tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:44:46 +0000thoughtswriterbookdreamweirdabout mehealthfamilystressventsadghosthappycongestive heart failurefearsevilwebsiteweightdarkfacebookRheumatoid ArthritisThe Perfect TimecampingfirstfundraiserlinkmoneypicturesyoucaringThe ramblings of a writer's dreams.http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Katie)Blogger158125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-4242152808667289614Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:08:00 +00002021-12-03T00:11:52.764-07:00This is a rare post. I don't talk about religion with anybody. I respect other beliefs as long as they don't shove their beliefs down my throat. I have religious family members so i don't want to get in a discussion about religion with them. I mainly want to get my thoughts out there. Now, these thoughts came because I'm watching a movie and people are praying. "Hail Mary, mother of http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2021/12/rare-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-2542913093207925473Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:14:00 +00002020-10-26T01:14:20.017-06:00I moved my poetry offline because too many people were sharing them without giving me credit. Not mad at them.. just tired. Sorry I haven't been here in so long. I'm chronically ill, chronically in pain, forever fatigued... Sent from my iPadhttp://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2020/10/moved-my-poems.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-1516428675056158405Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:40:00 +00002017-11-13T17:40:21.706-07:00about mefundraiserhealthlinkmoneystressyoucaringI don't know if I still get any readers but I'm putting this here anyway. Please help and share! Urgent!! I need a lot of money but donate what you can! Help Katie with Disability Expenses #crowdfunding #YouCaring #arthritis #RASucks #Help #fundraising https://t.co/Yg8YIS6c0M via @youcaring — Katie DesChenes (@KDinColorado) November 14, 2017 http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2017/11/youcaring-donate-please-fundraiser-help.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-3113438517210217738Sun, 02 Jul 2017 17:51:00 +00002017-07-02T11:51:36.893-06:00websitewriterI've removed a lot of old posts. I still have them but you can't see them.  I have my reasons.  so if you're looking for something, leave a comment and let me know why.http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2017/07/posts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-772915301406134584Thu, 14 Jul 2016 04:11:00 +00002016-07-13T22:11:04.755-06:00dreamweirdLast night I had a strange dream.   Every time I thought about writing it down today, the thought escaped me and I forgot again. So I’m writing now while I can. Lol Okay, it starred me and Damon Wayans.  This guy > http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001834/    I was in jeans and t-shirt.  Damon was dressed oddly.   He had skin tight purple leggings with a paisley top http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2016/07/dream-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-8635303871404194222Tue, 17 May 2016 18:11:00 +00002016-05-17T12:11:28.983-06:00about mehealthRheumatoid ArthritisstressthoughtsI have rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and maybe even a touch of psoriatic arthritis.   What does that mean?  It means, I'm fatigued (imagine not sleeping for 72 hours.  that's how I feel all the time).  I have no energy at all.  and I'm in pain. A lot of pain most of the day.    I'm on medications but so far, they aren't helping.   So I resort to http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2016/05/cleaning-when-you-hurt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-197560810050526293Tue, 19 Apr 2016 20:59:00 +00002016-04-19T14:59:47.805-06:00ventHumans have come a long way since we first walked the earth.  We have cars, a roof over our heads that protect us from nature.   We have food and water readily available.  We don’t have to hunt for our food but some still do.  City folks don’t have to grow their own food because others will do that for them.  We have grocery stores to buy our food.   We have http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2016/04/random-thoughts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-3814897163715564689Sun, 27 Mar 2016 03:04:00 +00002016-03-26T21:04:31.236-06:00bookstressthoughtswriterIs anybody reading my blog?  If so, please comment, just to let me know that you've been here. Also, for the readers, Since I've been laid off, I've been thinking of my books a lot.  I think I may attempt to publish this year.  I just need to tally the costs and see if I can swing it in my budget.  Unless somebody wants to donate using the go fund me site to the right or http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2016/03/reader-check-and-book-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-4463159340718318537Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:58:00 +00002016-03-10T17:58:44.789-07:00about mehealthstressthoughts I was laid off of work for the first time ever. My last day was February 29th.  