Moniker: Charles Edward Yallowitz
Origin: Long Island, NY
Birthday: April 9th (that’s all you get)
Marital Status: The Big D
Sex: Stop giggling, Stan
Children: No thanks. I already have one.
Institution that I Paid to Drink At: SUNY Oswego (Legally required to state that I also studied.)
Favorite Books: Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, Books of Lost Swords, Ranger’s Apprentice, Ender’s Game, Frankenstein, Chronicles of Narnia, Jurassic Park, and many, many more.
Favorite Movies: There are far too many to name here. Let’s just say I have eclectic tastes.
Favorite TV Shows: Futurama, Daily Show, Burn Notice, Merlin, Big Bang Theory, Eureka, Firefly, The Muppet Show, Adventures of Brisco County Jr., Simpsons, Seven Deadly Sins, Fullmetal Alchemist
Favorite Video Games: Legend of Zelda, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Prince of Persia, God of War, LEGO Games, Metroid, Dig Dug, Rampage (I should admit that I have not gone beyond PS2/GC/Xbox Generation gaming due to lack of time and money.)
Sports of Choice: Fencing to compete, Football to watch (NY Giants fan by birth)
Favorite Foods: Calamari, Ghost Pepper Wings, Nathan’s Hotdogs, Penne with Vodka Sauce (made by me), Buffalo Burgers, Meatball Subs, Popcorn, and Asian-Themed Salads
Preferred Drink: Alcohol: Jack & Coke; Non-Alcoholic: Cherry Seltzer
Sweet Tooth Interlude: Jelly Beans, Twizzlers, Ice Cream
Fears: Spiders, Getting eaten while swimming, Family gatherings (more dread than fear), and a certain actress who will remain nameless because we have no idea why the sight of her sets off my ‘fight/flight’ instinct.
Favorite Quotes:
“I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in it.”– Groucho Marx
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”–Theodore Roosevelt
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Legends of Windemere 
I have really enjoyed reading through your blog and look forward to all your writing in the future!
I have nominated you for an award for all the wonderful things you have given me to read!
To see the post regarding the award please see the following link: http://ourgrainofsand.wordpress.com/2013/05/31/the-wonderful-team-member-award/
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Jelly beans are great…but NYG? No, please! Yuk! 😉
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You must be an Eagles or Cowboys face . . . I’m so sorry. 😛
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No, it’s worse than that. I used–USED–to be Patriots fan! Yuck!
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I was going to say that, but I wasn’t sure. The Patriots/Giants feud is odd to me. We rarely run into each other and every time we do it’s horrible on the nerves.
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Please don’t declare war for that!
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Isn’t it though? I think is permanently shattered my nerves!
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Strong hearts and nerves of steel are needed to be a true fan. Or insanity . . . looking at you Raiders fans. 😉 Seriously though I give major props to anyone who sticks with a team in good times and bad.
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That’s true.
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Many thanks for following the Jenn stories! I look forward to reading more of your stories, too.
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You’re welcome. Thanks for following me too.
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It’s my pleasure.
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I know you’ve already received it, but I nominated you for The WordPress Family Award.
Thanks for becoming part of my family on here. 🙂
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Thanks. 😀
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Hey Charles! I hope all is well. I came across a site that interviews authors and allows for readers to submit the questions, and I thought it was right up your alley. I don’t know if you’ve found this site yet, but here’s the link: https://wherewritersandauthorsmeet.wordpress.com/wwaam-submissions/
All the best.
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Thanks. I certainly give it a look. Might have to wait until next week.
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Thanks for following my moonramblings. Lord of the rings was awesome!
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How do I contact you via email, Charles? I wanted to run by a review of Briana’s new book with some questions?
Ellespeth
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Do you get comments in your e-mail? My e-mail should be attached to those.
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I don’t, Charles. Will you send an email to my ghost email addy figpreserves@yahoo.com? then I shall have your email and you will delete this message?
Ellespeth
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Sent.
