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A Little ‘Bout Me:

I’m a writer, reader, visual artist, graphic designer, somebody’s momma and other stuff that’s good and not so good. I’m frank but shy, sensitive, and have the dry humor of a cynic but I’m positive, empathetic, judgmental, oppositional just because and working on all of the above. I’m a southern girl who’s adaptable, welcoming, stand-offish and curious. Here, I want to share a little bit of myself without doing a reality show that nobody would have a particular interest in. Currently, I’m working on my first novel and sketches for another publication. I hope you like what I’ve come here to say and we can have interesting and engaging exchanges that will make you proud of us both.

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33 Responses

on July 18, 2011 at 2:10 am | Reply Leah

Are you the one doing the drawings with your blog posts? They are fabulous! You have a gift. Glad to find your blog!
- on July 18, 2011 at 7:11 am | Reply totsymae1011
  
  Yes, Leah, I do the drawings on the site. Very glad that you like the blog
on July 30, 2011 at 9:36 pm | Reply My Inner Chick

Tots,
i did not know you did the art work on you blog.
OMG,
YOU are so fab. SO SO SO fab. So talented. WOW.
xxxxxx
- on July 31, 2011 at 10:49 am | Reply totsymae1011
  
  Thank you so much, Kim.
  
  Bunches of hugs
  - on August 1, 2011 at 11:32 am | Reply My Inner Chick
    
    What do you charge for you art work?
- on August 1, 2011 at 1:17 pm | Reply totsymae1011
  
  The prices range from 75.00 to 1800.00. They’re all original pieces.
on July 31, 2011 at 4:58 pm | Reply The Fanny Pack

This blog is artistic, eclectic and iLOVE it!
- on July 31, 2011 at 7:52 pm | Reply totsymae1011
  
  Thank you. I appreciate you visiting with me.
on August 11, 2011 at 10:53 pm | Reply Phil

Doh, I feel so dumb, didn’t realize I could leave a comment here! Well OK, I’ll say it again:

Nice artwork! Really nice artwork in fact.

I think I’ll hang around and read some more too. The writing is fresh and different from most. Write on Totsymae, write on…
- on August 12, 2011 at 9:08 pm | Reply totsymae1011
  
  You’re funny, Phil. Thank you for the nice comments.
  Feel free to hang out w/me as much as you want.
on August 21, 2011 at 11:15 am | Reply nanhinchliffNancy Hinchliff

Great blog…I absolutely love your art work. I saw you around during the She Writes Blooger Ball and wanted to come and say Hi. Really like your writing style and choice of topics…will definitely be back to read more.
- on August 21, 2011 at 11:18 am | Reply totsymae1011
  
  Thank you, Nancy. Always great meeting other writers. I look forward to seeing you again and will definitely be paying you a visit.
on September 7, 2011 at 12:22 pm | Reply yikici

Heya Totsymae, it’s lovely to meet a fellow, writer, artist, blogger and campaigner
- on October 23, 2011 at 9:00 am | Reply totsymae1011
  
  Sorry for my belated response. I am so glad you stopped by
  and wish you well on the campaign trail.
on October 15, 2011 at 6:34 am | Reply Carl D'Agostino

What kind of sketches do you do?
- on October 15, 2011 at 6:41 am | Reply totsymae1011
  
  Watercolor/Ink lately. Most of my work has been acrylic paintings or mixed media.
  Love the concept of cartoons on your site. I’ve been working on a few but it’s taking
  me forever. :-0
  - on October 15, 2011 at 9:14 am | Reply Carl D'Agostino
    
    For cartoons I like the simple line drawing as the gag is mainly in the text. Go to New Yorker site and see cartoon bank to see styles and humor ideas. They have
    the best in the business and even their rejection bank contains the most amazing stuff. Water colors are the hardest I think because it takes so much planning as you have no white paint and can’t cover mistakes. My painting ability has evaporated but now and then I do a train scene on big two handled saws(a tradition in USA Northwest) and do Caribbean scenes on the paddle part of oars, a Key Westy kinda thing.
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on November 8, 2011 at 11:11 pm | Reply Patricia

Just wondering, Totsymae, when you say you ‘composed’ the painting, what do you mean? Is it just another word for ‘painted’ ?
- on November 8, 2011 at 11:13 pm | Reply totsymae1011
  
  I’m sorry but yes, the meaning is the same. I painted her.
on December 11, 2011 at 11:12 pm | Reply jannatwrites

You’re a talented artist and you’ve got a fun blog space, here. I’m glad I stopped by
- on January 14, 2012 at 9:07 am | Reply totsymae1011
  
  Thanks. Sorry I am so late in responding. Absent in mind sometimes.
on December 26, 2011 at 11:12 am | Reply lorrelee1970

Nothing but respect for someone who tells it like it is and has talent.
- on January 14, 2012 at 9:07 am | Reply totsymae1011
  
  Thank you, Lorre Lee. Glad you’ve been visiting, as I enjoy your wit as well.
on December 31, 2011 at 12:18 pm | Reply Debbie

Hi, Tots, just letting you know I stopped by to check out your blog after you visited/commented on mine. You’ve got some interesting stuff going on here, girl, and I love your sketches — always wished I could draw. Keep up the good work!
- on January 14, 2012 at 9:08 am | Reply totsymae1011
  
  Thanks for stopping by, Debbie. So glad you like the work and stuff.
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on July 24, 2012 at 11:58 pm | Reply Darla McDavid

Hi, Totsymae — Thanks for visiting my blog and for the Like. That’s special to me because you seem to already be an accomplished writer. Your artwork is gorgeous.
- on July 25, 2012 at 12:39 am | Reply totsymae1011
  
  Thanks, Darla. So nice of you to say. Hope to see you around again. I enjoyed my visit to your blog.
on January 17, 2013 at 10:34 pm | Reply Jennifer Flint ~ The Aura Reader

Ha, I always buy toilet paper when I go shopping too. I figure that’s the first thing I would want in an emergency!

Thanks for stopping by my blog – yours looks really cool too. Love the drawings!