Half Moonlit
  Sleepy Mountains & Valleys
Stars Fading away Slowly.

Hesitant Dawn Breeze
  Waking up to Whisper
Arrival of a Soft Golden Glow
Behind the Pale Peaks.

Everything
   Stands Hauntingly Still.

Including
   Darkness Covering the Valley

Awaiting
The Peaceful Light
Of
      The Breathtaking Golden Dawn.
   ~Dip

Waking up to Whisper

I love this line.

A week of diving behind us - cheated death collectively over 100 times as a
group -
any time the number of ascents = number of descents, it's a good week.

I'm at the modem pole at the America Outdoors campgrounds in Key Largo.  The
Florida Bay is about 10 feet from my toes and the sun is just beginning to set.
I'll post
some photos later.  I've been here all afternoon while everyone else breaks camp
as I
had some writing to do. I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year before
we
headed home.

*

Sounds really fun. Do post pictures!--- In
writerfriends@yahoogroups.com, "Star" <star@q...> wrote:
> A week of diving behind us - cheated death collectively over 100
times as a group -
> any time the number of ascents = number of descents, it's a good
week.
>
> I'm at the modem pole at the America Outdoors campgrounds in Key
Largo.  The
> Florida Bay is about 10 feet from my toes and the sun is just
beginning to set. I'll post
> some photos later.  I've been here all afternoon while everyone
else breaks camp as I
> had some writing to do. I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new
year before we
> headed home.
>
> *

I am not the type to decide to change my life on the first day of
each Jan. but I do have some ideas about the coming year. What I
would like to do is write more, drink less, and keep my cars cleaner.
Nothing big, but a plan of sorts. Maybe I will try and drink more
water. I figure that would be about as importnat as anything else I
could do.

Do any of you have any ideas or hopes for the new year? I love
hearing about what everyone thinks.

Wina,

I am glad that you are not going to "drink less"  WATER. ~ Smiles.

I hope to come to know you all better through sharing.
I do hope to read more of postings here.
Greetings from the Mountains.
~Dip


icysnow7 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
I am not the type to decide to change my life on the first day of
each Jan. but I do have some ideas about the coming year. What I
would like to do is write more, drink less, and keep my cars cleaner.
Nothing big, but a plan of sorts. Maybe I will try and drink more
water. I figure that would be about as importnat as anything else I
could do.

Do any of you have any ideas or hopes for the new year? I love
hearing about what everyone thinks.





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I thought of that too. Funny stuff! Glad your here, Wina--- In
writerfriends@yahoogroups.com, "Dip. G" <dip_ghosh@y...> wrote:
>  Wina,
>
> I am glad that you are not going to "drink less"  WATER. ~ Smiles.
>
> I hope to come to know you all better through sharing.
> I do hope to read more of postings here.
> Greetings from the Mountains.
> ~Dip
>
>
> icysnow7 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> I am not the type to decide to change my life on the first day of
> each Jan. but I do have some ideas about the coming year. What I
> would like to do is write more, drink less, and keep my cars
cleaner.
> Nothing big, but a plan of sorts. Maybe I will try and drink more
> water. I figure that would be about as importnat as anything else I
> could do.
>
> Do any of you have any ideas or hopes for the new year? I love
> hearing about what everyone thinks.
>
>
>
>
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Tonight was slow, but we laughed a lot. I thought Steff and how much
I like her hanging out with all of us here. My friends all love her,
and she loves music.

The kids are still up and I wonder if I'll ever get them back into
the routine of getting up for school. We are all night people around
here.

I miss everyone posting here. Tammy, Steff, Cara, Star, Towanda, all
the rest. I know your busy, but come back soon!

Goodnight all, Wina

It was everything! It was Bill! Smile........--- In
writerfriends@yahoogroups.com, icysnow7 <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> I have a lot on my mind, but I have not been able to express my
> thoughts in words yet. I feel like a have a wind blowing inside my
> very heart, and I can't tell if it's the breeze of summer, or the
> storm of life. I feel like I'm waiting on something or someone to
> show up at my doorstep, but that's all I know. Everything else is
> unclear and trapped beneath my own gray haze. I suppose I should
> reach deep and try to drag out my issues, but the fear of finding
> unwanted, unraveled seams, scares me. It might be nothing, but then
> again it might be everything. I'll let you know when I find out,
and
> if I find out.

