writing
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Depends
What exactly do you mean by that? Is it the first person who has done something, someone who has built something… or someone who can teach others better ways to do different things? I’ll answer those in order. Having a college degree isn’t the end all be all explanation for intelligence. ~J. Lyst It is… Continue reading
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My Mother’s Name Was Donna
You know… I was just talking about this in the car with a friend today. Years ago, I did an interview of my mom for an assignment. When I mentioned to my aunt that I was going to interview my mom, she asked: “Why her? I’m smarter than her!” My response? “While you just might… Continue reading
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Unfolding
Having just a few bulletpoints turn into a “masterpiece,” one I like to read. It’s also fascinating to see which way the story will go! ~J. Lyst Continue reading
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Say It, Say It… Softly
I try to tell myself that I’m not sensitive. I am. I try to tell myself that I’m doing the best for myself by burying myself in my writing. Inaccurate. I thought I’d just be relieved to finish my latest chapter of NtC. 53 pages later, I am not. In fact, I’m more stressed out… Continue reading
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I’m Not That Bitter… An Apparent Storytelling Manifesto
So… I like to tell myself that I’m not angry or bitter over this, but the fact that I consulted Copilot on anything tells you something. I am sensitive about my writing at times and just want some reassurance. Unfortunately, none of my family or even friends are willing or able to provide that. I… Continue reading
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Writing
Writing. Since uploading “The Unknown,” I have been hit with a barrage of rude comments. One person also suggested that I pursue a less harmful hobby. You see… “The Unknown” is an entirely AI written fanfiction, and I made it a point to be upfront with that. So… I’ll share the comments here and my… Continue reading
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8 / 2 / 2025
3:13pm – 3:19pm So, I have decided to start my own website. (Does it count as my own if it’s through here?) MissLyst.com I’ll be clear. I don’t plan to try to make any money off the site. I just want a brand page. Now I can control the appearance of the blog and have… Continue reading
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Broken Vases
I don’t often write much of what or how I’m feeling. A least not recently, not since I started doing the daily prompts. Not in my blog posts at least. Do I?? I’ve been using a paper bound journal to help ground myself. I’m having a bad night… and I have no one I can… Continue reading
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