The Relationship Connection, Daring to march to a different drum!

Can you remember a time when people around you assumed you were like
them, or to behave in a certain way, and yet you knew that what they
expected wasn't really who you knew yourself to be?

Perhaps this is also a question.
the world says we are blind, incapable, poor, unable, limited, and
whatever else they say. Do you accept that? Do you sit back and let
that be true? Is it true? Or do you find the courage to stand up and
say first, "no, I am not that." I am far more than you see or
understand. Let me tell you who I am!"

What is it like to find the courage to dare to be more, perhaps
different than what the world says? What is it like to find the words
to make a statement so challenging to most of the world? Do you do it?
Have you ever done it? Can you imagine the courage it takes?

And what if, being who you really are would mean changing every
relationship, every assumption others would have about you in order to
bring such a change about?

Hi Everyone,

Sorry to be this late with what's on tonight's show. I just got in from
being in school all day. But tonight, we have our own chrissie
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is a friend to many,.
tonight she is willing to share her own personal story Some of you may
have heard it before. I hope, even if you have, that you will come back
and tune in for what may be an even deeper perspective.

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Today's KDD: News Events in the past and not feelling well

It is 3 pm on April twenty-one,

And for two days, much I haven't gotten done,

I haven't been feeling great,

Being unproductive, I do hate,

After I finish this, I wil complete our grocery order from Safeway,

And did you know, tomorrow is Earth day?

Did you also know, that this week, was the Oklahoma City Bombing, in 95, 13
years ago?

As well as the Columbine and Virginia Tec shootings, those things did you
know?

I have-not forgotten, do recall,

And how are things, with you all?

I am watching Little House, have it on in the background, as a kid it was
one of my favorite shows,

And did not plan on writing a KDd, one, I thought I would not compose,

Just know, it has been a few days, that I did write,

And it would be nice, if I felt alright,

And maybe, tomorrow and Wednesday, I will accomplish more?

And I better go soon so, tomorrow, we get our groceries from the store

this week is also, "turn off your Tv",

for the most part, Darrell and I agree,

there is not much good programming on the tube,on the Telli

and, I am sure,most everyone, loves Laura,not Mrs. Olson and certainly not
Nelli? lol

And are you surprised I remember so much? Events in the news, that far in
the past?

Or that I remember I began this site one year last?

One year ago? Some things, I would like to forget, but I am not able,

Like the columbine shooting we all watched on cable,

, in 98,

I was living in the Colorado State,

And every few minutes, they would show, the news clip of what happened at
the school, hour after hour,

And did you know, Columbine is a state flower?

Actually, it was the year, 1999,

And hope all is going well for you, that everything is fine,

Day after day,

The news they would play,

So, much I would hear in my sleep, couldn't get it all out of my head,
including that, "I will remember you" that Celene, did sung,

And those kids all were so very young,

So were the students last year at Virginia tech, nor did anyone need to
die in Oklahoma City in 95,

All those people, today, would likely still be alive,

It makes me sad. what is this world coming too?

And I really should go, a grocery order, I need to do

So, should get on my way,

For now, take care and have a great day.

Last KDD for Today: Spending last Weekend with Jen and Alice

It is still April 16, at 7;31,

I am not yet done,

A nice hot shower, I just took,

And while, in there, something, I had overlooked,

I never told you all about our visit with our friends last weekend,

About the time, we had spend,

With Jen and Alice, how can I forget such a thing?

So, here I am, another KDD, to you all I do bring,

On the same day, here to night,

If, I had remembered, a second one, I wouldn't have to write.

Yet, it has been a long day, at work for me,

That is the only explanation, there can be? Lol

Anyway, Anyhoo,

Not at all, much we all did do,

Yet, we all had fun, a good time,

With Jen and her mom, at Olive Garden we did dine,

But, before that , Darrell and Jen and I, hung out at our place and did
chat

While, shopping at Antique stores, Jen's Mom Susanna was at.

They arrived in early afternoon, made stuff to nosh on, fresh fruit and
cheese,

And last weekend, weather was nice, with a cool breeze.

We made pizza bites, had soda and wine coolers ,chatted about the old days,
before I knew those two,

Things we had all done together, and that we would like to do,

,our jobs, family, about what is happening in our lives today

Nine hours, Jen did stay.

Susanna, had the grilled chicken salad, that was all she got,

While Jen, had the eggplant parmesan , piping hot

Darrell, the Tour of Italy

And what else, Seafood Alfredo for me,

The food was delicious and the conversation was great,

And by the time we finished dinner, it was late.

