Fanning The Flame
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Comment from w.j.debi
Thank you for this post. I've wondered how to get to the eternal flame page. Somehow, I've searched for authors but never noticed the "eternal" link there on the left.
I do miss adewpearl's poetry, and her classes. I learned a lot from her both in class and just asking questions.
Gungalo was also helpful. She took me under her wing when I started and taught me about reviewing and fanning the writer's.
Now I can go back and read some of my favorites. THANK YOU!
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2021
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Thank you for this post. I've wondered how to get to the eternal flame page. Somehow, I've searched for authors but never noticed the "eternal" link there on the left.
I do miss adewpearl's poetry, and her classes. I learned a lot from her both in class and just asking questions.
Gungalo was also helpful. She took me under her wing when I started and taught me about reviewing and fanning the writer's.
Now I can go back and read some of my favorites. THANK YOU!
Comment Written 23-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2021
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I am surprised how many folk weren't aware of it. It's a nice thing. G
Comment from nancy_e_davis
So true, Gareth. I have paid into this service too in hopes my work will not die with me. I agree with everything you stated here and I need to take a look at the other Eternal members.
Thanks for the reminder and the heads up. Maybe returning to the past masters work will nudge my muse to get busy. I Am a poet after all. LOL Thanks. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2021
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So true, Gareth. I have paid into this service too in hopes my work will not die with me. I agree with everything you stated here and I need to take a look at the other Eternal members.
Thanks for the reminder and the heads up. Maybe returning to the past masters work will nudge my muse to get busy. I Am a poet after all. LOL Thanks. Nancy:)
Comment Written 23-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2021
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I think it is a nice thing. G
Comment from Ric Myworld
All three of those you have mentioned were a big help to me and had become friends. Dean and I had planned to meet-up near the University of Cincinnati a few times but something always managed to get in the way. Then, I went away for two years and when I came back he along with Michael and other had passed or moved on. Thanks for the heads up, I'm headed to the eternal link now. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2021
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All three of those you have mentioned were a big help to me and had become friends. Dean and I had planned to meet-up near the University of Cincinnati a few times but something always managed to get in the way. Then, I went away for two years and when I came back he along with Michael and other had passed or moved on. Thanks for the heads up, I'm headed to the eternal link now. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2021
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I almost met Dean a few years back when he was trying to sort out a trip to England. Sadly it all fell through. These guys were great and deserve to still be read. G
Comment from Jesse James Doty
What a great suggestion. I had wondered about the eternal flame option, as I would like to be remembered after I am gone. I long to leave a lasting impression on the world, and through this choice, I might be able to. This very well written post is an excellent selling point for the use of the eternal flame. I do not have any anecdotes to share but, this entertained me. I also am intrigued, by your Bio note's usage of the phrase, "to blur the boundaries between genres." The intelligence and sophistication exhibited by this non-fiction piece are refreshing and stimulating.
Jesse
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2021
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What a great suggestion. I had wondered about the eternal flame option, as I would like to be remembered after I am gone. I long to leave a lasting impression on the world, and through this choice, I might be able to. This very well written post is an excellent selling point for the use of the eternal flame. I do not have any anecdotes to share but, this entertained me. I also am intrigued, by your Bio note's usage of the phrase, "to blur the boundaries between genres." The intelligence and sophistication exhibited by this non-fiction piece are refreshing and stimulating.
Jesse
Comment Written 23-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2021
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The blurring the lines thing is fun. I have a western character who so far has managed to be in a western, a fantasy epic and a horror story. It's a lot of fun. I tend to write without genres in mind. One of the drawbacks when submitting to publications though is they never know where to put them! lol Many thanks GMG
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Yes, I am torn between writing poetry, and essays, and have difficulty keeping within the parameters 'they' set for me. I would like to write any old way I choose but, finding a category that fits, is a problem. I guess a lot of writers go through that.
Jesse
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Thank you for writing this passage. I didn't know about the eternal flame, and I've been on this site (more or less) for years. I appreciate you sharing it, and, my dear friend, you are so right about the writers you chose to highlight. They were all the things you said and more. They were sweet spirits who enjoyed helping others on this site, and whose work inspired so many of us.
