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Poisoned Purple Pen

by Purple Catching Up

Rated: GC · Book · Opinion · #1591550

One writer's journey

She sat down at her old wooden desk, pen at the ready. Her thoughts raced. What shall I write today? Tilting her head to the side, a small smile tugged at the corner of her mouth before enveloping her delicate face. The purple ink began to fill the once blank sheet, each stroke a labor of pure joy as the words flowed from her mind, her heart, her very soul.

My Dreams...

to write of romance and endless love
to love without boundaries
to learn from past mistakes
to laugh with all my heart
to be the woman I am meant to be

TODAY...

I will reach for the stars

Will not give up

Will give all that I have

Dare to dream the impossible dream

For anything in this life is possible

<---I am blown away by this

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Kit

Mar 12, 2025 at 9:10pm
In response to "The Ides"

Almost party time! I agree, it's way better to be positive and to find cause for cheer wherever and whenever we can!

1 Like

Purple Catching Up

Mar 12, 2025 at 11:44am
In response to "The Ides"

SandraLynn

I swear it's like we're surrounded by negativity. The only way to turn it around is to start with yourself, so I'm choosing that route. Let's hope it works!

JACE

I love how you haven't aged me since 2008! Why that's fantastic. I'll take it.

3 Like

JACE

Mar 12, 2025 at 11:37am
In response to "Monday, not a fun day"

Running a business is not an easy endeavor. I had mine for 32 years. I never considered doing anything else, so I was never in the position to sell. But I did go through the down-turns and worries. That was enough.

I wish you the best in all your business endeavors.

SandraLynn

Mar 12, 2025 at 10:51am
In response to "The Ides"

I like your birthday-high attitude. Why focus on the doom and gloom? Be Dancing anywhere, anytime.

3 Like

SandraLynn

Mar 10, 2025 at 2:09pm
In response to "A tiny little mini rant"

I agree, vent away! Human behaviour is almost always questionable. Customers dismiss the expenses and worries of business owners.

Kit

Mar 9, 2025 at 10:21pm
In response to "A tiny little mini rant"

It is perfectly acceptable to have a good rant! That's what blogs are for.

And you sure had a day worth venting about. Hope tomorrow's a better day.

JACE

Mar 9, 2025 at 9:27pm
In response to "A tiny little mini rant"

Days like yours makes me glad I'm retired. I'm sorry for your troubles, Miss T.

Come to think of it, I guess I was pretty lucky--I didn't really have terrible days. And if I had a troublesome client, I could finish up the project and move on.

SandraLynn

Mar 9, 2025 at 1:59pm
In response to "Bring on the Sunshine"

There's nothing like good ol' sunshine. It is inspiring. I like and agree with that quote.

1 Like

Kit

Mar 8, 2025 at 10:29pm
In response to "Bring on the Sunshine"

I agree, sunshine brings the world to life, and me with it! Much of the winter was grey and gloomy. I am ready for the sun!

1 Like

Kåre เลียม Enga

Mar 8, 2025 at 9:13pm
In response to "Tariff Wars"

I grew up on the border. My friends and family could be devastated if Ontario pulls the plug. Michigan? You probably have the longest border along with Alaska, but it's the economy... Here in Montana, almost all foreign exports are from Canada. What should Canada do? Join the EU? Which they could if it weren't for Brexit. I should have sympathy for Trumpers; but, I don't.

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March 10, 2025 at 8:57pm

#1085162

Monday, not a fun day

{Size:} Every month I receive my commission statement from the oil company letting me know what I'll be getting from our 70/30 split.

All I can say is that February was quite disappointing, and so far March isn't looking that great.

My 8 hour shift today barely made $1000. I know some will think that's a good shift, but a normal day is usually between $4,000-5,000.

I don't know if it's the fear that the economy will tank, or the mass firings going on, or everyone is broke from Christmas, or perhaps the gloomy weather as we slide into spring.

I've been over buying products, and realized today I need to stop until business picks up. It's insane trying to figure out what is going to sell. Cigarette prices are out of control and the dismal sales are reflecting that.

I seriously want to sell it all and get out now, but the husband has decided to rent it out instead when we are ready. I hate that idea. I realize the property will be paid off in August 2027. Our house June 2026, but I'm just plain tired. I admit it.

Maybe I'm just crazy, who knows.

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