Kinda Ironic

I find it kind of funny how the values we have differ. What do our friends mean to us? What do we ask of them? And what do we offer?
For me, a friend is someone I enjoy being around, for what they say, how they live their lives and the stories they tell, I like it all. I want to relax when I see them, knowing how we are with each other, and that we allow each other to be idiots sometimes and still be good friends afterwards. Its trust, honesty and a sense of safety that makes someone a close friend, and yes, i ask more from them, and hopefully I give more in response and return.
It's been coming up in conversation recently, how and what we look for in each other.

And I've found that for some of my friends, it is easier to cut me out rather than talk to me. You see, in my small community, I"m in the wrong for speaking the truth. And the woman who is consistently dishonest, is the popular girl and in the right. Something wrong with this picture, isn't there?
Anyway, I'm curious as to how you view your friends, what you hope for, what you try to give them. hmm.. food for thought eh?

Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships

I have read this numerous times. I've passed it on. I've encouraged friends to read this. I've sent it anonymously to friends of mine who consistently cheat on their girlfriends and lovers, gay or straight -it doesn't seem to matter. Once a cheater, that's the phrase, right? Well. I have hope. I hope that those who read this book learn other ways of being. Honesty isn't just about not saying an untruth. It's giving the whole story, the bigger picture. This book shows how some many of us do this. There is no one way to be non-manogamous. There are so many paths to follow. Her words showed me how to find my own direction, what I can and can't compromise upon. I'd recommend this book, any of her books for you if you want to learn about open sexuality, no longer stuck with old patterns of hiding your lovers and attractions. It doesn't have to be a big deal! Honest!

When No One's Looking: New Fiction Writers

When No One's Looking: New Fiction Writers: "I'm always cautious of stating this is my first time. The Virgin Syndrome. Not my style. I prefer to act as if I know what I'm doing. But I ..."

New Fiction Writers

I'm always cautious of stating this is my first time. The Virgin Syndrome. Not my style. I prefer to act as if I know what I'm doing. But I don't. I've started blogging as a way to publicise my new book. My first book, to be honest. And now I'm lost. Lost in the world of blogging. How do I find you? What do I tell you? How do I find other peoples stories and posts?
When No One's Looking comes out this fall. The galleys are done. The press release is written. The cover art is in production. Now what? How do I get this out there? Hmm. I'd love to travel and go on a book tour this fall and winter, me and Harold, my dog. That's the plan.
That's the story.
And I'm sticking to it.