Sounds like a wonderful way to spend the cold holiday season...can't
wait to see the pics *smiles*.

Stef

--- In writerfriends@yahoogroups.com, "Star" <star@q...> wrote:
> A week of diving behind us - cheated death collectively over 100
times as a group -
> any time the number of ascents = number of descents, it's a good
week.
>
> I'm at the modem pole at the America Outdoors campgrounds in Key
Largo.  The
> Florida Bay is about 10 feet from my toes and the sun is just
beginning to set. I'll post
> some photos later.  I've been here all afternoon while everyone
else breaks camp as I
> had some writing to do. I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new
year before we
> headed home.
>
> *

I do love spending time in your world, Wina...glad you had a good
night, my friend!

Stef

--- In writerfriends@yahoogroups.com, icysnow7 <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> Tonight was slow, but we laughed a lot. I thought Steff and how
much
> I like her hanging out with all of us here. My friends all love
her,
> and she loves music.
>
> The kids are still up and I wonder if I'll ever get them back into
> the routine of getting up for school. We are all night people
around
> here.
>
> I miss everyone posting here. Tammy, Steff, Cara, Star, Towanda,
all
> the rest. I know your busy, but come back soon!
>
> Goodnight all, Wina

David went to run an errand the other night and when he came home he
said he had three thoughts he wanted to share.  As he was talking, I
realized that it had been far too long since I had enough quiet time
to have any thoughts beyond those that revolve around
responsibility.  I miss writing, I miss creative thoughts...but I
suppose this is just not the time for those things.  Life gets
wrapped up in raising kids, and so very much work.  The truth is, I
know I will look back to these years and be happy that I spent so
much time with my boys...they will grow up, and things will change.
In fact, this year will bring change, and David and I are both
looking forward to it.  I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year,
mine was spent with my hubby, boys, and my niece and nephew...we
baked cookies and played Chutes and Ladders, and it seemed a fitting
way to end the year.

Stef

It's good that you realize how special your time with the boys is.
They do grow up fast! I think balance is the key Steff. Keep yourself
and give to them who you really are.--- In
writerfriends@yahoogroups.com, oliveb_2000 <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> David went to run an errand the other night and when he came home
he
> said he had three thoughts he wanted to share.  As he was talking,
I
> realized that it had been far too long since I had enough quiet
time
> to have any thoughts beyond those that revolve around
> responsibility.  I miss writing, I miss creative thoughts...but I
> suppose this is just not the time for those things.  Life gets
> wrapped up in raising kids, and so very much work.  The truth is, I
> know I will look back to these years and be happy that I spent so
> much time with my boys...they will grow up, and things will
change.
> In fact, this year will bring change, and David and I are both
> looking forward to it.  I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year,
> mine was spent with my hubby, boys, and my niece and nephew...we
> baked cookies and played Chutes and Ladders, and it seemed a
fitting
> way to end the year.
>
> Stef

It's beautiful here today, but it feels weird. It should be cold and
grey, but it is at least seventy. I love it, but I think my body gets
thrown off. I know Christmas didn't feel right because it was so
warm.

I was going through some old posts from a year ago and I really
wasn't happy. I had no idea a year ago that things could be so much
better. So, hang in there everyone! Life is about to get good, smile!

Hope all had a great holiday season.
I had a good time with my family.  I know I missed a lot here with
this group.  I missed you guys!
I want to try the words.  New year, new words, new beginnings.
I'll try to catch up on stuff.
Cara

I woke with the SUN in my face
yet, a chill was hanging about
in the room; I pulled the BLANKET
up under my chin to wait out
that blasted chill.  I was yearning
for the season's change, to see the
RED DIRT of Oklahoma BAKE
in that sun that woke me that day.

