tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post4287357991327132244..comments2023-10-28T05:33:15.060-05:00Comments on The Writing Playground: A Vacuum Cleaner & A PaperweightMarilyn Puetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073134550080890157noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-58757182478001369712009-01-01T08:23:00.000-06:002009-01-01T08:23:00.000-06:00PMs Mom: a pro pin is something a writer receives ...PMs Mom: a pro pin is something a writer receives from Romance Writers of America if the writer finishes a book, queries it to publishers, is rejected (blah) and then she/he sends all this info to RWA and RWA rewards their rejection by giving them a professional writing status. PRO allows us to see and do more at the National level and hooks us up with other serious writers.<BR/><BR/>I could have had one 4 years ago with the first book I wrote and rejected, but as I said, I am allergic to forms and filling them out. <BR/><BR/>This year I plan to nip that aversion in the bud! <BR/><BR/>Happy New Year!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-87287354019225481302008-12-31T21:37:00.000-06:002008-12-31T21:37:00.000-06:00You didn't think the year would end without hearin...You didn't think the year would end without hearing from me did you?<BR/><BR/>There is one thing better than a Dyson..and that's a house cleaner (I speak from experience.)<BR/><BR/>At almost 82 I just don't make new year's resolutions anymore. I just aim to get through another year without any health problems, although I do need to lose weight.<BR/>(No resolution to do so.)<BR/><BR/>What's a PRO pin?<BR/><BR/>Your MotherPM's Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589041787489100928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-32877113861562303152008-12-31T16:27:00.000-06:002008-12-31T16:27:00.000-06:00Tomorrow is my day to sit down and think through m...Tomorrow is my day to sit down and think through my new year's resolutions. Tonight I'm going to party. :)<BR/><BR/>I love that quote. That may become my new favorite.<BR/><BR/>Angel<BR/><BR/>PS My word verification is imble--I'm able?Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010424240956906870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-92168078842032794082008-12-31T14:45:00.000-06:002008-12-31T14:45:00.000-06:00PS Give the Dyson to the husband, Smarty Pants. He...PS <BR/><BR/>Give the Dyson to the husband, Smarty Pants. He'll enjoy the geek factor for sure. And then he'll vacuum for you.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-12106507287273027552008-12-31T14:43:00.000-06:002008-12-31T14:43:00.000-06:00We love the Wii Fit. We got it for Christmas along...We love the Wii Fit. We got it for Christmas along with the Wii. It was our family present. Last night my hubby and I bowled a bunch of games on the sports package and joked about how at least we were standing up and drinking instead of sitting down.<BR/><BR/>Every little change makes a difference.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-21898278075231634952008-12-31T13:37:00.000-06:002008-12-31T13:37:00.000-06:00I got a Wii Fit and the Jillian Michaels game/work...I got a Wii Fit and the Jillian Michaels game/workout to go with it, so my neverending quest to get back into my size 12 jeans continues.<BR/><BR/>I want a Dyson, but DB always makes fun of me when I ask for it. He says it doesn't matter what vacuum I have since I never use it. Grr...Andrea Laurence AKA Smarty Pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518751514879244662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-29271396450111871482008-12-31T13:12:00.000-06:002008-12-31T13:12:00.000-06:00I think we could start a support group for everyon...I think we could start a support group for everyone who needs to de-clutter. I'm all in on the reminders.mslizalouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346608035190326136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-55427798428893344632008-12-31T11:52:00.000-06:002008-12-31T11:52:00.000-06:00My my I have been eyeballing the Dyson for a while...My my I have been eyeballing the Dyson for a while now, but no one could tell me about them!! I have a short-haired chihuahua that technically should be bald from all the hair he loses!! Anyway, my New Years goals are to make a lifestyle change(because diet just isn't cutting it!), devote more time to my relationship with God, and stop sweating the "stuff" that bogged me down this year!! I may even get back to writing my poetry-who knows!! Oh, and I can never forget the de-cluttering, since it has escaped the closets and is trying to take over my house!! Have a wonderful day ladies!!<BR/><BR/>Sheryl M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-3170410696459581952008-12-31T11:27:00.000-06:002008-12-31T11:27:00.000-06:00Some years ago my husband gave me a certificate fo...Some years ago my husband gave me a certificate for an automatic starter in my car for Christmas which was a strange present but it has been wonderful over the years to have a heated car ready for me to get into, especially days like today. My goals for this year are to make healthier meals and find some different recipes that we all like that are good for you and exercise more.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392692656456938856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-79629372734427503912008-12-31T11:05:00.000-06:002008-12-31T11:05:00.000-06:00In the past few years I haven't made any new year ...In the past few years I haven't made any new year resolutions. However, I think my resolution for the upcoming year would be:<BR/>1. sell my home and get settled in a new one near my family.<BR/>2. see my son graduate high school.<BR/>3. get my office organized.