• Online Love

    Online Love

    Virtual romance
    from 8 reviews.
    General  Poetry

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    Magical

    A love poem
    from 8 reviews.
    General  Poetry

  • Musings

    Musings

    A look inside
    from 4 reviews.
    General  Poetry


justafan:

It?s been 20 years since America stood still in shock
Eyes glued to TVs or gazing in horror from the streets of New York, offices in the Pentagon or in a lonely field in Pennsylvania
As the lives of 2997 men, women and children lost their lives to terror.

I don?t count the 19 lives of the terrorist who decided to end their lives ONLY the innocent who were going about their daily lives oblivious to their fate

8:46 am American Airlines flight 11
Struck the North Tower
9:03 am United flight 175
Struck the South Tower
9:37am American Airlines flight 77
Struck the Pentagon
Amid the screams and disbelief, 413 First Responders rushed in to save lives

9:59 am The South Tower collapses
10:03 am United flight 93 crashes in the
In the field in Pennsylvania
10:28am The North Tower collapses

One hundred and two minutes that changed America.

Can you still feel the anguish, disbelief and anger of that day?

Can you still feel the American Pride at seeing Old Glory flying amid the rubble?

I CAN
WE WILL NEVER FORGET
GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
    Paul McFarland: That day changed our lives. I will never go to a big city again. I will never fly again. I will never go to bed and sleep easy again. -
    Mary Kay Bonfante : What a beautiful post, JUSTAFAN. Yes, I remember that day. We can never forget it.
    You know, that flag the three firefighters put up that day went missing, for many years... my husband and I were just watching a documentary (recorded on DVR, 9/11/21) about how that flag turned up, years later, and was proven to be the original flag, forensics and all. It wasn't a big flag, it was 3' x 5', but it was Old Glory, the Red, White and Blue. We remember the 2,997 who died, including the 343 First Responders (I think there were actually more) and then the thousands who died in the decades that followed, after breathing in the toxins at Ground Zero. We remember them all. -


justafan: Happy Birthday America
    damommy: Absolutely! May the flag forever wave! -


justafan: You give birth
And the moment your eyes see
Your creation, your life is forever
Changed

Gone forever is the party girl
Gone forever is the sleeping in
Gone forever is privacy

All replaced with a tiny person
Placed in your arms...your heart
Who will call you Mommy

You are now responsible for bath time,
Play time, feeding time and best of all
Snuggle time

Their accomplishments and failures yours to rejoice over or cry with
Their heartbreak... yours as well

As they leave you to start their own family... you will feel both pride in a job well done and if you?re honest with yourself... an emptiness

In the end ...
God will look down and whisper to your heart... ?WELL DONE MY CHILD?

Happy Mother?s Day
    Begin Again: Amen! Written truthfully and beautifully. Of course, I'm just a fan...LOL -


justafan: Sorry for the delay in responding to reviews. My PC keeps pixilating to a point I only see what looks like someone threw paint at the screen.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR, ya'll!


justafan: Just a little confused now. When I took a break from FanStory... voting started quickly. It seems that has changed. :(
    Jannypan (Jan) : Yes, The CEC messages anyone whose entry MAY be DQed and gives them up to 24 hours to fix their entry, or not. -
    justafan: I just got a message about checking entries. Voting would start soon. -


FanStory wrote to justafan: My Alaskan finished third in the contest "Sexual Fantasy "


justafan: I'm baaaack!! I have missed my friends on site.
    justafan: LOL...thank you for scaring the beejesus out of me. -

    I am Cat: I keep staring at this... I can't get anything done.... lol it's mesmerizing. ;) -


justafan: Anyone seen my muse? He is a lil short sucker that likes to talk....If you find him, send him back this way...lol
    evilynne: He's probably just out aMUSing himself and will be back shortly. Evi -
    mrsmajor: I think he's having tea with my muse...I can't find her either...lol -
    I am Cat: He's under my bed... he's a feisty little sucker... emphasis on the sucker... do I HAVE to give him back? ;) lol mwah! -
    justafan: Yes, Cat, both Ms, Cookie and I both "need" our muse, so please shew the lil feisty devil back this way :) -
    I am Cat: oh rackin sackin... i was just getting used to him. ;) He does laundry, did you know that? ;) -
    Ideasaregems-Dawn: Here I am! YA bin lookin' for me, have ya? Well, look no more lass. Now give us a kiss, there's a good girl...MWAH!
    Irish symbols photo: irish gif_29lepricondancing.gif -
    Gypsy Blue Rose: LoL, mine is a sassy sexy and wild gypsy, it's hard to keep her focussed in writing, she is always thinking about what kind of mischief she can get into. LoL -


