Linda Engel

Merry Christmas to All. I know I haven't posted anything in months but I do still read your work and enjoy the profile thoughts. Take care. Linda I'm buying myself a recorder because it seems that my best thoughts come while I am driving and are quickly forgotten when the car parks in the driveway. LOL

damommy: A recorder is a great idea. 8-)

December 14, 2016 at 2:25AM

I am Cat: Try Siri on your phone... she might understand you... then again, I'm not sure she will. She has taken some very interesting notes from me. Ones I'm sure I never said. Lol

December 14, 2016 at 1:44PM

Linda Engel: Do you think she'll understand Southern?

December 14, 2016 at 5:15PM

Dean Kuch: Y'all darn straight she does, Linda. She ain't ne'er done failed me yet...

December 15, 2016 at 6:33AM

Linda Engel: Dean, you're so cute!!!

December 15, 2016 at 12:25PM

damommy: Understand Southern? Mine puts in words I never heard of. I'm having to speak like a dictionary. LOL.

December 15, 2016 at 2:46PM

Linda Engel: LOL....

December 15, 2016 at 4:21PM

Traveling to see the grand babies in Athens, GA. see you all in a few days. Be safe and be well.

I am Cat: Have a great time Linda!

May 28, 2016 at 1:05AM

mrsmajor: Have a wonderful visit with your family... Take Care!

May 28, 2016 at 1:30AM

robyn corum: be safe! Drop by Hartselle!

May 28, 2016 at 12:39PM

I am behind in reviewing and responding. We have a new computer system at work and it is driving everyone crazy. So far behind at work. Will get caught up soon. :D

I am Cat: I think we all are, Linda... no worries. ;)

March 3, 2016 at 12:44AM

Turtle... who?: Life has a way of leaving a huge todo pile, some days more than others.

March 3, 2016 at 6:41AM

I am Cat: Did you say, todo? or dodo? ;)

March 4, 2016 at 12:39AM

Going to Athens, Georgia this weekend to see the grand kids and to pick up 85 boxes of Girl Scout cookies. (What we do for the babies) No, they aren't all for me. My friends in my dentist office bought most of them.
Do you eat Girl Scout cookies and which ones are your favorite ? :)

evilynne: My gang likes Thin Mints. Evi

February 9, 2016 at 11:39AM

mrsmajor: Yes indeed I eat Girl Scout cookies, the problem is I love all of them..

February 9, 2016 at 12:11PM

I am Cat: Happy Birthday Linda! Sending love and kisses and lots of love! Be careful on your trip and have fun! Let them eat cake! ;)

February 9, 2016 at 7:30PM

~Dovey: Tagalongs and Thin Mints are the best!

February 9, 2016 at 8:43PM

MelB: Thin mints and peanut butter.

February 9, 2016 at 11:43PM

MelB: Happy Birthday, Linda! Hope you have a great day!

February 9, 2016 at 11:43PM

My goal for February is to read two to three new people every week. These are people on Fan Story that are not on my fan list. I have read recently the work of a lot of people who have been on this site for years that I have not read nor heard of. Thanks to Jax and Tab That's Me for starting the Picture This group and giving us a chance to meet and read new people. So I will read and review a few those work I am not familiar with. If you have a suggestion, let me know.

mrsmajor: Hi Linda, This may not be what you're asking for...but I have gone to the lowest poets on the list, and began to read some of their work...many have not posted much, but it is a way that I can read those writer's and see if there is some that I can encourage, even help! After I try to keep up with my fans, I do take a few moments to read those writers that are not...

January 31, 2016 at 10:49AM

Linda Engel: Yes that is a great suggestion. There are so many on this site and it would be nice to seek out talent outside of our comfortable circles. Thank you. Cat sent me a list of four people and what I have read , I am not disappointed.

January 31, 2016 at 11:01AM

I am Cat: Awesome! Those are members who reviewed me, and I reviewed them back. I'm happy to pass them on as suggested reading!

January 31, 2016 at 4:30PM

Gypsy Blue Rose: Good goal! I found a lot of new writers since I joined "Picture This' group. Good luck! *gypsy*

February 5, 2016 at 4:59PM

I'll be cooking my "good Luck and prosperity" dinner for New Years: Collard greens, black eye peas, cornbread, pork chops, slice tomatoes, dressing, and pumpkin pudding. wishing everyone a Happy and Blessed New Year. I am so thankful for my Fan Story friends and have enjoyed your work so much. You've made my days in 2015 very happy.

