November 25th, 2010
Carson City, Nevada
MA and I had a little small talk before the meal but it was just casual. We ate in the dining room with the drapes all open and the back yard looking like a Hollywood set.
My mind tended to wander a bit as we ate, I love good food as much as anyone but there was an element of surrealism to the entire event. In a week or so I would be back in California, either writing on some of the “real” jobs that I have waiting or just decompressing after such a long and involved work.
Also for the last few days I have been trying to decide how far to push MA on her views. I most certainly do not wish to be rude, but I have promised too many people that I will explore (on a deeper level) her concept of the “Coming Wave”.
Because of the huge backlash from my last attempt to discuss the issue - I have simply avoided the hard questions.
That will not be an option today.
November 29th, 2010
Carson City, Nevada
When I think back to the first article I posted in this series a few posts seem to stick in my mind as motivating me to continue.
So today I went back and copied a couple - just to bring us full circle. Before I continue with the discussion of Thanksgiving Day here are a few of the posts from my readers in the summer of 2009. To be fair these posts were after a very long and tedious introduction to MA and her ideas that, largely, failed to describe a very complex woman.
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July 24th, 2009, 06:49 PM
Re: THE COMING WAVE (An interview with Mother Abigail)
I remember when you posted something like this on CE 1 to 2 years ago.
It went on and on and you never did get to the end of the story.
Good writers are much more concise. Just my pov.
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July 24th, 2009, 10:28 PM
Re: THE COMING WAVE (An interview with Mother Abigail)
James S, I am really enjoying your story. It’s refreshing to hear in these times where people seem to be obsessed with cold, “concise” numbers and demanding predictions about how many people are gonna die. MA is using her experiences to tell us to get ready, in my opinion, and you are trying to learn what you can so you can pass it along, in a more humanized way. I am tired of listening to politicized rhetoric. Thank you.
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July 25th, 2009, 11:12 PM
Re: THE COMING WAVE (An interview with Mother Abigail)
I am fascinated! Such a treasure of wisdom (whether or not you agree with any particular religious perspective).
Please ... continue quickly!!! I await your next chapter.
BTW, speaking as a professional editor ... you are an excellent and gifted writer. A joy to read your work!
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July 14th, 2009, 11:35 PM
I would also like to get to the interview part.
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http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114481&page=2
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So that was the way it was. Mixed reactions, mixed expectations - and it is always like that.
Creating is not only a huge challenge but the greatest joy in my life......
James