Thursday, April 16, 2026

Need Not Apply

 Hi Kate, this is Refried, just wondering if you want to talk on the phone next week sometime.  This week I unexpectedly quit two writing groups! One because a guy in my small critique group was bullying me, and the other because the organization took back their conference scholarship when i told them I was gay. 

I will tell you all about it but it is kind of sad. It took me a few weeks to realize I would not have equal status in the conservative group and I would have no path to publicity like the other people do. 

In the other group a guy had harassed me a few times before and this time came in the group late and addressed me as "Re-cunt." Like "Refried," but a bad name.  Can you believe that? It is because he does not like my religious poems.

That is kind of crazy. I thank you for not being like that!!!  I enjoyed Patricia's presentation! I remember her last one and it was also awesome. 

Ok have a great day, Kate, I am doing okay, just staying in touch.

from Refried Bean

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