[stylist] stylist Digest, Vol 93, Issue 6

[Kerry Thompson]

Brad, daydreaming definitely has its time and place, and its 
limitations. Like you, I find coming back to the real world a jolt and 
often a distinct downer. On the other hand, a number of songs, poems and 
ideas for stories or solutions to story problems have sprung directly 
from my monderings. In college and grad school, such time in a sort of 
Never Neverland was often very helpful in writing academic papers. As I 
say, it's a tool and as such needs to be used responsibly. Right before 
a business meeting is probably not the best time for it. *grin*

Chris, I also have a Stream and love it. It is my companion on many a 
sleepless night.

Brenda, as Chris says, being an insomniac helps a lot as far as reading 
goes. Of course, it's pretty lousy where the rest of your life is 
concerned,but it's great for reading. *wry grin*

Most recently, I finished COYOTE HORIZON by Allen Steele. Currently 
rereading THE CLOCKS by Agatha Christie.

Brad, My sister gave me 11 22 63 this fall, so I was interested to read 
your impressions of it. I hope to get to it soon.

Barbara, in your poem, for the line:

Not a flake of snow do I spy.

try instead

No snow's in the sky.

As to the lines:

There are nonexisting gale-force winds
And four feet of invisible snow.

"Nonexistent" is the right word here rather than "nonexisting." But I 
agree with Donna that it is awkward. You need to rework the line. I like 
the "four feet of invisible snow" though.

Kerry

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>    15. Is It Heaven poem (Barbara Hammel)
>    16. Re: Book review on the Twilight Series (Ashley Bramlett)
>    17. Re: what I've been reading... (Ashley Bramlett)
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