justafan: I am going to start my New Year of giving by telling you all of an amazing writer here. His name is Mark Littleton. His pen name is "mlittleton" I encourage all to find his SNUGGLE series and smile, laugh, share and just enjoy!! I go back when I need a pick me up and find one to lighten my load. I hope some of you will check him out. You won't be disappointed.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!


justafan: Note to self : TRUST no one!!!
    Gloria ....: No one?! Not even your dentist?!! Happy New Year to you Missy. :)) -
    TAB_that's me: Oh Missy, I've felt that way a million times before, yet, in the end I trust again. I lay myself open wide and vulnerable. That is who I am - a muddy welcome mat. Come wipe your feet on me:) Seriously though, email me anytime. Trust me - you can - I promise. -
    TAB_that's me: I just read this quote - I couldn't get it to copy/paste but this is what it says:

    Life is about balance. Be kind but don't let people abuse you. Trust, but don't be deceived. Be content, but never stop improving yourself. -
    I am Cat: No one? :( bummer.
    Back to the drawing board. -
    The Death: "But darling, in the end, you've got to be your own hero, because everyone is busy saving themselves." -
    Ideasaregems-Dawn: Ouch! Big bummer! Did you get my PM? I have checked back for a reply, and checked my email too- so far nada. Hope you're okay, sweet pea. -
    justafan: Oh Dawn...I love Hummingbirds!! -


justafan: Happy Thanksgiving everyone :)


justafan: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ubt7z220bi9dneo/Screenshot%202015-10-21%2005.48.06.png?dl=0


justafan: Anyone else wake up to all the titles of your works reading something OTHER than the title you gave them? Mine all say:
CLOSE THE PERIMETER


justafan: I am feeling overwhelmed with being behind. So, starting this morning I am going to read all that I can for as far back as I can and then delete the rest. Some of you have several I know and I will read them all but only leave reviews for some. I got behind to the tune of 100 messages as of right now.

Once again, I apologize. I don't know if I will lose some fans for this, but it was life that caused me to get behind. :(

Missy
    I am Cat: "Life is what happens when youre busy making other plans"

    -John Lennon😎
    (I'm behind by at least that many myself) ❤️
    People will understand... Most likely they are dancing as fast as they can as well. 💋 -
    michaelcahill: I'm still in 2014. I'm here so that no one need feel any guilt for being behind. :)))) -
    TAB_that's me: When I get behind, I just review the ones I can. Those who write 1 or 2 a day sometimes don't get reviewed though I love their writing. -
    Michaelk: Those you would lose for something like this, I wouldn't call fans or friends.
    "Into each life a little rain must fall"
    We all get behind at some point or another. You do what you can to catch up without being overwhelmed, or you delete them all and start over. To quote The Matrix, "The choice is up to you." -
    michaelcahill: "I don't think you'll find the answer on the top of those cheap shoes, Clarice".

    Had to quote something...

    The folks who worry about it the most are the ones who don't need to worry about it. Even when I don't have time to review, I still sneak in and read my favorites in the wee hours. I do feel terrible for not reviewing much. I don't even post much anymore.
    Well, we should take each other's advice and not worry about it. :)) -
    michaelcahill: "I don't think you'll find the answer on the top of those cheap shoes, Clarice".

    Had to quote something...

    The folks who worry about it the most are the ones who don't need to worry about it. Even when I don't have time to review, I still sneak in and read my favorites in the wee hours. I do feel terrible for not reviewing much. I don't even post much anymore.
    Well, we should take each other's advice and not worry about it. :)) -


justafan: Ok, we got Dean back, but still no MysticAngel7777. :(
    I am Cat: Glad to have Dean back! Perhaps we need new bait for Mystic... People come and go so much (and change their usernames... heck, this is my THIRD time back) LOL -
    evilynne: Perhaps people need to come back to move ahead. -
    Domino 2: I've PM'd Monica ('Mystic Angel') a couple of times over the last fortnight, as I was concerned, without reply.