Take care,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2021
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Thank you for writing this passage. I didn't know about the eternal flame, and I've been on this site (more or less) for years. I appreciate you sharing it, and, my dear friend, you are so right about the writers you chose to highlight. They were all the things you said and more. They were sweet spirits who enjoyed helping others on this site, and whose work inspired so many of us.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment Written 23-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2021
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I have a feeling that most folk don't know about it. It's a nice thing. G
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How do you set it up?
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I think you can find out about with the Premier Shield which is in the Community tab
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Okay, thanks!
Comment from kmoss
I liked this lesson regarding the eternal flames. I didn't know it existed until now.
You are absolutely correct about procrastination. I deleted Facebook about a month ago and missed it a bit!
I think I was telling stories before I learned to read. All kids have babbling, full imagination stories to tell. If only we could capture some of that, remember it.
Thanks for an honorable post. I will check out the eternal flames.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2021
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I liked this lesson regarding the eternal flames. I didn't know it existed until now.
You are absolutely correct about procrastination. I deleted Facebook about a month ago and missed it a bit!
I think I was telling stories before I learned to read. All kids have babbling, full imagination stories to tell. If only we could capture some of that, remember it.
Thanks for an honorable post. I will check out the eternal flames.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2021
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I write most of my daughter's stuff down. She's 9 and we have files filled with stories. For fun she'll tell or write a story and then I'll take it and put my spin on it - some she can't read though! lol many thanks GMG
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That?s a great idea! Good for you for helping her explore her imagination! :)
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written heartfelt story. I believe nothing in life happens without a reason. You click on a Facebook notification that leads you to write this little story to bring great memories back to my mind with a tear and a smile.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2021
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A very well-written heartfelt story. I believe nothing in life happens without a reason. You click on a Facebook notification that leads you to write this little story to bring great memories back to my mind with a tear and a smile.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2021
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You may be totally right. Many thanks as always, Sandra. G
Comment from estory
I thought it was a super post. You speak of our roots as writers, our time spent on the site, our preoccupation with our own ends...and then you bring in these forgotten writers whose work we can still access through the eternal flame policy. It is a great reminder of those who we have forgotten because we no longer get the notices of their posts. And it is a great idea to remember them and read them once in a while, if nothing else to keep alive the love of writing we all share. Some of these I didn't know had passed on, just thought they had left the site. Certainly true of Dean. And I can add my old friend Luna to that list, for sure. estory
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2021
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I thought it was a super post. You speak of our roots as writers, our time spent on the site, our preoccupation with our own ends...and then you bring in these forgotten writers whose work we can still access through the eternal flame policy. It is a great reminder of those who we have forgotten because we no longer get the notices of their posts. And it is a great idea to remember them and read them once in a while, if nothing else to keep alive the love of writing we all share. Some of these I didn't know had passed on, just thought they had left the site. Certainly true of Dean. And I can add my old friend Luna to that list, for sure. estory
Comment Written 22-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2021
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I think they are all sadly missed. G
Comment from Jay Squires
Hi, Jim. Thank you for writing this much-needed post. One on your list of three, I was not aware had died. That is Michael Cahil. Loved that guy. The problem is that his name is not under community. Also, though I know I had fanned him, his name is no longer on my list. Can you do me a favor? Can you pull up his eternal flame screen and send me the link? I appreciate it. Thanks.
Jay
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2021
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Hi, Jim. Thank you for writing this much-needed post. One on your list of three, I was not aware had died. That is Michael Cahil. Loved that guy. The problem is that his name is not under community. Also, though I know I had fanned him, his name is no longer on my list. Can you do me a favor? Can you pull up his eternal flame screen and send me the link? I appreciate it. Thanks.
Jay
Comment Written 22-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2021
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He's not on the main list but is still on the eternal list. You can access it from there. I spent ages trying to find him by other means. Much appreciated. G
Comment from royowen
I've known all three well of course, they were all I live and "kicking" when I joined some 8years ago, one would think they would last forever, but sadly, none of us do. Beautifully written, oh...we all procrastinate I guess, none worse than me. Blessings Roy
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2021
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I've known all three well of course, they were all I live and "kicking" when I joined some 8years ago, one would think they would last forever, but sadly, none of us do. Beautifully written, oh...we all procrastinate I guess, none worse than me. Blessings Roy
Comment Written 22-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2021
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Many thanks as always, Roy. G
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Well done