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WITH ONLY A FEW HOURS ON SOUP... - Nette Onclaud's Blog

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BIO SKETCHES:

Location: north node of pisces in past lives

Characteristics: moon-angel, summer gypsy

Philosophy: in life and love, don’t settle for less than 100%

Greatest sin: can do nothing for a day and stay in the “ now”

Education: a student of life on earth and outbound

Style: blend of classic and eclectic

Strengths and weaknesses: shadows chasing light; light chasing shadows

Luxuries:  inner spirit dancer, theater actress, educator, painter, poet, interior designer

Addictions: diet coke, rare collections, travels around the world

Unforgettable scene: pathways of Prague in Czechoslovakia around dusk

Claim to fame: the world's worst typist

WITH ONLY A FEW HOURS ON SOUP...

Blog Posted:12/16/2015 2:45:00 PM

the first thing i do when i am on soup is open my inbox for the latest updates.. this takes about 30 minutes!.. having finished that, posting a new poem is next in my agenda.. ohh drat!!... sometimes tech problems get in the way, and before i know it, the clock  is now pulsing...

faster i go to comment on as many pieces from poets who have visited my work, likewise, send my messages to new entries.. of course, the latter takes a while as i do absorb a poem to make sure my feedback has some personal insights...

wham!..now,  i rush to share my 2 cents in a few blogs... by now, the umpire in my head yells "last few minutes!"... in a daze, i check the members' contest and the winners' page..

lately, i miss out on congratulating the champs who placed in exciting challenges, not to mention our POTD, POTW awardees... if my fingers can't outrun  the alarm, please know that i am cheering for all winners out there!... on some days, i do have the leisure to lounge for about 4 hours.. then i make up for what i may have missed!... a headless chicken, that's me, lol..

 

         

how about you, guys?.. what are the features on soup you wish you had enough time to relish more but cannot due to  the nagging of time?... do tell!



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Arthur
Vaso
Date: 12/19/2015 11:55:00 PM
Missed this blog, just read and great blog, its as true as you are beautiful. I wish I had so much more time here, and I tend to do things here by random jumping all over the place. Thus why I love the photo! I Just do the best I can, and tell everyone, if I have overlooked a gem, email me or let me know! I am just so happy to have met so many nice people here! Hugs!
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Viv
Wigley
Date: 12/19/2015 12:30:00 AM
I've found that I need to be more selective- I have a list of Poets I follow, but I daren't add to them very often otherwise what limited time I have online gets swallowed up reading, commenting and replying to all fellow croutons out there. The site layout doesn't always help, since it doesn't fit on one page, and I'll often forget to welcome a new poet or look at a POTD. So much to do at this time of year, too- 'Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana'. Viv x
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Olive Eloisa
Guillermo - Fraser
Date: 12/17/2015 8:11:00 PM
Just catching up Nette, I am busy too and SOup doesn't comes first, in order i check: inbox, soupmails, pages of those who comments on my poems, new poets in the soup, winners lists, contests, POTD, POTW and rarely blogs... =`) but I wish I can extend my thanks to those who continuously support my pen despite me not returning promptly/.. =`)~Olive ELoisa =`)
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 12/17/2015 11:44:00 PM
hi eloi... i'll keep that comment exchange in mind... keep your chin up and have a sweet christmas!
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Carly
Lalion
Date: 12/17/2015 1:17:00 AM
I can barely read all the poems posted in a day! Headless chicken too, and a raging bull. Any ideas on time management?
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 12/17/2015 11:46:00 PM
dear carly.. i try multi-tasking but, but.. ohh well, enjoy the holydays!
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Eve
Roper
Date: 12/16/2015 8:26:00 PM
You are great :-) ! I understand!
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 12/17/2015 11:51:00 PM
a delightful thanks to you, sweet eve!
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John
Lawless
Date: 12/16/2015 7:31:00 PM
readin' and writin' and posting and writin' and readin' and commenting and replying and readin' and writin' and pee'n.....be write back...ehehehehehehe
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 12/17/2015 11:53:00 PM
okay john, you have company.. meee!... sending my cheers!
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Charmaine
Chircop
Date: 12/16/2015 4:07:00 PM
I wish I had more time to read more poets'poems,no matter how much I try to read before I sleep,I always manage to leave someone out and its sad. Secondly,wish I had time to reply to comments received ,and thirdly have time to post more poems : ).Nice blog.
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 12/17/2015 11:58:00 PM
i must admit that i barely have time to read new poets here, charms... will do my best to welcome them.. great idea!... huggs to you!
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Franco
Gonza
Date: 12/16/2015 3:45:00 PM
I come in at least once a week due to my hectic schedule. What would make me feel good is commenting on poems and greeting new members/ guests the way I was welcomed here on Poetry Soup. This blog woke me up.
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 12/18/2015 12:00:00 AM
yup, time to extend our support to newbies, franco.. it will be part of my new year's resolutions.. thanks!
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Andrea
Dietrich
Date: 12/16/2015 3:31:00 PM
I wish I had more time to do poems, Nette. I spend a lot of time returning comments so I get plenty of reading in. Not always, but once in a while there will be a great contest that just fills up too fast. Other than that, I manage ok! HOpe you are all ready for Xmas. Just wrapping gifts is all I have left to do!!
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 12/18/2015 12:04:00 AM
that's the one that takes my time, andie... yes, i have sent most of my gifts, and now, i need to buy presents for my intimate family... getting ready for christmas; hope you are in that cheery mood now!... love to ya!
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Robert
Lindley
Date: 12/16/2015 2:59:00 PM
Lack of time, bad memory, countless family duties and other health problems have severely hurt my participation here so much this last year. I try hard but forget so much. I miss so much now. Wish I could do again like I did my first year here.
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 12/17/2015 11:41:00 PM
ohh, i feel with you, robert... smile now as i draft and draft something for you!

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