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So Much Time, So Little Change

by Thomas M. Sullivan

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I HOPE I HAD A GOOD TIME! By Fran Fischer

I HOPE I HAD A GOOD TIME!

By Fran Fischer

I made a list the other day of some of the things that were interesting and/or fun in my life.  I know I can’t remember everything, but what I DO remember includes:

         I’ve ridden on an elephant, a camel, horses & mules.  I’ve been parasailing & in hot air balloons & the Goodyear blimp.  I’ve flown in everything from a 4 seater to a private plane to a jumbo jet.  I flew at zero gravity, like an astronaut.  I’ve ridden in trucks, buses, jeeps, a Rolls Royce, limos & was a passenger in a VERY fast car on the Autobahn.  I drove my own Mustang at 105 mph—once.  I’ve been on sailboats, canoes, speedboats, zodiac rafts, hydrofoils, pedal boats, paddlewheels, ferries & cruise ships, including the QEII.

         I’ve been on tricycles, bicycles & roller skates.  I rode a tram car in a mine.  I’ve ridden a Segway.  I’ve been on roller coasters, bumper cars & Ferris wheels.  I’ve ridden on a hay wagon, a sled in the snow & gone snorkeling.  I’ve ridden trains (including monorails & funicular railways) & small & large helicopters.  I’ve been on aerial tramways.  I tried my hand at a flight simulator that real pilots use--& (virtually) crashed.

         I’ve petted a dolphin (it feels like a wetsuit) & seen stalagmites & stalactites in caves.  I studied Japanese for a year in night school.  I’ve been to spring training with the San Francisco Giants.  I went to the Calgary Stampede.   I’ve sent koi into a feeding frenzy.  My family & I saw the fireworks on July 4th, 2000, while sitting on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.  I’ve seen the inside of the White House & Congress, the Viet Nam Memorial wall, the Statue of Liberty, the Mona Lisa & the Venus de Milo.  I’ve seen the foliage change in New England, the Liberty Bell, Plymouth Rock, the Eiffel Tower, the Berlin Wall, the palace of the King of Siam & a space shuttle landing.  I once wore real clown makeup in Florida.  
         I’ve stayed in fleabag motels & at the Waldorf Astoria.  I was at the World Series in 1989 when the Loma Prieta earthquake hit & had a challenging time driving our rental car back through a very dark San Francisco to our borrowed house.  I am an artist & work mostly with stained glass. I’ve been to most US states, including Hawaii & Alaska.  I’ve visited Canada & Mexico.  I’ve also seen Ecuador, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, the Virgin Islands, Jamaica, the Galapagos Islands, England, France, Spain, Germany (including East Germany), Austria, Switzerland, Italy (including the Vatican), Ireland, the Philippines, Singapore, Morocco, Thailand, Japan & China.

         I attended UCLA & worked as a salesgirl & a dental assistant.  I have been married for 58 years & am the mother of three & the grandmother of four.  I was a Brownie & Girl Scout  leader, head Cub Scout den mother & a donor & volunteer on Red Cross blood drives.  Lucille Ball held me in her arms in a movie scene when I was a month or so old.  I’ve been on TV as a contestant on TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES & I answered phones on a Cerebral Palsy telethon.  Last year, at the tender age of 77, I started posting my own blog, “fishducky, finally” at fishducky.blogspot.com.  This year, my first book, Fishducky’s Fables, was released.  My body may be 78 years old, but in my mind I’m only about 36.  Some people might say I’ve done everything & had everything.  Where would you put it?

         And what is my point, you ask?  My point is—if I can remember all this, why can’t I remember what I had for lunch yesterday?

         ~fishducky

About the Author

  

Then

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Now

Humorous writer and editor, Fran Fischer can make anyone laugh.  Her first novella was just published by Wayman Publishing.  Click the cover picture to read more about it.

   Read more of Fran's writing on her blog: Fishducky, Finally!

Is Society Putting too much Religious Pressure on Young Teens Today?

Is Society Putting too much Religious Pressure on Young Teens Today?

