She traveled these woods many times. Sometimes marveling at the pink clouds of a sunset or catching glimpses of shy rabbits but always just watching. “I must ask someone to walk with me someday,” she would say – while knowing all along that no one would ever walk with a ghost.
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Poet Rummager 
This was a good one for autumn.
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I’ll meet you by the fire with warm blankets and marshmallows. Would you bring the hot dogs and the beer? 🔥
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Funny, Rummy. Yeah, I’ll bring the beer. The dogs? You know what’s in them? Scary. Scary good. (Smiley face thingy.)
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That’s what makes eating hot dogs so much fun, Oggy — you never know what part of an animal you’re gonna eat! 😘
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Of all the disturbing things I’ve read in your writings, this takes the cake.
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I love taking cake 🎂
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Hey, you’ve always been very helpful, but would you mind giving me an idea for a topic? I’m stuck.
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Some of your best pieces came from your own experiences and past. I loved reading about your dad. What about your mom? All I remember reading was that your dad didn’t like to contradict her. Or do you have other childhood memories to share?
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Good idea. Thanks, sincerely.
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And weren’t you just in the U.S.? Would also love to read your take on the Americans and Irish and/or U.S. & Ireland. Maybe the bar scenes, differences in outlook of life, family life, etc.
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That’s another excellent idea. Thank you so much.
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Yep, it’s tough being a ghost…
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👻🎃 Never on Halloween, Nick! Ghosts have a boo-tiful time!!
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The Queen of Denial!
(Badump-bump)
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Sometimes the reality is too hard to bear.
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Beautiful Rose, thank you…
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Thank you, Trae 💝👻
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Hope she finds a companion!
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I’m trying to fix her up with a real cute male ghost friend. Keep your fingers crossed! hahaha! Thanks for visiting 🙂
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This story reminds me of a ghost tour I took in Charlotte, NC. I am attaching a blog post that has some pictures. https://thatjessgal.wordpress.com/2010/12/04/three-cheers-for-ri-ra/ Scroll down 1 picture beyond the glass of beer to read a small blurb (below the picture of the bar) about the ghosts in the Ri Ra bar. This little girl is seen all the time playing with toys and not responding to anyone that talks to her. She reportedly laughs and runs around. Most people claim they are surprised to see such a little girl running around a bar unattended by an adult. She has also written part of the alphabet on a wall that is 15+ feet up in the air that cannot be removed with typical cleaning agents. I am a believer!!
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I have a few true ghost stories we can trade over a healthy dinner — if you cook👻🎃👻 And if I were a ghost, I’d haunt at a bar, too 😘
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lol I’ve walked with many. Mediums usually do.
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I wish you’d write about it, Joseph! I’d love to hear your ghost stories. 😍
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Perhaps some day.
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nice ghosty ending
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Aw, thanks San! Any ghosts in India? 😘👻
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Still not found
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Scary beauty. Thank you, Rose (y)
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Yes, she is — but also lonely. She should take up photography; I think she needs a hobby 😉 Thank you, dear Francis! 👻💖
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Scare some walkers is a bit trendy with the ghosts of these days. But the scary beauty was meant to your words, they have a beauty from the unexpected 😉
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You’re so clever! xo
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^x^
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Thanks T ❤
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Poet Rummager, I should be thanking you for giving this lovely spooktacular post!
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Spooktacular…….I love that!! Thank you. xo
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You’re welcome!
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I think you are getting better since I started to read your blog. Keep up the good work.
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Thank you, Tessa. That means a lot! I’ve been reading your writing and really enjoying how versatile you are as a writer. xo Rose
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Thanks Rose, that is nice of you to say. I have to say it is true, but I have trouble reminding myself of that. xx
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Wake up every morning and remind yourself then — that helps me get motivated and starts the day off with that kick in the ass that we all need. 😀
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This sweet sad story reminds me of a cartoon character from my childhood. Casper the Friendly Ghost would try to have friendly interactions with people, who were always freaked out by him. Dunno how many children took in the subtle message about dealing with somebody different in accord with *who* they are vs. *what* they are.
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Casper is annoying! There was a Casper movie released not that long ago, and yep, still annoying (didn’t finish it; my stomach wouldn’t allow it). Anyway, I can see where you’re going with my poem and love your interpretation, as always! 🎃👻🎃
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