Writing Women: The OS Week In Review April 20, 2011

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Robin Sneed

Location: Citizen Of The World,
Birthday: October 28

Company: The Kind Edit, Editor and Writer

Bio: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ “Love is the ultimate outlaw. It just won't adhere to any rules. The most any of us can do is to sign on as its accomplice. Instead of vowing to honor and obey, maybe we should swear to aid and abet. That would mean that security is out of the question. The words "make" and "stay" become inappropriate. My love for you has no strings attached. I love you for free.”-Tom Robbins +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ My first book, Flowergirls, a Mirroir, has been published and is available by clicking the title below. My second novel, Marne, will be available on September 21, 2011. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Banner Image: Tibetan prayer umbrella, one of the eight auspicious symbols. Portrait of Robin by Duaneart, Dakinis added by Lonnie Lazar. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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APRIL 20, 2011 1:22PM

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Linda was just featured on Zoomers, a Canadian site like MTV!

Do not try to become anything

Do not try to make yourself into anything

Do not become a mediator

Do not become enlightened

When you sit, let it be

When you walk, let it be

Grasp at nothing

Resist nothing

If you haven't wept deeply

You haven't begun to meditate

OSthanks

Hello to my friends at Chictopia! I am wearing a silk blouse from INC and Lucky Brand Jeans (you can see them fully as I stand to turn the camera off at the end of this high production value video!) that I can still fit my extra winter fluff into!

Check out Bluestocking Emphasis on Babe and her OS Gossip Rag on the stands tomorrow!

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Thanks Robin for all the tips, and for letting us see you again!!!

Satori1

April 20, 2011 01:34 PM

Satori, that's so sweet...hope you enjoy these great women writers! xox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 01:37 PM

Another great post! Thanks for sharing~
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Susie Lindau

April 20, 2011 01:43 PM

Thanks robin and I am outta here before I pull my newly dyed hair out hahaha
HUGGGGGGGGGGG

Linda Seccaspina

April 20, 2011 01:46 PM

Thank you for watching, Susie! xox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 01:47 PM

Linda...hehehehe! I know the feeling! ; ) xoxoxox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 01:52 PM

What an inspirational post! I always look forward to reading your "Week in Reviews," and am honored to be included in this week's. :)

Hayley Rose

April 20, 2011 02:02 PM

I love this!

Maureen J Andrade

April 20, 2011 02:05 PM

This is getting artsier and artsier, Robin. You and Linda are turning this place into a multi-media gallery. It's a shame you can't charge admission. I'd subscribe.

Matt Paust

April 20, 2011 02:16 PM

Hayley, it is absolutely my pleasure...thank you for coming by and watching! xox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 02:33 PM

Thank you, Rei! Good to see you...xox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 02:38 PM

Matt, that is so sweet to day! We'd charge you double! Nah...your vids are great! I am so enjoying them...xox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 02:42 PM

I love this.

Jaime Franchi

April 20, 2011 03:05 PM

I love this.

Jaime Franchi

April 20, 2011 03:05 PM

The women you feature contribute pieces up to the quality of the good regional columnists in that better time for newspapers. It is only in a bit different format here.

But how unamerican that verse at the end, which you read so well!

Brassawe

April 20, 2011 03:15 PM

Sitting by the Buddha statue this week was a good idea. I love hearing about your take on OS. We all see it differently and you are so positive and calm. Namaste'

zanelle

April 20, 2011 03:18 PM

Thanks Robin - great addition here.

trilogy

April 20, 2011 03:18 PM

Hi Jaime! Thank you so much for watching...xox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 03:19 PM

One of the best poems I've ever wept over. Thank you! I swear to God when I watch you I feel as though I am in the presence of Edna St. Vincent Millay, and I love love love it!

mhold

April 20, 2011 03:19 PM

Brassawe...they are great, aren't they? Unamerican...hmmm...interesting! ; ) xix

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 03:20 PM

Zanelle...thank you for coming by...if I look calm and positive...it is because of that Buddha! We all do have a different take...that's the beauty of OS...xox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 03:23 PM

You are most welcome, Trilogy! xox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 03:26 PM

mhold, that is so sweet and amazing! I've never had anyone say that...someone once said I was like poor little rich girl...um...Gloria Vanderbilt...I dunno...thank you so much for your kindness...xox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 03:28 PM

Nice to see you, Robin, I love your voice.
Thanks for these, I miss having the time to be here more often, miss all the great writing...reviews help, but mostly, I like listening to you. : )

Just Thinking...