By Charles Reed

Cyber-bullying is commonly discussed, how teens have used social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and even Blogger negatively to degrade peers. While all of this has happened and is very serious, society has forgotten an age-old issue that has caused more suicides and teen runaways than cyber-bullying ever has. "I ran away when I was seventeen," author EC Stilson said in an interview. "It was mainly because of religious expectations that were too high. I felt like I could never be good enough. People don't realize what a big issue this is today. I recently heard about two teen suicides in Northern Utah that were due to these same problems."
                In April of 2012, Wayman Publishing released Stilson's memoir about what events led to her becoming a homeless street musician. The audiobook is expected to be released sometime in June of 2013. Stilson's book talks about a time, thirteen years ago, when her world spiraled out of control. And although much has changed for teens within the last decade—with the boom of iPhones, iPads and other technologies—the root of teen pressure is still the same. Is society as a whole putting too much pressure on teens? Expecting them to be better, more religious, or smarter than past generations?
                Stilson's memoir, Bible Girl & the Bad Boy describes how Stilson went from being a pious Christian to a runaway. It talks about how the adults around her made poor choices when they should have stuck by her and offered some guidance. "I hope my memoir will help teens and adults alike," Stilson said. "I want teenagers to know that they aren't alone in feeling overwhelmed. We've all been there, even the adults who seem to have forgotten."

This is a prevalent issue today. So often adults put too much pressure on teens. Whether that pressure involves religion, work, or excessive studies, maybe it's time to give these kids a little slack. Offer support and understanding instead of too many expectations. Teens are already getting enough stress from peers, let alone from the adults in their lives as well.

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A Working Mom Finds Time to Write: Author R.K. Grow

A Working Mom Finds Time to Write

Time? What is time and how do I find it? That darn thing often eludes me. I think most of the time the two of us are playing a game of Hide-and-seek. How do I find time to write? is THE question I hear most often amongst fellow writers. In fact we discuss it on a monthly basis in my writing group. Most of us are moms of several children and finding time to write is a big deal. I hope I can give you some ideas as I share with you the strategies I’ve come up with. It hasn’t been without failure either and I will share those with you as well.

First, let me tell you a little about myself. I play many roles during a given day of the week. I am a wife and a mother of two beautifully spirited daughters.  I say “spirited” because they are so full of life and a little stubborn too. I am an employee at a major university and work full-time.  It’s been hard for me being a working mother because I always thought once I had kids I would just stay home and take care of them. Sometimes the way we want things to turn out isn’t always the reality we will get. But I do the best I can and spend the most time with my girls and husband when I am home. One perk is that I get to work from home on Friday’s and I really like working in my pajamas while watching Yo Gabba Gabba or Pocoyo with my girls. I am also a member of my church and hold a calling that keeps me busy twice a week and then some occasional meetings. I don’t tell you this to make you feel sorry for me but I want you to have some context and understand my time is really divided.

And I keep forgetting one important role in there-ME! I also have things I wish to accomplish as a person aside from being a mother, wife and employee. This is where that question of writing comes in.  How do I find time to write?

I have tried so many things that I wonder if there is anything left to try. Here is a list of what I’ve done so far and how it’s worked.

Writing on Sunday afternoons. This worked well when I had one child and she napped. Now I have two children with only one nap in the afternoon. The other one just wants to hang out with mommy. It’s as if my kids only want me when I need to get something written. I am sure none of the mom’s out there has ever had this happen before. 

Writing on my lunch break at work. I tried this for a month and then it fizzled. I am just too busy at work anymore with new responsibilities. I often eat lunch at my desk while I am working.

Writing on the train and bus into work. This worked okay but now that I have an iPad I may just try this again. I have to work on the train ride in as I count it for my work time but the bus ends up being an hour total each day. I usually read or sleep. I may take turns between reading and writing.
Writing from 9-11pm every night after the kids are in bed. I struggle with this one. I am so tired by the time 9pm roles around on a workday that I just want to sit and do nothing.  I find I do most of my blog posts during this time and reading.

Each of the options I tried had their pros and cons. I am definitely going to try writing on the bus again. I think I can make that work. I just have to make sure I have the room to do it.

I have thought about some new strategies to help me find time to write. Here are a few things I would like to try now. 

• I want to take off a few days a month and just go to the local library or bookstore with Wi-Fi and write.  
• Take advantage during upcoming writing conferences I will be attending and write during breaks, lunches and or during a session. I am really good at multi-tasking! 
• Make a weekly goal with two things to accomplish in writing. This has worked for me with my blog. In fact I mapped out all my posts until July. This has really helped me to be organized.
• Restructure my 9-11pm time for writing and make it work!
• Talk into the computer to maximize time spent typing. We have the Dragon software that allows you to speak into a microphone and then it dictates to Word for you.

While I haven’t found the magical formula for finding time to write, I do know what works for me and my crazy schedule. I would love to hear what struggles you are having with finding time and what works best for you. I am always willing to try something new, especially if it works.

The funny thing is that this post has taken me two months to write. Go figure! And I have rewritten it at least three times.

You can find me on my blog at http://www.rkgtheauthor.wordpress.com and on Twitter @tolkien418

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