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Dick on my Shoulders
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 4:07pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
What's missing?
“I think that’s just an urban legend, Clint.”
“No, this guy told me it really happens.”
“It would be sexual harassment.”
“No, not if he just places it there.”
My friend Clint, who recently joined the Navy and will be working on a submarine, is telling me about a “technique” that is…
Help. There's a Man after Me.
Posted on January 8, 2011 at 1:57pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I'm hiding in a snow drift in my backyard, waiting to hear his truck leave. He bellows, "Let me in, Beth Mann." I know what he wants. And I can't give it to him. But why?
Kurt is the youngest of the brothers I've befriended here at the Jersey shore. At 22, he'll do anything,…
In Reaction to your Idiotic Comment
Posted on September 27, 2010 at 6:08am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Don’t try to change me.
He says. Drunk, on replay, repeating the same old warning.
Don't try to change me.
My dear, when you have so little to offer, what is there really to change?
Don't try to change me.
If I could change you, if I had the energy or desire to change you, what would I change first? Your vast expanse of emotional… Continue
All the Dresses in the World
Posted on August 26, 2010 at 11:55pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I'm naked in an upscale clothing store in New York City.My wealthy friend Thomas is buying a fancy Italian shirt. He buys clothing on a whim. We're going out tonite and he wants to wear something nice.
I browse the men's clothes with him, careful not to drift over to the women's section because I know it could strip me of my upbeat mood.
But… Continue
Where's my Evacuation Chute?
Posted on August 11, 2010 at 9:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
If you're anything like me, first off, good luck. It's not easy feat.
Secondly, you smiled big and hard when you read the story about Jet Blue's flight attendant Steven Slater and his dramatic dispute with a passenger. According to The New York Times:
Mr. Slater instructed the person to remain seated. The passenger defied him. Mr. Slater reached the passenger just as the person was pulling down the luggage, which struck… Continue
The Case Against Placebo Boyfriends
Posted on July 29, 2010 at 4:30am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I don't think I've ever tittered before. I'm not even sure what a titter is. But when the question hit me, that's what I began to do. "Why don't we just have sex? Right now."
Clint and I don't have sex. He and his brothers live down the street and serve as my surrogate family at the Jersey shore. I realized early on that it was much more important for…
My Top Ten Secrets to Online Writing $uccess
Posted on July 21, 2010 at 2:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Okay, so my online writing hasn't made me millions. But I've received a good deal of attention, with several of my pieces going… Continue
Boring Stories Told Dramatically
Posted on July 21, 2010 at 2:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I often ponder whether I should say something to her. Or perhaps it’s best to let sleeping dogs lie. Though it's not her fault, I continue to blame her - every day of my goddamn life.
Pam told me to buy a… Continue
Karaoke as Cheap Therapy
Posted on July 5, 2010 at 6:21am 0 Comments 0 Likes
"I think it heals the soul," she whispers, as if a secret.
"I think it does too, Aunt." I reply.
My Aunt Mary Lou and I are on the phone. We're talking about singing instead of addressing her daughter, who is dying of cancer. My aunt needs a break.
"Do you still sing, Bethy?"
Hearing "Bethy" always warms my heart. It's my child name.
"Yes, Aunt. I do. I sang with a choir for the last few years. I even sang a solo… Continue
"I think it does too, Aunt." I reply.
My Aunt Mary Lou and I are on the phone. We're talking about singing instead of addressing her daughter, who is dying of cancer. My aunt needs a break.
"Do you still sing, Bethy?"
Hearing "Bethy" always warms my heart. It's my child name.
"Yes, Aunt. I do. I sang with a choir for the last few years. I even sang a solo… Continue
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"Is the need to be positive killing us? Or at the very least, just damn annoying?
My latest piece on emotional propaganda in Open Salon:
The Positivity Police and the Good Weather Gangbusters
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When You Look at Me that Way
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"Did you ever wonder what life would be like if you let your dark side take over?
Maybe it's not as bad as you think.
