I just learned the term "executive functioning theft," where someone keeps giving you small admin-type tasks to wear you down and that's EXACTLY what billing insurance companies is
(I found the term on Hedgehog Librarian's blog, not sure if someone else said it first)
@LadyHawkins as an only (who has chosen not to have kids) - would really love for people to stop acting surprised about someone being an only when they aren't "selfish/spoiled" or some other stereotype about something you have no control over
@sarissasays @AgentTinsley and that models appropriate response when you've behaved in a way you know isn't great - acknowledge what happened, apologize and move on. people often don't learn that skill if it's not modeled
Y’all. Let’s talk about Matthew Cuthbert.
Sees a child in need, unwanted & alone. Takes her in at physical and financial expense to himself. Instantly loves her. Gives her all the freedom to be fully herself. Is only ever gentle, kind & generous. Defends her. Praises her.
Goals.
I asked my entertainment attorney, "If someone makes a movie/show about one of my books and then shelves it, can I ever get my rights back?" and the answer was NO.
Not only are they shelving these things, they're making it so that no one else can ever make them. Ever.