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Steven Glassman's avatar

I love the notion of Writers as Wombats. What a delightful comparison!

(Also, there are days that I cannot help but yell out, in the style of a certain mid-1990s techno song, "MORTAL WOMBAT!")

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

How fun! A song!

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Kristine Dubuque's avatar

I loved this post! Wombats, Who Knew? Thank you for sharing your research with us. I never knew that there is a calendar until recently that talks about each day having a celebration! I will take an animal or nature lesson any day of the week!

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Hi Kristine,

I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for reading and commenting! Happy writing!

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Kristine Dubuque's avatar

Hi Jacque Glad we connected 💙

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ann schneider's avatar

So interesting because I love learning more about nature and animals. I knew nothing about wombats! Thank you. And how you connected us is wonderful!

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Ann, Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed it. Those writerly flights of fancy that our brains take can be so fun. I appreciate you! 💕

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Wendy Carr's avatar

Wombat Writers Unite! Who knew we could protect our tender hearts while we burrow in deep with a bump of the rump?! I’ll forever have that image to make me laugh the negativity off and keep digging!

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Wendy, I am so happy you enjoyed it and that the humor will help it stick with you. I crack up every time I think of it too. Such a hilarious super power! 💕

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Life is My Palette's avatar

Oh my friend, this written with the Jacque-heart I've come to know and love. You write about life. And then there is that Jacque sense of humor....rumps and cubed poop. I laughed out loud. I am grateful for the way your writing touches all the significant life points. Thank you.

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Thank you, Rebby! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. It warms my heart that you laughed out loud, even as you are grieving. I hope to see you more often and get the chance to see you smile and maybe even laugh. Take good care of you! Sending love and hugs your way!

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Alexander Henning's avatar

I like what you wrote on your bio an find it very thoughtful that you've such traits. I'm new here and would like to be followed back

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Elizabeth Levin's avatar

I needed to read this today, Jacque! My inner critic is hard at work freezing my pen and typing fingers.

I will be fierce like one of my favorite creatures. Wombats are adorable! Their short, little legs are also similar to my own. I didn’t know about their backwards pouch, nor their extra strong booty! :) Thanks you for encouragement and a smile!😊

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Elizabeth Levin's avatar

Thank you, Jacque! ☺️

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Sorry that darn inner critic is trying to stir up trouble. Bat him away with that booty and delve into the rich reward that your creativity is. 💕

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Karen Loucks Rinedollar's avatar

Love this post, Jacque! So clever and insightful. While squirrels have long held a sort of superpower for me, I think the wombat may just earn a spot too. I can’t claim the short legs, but my height offers a different gift—one of observation and description.

Capitalization is my ongoing rebellion against English convention. Proper nouns may be the rule, but I happily bend it for things I hold dear—like Seasons and Friends.

Those cube-shaped droppings sound uncomfortable, but maybe that’s the point—sometimes having staying power is uncomfortable. Growing—like those ever-lengthening teeth—takes work, especially for Writers who love to “chew on things.”

The power of the pivot is essential to evolution, and being tough helps—as long as we don’t stick our heads in the sand to avoid life. And that backward pouch—genius! When you spend your life burrowing into dirt, practicality rules. Who among us doesn’t occasionally find ourselves covered in life’s dirt—procrastination, doubt, or negativity?

You go, girl. This might be one of your best posts yet!

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Karen, Thank you so much! I love that you highlighted the power of the pivot. That is key to surviving and thriving.

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Dinah's avatar

Such a fun post! Thanks for teaching me so much! Looking forward to peppering with you this month!💜

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Thank you, Dinah. I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Happy peppering!

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C Gold's avatar

Oh, this is adorable. "If a wombat sat in a chair, she would have the same problem." This is so unique -educational and encouraging, Jacque. I'd dig and put my wombat rump high and submit this piece for publication in another place as well.

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Claudia,

Thank you so much for your cheerful encouragement!

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Dee Allen-Kirkhouse's avatar

Jacque, Brilliant comparison. I laughed at your descriptions and the image of rumps swaying in A Writer's Room cracked me up. You are so encouraging in your writing.

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Thank you, Dee. Your comments and encouragement mean the world to me.

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Ellise Ramos's avatar

Love this comparison - writers as wombats, as warriors, the possibilities are endless <3

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Thank you, Ellise! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you for reading, following and commenting. Happy writing!

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The Extraordinary Ordinary Me's avatar

As a fellow capital “W” Writer, I thoroughly enjoyed this piece Jacque! Wombat on!

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Thank you, Tamara! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Let’s “Wombat on!” for sure!

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Anu Morris's avatar

LOL - Yup ready to wombat my writing now :)

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Anu, That is great news! Wombat your writing and a have a wonderful time doing it!

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Morning Musings's avatar

So fun! Thank you for sharing... now I have to Google wombat to see some video of that rump in action!

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Thank you, Gesene! Great idea to check it out in action!

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