<BR/>4. show more patience with my student workers<BR/>Well, here's hoping for me and you ladies. <BR/>May everyone have a safe and wonderful beginning to 2009.<BR/>robertsonreadsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-19501527572947986832008-12-31T10:57:00.000-06:002008-12-31T10:57:00.000-06:00Psst...if this is the same Playground Monitor (bec...Psst...if this is the same Playground Monitor (because, you know, I'm sure there are tons of you...lol) that asked about the Master Cleanse, yes it is the one with the lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne.Kristen Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07984459504977637298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-86569199428214270382008-12-31T10:06:00.000-06:002008-12-31T10:06:00.000-06:00Oooh PM, a Dyson! How nice. I'm all about whateve...Oooh PM, a Dyson! How nice. I'm all about whatever will make my life easier and free up some of my time so new appliances are always a welcome present for me. I was thrilled to get a new and very large crock pot as one of my gifts this year. <BR/><BR/>I'm taking my list of life improvements (aka resolutions) very seriously this year. My list will go in a pretty red box positioned according to the Feng Shui/Bagua map you posted a while back. I have the mojo beads you gave me draped across A Writer's Prayer that Debby Giusti sent me sitting beside my computer. I am not leaving anything to chance this year!Sherry Werthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03411488573654323096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-40012696215688384752008-12-31T09:47:00.000-06:002008-12-31T09:47:00.000-06:00I love my frother -- got one for my birthday and w...I love my frother -- got one for my birthday and went through a gallon of milk in the first two days!<BR/><BR/>Things have been so crazy recently, I haven't even thought about my goals for 2009. Hey, I still have a few hours left to work on them!!Problem Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456049865200737618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-21546913385897062542008-12-31T09:38:00.000-06:002008-12-31T09:38:00.000-06:00De-cluttering -- I have some closets in dire need ...De-cluttering -- I have some closets in dire need of de-cluttering. And a desk as well. Remind me to toss junk and I'll do the same, okay?Playground Monitorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444337591281145863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-59078589869218704782008-12-31T09:36:00.000-06:002008-12-31T09:36:00.000-06:00Margay, I wanted to see the sing-along version in ...Margay, I wanted to see the sing-along version in the theater but didn't get there. I did see the regular version and everyone was singing along anyway. Mamma Mia was just a fun movie. Enjoy your new DVD!<BR/><BR/>Maybe I should call mine goals rather than resolutions. There's still some pressure but...Playground Monitorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444337591281145863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-28007933197352222722008-12-31T09:34:00.000-06:002008-12-31T09:34:00.000-06:00The "Trues" are a group of magazines -- True Confe...The "Trues" are a group of magazines -- True Confessions, True Romance, True Experience, True Love and True Story.<BR/><BR/>I want to have that PRO pin for the conference in July too. Maybe we can keep each other motivated to get it done.Playground Monitorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444337591281145863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-49472122549028826942008-12-31T08:13:00.000-06:002008-12-31T08:13:00.000-06:00Last year my dad gave me a new vacuum cleaner(not ...Last year my dad gave me a new vacuum cleaner(not a dyson...still dreaming for one) and new stainless cookware. It was a really big Christmas for me and he did way too much.<BR/><BR/>I haven't written down my new years resolutions yet, but I plan on doing it in the morning. I know it will include getting healthy and de-cluttering my house, but not sure of any others yet.mslizalouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346608035190326136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-58001549667688130672008-12-31T06:02:00.000-06:002008-12-31T06:02:00.000-06:00All gifts I receive are special because they are g...All gifts I receive are special because they are given to me by people who love me. But I have to say, this year I was happy to get a dvd of Mama Mia (sing along version!) from my older daughter. What can I say, I love Abba!<BR/><BR/>New Year's resolutions? I started a few years back making a resolution not to make a resolution. They put too much pressure on you. And if you just go into the new year with an open mind and a heart full of love, isn't that all you need?Margay Leah Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-424893160691852342008-12-31T05:16:00.000-06:002008-12-31T05:16:00.000-06:00I love my dyson... makes cleaning the floors almos...I love my dyson... makes cleaning the floors almost painless. Congrats on getting your dyson!!<BR/><BR/>I have written down getting the PRO pin two years in a row now. The only thing stopping me is my ridiculous aversion to filling out forms and jumping through hoops. But that is on the list again for this year and by golly I will do it! I plan to go to the RWA Conference in July so I want that PRO status before I head there.<BR/><BR/>New Years Resolutions:<BR/><BR/>*query more publishing houses with the third book<BR/>*revise book two properly<BR/>*write book four<BR/>*rediscover my diet<BR/>*enter more writing contests<BR/>*get my Dutch and Canadian passports reinstated so my daughter can have triple citizenship on her college applications (it will take at least a year!)<BR/>*go to more writing chapter meetings <BR/><BR/>What is a Trues?Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.com