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I’ve sent the email. Ellespeth
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Thank you for stopping by and following. I am looking forward to read more of your work (right now, only have gone through the ‘about’ section) If you want to, feel free to check what I write at http://idylliclilt.wordpress.com/ Have a good day
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Welcome to Windemere. 🙂 I’ll take a look at your blog. Hope you enjoy my posts.
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I did and continuing to look forward for more 🙂
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Hello Charles! Thank you for following on WordPress and on Twitter! I have followed you as well 🙂 I love your blog and posts. Also, the first of your favorite quotes is brilliant. Looking forward to reading more!
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Thanks. I hope you enjoy what you read. I’m starting up a hype campaign for my second self-published book, so I hope you enjoy the ride. 🙂
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Please Accept this Award and Song :
http://marykwheeler.wordpress.com/2013/07/17/the-shine-on-award-with-song/
The “Shine on” Award represents love and hope and friendship Please pass this on, if you have it, type
“Awarded x2 below it, or x3″
Please, Shine On and accept and add the song in, so the song goes with the Award
xox – Mary
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Thanks. I appreciate it.
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Hello Charles, Thank you for following me back. I discovered your blog from a re-blog posted by Lindaghill. Everyday I am more amazed by the talent that surrounds me in this world. It gives me strong hope for the future of mankind. May I wish you continued joy in your writing!
k- of k&p Catalano
http://pibbsdreamquest.com
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Great to meet you. It really is amazing how many talented people are on WordPress.
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I have fought with valor the pull to your blog, Charles Yallowitz! Ionia Martin has told me again and again on her blog I should follow you, the writer of a genre I’ve never fallen in love with. Then today Gwen Bristol gives me a peak into one of your books on her blog. And now here I am having read the most interesting “about me” page I’ve ever come across. CY, you do have a catchy turn of phrase going for you. Nice job on letting us know who you are and what you’re about. Not saying I’ll ever fall in love with the genre you seem to favor, but hey, I can follow your blog anyway. 🙂
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I appreciate it. As much as I love my genre, I know it isn’t for everyone. It’s fun to talk shop with any writer and reader, so I’m happy to meet you.
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Great quotes sir, great quotes. 🙂
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Thanks.
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Very interesting blog you have, keep up the great work.
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Thanks.
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Marie Bailey just led me to you, thinking I might learn a thing or two about marketing books. Jeez, I hope so! I have one coming out next month…
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I’ll be happy to help. I would recommend trying to build hype over the week prior to release. Spoiler free sneak peeks, cover reveal over various blogs, and maybe a character profile or two. A big thing that helps is being approachable and human. You’re the face of your book to some extent. Sorry. Get excited when this topic comes up.
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Hi Charles,
Don’t know if you do them or not, but I nominated you for an Award. Here is the link.
http://jadereyner.com/2013/10/05/wordpress-family-award/
Best wishes, Jade. 🙂
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Thanks. I stay away from awards these days. I appreciate it though.
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Not a problem, I don’t do them very often. 🙂
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Hi Charles,
I have nominated you for the Reader Appreciation Award. This means you have actually won it, I’m told. Go figure.
Details on rules and the graphics may be found on my self-congratulatory epic e-peen page!
http://wp.me/P3NHOl-VN
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Thanks. I don’t do the blogger awards anyway, but I appreciate the nomination. It really does mean a person won though. Took me 5 awards to figure that out.
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Cheers. You are still linked on my page. Take that!
LoL.
Later, bro.
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Yeah, haha. I asked after passing the first 3 cause I had no idea what to do.
I could go through my comments and figure it out, but it’s a pain to sift 1k comments…
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It’s fun to do for a bit because it helps bring in followers and connect blogs. I stopped when I got the same award 3 times in one week. At that point, it felt a little ridiculous to put so much time into the posts.
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Yeah, that’s actually what I thought happened when you said that.
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Hey Charles! I was wanting to know if you would be interested in doing a 15 minute author interview. I can give you more details by email or otherwise.
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Sure. What type of interview? Emailed questions or Skype?
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Skype, preferably. Wife has me watching some (stupid) chick flick right now. My skypeID is Auxmadus.
