First, to start with some good news, 101 Words has published my short story, “Two Perspectives!” It has been a huge honor, and their website has a whole archive of flash fictions that are fun to read and check out.
Additionally, my violin playing has been coming along bit by bit. I’ve managed to play a few simple songs, such as “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” “Row, Row, Row, Your Boat,” and “You are my Sunshine,” although I’m still a bit too self-conscious to play them with much of an audience.
Now for the chaotic news… during the past two days, there has been a massive wildfire raging down in the valley, which was possibly the result of some circuit issues (the exact cause hasn’t been verified yet). It is getting dangerously close to the area where my family lives, but we’re hopeful that a tropical storm due to sweep through Southern California might help firefighters to combat the blaze. We’re keeping our fingers crossed that everything comes out all right.
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Congratulations on the publication and the new acquired violin skills. Hope the fires are controlled and off quickly.💕🙏💕
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Thank you so much, Grace. Tropical Strom Kay was able to help with fighting the fire, and while there are still difficulties in putting it out completely, firefighters are now getting it under control. Whew!
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So happy to hear that, Joyce. You must be so relieved.💕
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I certain am. Whew!
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💕🙏💕
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Congratulations, and stay safe out there!
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Thank you so much. We’re doing our best.
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Stay safe. Lots of prayers for your family. Congratulations on publication
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Thank you so much, Sadje. We did get evacuated early yesterday morning, but the tropical storm that blew in off the coast made all the difference. Now we’re back home, and have a newfound appreciation for the comfort it brings.
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Indeed, these incidents bring home the fact that how much we are blessed. I hope things stay good in your part of the world
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Agreed, and thank you so much. I appreciate all my blessings even more now. I hope you are doing well and stay safe.
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Thanks a lot Joyce. I’m on the mend, thank you so much
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Awww, I’m glad to hear that!!!
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Thanks
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Oh no! I am so sad about the wildfire 😢
I started practicing on an electric keyboard a while ago, but haven’t done it in a while.
But I am suddenly feeling motivated again!
My aim is to be able to play Pachabel’s Canon in D. At least the easy version!
There is also a violin version of it: https://youtu.be/wpu5N_WuA50
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Congrats Joyce! And do be careful of the fires!
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Thank you! We’re getting a rainstorm just in time to fight the blaze. It has been a blessing.
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Ohh thank the Lord
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I know. That’s how I felt. Whew!
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Haha ! 😉
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^_^
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🙂
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Congratulations on the publication and violin. Trusting the fire is soon put out.
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Thank you so much. Thanks to Tropical Storm Kay, it jumped from being five percent contained to 40 percent contained. My area got evacuated early yesterday morning, but we were able to come home in the evening. So that was a relief.
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Wow! Some upheaval. So pleased you were able to return safely. Take care and Stay Safe My Friend.
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Thank you so much. That means a lot.
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Hope all okay now?
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Yep, I’m happy to report that everything is indeed okay. It’s such a relief.
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That’s great news. Stay Smiling.
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Thanks. You too.
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Cheers.
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Cheers!
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Loved your story! Congrats!
I’m trying to learn how to play the ukelele. Let’s just say my right and left hands have trouble working together, so it sounds like you’re much further along than I am. Looking forward to hearing what other songs you learn!
I used to live in So. Cal. and know what the not knowing is like with fires. Stay safe!
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Aww, thank you so much. Stringed instruments, I’ve heard, are among the toughest to learn, and I clearly still have a long way to go on the violin. Good luck with the ukelele. It can produce such sweet melodies. You’ll be doing great in no time. ^_^
We had a bit of a scare early yesterday morning when police officers told us to evacuate our area. Thankfully, Tropical Story Kay helped to turn the tide, and now we’re home, safe and sound. Whew!
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CongratZ on the publication! The last line was hilarious! Well done.
Stay safe!
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Thank you so much! And thankfully things have taken a turn for the better. We got evacuated, but then we were able to return home for my area by evening.
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Must have been scary for a moment. Better safe than sorry, though. Glad to hear you’re OK.
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It was frightening to think of how close we came to losing so much. As such, the rainstorm was like a divine blessing. Whew! Thank you for your kind words and thoughts.
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Let us today be grateful for all we have!
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Agreed!
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Congrats! I looked you up and that was great, fun turn of expectation at the end
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Aww, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much.
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-and I certainly hope the fire abates…so many fires, devastating
Glad you’re making progress with the violin and enjoying the music 🎶
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Thank you so much. It was quite a scare. Thankfully, though, the arrival of Tropical Storm Kay helped matters, and we were able to go home yesterday evening. Whew!
I look forward to playing my violin without any worries today.
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sooo exciting Joyce!!! Congratulations❣️💞
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Thank you!
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💕❣️
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^_^
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