap at lunch :)

September 14, 2012 at 11:56AM

William Walz: Speaking of peepers, reminds me of the guy who wanted to become a peeping tom but thought there might be too much peer pressure.

September 14, 2012 at 12:09PM

Grammies: Read a story about that by Took A. look

September 14, 2012 at 12:27PM

DIS-illusioned: Well then, I'll be sure to keep those peepers well rested before they come by your bedroom window tonight. :)

September 14, 2012 at 1:50PM

wordsfromsue: Oh my Dis, I never know what to say to you sometimes. :-) Everyone sounds a bit wound up today!

September 14, 2012 at 2:14PM

If you want a chuckle, take a picture of yourself with a camera phone.
This should be illegal.... eek!!!

DIS-illusioned: Yeesh, you're right! I look like the demented version of Don Rickles--on steroids! LOL

September 13, 2012 at 12:05PM

Sarkems: Who's Don Rickles?

September 13, 2012 at 3:17PM

Lady & Louis: More 'cringe' than 'chuckle' I find! :D

September 13, 2012 at 3:52PM

wordsfromsue: Emsey, Don Rickles is an American comedian from the days of Bob Hope, Dean Martin, the Rat Pack.... if you've ever seen "Toy Story", he does the voice of Mr Potato Head and is famous for the phrase "You hockey puck", which I believe he slipped in that movie. :-)

September 13, 2012 at 4:58PM

Lady & Louis: He did Mr Potato Head's voice? Cool! I'd heard the name and might have remembered he was a comedian if pressed, but otherwise I know nothing about him. Loved the Toy Story films. :)

September 13, 2012 at 8:18PM

Coffee's ready!

WAKE UP!!!! :-)

shelley kaye: ew i hate coffee.... got any orange juice?

September 10, 2012 at 10:12AM

Lady & Louis: I've just finished my second coffee for the day, here at work. :)

September 10, 2012 at 7:19PM

Saturday morning, I have classical music, hot coffee, a gray female furball cat trying to climb up my nose while simultaneously covertly trying to get my brownie..... yeesh!

Good morning. :-) PS Cat gave up.... couldn't fit in my nose and nary a crumb of brownie was left to be snatched. I somehow feel like the Grinch Who Stole Christmas, depriving the mouse of its crumb. :-) Bwaaaa haaa haaaa!!!!

DIS-illusioned: Why, so cruel of you, sue. Do let that adorable fuzz-ball up your nostrils, well stuffed with morsels of brownies--you mean Grinch, you. :)

September 8, 2012 at 8:36AM

wordsfromsue: Now she's sucking up to my son, fickle wench!!

September 8, 2012 at 9:46AM

Good morning to friends. :-)

Lady & Louis: Or on this side of the globe, niters! :)

September 7, 2012 at 8:36AM

Eliza M: Good afternoon from here in England!

September 7, 2012 at 8:47AM

Grammies: Morning from Canada

September 7, 2012 at 9:20AM

rosehill (Wendy): Missed the morning edition, so a belated good morning to you too. Tell your muse that mine said good morning too.

September 7, 2012 at 12:01PM

Patti R.: Hi Sue!! So glad to see your smiling face here today. Coffee's on at my house.

September 7, 2012 at 1:33PM

Patti R.: Hi Sue!! So glad to see your smiling face here today. Coffee's on at my house.

September 7, 2012 at 1:35PM

DIS-illusioned: And a horrible midnight to enemies. I believe she heard you the first time, Patti, or is the coffee that good? :)

September 7, 2012 at 3:14PM

Lady & Louis: ... And a late Good Morning now on Saturday! :)

September 7, 2012 at 8:20PM

After a very rough morning, having a better day. Ready for a great weekend and Robert Downey Jr tomorrow. A little escapism is sometimes fun. :-)

Eliza M: So pleased you are feeling better.

August 31, 2012 at 4:53PM

wordsfromsue: Eliza, I saw on your profile that you're from Devon. I have been through Devon on the train. Such beautiful scenery. Thank you for checking in on me. :-)

August 31, 2012 at 6:36PM

Melspoems: :-)

August 31, 2012 at 8:29PM

Can I tell you, it's 7:10 pm, I made a pot of coffee and have the evening symphony on the radio. The shade is open so that I can look out the window at the woods behind my home. And the cat sitting on my windowsill giving herself and that ponderous belly a bath. Could've went to the grave without THAT sight! Nah, not really. I'll miss it when Miss Diva Mavis is gone.

Thank you all who have posted to me down below. I'll answer you each. It just feels so nice to have friends writing back and to not have to put on my happy face.
The happy face will be back. It's just not back today.
I didn't even tell you the thing that sort of set me over the edge yesterday.

Someone committed suicide yesterday by hanging themselves from a basketball rim in the park behind the building where I work. Thankfully, I didn't see it. They were talking about his body dangling and it was at the time kids were walking by to go to school when he was discovered.

Something about knowing death had been that close to me physically just rattled me. And wondering how he got up there to do it. He must've climbed the pole. How very tragic to want to die that badly and publicly. But it just cast a pall over the rest of the day and I've passed that spot three or four times and my heart goes out to the poor soul.