Namely just about how you’ve become an author. It is part of my writing course to grab an author interview. I’ll probably also share it one my wordpress blog.
Advice to aspiring authors or anything you would like to add.
Thanks, I’ll get with you soon. Back to stupid chick flick. 🙂
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I wouldn’t be able to Skype tonight, but I’m from for most of the day tomorrow. Did you have a specific time and day in mind?
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Not particularly. I’m starting a new job tomorrow, so my schedule is honestly up in the air. I have weekends off, but, at least for tomorrow I’m stuck working 9-6 pm. Yuck.
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I’ll be free tomorrow night from 7-whenever. That’s New York time.
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7 pm there would be 6pm here. We will settle for sometime after that. It will probably be closer to 8pm, your time, when I actually get in.
I look forward to chatting with you tomorrow. Thanks, Charles.
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Great. I’ll make sure to keep my schedule free.
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I’m ready whenever you are.
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Is it going to be audio or video?
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Audio. I’ve so slow internet, I wonder if I’ll truly be able to support even that!
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Got it. Give me a few minutes.
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Thanks for doing the interview with me! I had a blast. I hope you did, too. Could you give me your email so I can send you the audio recordings? You can email me at vozey@yahoo.com if you need to.
Thanks again!
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Sent you an email.
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I think this is my most fancy blog post. Let me know what you think.
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I like it. Simple, to the point, and very eye catching.
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Wow, I am terrified of getting eaten while swimming. I thought I was the only one! Great blog!
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I think it’s more common than we realize. After all, humans are obviously not designed for the water.
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True that! I’m a fisherman’s daughter and I love the ocean, but sharks don’t bother me at home, so I try to show them the same respect 🙂
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Good policy. I do the same with alligators, but I don’t live in Florida any more.
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Thank you for being one of my top five commenters!
~SAT
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You’re welcome. Good luck in 2014!
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Just finished and posted a review on your first book. It’s up on amazon. 🙂
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Thank you. I appreciate the review and that you took the time to read it. Hope you enjoyed the adventure. 🙂
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Sorry to contact you like this but I was hoping that you would like to be part of a blog tour where you get to describe your writing process. How can I sell it to you….1) your army of readers will get to know more about you and some will follow in your footsteps 2) your fame will spread in the UK (that’s where I blog. Hi, everyone!!) 3) Michelle Proulx recommended you with high praise 4) Please! Triple please! This would be a feather in my cap – not sure why I want a feather but I do, I do. bridgetwhelan AT hotmail DOT co DOT uk
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Sure. I’ll send you an email right away.
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This is one of the most entertaining ‘about me’ pages I’ve read. I’m looking forward to reading your posts.
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Thanks. 🙂
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Good day friend!
I thought you’d like to know that I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Bloggers award. Go to http://worldofharley.wordpress.com/2014/02/11/the-versatile-blogger-award/ for the details. No, this isn’t spam by the way.
The Oldschool Harlequin.
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Thanks. I don’t do the awards any more, but I appreciate the thought.
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That’s understandable. Have a good day anyway. 🙂
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Impressive blog!! Feel good coming to your page.Thank you.
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Happy Birthday for tomorrow, fellow lover of Narnia, Tolkien and Firefly. I have very much enjoyed reading through your blog so far. I found you through a reblog on The Mirror Obscura. Pleased to meet you! 🙂 TDx
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Nice to meet you too. Thanks for the birthday wishes. 🙂
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I’m pretty sure you’re award free, but 🙂 I’ve nominated you for some awards. If you choose to accept them, you’ll find them here:- http://africolonialstories.wordpress.com/2014/05/16/award-time/
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Thanks. I am award free, but I still appreciate the thought. 🙂
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Your work sounds fascinating. Also I love your taste in literature. Tolkien especially is my favorite.
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Thanks. He’s definitely someone that most fantasy authors look up to. I really need to read his books again. Been a while.
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Calamari, yum. Are you sure you don’t want another child? Actually, we’re quite fond of our teen son. One is quite enough, don’t you agree?
