I seem to disappear and reappear like a rabbit out of a hat but note-that is a 'White Rabbit' watching "the Red Queen on her head." I am a bit 'dark' at this moment right now having gone through the upheaval of too much loss within too short of a time. I work through my grief by writing so I'm grateful for this site. Life is what I make of it and am still fine tuning more than one aspect in my earthly interlude. I invite you to call me 'Arte.' It has a 'chummy' sound to it and if one can count their true friends on one hand near the end, their life has been blessed;)
artemis53 :
Sometimes I inadvertently roll my eyes and shake my head. Am I missing something here or do I need to dance in place like the ballerina in the jewelry box?
G.B. Smith : I miss you terribly get back to me some time
April 10, 2018 at 3:34AM
artemis53 :
I thank all that thought of myself during the hurricane. I will return tonight to work and hope I can keep it together.
Jannypan (Jan) : Thoughts & prayers to you. Thrilled you are safe.
September 15, 2017 at 10:30AM
mrsmajor : So pleased you're okay, our prayers, and thoughts are continuing for all of those that was in harm's way..Blessings!
September 15, 2017 at 12:58PM
artemis53 :
Well. I think I'm off my chain after what I composed at 3 in the morning. This one ain't gonna be good for the classicists.
artemis53 :
Oh, my. I finally got my firworks...Kaboom. This one has been quite an arduous trip.
kiwigirl2821 : Congrats my friend lol...:) Kiwi
August 11, 2017 at 10:37PM
artemis53 :
i am exhausted. My Son is searching for flights to see him in Texas before he deploys. I most certainly didn't sign up for this but I'm here and just need to get over it. This is quite a strange world.
artemis53 : Thank you, Tab.
August 10, 2017 at 11:14AM
kiwigirl2821 : Awww he'll be okay Arte. Will keep him in my prayers too! :) xoxo Kiwi
August 11, 2017 at 10:38PM
artemis53 :
My youngest Son will be deployed for the 3rd time with an initial MOS to Germanny. I must have been extremely STUPID when I marched against Vietnam and for equal rights for women. Perhaps I was just not reading the fine lines. BTW. He knows this song since I was at high school and drove to Kent when after the shootings the guard would still come to campus.VIDEO
artemis53 :
I crossed a boundary today, It's not my personal boundary but one set to limit the scope of my writing. I went into politics (OMG, how could you do that) :-0 I've been around the block a few times and can catch what is in the wind so I put my thoughts down (How dare you) ;o Take it or leave it. It's just an opinion and we are free to voice ours on this site, right???
artemis53 :
I must resign myself to the fact that I truly cannot win a ribbon no matter how I try. It's just not in the cards and entering a contest is the kiss of death for me. I'm grateful for my writers ribbon and of course for my trophy on my vanity in my bedroom. Was I born too early or much too late? I wonder.
Dean Kuch : You're not alone there, Diane!
July 27, 2017 at 12:22AM
michaelcahill : Really? That's pretty shocking. You're really a great writer. Enter lots of contests, I'm sure you'll have tons of ribbons. In any case, you'll have lots of great writing in your portfolio. :))
July 27, 2017 at 12:26AM
Dean Kuch : I gotta feeling she's talking about site sponsored contests, Mikey--the ones voted on by the CEC.
July 27, 2017 at 12:29AM
Dean Kuch : I gotta feeling she's talking about site sponsored contests, Mikey--the ones voted on by the CEC.
July 27, 2017 at 12:30AM
michaelcahill : OHHHHH ... site contests. Jeesh. I can't figure those out either. The CEC has nothing to do with those by the way according to Tom. It says so though. LOL
July 27, 2017 at 12:53AM
DR DIP : Are contests really worth the grief and disappointment? It's all subjective anyway how they are adjudicated.
July 27, 2017 at 4:59AM
artemis53 : Thanks so much for responding guys. I was feeling like Tom Hanks on an Island. I've noticed a precipitous drop from reviewers of the classic forms or am I just paranoid ;-) Thanks, Mikey for mentioning the triumvirate of yourself, Dean and my 'Cracker' self. The ribbons are pretty but not necessary since I use this site only to vent and validate for myself. I understand, Dip...why put myself through it but it's in my nature to do it every time. I've been at grave sides watching the earth make cracks around a coffin and don't regret it. It's just me. Thanks all of you guys for visiting my profile. Sometimes it's a pretty lonely place to be. BTW, do I sound like a deep Soth Cracker. Yes. We can read ;-D
August 10, 2017 at 11:43AM
artemis53 :
I am going to be gone (off the radar) for a few days so forgive me if I don't get back to you immediately. I will answer all when I am back. Sorry for the inconveniece!
G.B. Smith : Ain't no problem here. Keep safe & I'll see you when you return
April 20, 2017 at 2:02AM
artemis53 :
Nice version and...I'm already gone...VIDEO
jlsavell : my favorite song.. I have always loved this song..
September 18, 2016 at 12:44PM
Dean Kuch : Metallica does a great version of this song as well.
September 19, 2016 at 12:11AM
artemis53 :
Joan was right about the blue eyes. Ask Steve. He also was once more "Tangled up in Blue."
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artemis53 :
Ive always loved this song and know I used it for another poem but that's WAY too tough for me to wander through all of my writings.
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I am Cat : Great song... :)
July 2, 2015 at 6:53PM
artemis53 : Thanks, Cat!
July 2, 2015 at 7:28PM
artemis53 :
The other day I put in a question to the forum re: free (form) verse. Julia and Michael were kind enough to give me some insight. Perhaps it's "Just the Season of the Witch" but all that seems to be coming out of me are these streams of consciousness sometimes held together by a single string but I feel it still counts.
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Senyai : I had forgotten Donovan, the Scot, altogether! Thanks for this song and the memories, Artemis.
July 31, 2015 at 8:16AM
artemis53 :
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Dustybones : What propmted thinking of Dan Fogelberg it's been several years, December 16, 2007, awhile back? I just mentioned him to someone the other day.
April 29, 2015 at 11:02AM
artemis53 :
Just went to the forum re: Michael Cahill's comment on the 5 trophies for poet and don't see what the problem is by bringing it to 10. Is it exclusivity? "Top Ten" is pretty much a standard. Why only top 5 when the inordinate differences between novelists and poets is so obvious?
l.raven : I hope you have a wonderful Easter sweet girl...you know I love ya...Linda xxoo luff
March 30, 2015 at 11:56PM
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