    I know she was due serious surgery (which she made SO little fuss about), and I just hope she's taking things easy and on the way to a full recovery.

    -


justafan: Has anyone seen or heard from 2 of my favorite authors MysticAngell7777 and Dean Kuch? They are AWOL.
    michaelcahill: Mystic's been gone for about a week and I'm not sure.
    Dean's okay I know. I'm not sure why he isn't active. Maybe taking a break or mulling things over. He's not saying. -
    I am Cat: What about Sara? (Mr Dark)... Haven't seen her for nearly a month...(did anyone miss me when I left the first two times? ) lol... Like a bad check, I return... I hope they come bouncing back as well -
    Michaelk: Mr. Dark is working on another project right now. Not sure when she'll be back. -
    I am Cat: Good to know, thanks Michael! -
    justafan: You are right about Mr Dark. Miss the Dino's escapades. I hope Monica is well.
    I wish they are both back to writing and entertaining us shortly :)
    -


justafan: Sorry peeps, this debris in the yard is taking a toll on my writing and reviewing. I promise just a lil more and we will be done.

Hugs
Missy
    michaelcahill: Jeez, I pass out drunk in her backyard and she starts calling me debris... -
    justafan: I would cover you up Mikey.. Lol -
    michaelcahill: sigh ... when I was younger, chicks would drag me in the house by my ankles... -
    justafan: They prolly still will Mikey :) -
    Jean Lutz: Welcome to FanStory. May you be blessed by our wonderful international family on the site. Hey, I wrote a poem about debris. www.fanstory.com/displaystory.jsp?hd=1&id=546497 -


justafan: https://www.dropbox.com/s/6g3pmqwqhniwhs3/2015-08-17%2006.35.43.jpg?dl=0

I will be quite busy outside for the next week.
    justafan: Keep writing and I will try and keep up :) -
    justafan: Yep, Mikey...it is in the backyard around the shop. -


justafan: Found this quote and laughed, so I am sharing it here...

Anaïs Nin
?Someone told me the delightful story of the crusader who put a chastity belt on his wife and gave the key to his best friend for safekeeping, in case of his death. He had ridden only a few miles away when his friend, riding hard, caught up with him, saying 'You gave me the wrong key!?
― Anaïs Nin
    mrsmajor: Wow, thanks!
    that's a good one...LOL -
    justafan: Lol thought it was a hoot!! -
    SweetCMalcolm: Lol, interesting, I guess as his best friend they share everything. good one. -
    michaelcahill: Hey, it's not what you think. She had to pee.... -
    Seven St. John: Missy:

    If you're interested, tell me what you think of this version (that is, compared to the original).

    CATFISH MEADOW


    As I round the corner, the field appears like a cemetery,
    white plastic-wrapped bales placed as giant headstones.

    Grey sky dulls the sight and muffles nearby airport sounds
    but heightens the smells of damp straw and fish scales.

    If Jethro had not insisted, I would not be here now
    in catfish meadow suffering the conflicted deja vu

    of the day I learned there really were not any catfish
    in this meadow, only the mystery of their smell and sting.

    Or maybe that wasn?t it at all ? perhaps it was bitter
    memory of the day I was 11 and learned Ola Mae was 15.

    We were both 7th-graders but she was tall, slender
    and, as the other boys described her, really stacked.

    You natch gotta be a catfish to catch Ola Mae,
    so Billy Joe Sampson said, telling me about

    the time Sammy passed gas at the wrong moment
    and Ola Mae started dancing with Jersey instead.

    Singing guitars at the county fair sound
    like loons in love with fish in the meadow

    while I reconsider eating corndogs as something
    like smoking bratwurst the way one holds a cigar

    and I light one up and suck as hard as I ever can
    only to fill my mouth with oily sensations,

    earning the nickname Oily Lips so that folks
    say he?s just dumb, but Lips is just an alter ego,

    bravely ready to become the avid lover of Ola Mae
    and all well built blonds parading for the carneys.