April 20, 2011 03:45 PM

Just Thinking...that is so great to hear about my voice...thank you for saying it...this has been such a good experience for me...making these videos...it's good to see you as always...xox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 03:55 PM

Nice wrap up and acknowledgement to all...

rita shibr

April 20, 2011 04:49 PM

Rita...well it's not an acknowledgment to ALL...it can't be in less than 2 and a half minutes...thank you for watching...xox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 04:54 PM

Here's to the Week In Review-- each one better than the last. You speak so eloquently about the positive energy you're receiving from these awesome women. I'm receiving that same good stuff from you. Brava!

bluestocking babe

April 20, 2011 05:29 PM

You're a doll!

Sarah Cavanaugh

April 20, 2011 06:10 PM

Wonderful WIR, so many wonderful women writers on OS and they are well honored in this fine tribute. Linda S is totally the energy of inspiration.
rated with love

RomanticPoetess

April 20, 2011 07:00 PM

I give up.

Again I can't hear you (others can so must be my iMac), but even if I could hear you I really have a hard time listening to someone who is looking everywhere in the room except at the camera!!! (You shy wee thing you!)

I'd rather just read you anyway. That I CAN hear..... ;-)

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skypixie0

April 20, 2011 08:56 PM

skypixie...oh well! It's my style for now, I guess! Thank you for coming by, though! xox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 09:01 PM

I enjoy your segment here so much, Robin. It is calming and inspirational and truly generous. Thank you~r

Joan H.

April 20, 2011 09:05 PM

Joan, thank you for coming by and watching...it really means a lot to me...xox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 09:19 PM

So good to hear your gentle voice -- and to know it's a writer's voice that you've developed on OS. This is a post I will revisit--

Vivian Henoch

April 20, 2011 10:02 PM

Vivian...it really is...OS has been a big classroom for me...I was a writer when I got here...but I have grown so much...if I do say so myself! Thank you for coming by and watching...good to see you, as always...xox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 10:06 PM

This is so creative and fun and what a lovely call out! Thanks for the mention! xoxo

Cathy GF

April 20, 2011 10:38 PM

Cathy, it's my pleasure! xox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 10:42 PM

Great list, Robin, right on! R

Thoth

April 20, 2011 11:17 PM

Thanks Thoth! xox

Robin Sneed

April 20, 2011 11:23 PM

Robin - So nice that you do this. More wonderful women writers to check out! :)

Jayne Guertin

April 21, 2011 08:25 AM

Robin I just love what you are doing here. It's uber cool. You are so natural at the video stuff. Love the blouse. Thank you for this. It's so important for us all to reach out and read and comment as much as we can.
Again Thanks

micalpeace

April 21, 2011 01:15 PM

Jayne, thank you for coming by...there are so many great writers here...as I've said, I'd need at least an hour each week and still couldn't cover it all...xox

Robin Sneed

April 21, 2011 01:39 PM

Mical, thank you so much, my friend...you know how much your opinion means to me...xox

Robin Sneed

April 21, 2011 01:40 PM

I love how you promote other people...very generous. I didn't realize that we were practically neighbors :) MPLS is an awesome getaway for us when we are willing to make the drive...your voice is very soothing

Heidi Herron

April 21, 2011 03:21 PM

Y Heron...I guess if I'd thought about it...I would have realized you are right next door...maybe you could come out for an OS meet up? That would be so fun! I enjoy promoting the work of others...there is so much here to share...thank you for watching and for your kindness...xox

Robin Sneed

April 21, 2011 03:36 PM

It is so nice to hear a voice and see a person talk here. I love the video. Thank-you for sharing all this with us. And I truly love and agree with your poem. I actually bought two necklaces today. One was a dancing Shiva and the other was a lotus flower with the OM symbol on it as in the Tebet Tradition. Hoping I spelled it correctly. Have a great day.

My Heart on a String

April 21, 2011 06:36 PM

Just checking in after being gone a while - what a great way to catch up. Love this idea and looking forward to the next one!

Rosemary Markowski

April 21, 2011 06:38 PM

Thank you, Heart...that's cool about the necklaces...Tibet is spelled this way...I'm glad you liked the teaching...xox

Robin Sneed

April 21, 2011 06:39 PM

What a lovely gift this is. The poem you share is a bonus that calls my name. Thanks, Robin.

anna1liese

April 21, 2011 06:47 PM

You are so welcome, Anna...thank you for watching...I'm glad you like the poem...xox

Robin Sneed

April 21, 2011 06:51 PM

Thanks for the update on OS women. Congrats to all! R

Sheba Marx

April 21, 2011 10:16 PM

Sheba, you are most welcome! Good to see you...xox

Robin Sneed

April 21, 2011 10:58 PM

so thoughtful and inspiring!
i see a couple glances at the camera - good for you! looking forward to you trying out eye contact on the dance floor......i'm a better lead that way ;>)