LIJ Red: In one stretch of mountains pork chops wouldn't do...had to be hog jowl. I think I know why I'm--well, other than rich.

December 31, 2015 at 8:31AM

michaelcahill: Hi! Thank you for all your wonderful help this year. You pass out as many 'made days' as you get and then some I'm sure. Happy New Year. See ya for dinner. mikey

December 31, 2015 at 9:39AM

mrsmajor: I may be late with this Holiday Greeting, but I'll come to your house for dinner anytime...I second that menu...the only difference, was sweet potato pie...instead of the pumpkin pudding...I wish you all the best for 2016, stay Healthy, and Safe...Hugs, Victoria

January 9, 2016 at 6:47PM

Gypsy Blue Rose: I apologize for not answering this sooner. Happy New Year!!! I just noticed you are a Virgo like me. my bday- 9/4/58 :)

January 25, 2016 at 7:19PM

Merry Christmas All. On my way to Athens to see the Grand kids. Take care and safe travels. See you on Sunday.

rama devi: You too! :) Have fun.

December 24, 2015 at 9:01AM

Christmas time should be a happy time. This one is a little sad for me. My best friend's mother passed away . Ms. Betty made the best sweet bread and butter pickles. I won't be spending Christmas with my hubby. I have to go to Athens and he can not travel that far. And I just found out that my best friend in Vermont is not well. So I didn't get to finish my poem this week and I am behind on reviewing because at work we are short handed and it's demanding. *sigh* I need lots of cookies.

I am Cat: ((((((So sorry honey... Sending hugs)))))

December 23, 2015 at 9:04AM

TAB_that's me: Linda, I am so sorry. It is even harder to lose someone this time of year. My prayers for you.

December 23, 2015 at 12:22PM

I'm sick and ache all over. I'll be back soon.

evilynne: Rest and get better! Evi

November 30, 2015 at 9:22PM

TAB_that's me: Take care dear. I know how you feel, I've had it all weekend. Get lots of rest.

November 30, 2015 at 10:32PM

I am Cat: (((((hugs Linda)))) feel better soon

December 1, 2015 at 2:51AM

mrsmajor: Sorry to hear that, take it easy, and get plenty of rest...feel better soon...we can wait!... Big Hugs!

December 1, 2015 at 4:49AM

Ideasaregems-Dawn:

December 12, 2015 at 12:34PM

had a big yard sale today My sister and I made over $600.00 and will have another next week. (I'm pooped)

This weekend I'll head to the north Georgia mountains for apples, cool weather and my grand children. I'll have five hours to compose a poem for the next challenge. I think better when I'm driving the back roads . There is no straight shot from Valdosta to Athens, GA and I hate the Interstate.
I'm leaving hubby home with the cat.

TAB_that's me: Enjoy your drive and the time with grandkids!

October 15, 2015 at 3:25PM

I am Cat: Ohhhh... so that's who is in the corner over there... ;) If you go through Donaldsonville, wave to my Aunt and Uncle. ;) Hugs and be safe! wait... when is the next challenge?

October 15, 2015 at 11:17PM

ByeByeBirdie: Yay for you! Seeing the sweetest little ones always inspires me! Have lots of fun, you deserve it! Be blessed -ERC

October 16, 2015 at 2:00PM

DLyons: How romantic. I came from the desert, definitely not romantic. Good luck with the poem. Diana

October 23, 2015 at 9:11PM

Finally, the air is cool this morning. 56 degrees and breathable. Fall is in the air for today, at least. In south Georgia we will still have warm weather until middle of October.
Thanks to everyone who has followed our photo challenge group. The poems are awesome. Look them up.

ciliverde: I'd like to join the photo challenge group, if I could. How does one do that? Do I need to get people to review my work? -Carol

September 16, 2015 at 5:00PM

Joy Graham: Contact Jax Franklin and Bob's your uncle. You're in the group just like that :)

October 15, 2015 at 1:23PM

I am so far behind in reviewing. My husband, Fred, had back surgery on Thursday and is having a rough time with pain and discomfort. Today he was able to get up and shower and wash his hair. I big accomplishment. He is sleeping now and my eyes are about closed as well. It's like having a 230 lb baby but I love him. Exhausted and need more time...Linda

Annette Gulliver: It is exhausting looking after a loved one after such invasive surgery, but we do it with love, gladly putting aside our own daily routines. I hope he recovers soon, and that we see you again on FS. You take care and rest as well. Annette PS- and thank you for your kind thoughts re my black eye.