It's good to see you!
Cara
--- In writerfriends@yahoogroups.com, oliveb_2000 <no_reply@y...>
wrote:
> It's so very good to see you here, Toni!  I hope life is treating
you
> well, even if it is running you a bit ragged *smiles*.  You are
> always welcome here, and we would love to read more from you when
you
> find the time.
>
> Stef
>
> --- In writerfriends@yahoogroups.com, aerotia <no_reply@y...>
wrote:
> > I really, really miss you guys. I've been so wrapped up in work
and
> school I sometimes
> > forget why I'm even living.
> >
> > Thanks for still being here. It means a lot to me. I'll try to
post
> more often.
> >
> > -Tia

Okay, I used part of the song title instead of skirt.  Oops.  I'll
do a rewrite soon enough.
Cara
--- In writerfriends@yahoogroups.com, louisianabikerchick
<no_reply@y...> wrote:
> I woke with the SUN in my face
> yet, a chill was hanging about
> in the room; I pulled the BLANKET
> up under my chin to wait out
> that blasted chill.  I was yearning
> for the season's change, to see the
> RED DIRT of Oklahoma BAKE
> in that sun that woke me that day.

Memories flash back
To remind
Nothing is ever lost...
The world is made of circles.
~Dip

I really like this a lot.  Your writing is wonderful.
Cara
--- In writerfriends@yahoogroups.com, "Dip" <dip_ghosh@y...> wrote:
> Memories flash back
> To remind
> Nothing is ever lost...
> The world is made of circles.
> ~Dip

--- In writerfriends@yahoogroups.com, louisianabikerchick
<no_reply@y...> wrote:
> I woke with the SUN in my face
> yet, a chill was hanging about
> in the room; I pulled the BLANKET
> up under my chin to wait out
> that blasted chill.  I was yearning
> for the season's change, to see the
> RED DIRT of Oklahoma BAKE
> in that sun that woke me that day.

I woke with the sun in my face
yet, a chill was hanging about
in the room;  I pulled the blanket
up under my chin to wait out
that blasted chill.  I was yearning
for the season's change, to see the
red dirt of Oklahoma bake
in that sun that woke me that day.
Then I will get up, get dressed and
go find me a SKIRT to match that
baked red dirt of Oklahoma.

Okay, now I've used all the words.  I must be thinking about having
a Dr. Pepper with good friends, some of whom live in Oklahoma.
I think what Bill wrote is sooo sweet!
Cara

I think they were both very good, Cara...you know you could come
visit that OK red dirt anytime *winks*.  It's good to hear that you
had a great holiday with your family, and always good to have you
here with us.

Stef

--- In writerfriends@yahoogroups.com, louisianabikerchick
<no_reply@y...> wrote:
> --- In writerfriends@yahoogroups.com, louisianabikerchick
> <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> > I woke with the SUN in my face
> > yet, a chill was hanging about
> > in the room; I pulled the BLANKET
> > up under my chin to wait out
> > that blasted chill.  I was yearning
> > for the season's change, to see the
> > RED DIRT of Oklahoma BAKE
> > in that sun that woke me that day.
>
> I woke with the sun in my face
> yet, a chill was hanging about
> in the room;  I pulled the blanket
> up under my chin to wait out
> that blasted chill.  I was yearning
> for the season's change, to see the
> red dirt of Oklahoma bake
> in that sun that woke me that day.
> Then I will get up, get dressed and
> go find me a SKIRT to match that
> baked red dirt of Oklahoma.
>
> Okay, now I've used all the words.  I must be thinking about having
> a Dr. Pepper with good friends, some of whom live in Oklahoma.
> I think what Bill wrote is sooo sweet!
> Cara