    Cavalier catfish never swam in this meadow
    though one once proclaimed himself Weissmuller

    and performed a Tarzan yell offered as proof.
    That was a day when no catfish got fried.

    Catfish Meadow survives as the burial ground
    of young men?s most wayward intentions.



    © John Merton Marrs, August 2015.
    -


justafan: SWEET SOUTHERN DREAMS MY FANSTORIANS... JESUS LOVES YA AND SO DO I!!
    mrsmajor: Sweet Dreams back at ya, from way up north...Yes, Jesus loves you, and so do I...Have a Wonderful Blessed Day -


justafan: Note to self: Found out today... Your not old til you have to strategically place your boob's in your bra!... Damn... I'm old!!!
    mrsmajor: If you're having that kind of trouble, and think you're old...then Damn I must be ancient... -
    justafan: Lol you both are a hoot!!! -
    michaelcahill: Of course, there's being so old that this dialogue alone is exciting to you... -
    mrsmajor: Its a lot more fun our way, that's for sure,
    come on Mikey, you know your not old...just a bit over a teenager... -
    justafan: It's those words I tell ya...there's magic in them, Mikey!!! -
    TAB_that's me: yep. most embarrassing to look in a mirror (after being out in public) and see one nipple pointing down and one nipple pointing out to the side. I wondered why people were staring. lol -
    William Walz: My definition of old is when you put your underwear on backwards--and it doesn't matter. -
    mrsmajor: Well that tells me I've been old for a very long time...I just thought it was a new style... -

    justafan: SWEET SOUTHERN DREAMS Y'ALL -


justafan: Another blistering hot day here in the Bayou!!
    michaelcahill: Same in the Mojave. Well ... minus the lovely humidity. At least everything is green there and there are actual lifeforms. :) -
    trimple: Lucky you!

    Here in the U.K, we are at the height of summer with temperatures reaching as high as 23 degrees! LOL

    We should swap the union jack for a brolly!!!

    :) -
    justafan: Mikey...I hope there is plenty of Mountain Dew :)
    Tab ..same here hon
    Brrrrrrr...Trimple -
    mrsmajor: Temps are pretty good here in New York,(75-80's) it's the humidity that's getting to me...
    Help! -


justafan: Note to Self: Count to 10...then start throwin chit!!!
    mrsmajor: Not to self: Watch out for the larger things, duck all the others... -
    Kingsland: "Watch out where the Huskies go and don't you eat that yellow snow" Frank Zappa... -
    patcelaw: Note to self, be careful when we talk about things on F/S. being sure to keep those things with a note of sweetness. We all live and learn, by our mistakes and from the mistakes others make as well. -


justafan: Choking on a smartass comeback. Happens when a writer gets swayed by their own success.


justafan: Dang muse has run off again!!! If found please return. Sorry I am poor so no reward! lol.
    nor84: Advertise for a new muse. THAT will bring your old muse back. -
    justafan: I thought I was advertising here...grrr! Gonna chain him up when I do find that lil rascal :) -
    Michaelk: My muse is working overtime. Maybe you can borrow him for a shift or two. -
    justafan: Send him on over...lol. Can't promise what condition he will be in when you get him back Michael. :) -
    Dean Kuch: I apologize for that, Missy. I told him not to try to play with my muse, but he simply wouldn't listen. The teethmarks should be healed in a week or two.
    Sorry 'bout that! :} -


justafan: Finally,💛
    michaelcahill: I knew this day would come. I'm like a sage or a soothsayer. I'd say the days of dismissing me as a silly buffoon have come to an end!!!! -


justafan: I want FanStory to welcome my very dear friend Julie Bowman to this site...she is a lil nervous. Have told her all about what a great learning environment this is. Her writing name is ...haha...JulieBowman...fancy that :)
    michaelcahill: Using your actual name as your writing name is a clear sign of genius. Welcome! -
    justafan: I told her to look for you Mikey -


justafan: Note to self: Accept it and move on!


