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Pleasantly Weird

Pleasantly Bull headed, bird brained, chicken and foxy From a bramble of a family tree A lover of Cohen, Midler and Dennis Lee Who regularly feels awe, paralyzing angst, and humility Fearing the end of birds singing, seasons changing and liberty Hoping to see a Purple Martin, a Gyrfalcon, and fifty Proudly from Vanier Weird 01/31/19 For Writing Challenge 2, Bio Form, January 2019 Poetry Contest Sponsored by Dear Heart

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Jeff Connelly

Date: 3/13/2019 9:05:00 PM

Weird: we were taught "i before e unless after c"? Wceird Maureen but oh so fantastic. Thank you. I must probe more; deeper, and what does it matter if it's slow or faster jajaja. Thanks always.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/14/2019 7:54:00 AM

Except for eight exceptions ;)

Anna Hopper

Date: 2/15/2019 1:29:00 PM

I love it! Weird is the best way to be. In a perfect world, you would be my neighbor and we would sit on the porch, sip whiskey and tell inappropriate jokes.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 2/15/2019 3:00:00 PM

Sounds absolutely divine, I'm there.

Constance La France

Date: 2/5/2019 11:47:00 PM

Maureen, congratulations on your win in my Bio contest ~

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 2/6/2019 8:36:00 AM

Thank you Constance, and for the prompt! Been toying with the idea of writing bio since I got here :) xomo!

Matthew Anish

Date: 2/5/2019 6:45:00 PM

Strange enough! Hope you got to see the birds you wanted to. Thanks for your kind words! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 2/6/2019 8:33:00 AM

Fingers crossed ;) thank you Matthew! xomo

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/5/2019 7:03:00 AM

Hi Maureen, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write:-) Alexis

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 2/5/2019 7:20:00 AM

Thank you Alexis! Have a fabulous day :o) xomo!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/3/2019 4:58:00 PM

this is wonderful: honest, fun to read and cleverly expressed all in one!!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 2/4/2019 7:21:00 AM

Thank you Andrea! Yeah, more honesty than fact ;) xomo!

Running Wolves

Date: 2/3/2019 12:27:00 PM

Honesty is hardly ever heard...but something that the world still needs.. Billy Joel's gonna sue me for that...lol nice write

Running Wolves
Date: 2/5/2019 10:01:00 AM

naaahhh… not even a little you are just normal...

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 2/3/2019 12:34:00 PM

You may be right. I may be crazy ;) Thank you! xomo

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 2/1/2019 3:13:00 PM

In Portland OR, where I live, there is a saying 'Keep Portland Weird' - this makes me think 'Keep Maureen weird' because life would be a little more drab without it!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 2/2/2019 7:36:00 AM

"Keep Portland Weird", I love it! Weird cuz it's a mecca for cyclists? <3 My weird's not going anywhere. ;p Thank you!!! xomo

Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/1/2019 2:29:00 AM

Loved this, just one small error in line 4, the word "Vaso" was omitted. LOL

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 2/1/2019 8:17:00 AM

Crap, you're right ;)

James Marshall Goff

Date: 2/1/2019 1:41:00 AM

Yes, Cohen...have had reported Gyrfalcon sightings lately around the Twin Cities here in Mn lately...think the chill pushed them south...tho -57 degrees yest ain't a great improvement! Have no fear, Maureen, communities are strong, listen to your instincts now more than ever...

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 2/1/2019 8:22:00 AM

I have new appreciation for the cold what with the crazy hot summers ;) thank you James! xomo

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/31/2019 8:01:00 PM

Another bullseye. You are an expert marksman (marksperson?) lately. Nailing them one line at a time. A FAVE. Know thyself? -- You do!! :) gw

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/4/2019 4:36:00 PM

And now returning with congrats on your placement in the contest! :) gw (Soup mail)

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 2/1/2019 8:27:00 AM

Thank you my friend, that means a lot to me, have been feeling my muse to be a little slugish lately ;) gotta say it was stuck on this contest prompt till I read your piece <3 xomo!

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/31/2019 3:15:00 PM

Hi Maureen, This is a good bio for the contest theme. Thanks for giving us a bit more about you. I wish you the best luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 2/1/2019 8:32:00 AM

Thank you Alexis! :o) xomo