My dreams have been taking me to strange places lately...dreams of
the past are a rare occurance for me, seems that my subconscious
focuses on the present, future, and good fun fairytale notions most
often.  With another year passing away, I find myself looking back,
if only inside the sleepy twilight.  So today, I clutch these dreams
close to my heart, and try to make amends with them.  I can
truthfully say that the past year was one of the hardest and most
painful.  I let myself be selfishly over-used, I let myself become
hurt and lost, and I clung to illusions that any idiot could have
seen through.  I let these things stretch me to breaking point, and
when I broke I found the true ugliness of life inside myself.
Ironically, these were the very things that would redeem me.  Lying
on the bottom, one quickly finds that the only place to look is
up...and what a beautiful picture there was to be seen.  This time I
did not wait to be picked up and put back together, believe me when I
say that 29 years is a long time to wait for something or
someone...instead, with the support of those I love, I looked inside
myself for forgiveness, strength, and the answers that were there all
along.  I finally took the first steps to overpower the depression
that has hung chokingly close all of my life.  I forgave myself, I
learned to say "no" and to eradicate any unwarranted guilt, and I got
a job that gave me a sense of purpose.  My soul suffered loss this
past year, and in the gentle freeing of a forgotten dream, came the
realization of all the beauty that remains in my life.  The lessons
learned this past year were well worth the pain, shame, and loss...I
am a better person for it.  So I go into this year a little wiser,
and a lot more balanced, and for that I am thankful.  I don't wish
for myself the best year ever, nor do I even wish for an easy
year...I only hope for a year that my choices are made of a sound
mind, content soul, and peaceful spirit.

Stef

we had a new years eve party for our family. we didn't let the kids
invite any friends. this one was just for 'us'. it turned out
wonderful and i'm glad we took a year to do it that way.  Kristina
even got to come. we decoarated the room with tons of balloons,
party hats i made, streamers, horns i made ect. it was beautiful.
  Kristina had sooo much fun. we talked the whole day and night. the
next morning she was sad and didn't want to go home. she said if we
didn't have to go to court and do a huge battle she'd 'just come
home now.' "i'm proud that she doesn't want to hurt her father. he's
not the problem, it's his wife. she's horrible to Kristina. Kristina
is the only good thing he has, thats why she can't hurt him. i wish
he'd leave her, then Kristina would not be feeling this way. we
walked out to our van, to take her home, and there sat Kristina's
father. he asked if Kristina could go home with us for the day, he'd
pick her up later. she was sooo happy. we spent the day hanging out.
when her father came to get her she wanted to stay still so she sent
Kassi out to beg him. he said 'yes right away.' i asked Kristina if
she had any idea of how many journals i had for them when i die? she
said 6 or something. i told her i had 47 journals and they where all
in a box in my room. she was amazed so we went in and spent hours
flipping through them. they where filled with everything. 'pieces of
their hair, pictures, all their first, little notes i had written
about her being gone and how much i missed her. we laughed, we creid
and we laughed because we cried. "it was WONDERFUL." she's back at
home now. i miss her but i will never forget the time we had.
  well we're going to stay the night at a hotel down the street so
the kids can swim and hang out. thegirl i babysit for Leah, just
called and we now have plans she's getting a room and i'm getting a
room and we'll habg out. the pools 24 hours.
  luv Tammy

~ Stef,
  Peace be with you my friend.
  Love from the Mountains.
~Dip

oliveb_2000 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
My dreams have been taking me to strange places lately...dreams of
the past are a rare occurance for me, seems that my subconscious
focuses on the present, future, and good fun fairytale notions most
often.  With another year passing away, I find myself looking back,
if only inside the sleepy twilight.  So today, I clutch these dreams
close to my heart, and try to make amends with them.  I can
truthfully say that the past year was one of the hardest and most
painful.  I let myself be selfishly over-used, I let myself become
hurt and lost, and I clung to illusions that any idiot could have
seen through.  I let these things stretch me to breaking point, and
when I broke I found the true ugliness of life inside myself.
Ironically, these were the very things that would redeem me.  Lying
on the bottom, one quickly finds that the only place to look is
up...and what a beautiful picture there was to be seen.  This time I
did not wait to be picked up and put back together, believe me when I
say that 29 years is a long time to wait for something or
someone...instead, with the support of those I love, I looked inside
myself for forgiveness, strength, and the answers that were there all
along.  I finally took the first steps to overpower the depression
that has hung chokingly close all of my life.  I forgave myself, I
learned to say "no" and to eradicate any unwarranted guilt, and I got
a job that gave me a sense of purpose.  My soul suffered loss this
past year, and in the gentle freeing of a forgotten dream, came the
realization of all the beauty that remains in my life.  The lessons
learned this past year were well worth the pain, shame, and loss...I
am a better person for it.  So I go into this year a little wiser,
and a lot more balanced, and for that I am thankful.  I don't wish
for myself the best year ever, nor do I even wish for an easy
year...I only hope for a year that my choices are made of a sound
mind, content soul, and peaceful spirit.

