Suit Up Sunday

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Saturday Snark - What Time Was That Again?

I loved these little visits down Snark Street so much, I'm keeping them up. I hope you like my smart ass characters as much as I do.


This one is from my Valentine's Short Razor's Cut. I've submitted it to Less Than Three Press, and I'll be giving a copy away at my #AwesomeTweetMommies' place, Babes in Boyland. 


Razor's bandmates are harassing him about one of his recent escapades.

Torr snorted. “Foreplay? And who’s your lucky fuck of the day this time?”

“Yeah, why don’t you bring him back here to meet us?” Samson added. Razor flushed, with embarrassment and anger. Samson knew damn well he didn’t know who it was behind him in the alley. In fact, he could probably tell him better than Razor could guess. He probably saw the guy walking away when he came out to get him. He lifted his arm and studied his bare wrist. The pale pink lines from the riot cuffs was still visible.

“Okay, how about I bring him in at, let’s say, half past fuck off? Will that work for you guys, or do you need to check your schedules?”

Wow, Razor. Defensive much?


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Tattoo Tuesday

I'm borrowing this idea from my #AwesomeTweetMommies, M.J. O'Shea and Piper Vaughn. Go check them out at Babes in Boyland. I'll wait....

I thought I'd share one of my favorites for my first Tattoo Tuesday. An early one of The Amazing Ari, and the inspiration for Zef from Crazy Wind.

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Music Monday

This was my first favorite song. It's also the first song I knew all the words to.
(Why yes, I am old. Why do you ask?)

In fairness, I was in first grade, so don't judge too harshly.

(and I still sing along with it every time I hear it, loudly and badly)
(okay, now you can judge)

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Suit Up Sunday

I thought I'd start a new feature here, Suit Up Sundays. Watch this space for a new dapper Dan every week. 

The first Suit Up Sunday is for my friend Poppy Dennison:

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Where Have I Been?

Well, there are two answers to that question.

1)  I've been right here, silly. Crazy fool. :P

2)  I've been right here. Silly...crazy...fool.

Does that clear it up at all? Figured it wouldn't. Well, I've been here, lurking, watching, just hanging out. I've been quietly following tweets, watching Facebook, and reading blogs.

But I haven't really been participating. I've hidden inside my shell, just peeking out. Because as much as I can recognize the beauty in others, and as much as I can see the worth in you, there's one place that I still can't see it.

The mirror.

I just can't see it in myself. I've never been one to call attention to myself, and lately, it's gotten worse. I see the popular ones, the golden people, and it feels like they are getting louder and louder. Shrinking away is the only thing I feel comfortable doing.

I'm not saying this to fish for compliments, or to ask you to validate me. I'm not asking you to say I'm wonderful, or special, or that I do deserve to be a part of the crowd.

That wouldn't help anyway. I appreciate it. I love you for it. But I have to feel it. I have to accept it. And that is a shitload easier said than done. You know that. You've probably been there too. It's all in the reaction. Because face it, that is the only thing that you have 100% control over. You rely on the moving parts and behaviors of others for everything else. What goes on inside your head, inside your heart; that's the only thing you own completely.

How do you react to situations? Annoyed, irritated, angry, frustrated. Fearful, desolate, sad. Avoidance.

So, that takes us back to yesterday's take away. Remember it? FEEL GOOD ANYWAY.

Someone posts something you don't like? FEEL GOOD ANYWAY. Your book gets ripped to shreds in a scathing review? FEEL GOOD ANYWAY.  Everyone else gets noticed, and you're still standing alone? FEEL GOOD ANYWAY.

How do you react to situations? Happy, believing, caring, hopeful. Inspired, supportive. Acceptance.

Because you're not alone. It just feels that way sometimes. Let's do it together. The uphill battles are easier to manage if we work as a team. Are you in? Because I am. It's time.

The glass, she is full.


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2012 Resolutions

I'll be back to posting soon, but I just wanted to post some things I plan to work on for 2012.

I think the biggest one is the last one:  FEEL GOOD ANYWAY.

There will be good times; there will be shitty times. FEEL GOOD ANYWAY.

Fix what you can, but realize you can't fix everything. FEEL GOOD ANYWAY.

Whatever comes about, FEEL GOOD ANYWAY, because you deserve all the best. Don't let anyone take that away from you.



(p.s. If you forget how wonderful you are, FEEL GOOD ANYWAY, because I know, and I'll be around to remind you.)

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