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The toddler definitely keeps us on our toes. I think adding another to the mix would drive us nuts at this point.
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Yes. Thank God they do not remain toddlers.
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Hi! I’m interning as a publicist for author Amber Skye Forbes. We’re looking for places to host a book blast to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her YA novel, When Stars Die. My email is sebstarcevic(at)gmail(dot)com if you’re interested! Happy writing!
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Sure. Sent you the email.
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Hey Charles. I came across this and thought of you, since you’ve been in and out of Wattpad. I keep hearing about it in the news. Haven’t read the whole article but I thought you might be interested. http://kobowritinglife.com/2014/11/13/wattpad-a-powerful-tool-for-book-marketing/
Cheers. 🙂
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Thanks. I’ll take a look at it. Kind of lost interest in Wattpad when I had to cut back on some things to focus more on writing.
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Seems Wattpad is gaining credibility among literary circles. Just thought you might want to know. 🙂
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Hi, Charles. I’ve been trying to figure out how to contact you since you don’t follow me on Twitter. *Cough Cough** It’s okay:) But anyway, I host a blog in which I feature authors each month. I prefer fantasy authors and comedy, but I’m open to all genres. I am very interested in sharing you with my followers, especially since you have a new book out. It would be a great chance to share additional info about that and future projects if you want. That and your insight in general. We have a lot of fun with these. Anyway, if you’re interested, please e-mail me at kyliebetzner@gmail.com. Thank you!
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Thanks. I’ll send you an email right away. Sorry about the Twitter thing. I had a few months where it wouldn’t let me follow people, so I missed a lot of fellow bloggers.
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You’re fine:) I was trying o message you when I realized I couldn’t. That pesky Twitter.
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I’m still not sure what I’m doing there. I figured out how to schedule tweets and retweet. Beyond that, I get thwarted by the 140 characters every time.
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Same here, it’s very limiting.
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Especially when you have to be hashtags and websites in there. Tends to leave me with 80-90 characters to work with for a witty message.
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If only they factored that wit takes more than 90 characters! Haha!
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I know. Gotta love the low attention span of modern technology.
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Which doesn’t help new readers at all–aka my high school kiddos!
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For someone who writes big novels, I fully agree. Seems 300 pages is now considered gigantic. That was average when I was a kid.
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My kids think short stories are long. They make me want to cry sometimes.
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My son is 5, so I’m trying to explain that big books are good. Not sure how I’m doing since he’s still figuring out how to read. He’ll sit there with a pile of his books and ‘read’ through them, but he’s really just memorized the stories.
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Lol… love your sense of humour, Charles. Really enjoyed reading this and getting to know you a bit better.
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Thanks. Thought it would be more interesting to be funny than serious. 🙂
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Absolutely! 😀
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You and I share some of the same likes. Glad you’re a Firefly fan. Such a shame they didn’t continue it. Even though I’m home a lot, I still don’t have much time to play computer games. Too busy writing, renovating, feeding the animals, putting in crops, harvesting, building projects and fixing things. I sound way busier than I actually am though.
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I have to admit that I’ve become a little torn on Firefly because of some of the fans. The whole ‘no criticize or question’ mentality tends to drive me away from things. Still, it would have been interesting to see where the show would have gone. Unless the movie was actually Season 2 and then I’d walk away because my favorite character didn’t make it.
A friend just gave me his old Wii for my son to play with. The kid only wants to run around with the controller and pretend he’s using it on all of his other toys. I have to do the actual playing. Not easy to go from PS2/Gamecube to a Wii. Hard not to let it be a major distraction.
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Lol. I can imagine. 🙂
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Thanks for following my blog Charles, I hope you enjoy your visits.
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You’re welcome. Was actually surprised I wasn’t following. Then again, I recently found that WP removed some of my followings.
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Hi Charles! I have nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award at http://thelindenchronicles.com/2015/11/18/one-lovely-blog-award-thank-you/ Thank you for your friendship!!
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Thanks. Truly honored. 🙂
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