Stef





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You write with ease. thanks for doing such a great job Cara! I love
anything about the wheather.--- In writerfriends@yahoogroups.com,
louisianabikerchick <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> I woke with the SUN in my face
> yet, a chill was hanging about
> in the room; I pulled the BLANKET
> up under my chin to wait out
> that blasted chill.  I was yearning
> for the season's change, to see the
> RED DIRT of Oklahoma BAKE
> in that sun that woke me that day.

...to everyone  :)  Some very good writing going on here while I was
away.  It was fun to come back and read all the posts.  You all are
so great.  I missed your company *winks*

...I'm home now.. She, my oldest, is coming along...and is over the
worst of the recovery.. I think...  Still, she will be down for a
while though... but, the husband/father needs to take some time off
to be with his wife...and so... well, as I said, I came home.  The
father went to work last week and also New Years, an important
earning day for him.  I came home after he got off and collapsed....
he had a bad dreadful flu/cold which I promtly caught and am still
sick at this writing.  Tomorrow is my first day of classes.
Little "D" at 15 months is testing "all" the perameters...known to
patience...  and I am long on patience... that pretty much sums up my
week with him lol! Oh my....

I am so glad the holiday is finished... and was so glad to drive back
into our driveway to see He had taken down the outdoor
decorations....for some reason, I just didn't want to see them ...I
mean I "really" just didn't want to see them!  Must be this cold
*smiles*

We've a beautiful wet snow that has been falling here all day.  The
woods are a snowy wonderland...It's so pretty.  When I walked into
the kitchen this morning and looked out the windows ... well...it was
such a nice 'good-morning'... made me smile.  :)

So that's the long and the short of it for me tonight.
*smiles*  ...& a sniffle...  Hope everyone is well and enjoying the
beginning of this New Year.  *smiles*

Love,
~towanda

Get well soon.
Love from the Bohemians.
~Dip

towanda_49449 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
...to everyone  :)  Some very good writing going on here while I was
away.  It was fun to come back and read all the posts.  You all are
so great.  I missed your company *winks*

...I'm home now.. She, my oldest, is coming along...and is over the
worst of the recovery.. I think...  Still, she will be down for a
while though... but, the husband/father needs to take some time off
to be with his wife...and so... well, as I said, I came home.  The
father went to work last week and also New Years, an important
earning day for him.  I came home after he got off and collapsed....
he had a bad dreadful flu/cold which I promtly caught and am still
sick at this writing.  Tomorrow is my first day of classes.
Little "D" at 15 months is testing "all" the perameters...known to
patience...  and I am long on patience... that pretty much sums up my
week with him lol! Oh my....

I am so glad the holiday is finished... and was so glad to drive back
into our driveway to see He had taken down the outdoor
decorations....for some reason, I just didn't want to see them ...I
mean I "really" just didn't want to see them!  Must be this cold
*smiles*

We've a beautiful wet snow that has been falling here all day.  The
woods are a snowy wonderland...It's so pretty.  When I walked into
the kitchen this morning and looked out the windows ... well...it was
such a nice 'good-morning'... made me smile.  :)

So that's the long and the short of it for me tonight.
*smiles*  ...& a sniffle...  Hope everyone is well and enjoying the
beginning of this New Year.  *smiles*

Love,
~towanda





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You are a wonderful mother, Tammy...and I have a feeling that you and
Kristina will only become closer with each passing year *winks*.
Sounds like a wonderful way to start the year, my friend!