I'm going to schedule a few days off next week. Just me time. If I do my favorites, if I can scratch the money together, I'll go to the zoo and spend the day with the animals and maybe go to a movie. Those are my two favorite Sue things.

Haven't hung out with the animals in years. Once, I sat by the gorillas so long, one started mimicing me. It was a quiet week day and it took me a bit of time to realize it was doing what I was doing. Scratch my head, whatever little physical thing I was doing. Truly a memorable, sweet event!

I'm babbling, but I wanted to tell you all that. Take care and blessings.

Joy Graham: Hi Sue! That would be horrible. I am so sorry to hear it. I hope you enjoy a zoo and movie day. They sound like the perfect things for you to do for yourself. Take care!

August 30, 2012 at 8:27PM

wordsfromsue: WELLLLL, I see The Avengers is still playing at one cinema locally. Nothing cheers me up like Robert Downey Jr on the big screen. Hubba hubba. :-)

August 30, 2012 at 9:02PM

Joy Graham: I saw that movie. It was good. I'm a Thor fan!

August 31, 2012 at 1:40AM

Sally Carter: Sue, I so identify with the hanging story, though I won't go into the details of my own experience/s. Just saying I understand how the thoughts keep coming back.

August 31, 2012 at 3:14AM

Melspoems: Hi Sue, I just wanted to say I'm sorry you are having such a hard time lately. I think a few days off work and doing some things you love sounds like a fantastic idea. Take care of yourself. Hugs, Mel

August 31, 2012 at 6:27AM

Melspoems: This might help. It helped me the other day. "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. "

August 31, 2012 at 7:30AM

wordsfromsue: Thanks Mel, Sally, Joy, for the good thoughts.

August 31, 2012 at 9:27AM

Thank you to you who have posted on my page. I appreciate it. I wish I could say I'm doing great, but I'm not. The stress and circumstances in my life have built up to unmanageable amounts. I'm crashing and trying to figure out how to proceed.
I bawled my eyes out earlier here at work. Thank goodness no one else was in the room. But I know my eyes were still red when I interacted with a few people.
Right now I'm telling you guys because I really don't have anyone else to tell.
Thanks for listening.

Sarkems: So sorry. Been there myself. If you are crashing, you have to take a break. Your brain won't be able to focus because it is overloaded. I know most people have negative views about medication, but sometimes it is the only way to give your brain the rest it needs.

August 30, 2012 at 11:10AM

wordsfromsue: Emsey, I do take medication for depression/anxiety. The last few weeks have been an unusually high amount of b.s., just more than I can process. But things just aren't functioning correctly. I do need a break. it's been at least 12 years since I've had a vacation. Think I need one, even if it's stay at home. No money to do anything at the moment. I am just a chipper post today!

August 30, 2012 at 11:23AM

Sally Carter: I don't know you Sue, but this sounds horrible. I hope you find a solution soon, and a friend who will give you the time to listen.

August 30, 2012 at 11:26AM

wordsfromsue: Sally, thank you so much. It feels good just to talk instead of bottling it up. I'd pour you a coffee or tea, but the kettle is cold at the moment! Maybe this afternoon. :-)

August 30, 2012 at 11:29AM

Sally Carter: I'm just about to put my kettle on (when the electrician has finished the work he is doing!) so I will raise a mug to you. :~)

August 30, 2012 at 11:36AM

Writingfundimension: Sue, I am so sorry to read about your pain. Depression is a difficult thing to manage even with medications. I hope you know that people with depression are very often super sensitive souls. They hurt for themselves and others. I don't know if that makes any sense, but just know that I am sending good energy your way, my friend. Love you! Bev

August 30, 2012 at 11:51AM

Aarondodd1989: I have recently pulled myself out of a similar thing. I don't know you, but if you need someone to talk to, PM me, and we can maybe work through this. Definitely take a break though, that should be your first step.

August 30, 2012 at 11:55AM

Joy Graham: Sorry to hear this, Sue. I've been there myself. If you need to talk you can pm me. I think you have my email address as well. I'm here if you want.

August 30, 2012 at 12:55PM

Eliza M: I am sending empathy your way and a genuine ear if you wish to pm me. I suffer with the dreaded D too. Take a break and try to rest if you can ,but I kno that isn't always easy. Do you have a close friend or family to support you?

August 30, 2012 at 2:45PM

My writing self is apparently still gone away to some deserted island. Left no forwarding address. Apparently my writing self has pulled off my long held desire. :-) I hope it at least sends a postcard eventually!!

DIS-illusioned: Unless your writing self is on the bottle, how does she/it send that postcard? :)

August 25, 2012 at 8:03AM

Lady & Louis: By seabird post! :)

August 25, 2012 at 8:12AM

wordsfromsue: Message in a coconut??

August 25, 2012 at 9:01AM

Lady & Louis: A coconut carried by a swallow!

August 26, 2012 at 5:29AM

rosehill (Wendy): I sent off an APPB (All poetry prose bulletin) and I think that your muse will be discoveredsoon: tanned, rested and ready to work. You aren't the only one who misses her.

