fieryeyedwriter

@fieryeyedwriter (614)

United States • Age 44

Joined myLot 17 years ago

Writing is not a hobby... it is a way of life.

www.shadowedheart.writing.com

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mom or dad??

LoganzMom @LoganzMom (618) • United States 15 Jan 08

Sadly I am getting out of a long term relationship with my fiance. we have a 2 year old son who is amazing and of course problems arise with visitation of him. We arent married so we have avoided court and are trying to be civil....

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fieryeyedwriter First of all - no matter what decision you reach together, you need to put it in writing and take it to court. Custody has to be "ordered" by the court to prevent future disputes. Second - why not go with joint custody? If the two of you are both great...

25 Jun 08

What should we do with guys who don't pay child support?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 15 Jun 08

Did you hear that Presidentail hopeful Barak Obama intends to crack down on dead beat dads and anyone who doesn't pay child support? I think he mentioned stiff penalties for financially deserting the child. I think that's...

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collecting child support payments

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fieryeyedwriter Hmm... I have to agree, father's should pay for their children. However, until the government also cracks down on mother's who violate visitation orders and keep children from their fathers, why should one side be held accountable for their failures? Why do...

25 Jun 08

child support

poppoppop111 @poppoppop111 (5731) • Canada 26 Mar 07

should dad's who don't bother to pay child support still get to have visitation rights. i don't see how it's fair for my ex to never pay for anything and still get all his rights. my daughter is not getting her rights to the money...

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fieryeyedwriter Amazingly enough, your "argument" is an old one. It goes along with the flip-side argument of "I pay my support and am denied visitation." There is no thought for the child in the situations. In truth, and this is my opinion, and only my opinion: Every...

25 Jun 08

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what do i have to do with my 7 year old boy

babysunget @babysunget (218) • Philippines 24 Jun 08

i've been a single mom for several years. i still gave my ex the right to see my son even if he seldom has the time to do so. now i'm happily married and my husband has always been there for my son, bringing him to school, bonding...

parenting

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fieryeyedwriter I am not sure where you are from, but your posting has really hit a nerve. Almost every state in the US has visitation guidelines. They are pretty structured and uniform throughout the US. For you to say that you "gave him the right" is WRONG. Being the...

25 Jun 08

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Kentucky Friend Chicken(KFC) or McDonald's?

koharukusumi @koharukusumi (1539) • Malaysia 24 Jun 08

Fast food is my favorite food right now because I get so many coupons and vouchers for them that I ate them more regularly recently. In my hometown, there are two major fast food restaurant which are KFC and McDonald's. So me and...

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fieryeyedwriter Honestly, I was very surprised at your description of the foods from both places. Personally, if I had to choose one over the other, it would be KFC. At least I can get vegetables there. These fast food places are a great way to stop, have a meal on the go,...

25 Jun 08

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

quiltedblessings @quiltedblessings (1066) • United States 9 Feb 08

I find when I write, I draw from the things that go on around me on a daily basis. If I try to go outside of my "box", I get writers block fast! That being said, I would love to be able to research and write novels about other...

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fieryeyedwriter A magical question that each must find their own answer for! It seems that I find inspiration in everything, what I read, what I feel, what I see, what I hear. I try to look at the world through the eyes of "a writer". Everything is interesting, nothing is to...

13 Feb 08

online essays or short stories?

malachy8 @malachy8 (26) • Ireland 10 Feb 08

Does anyone out there know of any websites where you can write short stories or essays and get paid?

writing for money

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fieryeyedwriter Try getting either the book "Writers Market" from Writer's Digest, or get a 4$ a month subscription to their website... www.writersmarket.com You will find listings there for those that pay, and they aren't scams! Good luck!

13 Feb 08

Do y ou keep notepads near you while you're on your online?

ctrymuziklvr @ctrymuziklvr (11057) • United States 13 Feb 08

I keep too many notepads in front of me on my desk. I get so many free ones plus I have a couple that were my Moms that I should really put away but I just like to look at them while I'm sitting here. I write a lot of things down...

desk

in front of you

magazine subscription

notepads

write

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fieryeyedwriter Too Many Notebooks? What's that? Seriously, I keep notepads where ever I am, and usually more than one: I have a thought-book - for just random thoughts, I have a writing-book - for story ideas and thoughts, I have a notes-book - for things I need to remember,...

