I am working on two novels, a poetry book, and a Bonanza Fan Fic and really trying to decide whether or not to have lap bands. I origanaly wanted RNY LAP, but chickened out am doing Weigh****chers again. I dont know what to do. There are only three doctors in my area the do lap bands. Well anyways . Michelle P.S. I know what is like to be the right weight as well as what it is like to be obese. I am so tired of lugging this extra 110 pounds around. I am constantly praying to God to Give the answers I need. I would like to be able to double it

My chapbook (short book of aboout 30-40 pages) of poetry called "The Fearless Tattoo" won Shadow Poetry's 1st Biannual Poetry Chapbook Competition. The first section of the book, "Blooming Gladiolas," is about health/medical issues while the second half, "Revisit" is about memories from childhood to adulthood. For more info on the book or to consider purchasing one go to www.shadowpoetry.com/bookstore/fearlesstattoo.html. To view some of my recently published photos, go to www.geocities.com/bethanncagleburt/poetry_and_photos1.html. If I'm lucky, I'll get some poems up on the web soon. Hope you enjoy these sites. Peace to you all.

Not much time to write, but really enjoy writing.. sounds like me... I found the solution to my NEED to write and not much time to do it in on a storyboard. Just wondered if you might join us.. you and anyone else out there who like to write... please take a look http://www.openroleplaying.org/storyboard/view.cgi?story=46 and consider it...

Writing about relatives and people you know can be hard, especially when you realize you almost have to crawl into their head or their personality to be able to do them justice and paint with compassion. I was given an opportunity to write a biography for a friend who was dying of brain cancer. As I sat and listened to his exotic/incredible/unbelievable life, I realized I was not ready to take on something of that magnitude. I would not be able to write his life without claiming the supernatural was involved (especially his early years of living in Ireland) and it would degenerate into fiction (the world would not be ready for him, either). Still, computers have nothing to do with the Higher Power's will or anything - they're machines, Garbage In Garbage Out. I've lost plenty of stories due to my ancient computer that I have to give a blood sacrifice to to insure semi-competant reliance. ^_^ Anyway, a 'creative-fiction' (I swear, that is what the writing colleges are calling it) does require more heart and soul involvement, especially if it is based on someone that was very close to you. Always remember when you do start again to celebrate her life, for that is what makes a tribute a thing of beauty. I hope this has helped you in some way, Derith. Good luck, much love, and many prayers for a fellow writer.

Good luck! It sounds like a great read.