This piece explores the delightful devil inside:
Drug Dust Fairies and Fizzy Blue Seas
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"To bitch or not to bitch...it really is the question. What's your answer? Beth Mann's latest piece on Open Salon.
Unhinging the Bitch
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"My latest Editor's Pick on Open Salon. Beware. It's a touchy subject!
To Touch you More
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"Falling in love online - is it possible? Can is exceed real "in person" love on some levels? Or it just a step away from make believe?
Please check out my latest Editor's Pick on Open Salon.
The Evolution of a Rock Star…"
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"Hi, Beth. Thanks for the request. More than happy to be your friend! "
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Ghosts of Broken Glass
The dollhouse? He broke my dollhouse too?In my early 20’s, I naively thought someone had to hit you to constitute an abusive relationship. I didn’t know that breaking all of your shit was also a form of abuse. And that’s what Bill did. He…See More
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- Who I am:
- http://open.salon.com/blog/beth_mann
http://www.facebook.com/beth.mann?ref=profile
Twitter: Hot Buttered Beth
- My writing is:
- Nonfiction
- Services I offer to other writers:
- I'm a creative and media consultant in addition to a writer.
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- Open Salon
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 5:31am on May 3, 2012,
Judy Bolton-Fasman said… Thanks for friending me. You may want to check out my blog at www.thejudychronicles.com
- At 7:25am on October 28, 2011,
Avra Wing said… - Hi, Beth. Thanks for the request. More than happy to be your friend!
- At 5:08pm on February 3, 2011,
Cathy Kozak said… - Thanks for the invite Beth.
- At 6:26pm on January 22, 2011,
Antoinette Ballerini said… Ciao Beth from Long Beach Island,
If true than you know to; move still, still so, and own no other function (Shakespeare)
- At 5:50pm on July 22, 2010,
Julie Jeffs said… - Hi Beth,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.
I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.
Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Look forward to reading your posts.
Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning a Life at 50
- At 1:26pm on July 21, 2010,
Gerri George said… - Hi Beth - Long Beach Island was where I bought my first pierced earrings many years ago, even before I had pierced ears (the latter came a few months later). They were a cute hanging triangle-shaped copper number and I wish I still had them! If this anecdote had more depth, I'd write a short story about it.
- At 11:43am on March 15, 2010,
Paidra Delayno said… - Thank you for inviting me along for the ride
pd
- At 8:53am on March 11, 2010,
Renate Stendhal said… - Such a good question, Beth, where our "rules of engagement" on She Writes could be discussed! Thank you for your thoughtful, kind input. I asked Diane J Wright, who opened up the rules debate, whether she has an idea for a forum for this, so it doesn't stay in our private mail boxes. As you suggest, anybody might profit from these reflections and be happy to engage in them.
- At 12:14pm on March 8, 2010,
Elizabeth Keller said… - Hi Beth! You have such a wonderful name :) I hope you're well.
- At 9:30am on February 26, 2010,
Beth Mann said… - Thanks, Meg. Just getting familiar with the site. Seems really active and positive.
Beth Mann
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Patricia IluvMr Edwards replied to the discussion 'Show Me Your Novel and I'll Show You Mine' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)"You could have a section of the story where you explain the character name.
For example: in my stories I have a character whose name is Gill. She is a girl and her name is pronounced Jill short for Jillian (Gillian). In the beginning of the current…"
Patricia IluvMr Edwards replied to the discussion 'Show Me Your Novel and I'll Show You Mine' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)"I wish I could like this comment or something. You immediately reminded me of this coworker I had about a year ago. We did accounting work together and we had this one group that had a long abbreviation (to this day I could not tell you off the top…"
Patricia IluvMr Edwards replied to the discussion 'Show Me Your Novel and I'll Show You Mine' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)"HAHA! That is hilarious! I could just imagine sitting and reading a really great book and then coming across the MC's name after having struggled with it from page 1. I have to just come up with an alternative lol. Like sometimes I come up with…"
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