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HOW WOMEN can be somewhat predictable. her opinions, especially when

she makes comments about
Many women seem to have an
my writing. Her suggestions
arsenal of gestures and looks
TOUCH MY LIFE that can change the tenure of can make my story more
interesting. I must admit, I
a situation. This is not to say
that all women are unpredict-
able; but rather, they bring don’t always listen. Yeah, you
read that correctly, I should,
By C.F. Illingworth certain finesse to a relation- but don’t hear what she says.
ship. I enjoy a good conver- Shame on me! One nice thing
sation with an intelligent is she doesn’t rub it in when I
have been blessed with the them possesses unique writing woman because they most finally tell her she was right.
presence of many wom- talents, and they themselves often have a different take on Maybe that is why I’m willing
I en in my life. My wife is are truly amazing. I relish the subject at hand. The key to come clean and fess up to
my love long partner. She is their comments and opinions here is that you must listen my errors.
indeed the love of my life, as in regard to my work. closely to a woman’s speech, Some of the character
well as friend, compadre, and I’m one of those people ascertaining the meaning of traits I enjoy most about the
soul mate. I am the father to who enjoy standing back and her words and the intonations women in my life is their
three young women who have observing a person’s speech, in her voice. Women can pres- sense of humor, their willing-
been an enjoyment through mannerisms, and how they ent a wide range of expres- ness to tell me that I’m full
my parent years. Plus I have present themselves. As a writ- sions just by a look or the way of it, or that they enjoy being
six granddaughters and one er, I’m always looking for new they hold their head, as well as with me. I am indeed quite
great-granddaughter. I also character traits in both males their facial demeanor. happy with all the women in
enjoy my two grandsons. I and females. Usually, men I have noticed that my my life, and I hope it never
am the only male in a zoom are not all that complicated. daughters will have a unique changes. I cherish being a hus-
interactive writing group as I, therefore, have to invent way of viewing a situation. band, a dad, a grandpa, and a
well. The six women in the a unique personality for my Even my six and nine-year-old great-grandpa.
group, including our Instruc- male characters. Women, on granddaughters will surprise So, if you see me some-
tor, have become an important the other hand, are more com- me with a new way of looking where, don’t hesitate to come
part of my life. Because they plex and consequently make at a set of circumstances and up and say hi. I would like
are all writers, I feel I know for more interesting subjects suggest an exceptional way to to hear your story and all
them in a spiritual sense. Most in a story. They don’t usually approach it. about how you enjoy being
every week I hear them read have to kickbox their way into My wife, on the other a “WOMAN’. Maybe you’ll
their work and I experience or out of a dicey situation. hand, is someone whom I find yourself in one of my
their writing soul. Each of Most male characteristics rely on a great deal. I cherish stories.

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