I've been panicky, depressed, angry, and stressed.  Stress is not good for my rheumatoid arthritis.  So yes, I was in pain too.  Probably more so than usual.   When you are in pain every day, you learn to brush it off or hide it so others don't realize you're hurting.  I hide it http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2016/03/stress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-8555605860730424694Sat, 27 Feb 2016 14:29:00 +00002016-02-27T07:29:15.080-07:00dreamweirdLast night, I dreamed that I was at a grocery store in the checkout.  It was my turn and the cashier sort of looked like Angela Bassett.  I struck up a conversation with her and she had a New Orleans accent.  I told her I had been laid off so jokingly asked if she could give me any deals.    She said she’d see what she could do.   She then talked about herself. she http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2016/02/dream-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-1589384659976540665Sat, 23 Jan 2016 19:47:00 +00002016-01-23T12:47:41.163-07:00dreamwriterLast night, I had a fun dream.  I was in a room with a lot of other people. It was like a classroom and we all had large desks in front of us.  We were given assignments to find another way to do what you loved.  If you loved painting, you had to use another medium like chalk or pencil.  If you loved making things out of clay, you had to try using wood.  Me?  Since Ihttp://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2016/01/dream-time-dollhouse-mysteries.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-889972962554744248Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:15:00 +00002016-01-15T12:15:35.416-07:00about mebookthoughtswriterI have had  go fund me page active for a month and no donations yet.  I'm hoping i can keep it active. If not, I'll just keep creating a new one.   so here ya go.   Click on the link below to help me out! https://www.gofundme.com/publishmeplease http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2016/01/help-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-4608662613923150049Mon, 04 Jan 2016 20:09:00 +00002016-01-04T13:09:27.060-07:00thoughts We've all seen quotes about how the truth will set you free or the truth will prevail.  Those sort of quotes.   Personally, I don't believe it.  What one person sees as truth, another person will see as a lie.  Opinions are freely given these days.  Unfortunately, I feel like some people believe their opinion is the truth of the matter.   Opinions interfere with http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2016/01/truthful-ramblings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-167118368495825801Tue, 24 Nov 2015 16:47:00 +00002015-12-07T15:01:11.035-07:00bookthoughtswriterWhen you are a writer, sometimes you need to search on the internet for details on how to do things.  For example, I just learned how to get blood off of walls using meat tenderizer.   If anybody ever looks at my search history, I will be in trouble.  Seriously, how many people look up "how to remove blood from walls"?   In the past, I've also looked up brain tumors and http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2015/11/odd-things-writers-learn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-323955052259803801Mon, 26 Oct 2015 20:52:00 +00002015-10-26T14:52:53.686-06:00facebookthoughtsMy friend helped get a food pantry started in her apartment building.  They got a grant from the state of Vermont but that money is running out.  They need more money to help fill up the food pantry.   Read more about it here!   I've shared it on Facebook and twitter and thought  it couldn't hurt to post here too.  Please click the link and donate!! https://http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2015/10/donate-to-worthy-cause.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-2595902051483626700Mon, 26 Oct 2015 17:48:00 +00002015-10-26T11:48:17.047-06:00about medreamHello to all new visitors.  If you are new here, let me tell about this blog.  I named this blog The Dream Writer because I am a writer who has wacky dreams. I try to post here often but sometimes forget or can't think of anything good to post.  However, I've decided I'm going to post here whether it's good or not. Lucky you. LOL First, a reminder. You can see past posts by http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2015/10/howdy-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-2930840453102889499Fri, 16 Oct 2015 13:15:00 +00002015-10-16T07:15:43.269-06:00bookthoughtswriterI have six books that I'm writing right now.  That's right.  6 books in progress.   I don't know which book to focus on.  I know of a couple that I can push aside for now but leaves 4 that I still want to work on.   