Stef

--- In writerfriends@yahoogroups.com, "charliesgirl_992000"
<charliesgirl_992000@y...> wrote:
> we had a new years eve party for our family. we didn't let the kids
> invite any friends. this one was just for 'us'. it turned out
> wonderful and i'm glad we took a year to do it that way.  Kristina
> even got to come. we decoarated the room with tons of balloons,
> party hats i made, streamers, horns i made ect. it was beautiful.
>  Kristina had sooo much fun. we talked the whole day and night. the
> next morning she was sad and didn't want to go home. she said if we
> didn't have to go to court and do a huge battle she'd 'just come
> home now.' "i'm proud that she doesn't want to hurt her father.
he's
> not the problem, it's his wife. she's horrible to Kristina.
Kristina
> is the only good thing he has, thats why she can't hurt him. i wish
> he'd leave her, then Kristina would not be feeling this way. we
> walked out to our van, to take her home, and there sat Kristina's
> father. he asked if Kristina could go home with us for the day,
he'd
> pick her up later. she was sooo happy. we spent the day hanging
out.
> when her father came to get her she wanted to stay still so she
sent
> Kassi out to beg him. he said 'yes right away.' i asked Kristina if
> she had any idea of how many journals i had for them when i die?
she
> said 6 or something. i told her i had 47 journals and they where
all
> in a box in my room. she was amazed so we went in and spent hours
> flipping through them. they where filled with everything. 'pieces
of
> their hair, pictures, all their first, little notes i had written
> about her being gone and how much i missed her. we laughed, we
creid
> and we laughed because we cried. "it was WONDERFUL." she's back at
> home now. i miss her but i will never forget the time we had.
>  well we're going to stay the night at a hotel down the street so
> the kids can swim and hang out. thegirl i babysit for Leah, just
> called and we now have plans she's getting a room and i'm getting a
> room and we'll habg out. the pools 24 hours.
>  luv Tammy

For your friendship, your words of wisdom, and your presence here at
WF...I thank you, my Mountain friend!

Stef

--- In writerfriends@yahoogroups.com, "Dip. G" <dip_ghosh@y...> wrote:
> ~ Stef,
>  Peace be with you my friend.
>  Love from the Mountains.
> ~Dip
>
> oliveb_2000 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> My dreams have been taking me to strange places lately...dreams of
> the past are a rare occurance for me, seems that my subconscious
> focuses on the present, future, and good fun fairytale notions most
> often.  With another year passing away, I find myself looking back,
> if only inside the sleepy twilight.  So today, I clutch these
dreams
> close to my heart, and try to make amends with them.  I can
> truthfully say that the past year was one of the hardest and most
> painful.  I let myself be selfishly over-used, I let myself become
> hurt and lost, and I clung to illusions that any idiot could have
> seen through.  I let these things stretch me to breaking point, and
> when I broke I found the true ugliness of life inside myself.
> Ironically, these were the very things that would redeem me.  Lying
> on the bottom, one quickly finds that the only place to look is
> up...and what a beautiful picture there was to be seen.  This time
I
> did not wait to be picked up and put back together, believe me when
I
> say that 29 years is a long time to wait for something or
> someone...instead, with the support of those I love, I looked
inside
> myself for forgiveness, strength, and the answers that were there
all
> along.  I finally took the first steps to overpower the depression
> that has hung chokingly close all of my life.  I forgave myself, I
> learned to say "no" and to eradicate any unwarranted guilt, and I
got
> a job that gave me a sense of purpose.  My soul suffered loss this
> past year, and in the gentle freeing of a forgotten dream, came the
> realization of all the beauty that remains in my life.  The lessons
> learned this past year were well worth the pain, shame, and
loss...I
> am a better person for it.  So I go into this year a little wiser,
> and a lot more balanced, and for that I am thankful.  I don't wish
> for myself the best year ever, nor do I even wish for an easy
> year...I only hope for a year that my choices are made of a sound
> mind, content soul, and peaceful spirit.
>
> Stef
>
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