Sunday afternoon, Alice came over, went to lunch, went to Chompies,Subway
was closed then so went there instead,

Large portions, much it all fed,

Both Alice and Darrell had sandwiches, but not me

My favorite meal is breakfast, you see,

I customized my omelet, build my own, and had a bagel too,

With cream cheese and hash browns too.

Of course, we discussed work, and stuff that cannot yet mention here

And Alice, had a beer,

And just soda Darrell and I drank, nothing with alcohol,

And nothing else, I can recall,

Just hung out, enjoyed the time, that was spent,

And very fast, the weekend went.

Well, that is about it,

And can't think of anything else, so I am going to quit,

Going to watch the rest of the movie "Big"

And I don't feel like tig,

Tigger, don't have the spunk, feelling tired, so will end here tonight,

Take care and later, I will write.

Today's KDD: One Year Anniversary of Karen's Corner

Today it is April 16, at 6; 01,

And a year ago today, this blog I begun,

I finally, am part of the blogesphere ,glad I have the site,

And sorry, it has been over a week since I did write.

Nothing new to report

Except continuing the renovations and servicing our guests at the resort,

Other things, happening that cannot yet be made public,

And later, tonight, will watch a flick,

"Big" with tom Hanks ,on TV land, one of my favorite channels,

And I am sitting here in my PJ's and slippers, soft cotton,not made of
flannel,

I sit here and relax, off my feet,

And by Yesterday, your taxes, did you complete?

You will soon know, what is happening with Darrell and me,I,

And Today, Darrell did fly,

In fact, on his way home later tonight,

You all will soon, see the light,

Was just explaining, why I have-not written much, okay?

How are things?, how was your day?

What all, did you do my friend?

And tonight is my weekend.

Tomorrow, work I don't have to go,

As to what I will do on my day off, that, I don't know.

As I said, exactly a year ago Karen's Corner was created,

And as to, if it is worth reading, I am sure, that could be debated,

Some may appreciate what I do write and say,

While, others, may think, wish it would go away

Not be on the map?, that I am done?

And did you know, posts I have is now 401?,

Actually, now, with this one,

it will be 402,

I made it one year through.

Thanks to Darrell and Jeff, to of my closest friends they encouraged me to
start this site,

Knowing, how much I like to write.

Will I continue this for another year? I hope so,

And for now, I am going to go

I apologize not much I have said, Darrell did just call,

Take care for now all.

Today's KDD: Rennovations and spending time with Friends

Today is Thursday April 10, at 7; 09,

Hope your all well? doing fine?

Not great, I have been doing, feeling,

And lately at work, can hear much above me, on the ceiling

As some of you may know, they began the guest room renovation, on April
first,

And today, it was much worse,

Then, it has been in this past week affecting everyone around,

I am not scared of the sound,

But, it certainly was getting on my nerves, too much stimuli,

Between that, the phone ringing, radio beeping and Jaws talking, that is
why.

They are removing the old tile, sinks, toilets, and the tubs and putting
in showers instead,

And tonight, I am hoping to go early to bed.

They have begun putting in the electrical too,

They have much more work to do,

The first phase ends June one,

And several months before it will all be done.

I have felt like I have been visiting the dentist, under his drill,

I really have had my fill.

On days like this, I feel like I belong in a calgun commercial by the end
of the day,

And Darrell and I are doing okay.

We have been stressed, but haven't we all? You too my friend?

And we are likely having company this weekend,

On Saturday, our friend Jen, whom we have known a long time

And I am having a fuzzy naval; no wine.

On Sunday, getting together with our friend Alice going to lunch, as to
where, don't yet know

And I am tired, so going to go,

Do take care and stay well alright?

And another time I will write,

Going to chill for the rest of the night,

And tomorrow have housework to do,

And sometime later, I will compose another KDd for you.

Today's KDd: Dougie Groomed and Taxes done

Today it is Saturday, April 5, at 5 at night,

And I know, it has been a few days since last, I did write.

This morning we slept-in until about 8,

And hope your doing fine, that your weekend is great?

This afternoon, we were out, we had our Taxes to do,

As well as went to take Dougie to get groomed too.

We also went to lunch at the Sub Factory, While Dougie, at the groomers,
just a few doors down,

At our Friend Stacey's Shop in town.