August 28, 2012 at 9:58AM

sandramitchell: Hi Sue, We all have those days, keeping in touch helps, it mean you have to write! You'll soon be back, I will e.mail you tonight. xsx

August 29, 2012 at 12:36PM

Hello. It seems like the heat got to us yesterday. Can we play nice today, indoor voices, no sticking out tongues? I love my friends here and hope we can be friendly over cyber cups of coffee.

Does anyone else here ever go through... 'something'.... I don't even know what to call it... general dissatisfaction with everything?
It's probably lack of sleep and poor diet lately.
I feel like distancing myself from everything. :-(

Pugs: I think there is alot of that going around lately. You have described exactly what I am feeling. And I just crawled out from under a rock lol...

August 16, 2012 at 10:34AM

Sarkems: I do, Sue. The whole world just gets right on my chest, some days

August 16, 2012 at 10:58AM

nor84: OK, no virtual coffee. I'm making the real thing, but I will have a virtual donut to go with it if anybody's got them.

August 16, 2012 at 1:20PM

DIS-illusioned: I was under an AC all day yesterday ... and I'm 'always' nice. LOL All my cyber cups of coffee--frapaccino(?)/cappoccino(?)--are on you, emsey. LOL "general dissatisfaction with everything?" Hmm, I think we all do--at some distressing point in our lives. Hopefully, it's just a phase, and you feel better soon!

August 16, 2012 at 1:23PM

Patti R.: Sue, stay plugged in, and keep writing. You are a very good writer and teller of stories...don't be discouraged. Your cupboards may be temporarily empty, but you'll re-stock in good time. I don't have the same aspirations or drive that a lot of the folks on this site are blessed with - so what?! We are who we are. I yam what I yam! Patti

August 17, 2012 at 12:29AM

Hello, whoever might see this. I'm not positively sure yet, but my time here might be over for awhile. Or maybe I'll be here to read, but the writing is just not there for me. That's okay, I have other things to do, in the meantime.
Sometimes I wonder if I'm a 'real' writer, as I don't seem to have the same hopes and aspirations that a lot of people on this site have. Maybe I'm a writer in a different category. Who knows?
I still enjoy reading a lot of the writers here, so please keep the great works coming. :-)
At least you won't be subjected to any more of my bodily function stories!

Peace.

Joy Graham: I love your sense of humor and think you have a great talent to share in your stories!

August 15, 2012 at 9:24AM

Sarkems: Shame, I loved reading your stuff

August 15, 2012 at 9:33AM

Grammies: I think your uniqueness will always add to the party and life is a ball where the dance is only as complex as the partners moves. Writing for each of us is as important as reading and your writing is entertaining.

August 15, 2012 at 9:42AM

Anisa-: Sue, you're being silly! I love your writing, and just because you may not have the same goals as everyone...Doesn't mean you're not a writer. Just means you do it for different reasons! Hope to see you around a lot still! A

August 15, 2012 at 11:31AM

DIS-illusioned: Piss! Shit, I meant 'peace'! Crap! :))

August 15, 2012 at 4:45PM

nor84: I don't see why it's necessary to use that sort of language in a forum thread.

August 15, 2012 at 5:43PM

wordsfromsue: Nor, I believe those were references to my stories about incontinence and colonoscopies.

August 15, 2012 at 6:22PM

DIS-illusioned: THANK YOU, sue! *'Some people' erroneously believe that they're the conscience of others ... Pity!* Please, don't stop writing to entertain me, sue! :))

August 15, 2012 at 6:45PM

nor84: Sue, it may have been an attempt at a joke, but it isn't necessary to use language like that in a public forum. Nobody who hadn't read your writing would 'get it.'

August 15, 2012 at 7:06PM

DIS-illusioned: This is sue's personal/private profile page--her page, not a public forum! ... What the **** is 'that one' talking about??? Anyone that has issues with me ... should go jump into the nearest river! (No offense to the fishies/creatures in there) Geez!

August 15, 2012 at 7:32PM

Lady & Louis: Dis, you know perfectly well this page appears in the Profile Thoughts forum. In FS terms that IS public.

August 15, 2012 at 8:06PM

nor84: Anything a person 'shares' in his his/her profile thoughts appears in this public forum, and an 11-year-old participates here as well. Chatting with fans can be done by PM so as not to involve the rest of us.

August 15, 2012 at 9:01PM

William Walz: Dis, there are a lot more young people here than you might think. Maybe it's time for that inner censor to take over.

August 15, 2012 at 9:53PM

DIS-illusioned: The Thames, the danube, the amazon, the wheaton, the seine, the niger, the ganges, ... the congo, the yellow river ... Pick one!!!

August 15, 2012 at 10:02PM

William Walz: And for you, Dis...The River of No Return...

August 15, 2012 at 10:23PM

I write humor pieces, and I love to write about animals as well.

Being newly retired, married for 35 years and having a son, 3 cats & 1 dog should give me plenty of material.

I'm a major fan of coffee, (the profile picture is my all time favorite for describing how I feel after that first cup in the morning!) seeing the blessings in circumstances and trying to extend God's grace to whoever I encounter.