Becky Powell

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  • Profile updated: Apr 18, 2008
  • Last signed in: May 13, 2008
  • Member since: Dec 29, 2007

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Broken Primary System Needs Fixing
rating: 10 | comments: 4

  Here it is April, and the primary campaign season is still in full swing.   I don't know how the candidates do it, campaigning up one side and down the other for months on end.   . . . more

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Becky published the article Book Club at the Penitentiary--100 Word challenge #14 May 13, 2008 4:17PM EDT
Becky commented on the article Thirteen - 100 word stories week 13 challenge by Sheila Deeth May 11, 2008 4:06PM EDT
"Congratulations, Sheila. This story really weaves a spell." more
Becky commented on the article 100 Words Stories: Week 13 Challenge. "Dertien" by Doyle ( aka The MAN of the 6 Nachos ) C. May 11, 2008 4:04PM EDT
"You're the math king! Great story. Definitely a first place winner! Congrats." more
Becky commented on the article Bunker 13 - 100 Word Stories Week 13 - Challenge by Lune Wolfsong May 11, 2008 4:01PM EDT
"Congratulations, Lune. I'm sorry I didn't get to read this until today. This is an awsome story! Definitely a winner!" more
Becky commented on the article Thirteen Candles - One Hundred Word Stories - Week 13 - CHALLENGE by Stephanie B. May 11, 2008 3:58PM EDT
"Congratulations, Stephanie. This was such a powerful story." more
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About Me

  • People say I'm:
    Funny and smart, maybe a little hard to get to know
  • Describe Yourself:
    I'm 47 and live in Nashville, Tennessee. I've been married to my husband for almost 19 years. We have one son who is almost 13. I earned a law degree and practiced law before my son was born. Afterwards, I chose to stay at home with my son. I don't have any regrets, though it was an outcome I never would have predicted for myself. It was a huge surprise that I had a maternal side--I didn't get a lot of real good mothering myself. We have been homeschooling for 4 years. It has nothing to do with religion. We're pretty darn low-key on the whole religion thing; we don't even go to church. I feel like I have to say that because religious zeal is what most people think of when they hear the word homeschool. We're doing it because we got a little taste of it and decided it was the best way to educate our son. I've always thought of myself as a writer.
  • On Gather, I'm Looking For ...:
    A place to express my opionions because I don't get to chat with my friends too much these days. I'd like to discuss books with people since my husband isn't a big reader. I'd like to share some of what I've learned as a homeschool teacher. I'd like to find out what other people are thinking about the issue of education these days. I'd like to interact with other writers so I can learn writing skills and publishing tips.

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Glome . . ., Apr 8, 2008, 12:23AM EDT
PS I know you will find a lot of interesting things to teach your son! :)
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Glome . . ., Apr 8, 2008, 12:22AM EDT
Hi Becky, I lost your note and just refound it. Actually, I've read the first chapter and 1/2 twice a couple of months ago. I have to start over again. It's exciting, but for people not well schooled you can only hang onto the facts for so long :) I have a number of other books along that line. Like this one, they are pretty much for beginners. I learned a lot. I'll let you know when I begin again. Let me know how you do also.
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vickie f., Mar 24, 2008, 3:15PM EDT
Hi, just got your request, welcome. I like Lost as well,talk at you soon.
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Deborah J Ledford, Mar 18, 2008, 10:18AM EDT
I completely understand about not wanting to miss any of "Lost"--I'm addicted too, but I have a DVR so I can zip through the commercials and not lose any momentum. I hope you'll be able to join us after the episode is over.
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Pat Bertram, Jan 30, 2008, 9:27PM EST
Welcome to gather, Becky. I hope you find a place for yourself here. I'm still looking for my place, so maybe we will get to know each other.
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Lynn Doiron, Jan 30, 2008, 4:00PM EST
Please excuse the gawky caps, but I LOVE THAT BOOK CASE HISTORIES BY KATE ATKINSON!!!! IT'S MY LAST BEST FAVORITE READ. There. I had to do that. When I read Case Histories I had already gone about six stories into my Six Degrees Stories [not posted here on Gather] -- which are mainly writing exercises wherein I let a barely mentioned character from one story become the main character for the next story and so on. Around Story 4, I began to think a long series of works might connect back (if you've seen Short Cuts, based on Raymond Carver's Short Stories, you might see what I mean; or, more recently, Crash].

Anyway, I think I'm on Gather to find an audience for my work, one that responds with critical comments and to find interesting writing. To make connections with other writers, help where I can be helpful, and BE helped.

I am prolific -- sometimes. Also, some of the posts I've made are not brand new. Cold was brand new. The responses to challenges and prompts are brand new. Again, I love the exercise of doing. [I think I've turned this into babble and ramble so will just say -- YES, Kate Atkinson -- wonderful book that. And how great was that compliment to me . . . from you . . . I think I just did a little peacock strut in my head over the buzz that sent me -- thanks.]
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Lynn Doiron, Jan 29, 2008, 11:25PM EST
Thanks, becky, for your note on Cold. Sorry if my response is a little late -- I didn't know about Pings or that I had any until this evening . . . [trust me, when I say I'm lo-tech, I'm the bottom of the barrel tech. Again, thanks for the earlier, Ping. I liked hearing from you.
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Cindy F., Jan 21, 2008, 10:54AM EST
You can do it first thing in the spring, after all the flowers have died off, or in the fall. If your climate is warmer, (doesn't go below 50) you could probably do it anytime except active flowering. I live in MI, so I have to do it according to the weather. Your iris's will do much better if they are broken up and give you many more flowers. If the root bulb is too big, all the energy is there instead of the flowers. Good luck!! :)
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Mary M., Jan 11, 2008, 9:27AM EST
Hi, Becky! Glad you're on gather. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have. What a great group of folks!

Welcome!
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Dan Tomkins, Jan 5, 2008, 3:04AM EST
Photobucket Hi friend!

Welcome to Gather! I hope you enjoy it, as there are a lot of great people in here! I am one of the Gather guides, so if you have any questions, or looking for anything in particular, don't hesitate to get a hold of me or any of the other friendly guides. We can be found at www.guides.gather.com...well, see you again!

You should write an introductory article about yourself and post it on the Welcome Center! (www.warmwelcome.gather.com)
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