WE prepare our taxes at H & R block, since I have additional forms, not
just the W 2

And with the sighted assistance, it is much easier to do,

We have the same tax preparer, as in years past,

She is friendly, efficient, completes the task, fast

Only took an hour, her name is Christine, she is good at what she does,

And Dougie, doesn't have as much hair, not as much fuzz

Not as much fur to shed and it is perfect for this weather

And tomorrow, we may get together,

With our friend Jen,

Not sure when,

Or if it will be tomorrow at all,

Wish she would return our call,

And plans we can make

And 2 hours it did take,

To get Dougie groomed, shaved, and his teeth brushed

And I like cold drinks with ice crushed

But don't need much ice,

And the weather here is not at all nice,

Its 83 degrees,

And on my sub, I had salami, lettace, turkey and cheese,

With oil and vinegar too,

And Darrell had a hot barbecue,

Doritos, and both of us soda pop,

And I bet Dougie is cooler, after the top layer of hair, they did chop.

Well, I hate to have to write and run,

Yet, this KDD, I should get done,

I have housework to do, dishes, bathrooms to clean, and mop the kitchen
floor,

And Scooby Doo's is the name of Stacey's shop: today, she had 30 dogs, not
just four.

I am happy I do not have to go back to work for 3 days, Tuesday, I will
return to the office, on April 8,

And we got a refund for both Federal and state.

Depending upon whether we get together with Jen, I may have time tomorrow to
compose a KDD,

And Jen was Darrell's first Girl friend she once use to be

A very long time ago: 20 years gone by,

And I know, some, would ask why?

And I say, Why not?

And don't like the fact, here it is hot,

She is a good friend of both of us,

So, that's why, I don't make a fuss,

But, I would not, even If I did not know her I am not the jealous type,

And at this moment, Darrell is chatting on skype,

Not sure with whom? And our land line just rung, rang

And as soon as I finish here, going to make myself, some ice tea, not tang,

And it was Jen, and tomorrow we wil not be seeing her, but next Saturday
instead

Her Mom has a cold and they, would like to do some shopping here, also from
what she had said,

So, we will make it a day, it will be fun,

And now, this dose, is really done,

And tomorrow, I will have time to write,

For now, take good care and have a wonderful night.

Today's KDD: Dr. Seuss, our Engagement, and the "house of Tricks"

From what Dr. Seus says, it's better to be brief

Maybe, I should turn over another leaf?,

Maybe, my style, is wrong?

I draw things out, write too long?

Spend too much time?

Maybe, should read more books, like the ones when I was 9?

Maybe, I should read Green Eggs and ham? Or Cat in the Hat?

Maybe, working for a Hotel, is where I wouldn't be at

Answering the phone and serving Guests

Maybe, composing, some short, some long, would be best??

Perhaps, I need to embellish and exaggerate?

Maybe, my writing, would get a higher rate?

Maybe, I need to be like those techie types, programmers and engineers
whom write in two sentences or less, their points are made and quick?

Perhaps, that is the trick?

Maybe, my writing is a chore?

Is less, really more?

Do people sigh when my KDd's, they reed?

Maybe, Dr Seuss, your help I need?

After all you're a talented Children's Writer, a pro?

Is Your route, the way to go?

Maybe, easier, my words will flow?

If they are more alive and are cut in half?

Maybe, then, I will grab my reader's attention? make them laugh?

Tickle their funny bone? Relive some tension?

Allow them to forget their problems for a little while?

To make them forget their troubles and smile?

As they sit and turn the page?

Release their anger, sadness? Depression or rage?

The best medicine, is laughter

Maybe, they will after?

If I change my style, technique and approach?

Who knows? Use Dr. Seuss as a coach

Have I lost my marbles ,my cookies , my mind, my common sense ?

Could I write in the third tense?

Add, characters, actions, scenes and plot?

On the bookshelves, would my novel be bought?

Published? Be sold?

My manuscript, would it be bare, cold?

sit collecting dust?

Be a bust?

Never reach the publisher desks at all? uncertain today ,

Just know, like his books, what he does say,

And do hope your having a good day,

That it is going well,

And maybe, some day, I will have a book, that will sell?

Today is a pretty good one, don't have to work, that is a good thing,

If I had, in the middle of the afternoon, a KDd, I wouldn't bring

And post for you,

As well as lunch with a friend, I would not be able to do.

I was going to go to lunch with my friend Darcy, but, things fell through
again,

Not sure when,

We will be able to go?, where we will eat?

And today, I red about a Guy who proposed, on Twitter, he did tweet,

Speaking of proposals and engagements Darrell and I became engaged 3 years
ago,

That, did you know?