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I'm writing a book

libertarianfreedom21 @libertarianfreedom21 (3198) • United States 29 Jan 08

Its my first try and I would like any tips or anything from fellow writers if you have anything you can help me with let me know.

writer

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fieryeyedwriter Every writer is different. There is no "right" or "wrong" way to do it. My best advice to you is READ. I have a growing collection of different writing books. They range from Writer's Mart 2008 to The Complete Idiots Guide to Getting Published. Although you...

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Inspiration for writers

ajinomoto23 @ajinomoto23 (1057) • Philippines 31 Jan 08

Music theraphy seems to be a good source for inspiration to writers. Today after listening to a japanese symphony orchestra my minds seems to have a good flow of thought. Last New Years Eve, I also happen to listen to another good...

music

writers

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fieryeyedwriter I really think music is great to listen to while writing. But I think the type of music you listen to, depends on what you write. I also think that what kind of mood you are looking for makes a difference when I write. If I am - for example - writing a love...

2 Feb 08

Soft Serve or Hand-Dipped

zeloguy @zeloguy (4911) • United States 30 Jan 08

What type of ice-cream do you like better... hand dipped or soft serve ice cream?I love 'em both it would be hard to choose between the two.

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fieryeyedwriter I definitely prefer hand dipped, and get it when I can! I especially love custard!

2 Feb 08

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who do you forgive?

mystic_0318 @mystic_0318 (937) • United States 25 Feb 07

I know this person that slept with her sisters husband. And she forgave her sister but didn't forgive her husband. What would you do? Would you forgive either one of them? Could you still have a relationship with your sister? I...

cheating

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fieryeyedwriter I think when you are dealing with a situation like this you have to look at longevity. Sure, it would be hard to forgive anyone, but in all reality, the forgiveness is the Hardest part! A sister is an indefinite part of your life, blood bonded, and...

25 Feb 07

Do we really have free will?

speakeasy @speakeasy (4171) • United States 4 Jan 07

We hear all the time that mankind has free will and each person can make their own decisions and is responsible for those decisions. But there are also people who say that life is predestined by God (or some other omnipotent...

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fieryeyedwriter I have argued this question so many times... but it never seems to bore me. I honestly believe that every person has free will. By choosing to believe that they are just bound by fate, they are choosing with free will. Believing in God is free will, drinking...

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I hate shopping for clothes!

speakeasy @speakeasy (4171) • United States 12 Feb 07

I don't know about you; but, my body doesn't match the sizes the clothing manufactures make. My top is 2 sizes smaller that the bottom. This means I cannot go out and buy an actual "outfit". I have to buy "separates" and even...

clothes

new clothing sizes needed

one size doent fit all

shopping

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fieryeyedwriter Whooo Hooo! It is good to know that I am not alone. Unlike you, I have the opposite problem, larger on top than on bottom. This is extremely hard when trying to buy a 2-piece bathing suit!!! I can't stand shopping either. Not to mention that I can never find...

16 Feb 07

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perfume! which perfume are you prefer?

Garameo @Garameo (902) • Germany 27 Jan 07

I´m prefer hugo boss bottled. and you?

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fieryeyedwriter I wear a couple different perfumes. Right now my favorite is Celine Dion's Always Believe. It isn't really expensive, but it smells really good.

16 Feb 07

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Books or TV?

jackie_mmm @jackie_mmm (886) • Philippines 16 Feb 07

Which do you often do?

tvish

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fieryeyedwriter I read a whole lot more than I watch T.V. I like it more. I can picture the scenes however I want to, see everything exactly the way I want to see it. It is like a movie projection in my head. There is no one else setting out the way it is supposed to be. I...

16 Feb 07

Do you love or Are you loved?

jackie_mmm @jackie_mmm (886) • Philippines 16 Feb 07

Who will you choose, the one you love or the one who loves you?

lovenue

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fieryeyedwriter I don't think I would choose either, because the way you have this worded, they are both one sided. I don't want to be with someone who doesn't love me back, or who I don't love back. I want a two way street.

16 Feb 07