September 7, 2015 at 5:30PM

TAB_that's me: I'll pray for husband's quick recovery.

September 7, 2015 at 11:16PM

Michaelk: Like I said earlier, take care of you and yours, Fanstory will be here. Here's hoping he feels better soon.

September 8, 2015 at 1:54PM

ciliverde: How's it going with your hubby? Better, I hope! -Carol

September 16, 2015 at 4:59PM

scd41: Pray for quick recovery of your husband. SCD

October 6, 2015 at 8:56PM

Ginnygray: Linda, my husband just had his fifth back surgery last April with three spinal fusions, so my heart goes out to you both! In time, which is what it takes a lot of, hopefully, he will be feeling his normal self again!

October 13, 2015 at 6:18PM

today is my birthday and I am so happy to be here with my Fan Story friends. We are a fun bunch of people. HAve a fun day to all.

TAB_that's me: HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

September 2, 2015 at 9:19AM

TAB_that's me: HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

September 2, 2015 at 9:19AM

TAB_that's me: good things in September - my birthday is the 6th:)

September 2, 2015 at 9:20AM

michaelcahill: Hey everybody! It's September 2nd. That's the day Linda Engel was born!!! Yay!!!!!!

September 2, 2015 at 9:58AM

Linda Engel: Thanks for the birthday wishes. September babies are fun.

September 2, 2015 at 2:08PM

I am Cat: Happy Birthday Linda! Let's go celebrate! I said celebrate, NOT celebate! Lol

September 2, 2015 at 3:04PM

I am Cat: Well? Where are we going? Hey! Did you leave without me? :(

September 2, 2015 at 6:58PM

I am Cat: She DID leave without me... :( harumf!

September 2, 2015 at 10:29PM

ciliverde: Happy Birthday! It's my birthday today (the 3rd). Enjoying being here too!!

September 3, 2015 at 11:22PM

Can't wait for cool weather to arrive. I've been busy in a musical for our community theatre and it has worn me out. Will be back to reviewing soon and hopefully a new post, too. take care, my friends.

Today was a good day. no back and leg pain. Felt so good I cooked: baked fish, with homemade dill sauce, grilled asparagus, garlic potatoes with sour cream, grilled shrimp and crab cake. Can you say nap time? Now back to reviewing. I've got some things to post , maybe tomorrow.

Michaelk: Glad you're feeling better. :) Look at the bright side, at least no one broke your nose with a crowbar. :)

May 30, 2015 at 8:40PM

Today is my fifteenth wedding anniversary. We got married on the stage of our community theater 15 years ago. What a party. We met at the theater during the musical "Anything Goes" and dated four years before getting married. Fred wanted to wait til the year 2000 so he could always remember how many years we've been married. What a guy. He's a keeper! I got a new camper for my present. Now I can sit in the woods in my camper and write. (and be afraid of rabid raccoons).

michaelcahill: Congratulations! Every guy here is thinking to themselves, "That's genius. Why didn't I think of that!"

February 12, 2015 at 10:11PM

Michaelk: Awesome! Congrats! Here's hoping for many more to come. :)

February 12, 2015 at 11:40PM

Debra White: Happy Anniversary to you and Fred :) x

February 13, 2015 at 1:08AM

mrsmajor: Congratulations to both of you, and many more years to come...

February 13, 2015 at 9:10AM

granny goes viral: Wow. Friends of mine did the same thing. Married at the community theater. Congrads to you.

February 13, 2015 at 8:19PM

DR DIP: xxxxcongrats dip

February 18, 2015 at 7:45PM

I'm ready for Spring . (sigh) cabin fever.

adewpearl: With close to a couple of feet of snow predicted by tomorrow morning, I'm ready for spring too, and ready to have my knight in shining armor come whisk me off to our own private island in the South Pacific.

January 26, 2015 at 9:34AM

mrsmajor: It has been snowing since around 3 this morning, and still coming down quite heavy...from my bedroom window, I can see the trees are all covered, and the winds are moving the branches...yes indeed I'm really ready for Spring...even a nice autumn day would be good, right now...

January 26, 2015 at 4:22PM

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy New Year. Good health to all .