It was exactly 3 years yesterday,

On Jeff's Desert Skies show, love songs, he did play,

Mostly my favorites, he and Darrell did choose for the special event,

Can not believe, how fast the time went

And that it will be almost 2 years are Wedding took place, in June of 06,

And the restaurant I was supposed to go to, was called the "house of Tricks

Never tried their entrees, , treats,

And a few months after the proposal show, Jeff and Keri, I did meet

And we are close friends, we know each other well,

But,if you're a regular Reader,of karen's Corner, that you can already
tell.

Anyway, never been, but Darcy, recommended, going there,

And due to how things are at work, about it, I am not really able to share

And I have been not feeling the best, not that great here, I can not
disclose

And for now, this KDd, for you I do compose.

It is time for Little House on Hallmark, so will, write again on the
weekend,

Take care for now, my friend.

Dr. Seus on writing

Dr. Seuss on Writing
Wednesday April 2, 2008

It has often been said
there's so much to be read,
you never can cram
all those words in your head.

So the writer who breeds
more words than he needs
is making a chore
for the reader who reads.

That's why my belief is
the briefer the brief is,
the greater the sigh
of the reader's relief is.
-- Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel)

In the spring of 1984, Ted Geisel was flabbergasted to learn that he had
been awarded a Pulitzer Prize. "It comes right out of left field,
particularly
after all these years," the then 80-year-old author said. "I'm a writer who
has to eat with the children before the adults eat" (quoted in Dr. Seuss &
Mr. Geisel: A Biography, by Judith and Neil Morgan, Da Capo Press, 1996).

Known to children everywhere as Dr. Seuss, Geisel hadn't always been a
writer of children's stories. Early in his career he published satirical
articles,
wrote advertising copy, and drew political cartoons. Even after gaining fame
with books about Horton, the Grinch, and other comic characters, he kept
older
readers in mind as well. Oh, the Places You'll Go! (1990) may have a reading
level of ages four to eight, but it's most popular as a graduation gift for
high school and college students.

Geisel's thoughts on writing may also be more appropriate for grownups than
for kids. After all, the key to good writing, he once said, is
"meticulosity"--a
peculiarly Seussian quality that takes years to learn.

So this week, while youngsters line up to watch the latest animated version
of Horton Hears a Who, let's attend to some of Dr. Seuss's advice on
writing.

Winnow Out and Write Tight!

You can fool an adult into thinking he's reading profundities by sprinkling
your prose with purple passages. But with a kid you can't get away with
that.
Two sentences in a children's book is the equivalent of two chapters in an
adult book.

For a 60-page book I'll probably write 500 pages. I think that's why it
works. I winnow out.
(quoted in "Dr. Seuss's Green-Eggs-and-Ham World," by Judith Frutig, The
Christian Science Monitor, May 12, 1978)

Keep It Alive!

We throw in as many fresh words as we can get away with. Simple, short
sentences don't always work. You have to do tricks with pacing, alternate
long sentences
with short, to keep it alive and vital. Virtually every page is a
cliff-hanger--you've got to force them to turn it.
(quoted in A Writer Teaches Writing, by Donald Murray, Houghton Mifflin,
1984)

Learn by Yourself!

You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by
yourself, sitting alone in a room.
("On Becoming a Writer," The New York Times, May 21, 1986)

Exaggerate!

I tend to basically exaggerate in life, and in writing, it's fine to
exaggerate. I really enjoy overstating for the purpose of getting a laugh.
It's very
flattering, that laugh, and at the same time it gives pleasure to the
audience and accomplishes more than writing very serious things. For another
thing,
writing is easier than digging ditches. Well, actually that's an
exaggeration. It isn't.
(interview in the Los Angeles Times Book Review, 1976)

Do Better!

In late 1990, Ted's biographers asked if, after all that he had said in his
books, there was anything left unsaid. Several days later, Ted handed them a
sheet of paper on which he had written: "Any message or slogan? Whenever
things go a bit sour in a job I'm doing, I always tell myself, 'You can do
better
than this.'

"The best slogan I can think of to leave with the U.S.A. would be: 'We can .
. . and we've got to . . . do better than this.'"
(Melissa Kaplan, "Theodor Seuss Geisel: Author Study," Sonoma State
University, 1995)

More Writers on Writing:
List of 3 items
. An Introduction to E.B. White
. Natalia Ginzburg: On Being a Great Small Writer
. Advice from One Writer to Another
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