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Deepest condolences Alan.

Prayers to you and your family.

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Sideman wrote:

I've been away for almost five months., but I plan to return in several days. As most of the folks here know, my wife passed away in late May. There have been significant legal issues to resolve plus the natural grieving process. I've been to St. Louis; Denver, Colorado twice; Bakersfield, California; and San Antonio, Texas - all issues to do with Diana's passing, most of which could not be resolved on-line or by phone in a timely matter. The legal issues are resolved now. The grieving is running its course and I'm doing much better on that journey.

I'm going to pause or take down most of what I have posted on the site in a few days. This site has been good to me. I owe it, and the people here, more respect and support. I'll work hard at that. So ,,,

I'm starting a new writing adventure - new genre and writing style - Global Espionage Thriller. I've spent the past several weeks researching and reading novels in the genre. Randall Krzak, here on the site, is an excellent writer and his novels are meticulously written. He doesn't know it yet, but he's been a big inspiration for me.

So, I'm kind of starting from scratch. I promise timely reviews of other writers' works and equally timely replies to reviews of my posted works from here out. Before Diana passed, much of my time was reserved for her care as she was totally dependent on me for everything. She was always my first priority. Also, as the long-tenured members of the site know, I'm a professional songwriter and guitarist. I've completed all my existing contracts, and I am not accepting any more. That took large blocks of my time. That significant time commitment, caring for Diana and writing and recording the musical stuff, is now available to me to do with as I choose. I have chosen to write better and to be more diligent on the site.

Looking forward to this new adventure. See ya soon.

Alan

There he is! I’m SO happy to see you pop up—I was starting to wonder if I needed to send out a search party, maybe borrow a bloodhound or two from the farm. (They’re unreliable, but they look official.)

I swear, I can't seem to keep up around here anymore. I saw you bravely reviewing some of my recent nonsense—bless you—but it’s been hit-and-miss for me these past few months. Between wrangling the daily shenanigans on the farm and ghostwriting for THREE different people (who, for reasons unknown to science, actually PAY ME), I’m basically held together by caffeine, duct tape, and misplaced confidence. I really need to get myself together and start catching up on the mountain of past-due reviews before someone sends me a polite message shaped like a threat.

I’m genuinely so glad you’re back, my friend. I’ve missed your brand of craziness, but more than that, I’ve thought about you often since Diana’s passing. Getting back into the swing of this place will feel a bit like old times… only with about 200 fewer people, a couple more gray hairs, and slightly lower standards. (Let’s be honest.)

Now, if we could just locate Nathan, we’d really have the old gang together again. We haven’t seen his cheerful reviews since August, and at our age, you know how it goes—we start worrying when someone skips a week, much less a quarter.

Anyway, let’s crank this circus back up! Sending you a big hug, and I’m truly thrilled you’re back.

MJ

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Sideman wrote:

Vern,

You didn't tell me your brother was a handsome dude!

See-yum-sayin'? That's the brand of crazy I'm talkin' 'bout! ROFLMAO

MJ

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J.R. Geiger wrote:

Where is everyone?
I've posted my entire book Redemption and only a few have actually taken the time to read any of it.
I've been writing, posting, reading, and reviewing like a madman these past few weeks I was sick with nothing to do.
I posted a presidential debate between Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers that is moderated by Greg Gutfeld and the Five.
I even started and finished a short book based on Nimrod: The Mighty Hunter in the Bible.
Is everyone else sick? LOL

Don’t lose hope. Count on me to get to Redemption.  We all know how much the reviews encourage us. And J. R.  I’m impressed by the scope of your vast writings.

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Thank you Loop!
As you can see by the things I write, whatever pops into my head no matter how outrageous finds its way on paper. LOL

Squirrel!!!

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