Michaelk: Back atcha! :)

December 30, 2014 at 11:00PM

The Death: Happy New Year, Linda! :)

January 6, 2015 at 2:35PM

rama devi: Thank you, dear Linda. Wish you the same. As a standard member, I cannot send PMs, so want to thank you here for your gracious response to my review. :)

January 21, 2015 at 11:31PM

great forums and prompts on Fan Story discussions.

I don't like the idea of not being able to get to Fan Art quickly like I used to. I am a member of both and I really liked that feature.

Imogen JH: Linda. Put your cursor over the home title. You'll find it in the drop down menu.

December 3, 2014 at 5:32PM

granny goes viral: I hate it. I protest.

December 3, 2014 at 5:33PM

Imogen JH: Fanartreview is still in the old format, so everyone can go there to calm their nerves and reminisce about the good old days.

December 3, 2014 at 5:35PM

Happy Thanksgiving all. Only working half a day today and will enjoy weekend. It is supposed to STOP raining. It has rained six straight days. Even the ducks and squirrels are wearing raincoats.

Erys: Is 10 pm now, there are still two hours of this day. Wish you happy Thanksgiving too and sunny days! For ducks and squirrels to sunbathe.

November 27, 2014 at 11:06PM

going camping this weekend with children and grand kids. Should be fun. quiet. Need a change of scenery.

rosehill (Wendy): I'm so confused. You said children and grand kids in the same breath with the word quiet.

November 5, 2014 at 9:06AM

Linda Engel: children will be quiet, grands will be outside the cabin playing. I'm going for a walk.

November 5, 2014 at 10:59AM

granny goes viral: Cabin camping. No tent? Smart move. I used to love camping with the kids.

November 5, 2014 at 3:33PM

Erys: I wish you to have fun and beautiful weather!

November 20, 2014 at 11:04AM

granny goes viral: How did the camping go? Funny camping story... Taking two small grandies camping in a nice lovely on site camping trailer upstate NY. So, lovely three year old grandson very quietly looking out little dinette window, for a long time. "No I don't want to go outside and look around!" Grandma... "what are you doing?" Grandson..."watching TV!" Grandma..."we have no TV in here, remember?" Grandson..."but they do!",he says as he points to trailer parked next to ours, with TV on. Grandchildren were not impressed with mountains, fresh air, lake. The lived in Western Mass, on mountain, had lake, fresh air. Mom rationed TV.

November 20, 2014 at 1:44PM

House is torn up. We are taking out old carpet in foyer and hall for new tile. Grandbabies are coming to spend the night Saturday . I bought pumpkins for us to paint. I think I'll read my "Creepers in My Hall" poem to them. :)

Raining here in Georgia, dark and gloomy. Good day to write but I think my muse is still sleeping. Cheers

Birthday weekend was great. Beach was gorgeous. Seafood was scrumptious. Hated to come home but the cat called and said he was hungry. (I knew he was lying because my sister was feeding him.)

gypsycaravan: Now, that's funny.

September 2, 2014 at 5:21PM

granny goes viral: Cat knew you were having seafood without him.

September 7, 2014 at 2:16PM

Going to Pensacola Beach this weekend, It's my birthday on the 2nd Going to let my muse play in the ocean.

mrsmajor: Have a Happy Birthday at the beach! My birthday is on the 1st....I'm going shopping!.....

August 29, 2014 at 7:36AM

Linda Engel: I have two friends whose bd is on the 1st September babies are the best

August 29, 2014 at 11:03AM

mrsmajor: I hope you had a wonderful Birthday....it was a beautiful day for going to the ocean...My daughter took me to the boardwalk...I just sat and enjoyed the salt sea air...I'm 80 years old today! Hugs..

September 1, 2014 at 6:00PM

granny goes viral: Oh MrsMajor...happy birthday to you too.

September 7, 2014 at 2:17PM

I know Fall is hiding in the tree tops ready to pounce upon my head. And I wait patiently for that first cool breath and look towards the sky for those falling leaves.

What a week! So glad tomorrow is Friday so I can get caught up reviewing. Hang in their folks!

costellsgirl33: I too am glad tomorrow is Friday! It has been quite the week......

August 14, 2014 at 8:59AM

Selina Stambi: Thank God it's Friday ... in three days' time!

