How To Be The Perfect Diner (Article) - 11/25/2002 7:57:15 AM
As a former waitress, boy can I relate! Funny stuff & very creative!
Ellen
How To Be The Perfect Diner (Article) - 11/4/2002 12:49:57 PM
I'd rather eat in a room with 25 smokers than a room with 5 kids!
How To Be The Perfect Diner (Article) - 10/31/2002 3:44:33 PM
"Do not bring your child?" "Don't annoy me woth your pleading for refills."?? "Don't talk to me if another server has emotional problems and needs my shoulder to cry on."??
K, I got it. This is tongue in cheek. Humor. Gotta be. Either that, or you're the surly server who waited on me last week.
How To Be The Perfect Diner (Article) - 10/30/2002 3:05:02 PM
Dorothy,
Nice to cross paths again. What a treat! I was a waitress once and I know the feeling!
Cynthia
How To Be The Perfect Diner (Article) - 10/28/2002 4:07:07 PM
i'm not a waitress, but my twin sister occasionally does...wears herself out, giving the best she can, and some people treat her like she's doing them a favor, and then they don't leave a tip? you gotta earn your tip...no service, no tip. a lot of service...be kind! she's working for less than minimum wage...she ain't livin' in no condo and driving a cadillac (she can't even drive a roller skate! she doesn't have a car!). GREAT WRITE! love, karen lynn from texas. i roll their silverware...if you don't tip them, they can't tip me! :)
How To Be The Perfect Diner (Article) - 10/28/2002 4:02:12 PM
WHOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! how MANY times i've wanted to say something to the guest who's been acting less guestlike...but have had to biiittteee offfff my toooongueeee...arrrrggggghhhhhh. i will do the best i can. treat me as a human. do not belittle me because i'm having to work for a living, cleaning up after your messes...putting up with no tip after i've busted my yo to ensure you had the best service...having to listen to you yell at me and making me feel worthless...THANK YOU for speaking for us tired, frustrated servers! :) (((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)
Why Should I Write For Non-Paying Sites? (Article) - 7/2/2002 10:49:50 PM
Thanks so much for your honesty. I just took a non-paying position for the same reason you mentioned. Open door -- insert foot! Thanks for confirming that I had the right idea.
Why Should I Write For Non-Paying Sites? (Article) - 5/14/2002 8:10:49 PM
Dorothy, the article is great--a wonderful motivating piece that should inspire any hesitant writer. The message: Wave your flag and get noticed. Good stuff!
The Soul Mate Mystique (Article) - 3/2/2002 1:45:30 PM
A very nice article, madame.
There is something going that does not meet the eye, of that I am sure. Maybe I will meet my soul mate some day.
My Mentor, The Unsinkable Nutty Professor (Article) - 10/30/2001 9:49:10 PM
Dorothy,
I had Mr. Dodson - a rolly-polly, red-nosed, bald with a beenie kind-of-guy. He was out of the box and the best English teacher I
ever had.
Cynthia
My Mentor, The Unsinkable Nutty Professor (Article) - 10/29/2001 7:53:21 AM
Such a lovely, touching story, so well written with the kind of passion such a story deserves, would be sterile without!
Thank you for your review of my article *Woes Of A Wannabe Poet*, but especially thank you for directing me to this great story of your entry into the world of letters and the mentor who showed you the way.
I must find the time to read at least some of your poetry.
Why Should I Write For Non-Paying Sites? (Article) - 10/28/2001 12:54:41 AM
I think this is a great article and very useful. Writing for Webseed, PowerProse and others like it has paid off handsomely. Excellent advice!
Why Should I Write For Non-Paying Sites? (Article) - 10/27/2001 8:42:37 PM
I whole heartedly agree with you!
I used to write for themestream. Someone from Australia asked for permission to post one of my articles in the waiting room of his counseling practice. How else can you get this kind of praise??? It really inspired me to keep going!
I have now broken into the paying markets as well.
I still write for writtenbyme, even though they stopped paying. The exposure and critique from fellow writers is important.
Thanks, Dorothy, for a great piece of advice!
Heide (aka mommyk and hawk)
Why Should I Write For Non-Paying Sites? (Article) - 10/27/2001 5:53:08 PM
Exposure! Exposure! Exposure! Themestream was an excellent venue for learning and testing the waters. I agree - somedays a non-paying site is the route to take to climb the mountain. Wonderful advice.
Writing An Author Bio That Will Knock The Editor's Socks Off! (Article) - 10/23/2001 4:04:24 PM
Wonderful advice. Keep it professional. And now Dorothy tell us - just what is one writer's organization that is so highly respected that publishers will take notice?
Nobody's Child (Poetry) - 6/23/2004 6:22:54 AM
This is so sad. Just overwhelming sad.
Well written too.
Hooves
Nobody's Child (Poetry) - 2/14/2003 11:48:32 AM
This just tugged at my heart! Your words are strong and well written...sigh...gotta give my baby an extra hug now!!! thank you
Nobody's Child (Poetry) - 11/25/2002 7:34:24 AM
Dorothy! You are such a wonderful poet! This is extremely powerful..Wow, a great writer and a poet, too. You've got it all. This is a topic we NEED to bring more awareness to. Our children are our tomorrow, although so many forget that...
Great write,
Ellen
Nobody's Child (Poetry) - 4/11/2002 1:39:37 PM
you can feel the pain
Nobody's Child (Poetry) - 1/31/2002 8:10:30 PM
Exceptional and Powerful!!!!!!
Nobody's Child (Poetry) - 1/30/2002 8:34:37 PM
A big thank you
Nobody's Child (Poetry) - 12/5/2001 3:13:19 PM
Phew- do love stuff that needs to be written, even if it's hard to read it. Good work Dorothy
Nobody's Child (Poetry) - 11/14/2001 11:50:54 PM
A good reminder to reach out to a child...
Nobody's Child (Poetry) - 10/23/2001 8:42:39 PM
a most vivid portrayal of heartless,
abandonment of weak and helpless ones!
When ever is it right to think pain is good?
Nobody's Child (Poetry) - 5/23/2001 8:40:27 PM
Dorothy, This is very powerful!
Nobody's Child (Poetry) - 5/12/2001 7:48:04 AM
a sad haunting poem...thank you.
Nobody's Child (Poetry) - 5/11/2001 12:48:36 PM
Wow! Powerful poem, Dorothy! Love it and thanks for sharing it*~:)
