Perhaps I should reintroduce myself Options

[MissLuckyPenny]

I've been feeling nostalgic lately, and missing my old friends. It's been so long, I couldn't even remember my password here.

Some of you may know me by Poppy...others may not know me at all...so let me reintroduce myself.

I was, am, and always will be Poppy. I used to write poetry quite a bit as a way of coping with my life's problems. Now that my life has straightened out somewhat, I write a lot less. The need just isn't there. I DO still write poetry sometimes though. Also, when I was a stay at home mother and housewife, I had more time to write. Now that I have a full-time job and still have to be mom and wife when I come home, I don't have as much time to write...or if I do have the time, I'm too tired.

The main thing I write now is greeting card copy, both humorous and rhyming. It's easier to write as it's usually ideas that just come to me or something I write off the top of my head. I make a sale now and then, nothing to retire on, but something to keep my creative juices flowing and it's a welcome distraction from my full-time job as a medical transcriptionist. I love the job, but it's a very mentally stressful one.

I'm still married with one child and living "in the sticks" of Mississippi. My husband and I are celebrating our 14th anniversary tomorrow and my daughter is 13 years old now.

So who all is here that I know? I see you, Lori/Cleo. And isn't Liz/poetprncess here somewhere? She's Amethyst, I believe. Anyone else here want to confess to knowing me? hahaha If not, you can always introduce yourself. I like making new friends.

Gosh, I haven't forgotten how to talk or make long posts, have I? hahaha

[Cleo_Serapis]

Hello Poppy, :wave

A warm welcome back! It's been a long time and it sounds like your life has changed a bit too, while some aspects are the same? Happy Anniversary! Make the hun take you out and celebrate! Greeting cards are such a wonderful avenue to draw on - I'm one of those who spends an hour looking for 1 card, because I really get into the verses, but I must admit, I still like Shoebox the most.

There are some faces I'm sure you'll know, although their pen names may be different. Aphrodite (Lindi/Balliva), Merlin (Eric Linden), Eisa (Snow, was Capricorn I think at PK), jgdittier (Ron), Don, Orion (Jan) and yes Liz is Amethyst here. There are others too I'm certain.

Don't be a stranger! The board has changed a bit so let me know if you have any questions.
Happy Thanksgiving!
~Cleo

[AMETHYST]

Hi Poppy,

This is a wonderful surprise! I have often wondered how you are doing and what new adventure you are discovering. I am glad to see you're doing well. Congratulations on the 14th anniversary ... as well as big hugs to your daughter ... all grown up, huh ...

Since we've last spoken, I am a grandma... (Kelly had a little girl, who just turned 4) and I don't write that much anymore, but I long to... Someone recently mentioned to me the opportunity in Greeting Card Marketing... and I've been mulling some of my older ideas to see what I might come up with.

It is great to see you and hope to see more of you and some of your thoughts ...


Hugs, Liz

[Guest_Don_*]

Dear Poppy,

Yes, I remember you well. Glad to see your juices are flowing and apparently not using your employers time to compose. Is Hallmark happy to hear you say that writing greeting cards is easy?

Reverse of yourself, I tend to clam up when under stress. My most depressing and humorous poetry flourishes when best of health.

No doubt a family and job are demanding. Each alone can be demanding.

Looking forward to reading your art again.

Naturally, our family wishes yours a happy Thanksgiving.

Don (been by aka everywhere)Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS)

[Guest_Rosemerta_*]

Hi Poppy,

I don't think I've had the pleasure of meeting you before but welcome back. And congratulations on your anniversary.

~~Jackie