August 19, 2014 at 7:54AM

I need some energy and a change of scenery. (cabin fever)

overstride: I hope it is better. I understand as I've been helping a sick brother while he recovered. Much better as I hope you are too. Cabin Fever can drive a person nuts. I have a new chapter out on Tainted blood, I will try to keep them coming more frequently

August 5, 2014 at 11:26AM

Linda Engel: so glad you are back, I've missed my story. (and you)

August 6, 2014 at 7:22AM

Wonder why more people don't vote in the contest?

nor84: Because in the time it takes to hang out in the voting booths, they can obtain more member dollars by reviewing in up next or from the front page. There is no incentive to vote, and often the entries in the contests pay as little as two cents because their certificates have expired before the booth opens.

July 11, 2014 at 4:37PM

Michaelk: I sent Tom an email suggesting the voting reward you and I had discussed. He thanked me for the idea and said he'd put it on the wish list.

July 11, 2014 at 7:15PM

Linda Engel: thanks, Michaelk.. I think that is a good idea. Did you see where Dean beat me out in the state contest?

July 12, 2014 at 6:34AM

Just finished Mike Battaglia's "The Danforth State Mental Hospital...3". Excellent work and a must read for you Sci-Fi, off the wall, no holes bard fans of mental disabilities. But...who are the sane ones ? Each room filled with someone you know. Good job Mike

It has been a good week got some new fans, some of my photographs were selected for your writings, a frog got loose in the office (can't find him), cat brought a squirrel into the house and dropped him in the hallway, alive, and running, hubby left town, my shower broke last night (can still use other shower, and can't work the #$@& remotes in the living room to turn on tv, (it only works for hubby), Other than that , I'm still happy (sigh) going to mow the grass

so excited when I get new chapters from the stories I am following. It's like having you own private kindle. My computer screen is 23" so I can read the large print. keep 'em coming.

nor84: Did you know that both Kindle (Amazon) and Nook (Barnes and Noble)have free apps that will let you read their books on your computer?

May 29, 2014 at 5:02PM

Linda Engel: no. but the stories here are great. there is a lot of potential and here I can say.."I know the author" which makes reading more important

May 30, 2014 at 6:48AM

overstride: Night begins: the next chapter in Tainted blood is in. Sorry for the delay. overload of work. John

June 20, 2014 at 2:42AM

looking forward to a nice long weekend. should be nice. more Spring cleaning. Happy Easter to everyone

had to buy a new computer and I'm having my old stuff transferred to it. hope to have it back today or Friday. I miss you guys.

overstride: I hope the transfer of information onto your new computer went perfectly. I had lost my PC?s hard-drive just a week before I came back, lost some photos, but all in all, everything worked. Also just an FYI, chapter 7 is now in from Tainted Blood. Oh by the way, how did that bottle of wine and a rainy day with your typing fingers go? John

April 8, 2014 at 11:58AM

Linda Engel: wine and fingers worked great. still figuring out what all Windows * does and where everything is. At least it will let me edit my pictures. thanks for the new chapter...Linda

April 8, 2014 at 6:19PM

this will be a good weekend. I have the house to myself. Just me and the cat. A bottle of wine, nice music and typing fingers. let the writing begin......

shelley kaye: ....and rain! :-D

February 28, 2014 at 11:00AM

Linda Engel: and rain...

February 28, 2014 at 3:22PM

overstride: My net post on Tainted Blood and the start of a second book My Black Shoes are in. I hope you enjoy. John C

April 4, 2014 at 8:40AM

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August 31, 2014 at 7:25AM

today is a good day. will be working on new stuff and polishing some old. what a great site for the creative mind.

working on some new projects as I listen to music at work. music inspires me a lot. today is a good day.

Today I pack up my other love. My antiques and collectibles, clean out the booth and say goodbye. Have to start downsizing my belongings. If it is not attached to a story, I'm not keeping it. Oh well.......

wonderful day today. been reading the contest entries and wishing I had entered. Wrote a new poem yesterday but needs the edit button.
going out to dinner and a movie with hubby. will write more in my head.

I keep several journals for different reasons. One I write for my granddaughter about my life as a child and events that go on today. The others are more personal. haven't written much since 1995 untill last year. Feels good to be back in touch with myself.

Tsukuyomi969: That sounds like a really nice idea, keeping a journal for your grandchild. It would be so cool to read something like that from my grandparents. I keep a personal journal, and one for story ideas.

February 20, 2014 at 1:21AM

Linda Engel: I keep one for story ideas, thoughts, and poems. and I keep one for personal writings on the people in my life. The one for Natalie has the best of...recipes, songs, movies, etc. thanks for sharing.

February 20, 2014 at 12:35PM

Today will be interesting. must get started...

Be the muse that moves me.......