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#Internet #Addiction – guilty as charged?

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A thought provoking post on an important issue. Kevin

acflory's avatarMeeka's Mind

This article is about e-addiction. Don’t reach for your dictionaries, I just made that up. The addiction, however, is very real and I’ve experienced it myself, both as a gamer and as a netizen.

According to this article in the Washington Post :

‘[internet] Addicts lose interest in other hobbies or, sometimes, never develop any. When not allowed to go online, they experience withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, depression or even physical shaking. They retreat into corners of the Internet where they can find quick success — a dominant ranking in a game or a well-liked Facebook post — that they don’t have in the real world, experts say.’

The emphasis on ‘success’ is mine, and I believe it is the foundation of this psychological addiction. If real life sucks, go online and become a ‘god’ who is respected and adored by everyone. Or words to that effect.That kind of…

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Should an Author Blog?

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I agree with JD, that there is no right or wrong answer to this question. In my case, many of my posts are first drafts of my poems, which doesn’t take away from my writing time for obvious reasons. Kevin

Jay Dee's avatarI Read Encyclopedias for Fun

I just want to throw this question out there for everyone. I assume many of you are bloggers. Some of you are authors. I have seen this question a few times out there, and the opinions tend to be mixed.

Should an author blog?

My answer is yes and no. There are many who say that an author shouldn’t blog because it sucks away too much time. For some people, I agree. They could spend a huge amount of time on their blog. For those people, maybe blogging does take away too much writing time. But I think it depends on the person.

As for me, I enjoy blogging. I do it in my free time and at times in which I cannot concentrate on actual writing. I only spend about fifteen to thirty minutes a day blogging most days. I try getting to the comments every day, but usually…

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Throwback: Why Do You Write?

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My answer as regards why I write, would be a similar one. Kevin

Munazza Bangash's avatarMunazza Bangash

A lot of people ask this question when you tell them that, well, you write. Why do you write, they ask. And I wonder what exactly they want to hear. Because, I know that it’s a matter of time before they start asking follow up questions, like, “When do you write?”, “How do you write?”, “What has it done for you?”, “What role does writing play in your life?”, and so on.

My answer is pretty simple. I write because I love to. I love to put my words onto paper, and the feeling that comes with it. Especially the fact and feeling that somebody, somewhere is reading you. You know, interested in what you have to say. Waiting for an update. It’s a good feeling.

You know what, I don’t say that writing is easy, as many assume. It’s one of the most annoying, time consuming, irritating and troubling…

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Uber driver fined for refusing to take a working guide dog

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Its encouraging to see that the Uber driver in this case was heavily fined for refusing to take a guide dog thereby flouting the law. More power to Jade’s elbow (Jade being the guide dog owner involved). As a guide dog owner I have on numerous occasions experienced discrimination by private hire drivers (I have never used Uber) and I am all in favour of heavily fining those who refuse to comply with their legal obligations by refusing to convey guide dog owners together with their working dogs. (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3556274/Uber-driver-fined-1550-refusing-accept-blind-woman-guide-dog.html).

WORDS – Guest Post by Author G. Eric Francis

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Chris The Story Reading Ape's avatarChris The Story Reading Ape's Blog

Good day and salutations!

That is a fancy word, isn’t it?

“Salutations!”

It makes you sound like you have money or something.  I know a lot of big words.  Sadly it doesn’t match the size of my bank account.

Words can be so many things, can’t they?  They can inspire as well as tear you down.   “You look beautiful today” or “Good lord, did you bathe in your toilet” are examples of the extremes that language can make you feel.

Hell, the wrong word has started wars…or at least fights at the playground.

As I head on the downslope to my 50’s, I continue to use the written word to express how I am feeling at any particular moment.  Being the father of two young men of special needs, words sometimes escape me, which if you knew me is a rare thing indeed.

Take my 10-year-old Noah, who has a…

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The Best Class Ever

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An inspiring teacher is a wonder to behold as exemplified by this post. I also had a wonderful teacher, well several, one of whom, Mr Delacruz I remember with great affection to this day.

JC's avatarAn Unexpected Muse…

PK-free-0-boy-1262989_1920                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.                        …

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National Read Great Poetry Day

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I will be revisiting Dowson. One of my favourite poems is:
“They are not long the weeping and the laughter. Love, and desire and hate. I think they have no portion in us after we pass the gate. They are not long the days of wine and roses. Out of a misty dream our path emerges for a while, then closes within a dream”. Thanks to Annette for this post. Kevin

Annette Rochelle Aben's avatarAnnette Rochelle Aben

NationalPoetryMonthRGPD

Continuing the celebration of National Poetry Month, April 28th is

READ GREAT POETRY DAY

 The idea is for us to kick back with whatever great poetry we desire and thoroughly enjoy the experience!

So, what will I be experiencing today? A variety of great poetry from ShelSilverstein!  My collection of his books, consists of Different Dances, A Light in the Attic, TheMissing Piece, Everything On It and the beloved Where the Sidewalk Ends!

Join people from all over the world who are entering the world of GREATPOETRY today!  Allow Shel Silverstein to welcome you with this classic from Where the Sidewalk Ends:

If you are a dreamer, come in

If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar,

A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer

If you are a pretender, come sit by my fire

For we have some flax-golden…

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