justafan: Happy Father's Day to all


justafan: Prayers for Charleston this morning following the horrific act of hate last night.
    mrsmajor: When I saw the news last night..that was the first thing I did...very sad isn't it, but that's life...I just hope they find the person... -
    Julia.: Very tragic. I hope the cops catch the guy quickly. -
    justafan: It is sad that such hatred be in one so young...what could have caused such...sick. -


justafan: I want to tell you all goodnight like I do my FB family...for you are my FANSTORY family

SWEET SOUTHERN DREAMS Y'ALL...AS ALWAYS I WISH YOU ...ENOUGH ( The following is what I mean )

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess. I wish enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Good-bye."


    justafan: It is a quote from I know not where :) enjoy -
    mrsmajor: What a special way to meet the morning...Thanks -


justafan: Wow... You know you have an uphill battle when the designer of a contest states his preference for the winner...WOW...
    Julia.: Do you mean the designer said that in a review on one of the pieces? If so, please know that voters don't get to see the reviews until after the voting is finished. The "View Ratings" button typically doesn't show until then. -
    justafan: I was able to see all reviews -
    Julia.: Was the contest over? How did you access the reviews for piece--by looking at the piece itself or by looking at the reviews received tab? Sorry, it's hard to try to give you good feedback when I don't know all the details. -
    justafan: Julia...after I read the story .... above the review box I saw VIEW ratings...I read there. No the contest was not over...I read all the stories and most of the reviews for all in the contest. It is of no matter. I just learned a valuable lesson. -


justafan: Note to Self: I will be a good girl! I will be a good girl! Oh hell we all know that ain't gonna happen!
    justafan: I try Donya :0 and Mikey where the heck are you??? Hurry back I need someone to pick on...lol
    Oh Hi there lil angel Shelley :) -
    nor84: Looks like Shelley's halo keeps slipping off. -


justafan: Close but no cigar...grrr!


justafan: Got my fingers crossed, my legs crossed, and my eyes..lol
    justafan: You know my middle name Mikey...lol
    Contest stuff Donya...I am still waiting to win one..lmao -


justafan: I am going to use this box to encourage all who have not left a poem or another work in the book for Brooke aka adewpearl, do so. Personally I do not know her but I see she has left a remarkable impression on all the writers she has touched here in FanStory. I look forward to her return. You can find a link to add by looking above the review box on any of the numerous works dedicated to her.


justafan: Grrrr, a simple mistake will cost ya!!!!
    evilynne: Mistakes are the greatest teachers in life. -
    mauidux1963: just lookin at your profile.....from Bama? so is it "ROLL TIDE?".........or........."WAR EAGLE!" for you? -
    justafan: It is a big ROLL TIDE mauidux1963...although my daughter and son scream War Eagle!! -


justafan: Note to self: stay away from contest
    michaelcahill: They are inexplicable. But they're great practice. Enter all of them, you'll win your share. -
    Michaelk: I was frustrated with contests a while back. What I did was stop entering the ones I had to pay for,but kept entering the site sponsored contests.
    No voting, less hassle. -
    justafan: Thank you all for your encouragement. (((Hugs))) -


justafan: FACE PEEKING THROUGH HOLE IN THE DOOR....

I'm baaacccckkk....my best Nicklson voice!!!
    justafan: but I saw bread crumbs...Lol -


justafan: Visiting the GRAND CANYON this week... Feel fee to miss me :)
    michaelcahill: We will. Make sure you take pen and paper. The GC is pretty cool. Consider how it was formed in your fabulous metaphorical pieces!! -


justafan: Note to self: never expect.never assume.never ask.and never demand.just let it be. If its meant to be, it will happen.


justafan: Note to self: It is true that everyone is in it for themselves! How did I miss that?


justafan: Note to self: Go sip some strawberry shine and see what mischief I can get my heroine in.


justafan: I am having a blast on this site...great writers ( specially those with a sense of humor and adventure) who give willingly of themselves.
Can I get an ...AMEN!!!


