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Who Are You?

 

© Jeanne E Webster

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“My name is Jeanne Webster,

Web…eb…ster, Web…eb…ster,

My name is Jeanne Webster…

Who are you?”

I remember singing this song in first grade.   As a way of getting to know each other, we’d go around the classroom and when it got to you, you’d sing this, using your name in place of the last student’s name.  It’s a good way to introduce yourself.

My name is Jeanne Webster.  I was born in western Massachusetts, grew up under the “Army brat” emblem, moved almost every three years, ending up graduating from high school in Germany. My early adulthood was spent as a soldier’s spouse and mother of four children; have seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. I’ve worked as a nurse’s aide, certified medical tech, veterinarian assistant, Home Health Care assistant, and freelance writer.

I have been writing since I learned to scribble my name and going non-stop ever since. Non-fiction is my first love but lately I have ventured into the fiction domain. As you can see from my offerings here, I love prose also. Curiosity draws me into new territories and techniques, as I believe challenges are excellent stimulants for the spirit.

I am a Christian and take my faith in Jesus Christ most seriously. He is the focus of all my endeavors and the reason I am who I am. I have been a member of numerous denominations, from Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, and back to Catholic. Presently I do not hold membership in any church. I feel there are too many man-made doctrines infused into religion and therefore I present myself to Christ alone. Christianity is not a religion but a way of life.

A never-bored character, I relish poking around in the corners of my days, seeking out the easily overlooked weeds of life for a rose or two.  I love books, books and more books.  I even read manuals that come with new things I buy!  Crafts are my constant companions, along with the need to set down in hard copy my imaginings.   My thoughts are a whole different world; it’s a Jeanne in Wonderland most days.  My one complaint in life, if it’s really a complaint, is that there isn’t enough time in the day to explore the caverns of the mind and the outside world that God has blessed us with.

I love people, care for people, make new friends, pamper the old friends, and do a heap of praying for people.  You’re my sister, my brother, my mom, my dad, my son, my daughter, and on and on.  In other words, you matter to me.

Sooo…who are you?  I’d like to know you too!

[A reblog to get acquainted with my new blogging friends.]

See Spot Run

 

©2011 Jeanne E. Webster

 

Watch writer dream

Sleep reader sleep

See writer think

Play reader play

Opine writer opine

Sit reader sit

Plot writer plot

Rest reader rest

Write writer write

Eat reader eat

Scheme writer scheme

Recline reader recline

Sweat writer sweat

Relax reader relax

Edit writer edit

Nap reader nap

Publish writer publish

Read reader read.

Once Upon a Story

 
 

© Jeanne E. Webster

Ask writers to comment on the challenges of their craft, and, depending on experience, education, and events in their lives, I’m certain you will receive mixed reviews.  Motivation, creativity, mastering the basic writing tools, smooth compilation of the piece and patience are the main challenges.  Motivation is a huge challenge, as it’s the igniter that fires up the thought process. Transforming thoughts into written words and formatting them into readable, interesting material is the art of writing. 

The following paragraph is an example of the challenging mishmash facing a writer prior to creating an article:  “think up a gud topic to writ abot. An Praktise Gud Grammer. Chek Yur speling,bone up on proper punkuation,recersh yer topik wit the writing aside a few days than return an pruf read agin . Ef yer article luks gud submitt it to a publicker,than cross yer findgers an hope fer the best.’

Challenge met:

“Research your topic, use good grammar, check your spelling, bone up on proper punctuation, proofread, set the writing aside a few days, then proofread again.  If your article looks good, submit it to a publisher and hope for the best.”

 In other words, offer your submission in an eye-catching package wrapped up in shiny paper with a huge red bow as the topper.  And smile!

 

Conspiracy

Conspiracy

©Jeanne E. Webster

 

Lefty Lump met a man

His name was Felty Plum;

One day they agreed upon a plan

And became very good chums.

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Felty Plum was smart and cool

And read a lot of books;

Lefty Lump was quite a jewel

And had really good looks.

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Lefty Lump thought up a plot

To fool the many masses;

And Felty Plum cast his lot

To trick the guys and lasses.

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Felty Plum arose and thought

And out came a scheme;

Lefty Lump said, “This is hot!”

And smiled a wicked gleam.

 ~

Lefty Lump began to read

A book on writing styles;

Felty Plum used his head

And checked his written files.

 ~

Felty Plum got out his pen

And wrote some silly rhymes;

Lefty Lump sat in the den

And doodled several times.

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Lefty Lump began to write

And saw that it was fun;

Felty Plum was none too bright

But liked what he had done.

 ~

Lefty and Felty signed their names

On their short little bit;

“Wow!” they said.  “What a game!

This will give them fits!”

 ~

To play this game you have to guess

What really was written here;

It isn’t hard, I must confess,

It’s an anagram, my dear!

 

(FELTY PLUM = LEFTY LUMP) 

See Spot Run

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 See Spot Run

 © Jeanne E. Webster

 

Watch writer dream

Sleep reader sleep

See writer think

Play reader play

Opine writer opine

Sit reader sit

Plot writer plot

Rest reader rest

Write writer write

Eat reader eat

Scheme writer scheme

Recline reader recline

Sweat writer sweat

Relax reader relax

Edit writer edit

Nap reader nap

Publish writer publish

Read reader read.