Unfortunately, it seems lately that when I start writing a book, I either lose interest or I think it sucks so badly that I want to scrap the whole thing. &http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2015/10/too-many-books.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-8577370452137171615Fri, 18 Sep 2015 14:33:00 +00002015-09-18T08:33:27.520-06:00dreamSince it's been a while since I shared a dream, I thought I'd share the one I had last night.  The dream starts with me waking up after a long night of sleep.   When I open my eyes, I see chaos.  The front door was splintered and in pieces, everything on my entertainment unit was thrown about and scattered around the room, cushions slashes, dining room table was on it's side.http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2015/09/dream-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-8388869622319739086Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:51:00 +00002015-08-19T08:51:42.519-06:00dream I had another strange dream last night. I think it was one continuous dream but could have been two dreams, back to back.    Starts out with my sisters and me going over to Terri’s house to watch a movie. Upon entering, she tells us they’ve had a problem with spiders lately. She said they’ve been dropping from the ceiling a lot. I turned around to leave but Terri http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2015/08/strange-dreams.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-4975317163747722074Sun, 09 Aug 2015 18:31:00 +00002015-08-09T12:31:01.964-06:00thoughtsventI hate politics. I hate talking about it so this is one of the few posts about politics you'll see on my blog. Talking about politics in my family only gets you angry. It's pointless. I have found I tend to disagree with my parents views so I refuse to talk about it with them. Why talk about politics when you don't get anything out of it? I guess those who like to debate things are the http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2015/08/i-hate-politics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-7656690748480693199Fri, 26 Jun 2015 17:02:00 +00002015-06-26T11:42:09.014-06:00about mebookthoughtswriter I need to contact a few book cover designers and at least get some quotes. But I'm hesitant to do anything because of money.   While I know I have the money in the account, that money could be used for other much needed things.  I need new glasses and to get my eyes checked. I need my bottom teeth worked on which is going to cost a shitload.  I just need too many http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-next-step-ramblings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-3075751799346251005Wed, 17 Jun 2015 22:43:00 +00002015-06-17T16:43:54.697-06:00about mebookfacebookthoughtswriterSince I am working on getting my first book published, I thought I'd write up an "about me" page.  Below is what I have so far.   Everybody is free to suggest something to add.   Also, eventually, I will have an author page on Facebook.  In the short description for the about me section, I need something to write there.   A friend suggested "Katie loves to http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2015/06/about-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-5268804781943897108Wed, 03 Jun 2015 21:00:00 +00002015-06-03T15:00:38.409-06:00bookthoughtswriterI don't know how book editors do this for a living.   I'm reading through my book yet again and have still found errors.  One error was a previous one I had put a mark through but didn't correct.  Another error was I used the word 'it' instead of 'he'.  Makes a big difference in a sentence when you use the right word.   Other things have been small errors like ahttp://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2015/06/editing-sucks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-4393394947710169742Tue, 05 May 2015 15:41:00 +00002015-05-05T09:41:13.258-06:00bookThe Perfect TimethoughtswriterInstead of posting info on all my completed books, I'm going to skip ahead to the last completed one and I believe the best of the batch.     This book is different then the rest I've written and when I reread it, I fell in love with it all over again.   Right now, I'm editing it and working on corrections.  Can I just say that punctuation sucks?  http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-perfect-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565480419909734515.post-1816529778302566567Sun, 26 Apr 2015 05:06:00 +00002015-04-25T23:06:01.850-06:00bookthoughtswriterI thought I'd come up with a list of questions to ask a published author in case I ever get the chance.    So I came here to start a new post and now I can't think of any questions.   sigh.. Let's see.  Um... Do you have any suggestions for somebody who works full time and wants to be published? Good thing I don't have a contract with deadlines.  Do you do http://the-dream-writer.blogspot.com/2015/04/questions-to-ask.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)0