justafan: Thanks a bunch Mikey !!
    michaelcahill: Your welcome! Yes, it is what you think, Fanstorians!! Ha! We need some rumors and hushed talking here. -
    mrsmajor: Of course you can get a great big Amen! -


justafan: Note to self: you have to be smarter than what your working with....grrrr Advanced Editor is killing me!!
    michaelcahill: You must not care for "A"s and "?"s. Always go directly to advanced and don't even look at basic. :) You're getting there. I couldn't even post the first two weeks. It wouldn't accept anything. -


justafan: Note to self: If you see a lost looking muse, send him back to me please!!
    nor84: Hmmm... Why would you write a note to yourself reminding you to send your own muse back to you? If you find mine, you can't have 'im. -
    evilynne: What's up with all these muses running around loose? -
    nor84: Some of them are like stray cats with two homes. -
    justafan: I knew you were out there listening nor84!!! lol -


justafan: Got my first blue ribbon. Feeling really excited!!!

Note to self: Get back to work!!!
    DIS-illusioned: My sincerest sympathies to that sad--'blue'--ribbon. Tell it I said to cheer up. A gift is right around the corner.
    P.S.
    No more notes to self. Aside from trees dying, you should engage in better memory exercises. -
    justafan: Oh, Dis you break my heart!!! -


justafan: Note to self: Feeling the blues....change the music and get up and dance!!!!!


justafan: Note to self: Uncork that bottle you been saving!!!
    nor84: I'll have what you're having. -


justafan: Note to self: Find a muse...are there any out there???
    Debra White: Mine has absconded and is running wild and free somewhere... whatever happened to loyalty?! -
    justafan: Vanished in the wind, I am afraid :( -
    DIS-illusioned: What do you call a funny muse who never leaves the house?
    A muse in. -
    michaelcahill: The best muses hide in the dark daring you to join them.

    What? That's funny? I a muse you? -
    justafan: Mc...you are quickly becoming my favorite comment. -
    nor84: Mine's around, in his field gray uniform, saying, "So when do you intend to get back to writing? There are others out there I could visit, you know." -
    justafan: If he or she has time Nor, send them my way!! Pretty Please!!! -


justafan: Note to self: Writing is like therapy I think, right? Where is my "couch" fee...lol
    justafan: I kinda thought it hilarious myself!! MC -


justafan: Note to self: When you throw a hissy fit, you look funny!
    DIS-illusioned: Therefore, to look more serious, don't throw it--simply carefully lay it down. -


justafan: Sandman is whispering my name!!! Night


justafan: Done my deed for the day....Tag your it!! Michaelcahill, shelley kaye, and Linda Engle.
    michaelcahill: Red light, green light, hope to see the ghost tonight.
    Dean! Whatcha eatin'? Looks a bit raw...
    Hmmm... tastes like chicken.
    (you didn't specify "good" deed) -


justafan: Note to self: Get busy woman.
    shelley kaye:

    things to do today:

    disregard notes to self.

    ;-)

    -
    Linda Engel: Note to self: wake me when you're not busy -


justafan: Note to self: First contest..your not at the bottom.:)
    michaelcahill: Note to self: Watch out for justafan, serious competition! -


justafan: Note to self: He has moved on, your turn.


justafan: Today has been a day filled with blessings. I wish you all goodnight. :)


justafan: Note to self: Wear a smile. Make them wonder what your thinking ♥


justafan: Note to Self: I am enough!


justafan: Having been the victim of assumptions it is my opinion that those that assume makes asses of themselves.
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥


justafan: When at the end of the day you can look at yourself in the mirror and smile, you know ...a job well done. :)


justafan: Note to self...what I find thought provoking and interesting others don't. Check
    michaelcahill: Don't be so hard on yourself. I took a peek and found it thought provoking and interesting. I'm smarter than "the others". Hahaha. -
    justafan: I am soooo smiling now...Thank you michaelcahill..:)for peeking and the encouragement.. -


justafan: I have to be inspired by someone or some event to write. I have loved the written word since I was old enough to pick up a book. Growing up poor, books took me to faraway lands and wonderful adventures. It still does to this day.
    Dean Kuch: Welcome to FanStory, justafan. I think you'll like it here...

    ~Dean Kuch -
    justafan: Thank you Dean Kuch...I am very happy to have found this page and all you very talented writers. Look forward to learning a great deal from you all...said in my best southern accent :) -