Shanon Angermeyer Norman
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Gold, Published Poet at allpoetry.com since 2010. USF Grad, Class 2001.
Currently focusing here in VIVA and Challenges having been ECLECTIC in various communities. Upcoming explorations: ART, BOOK CLUB, FILTHY, PHOTOGRAPHY, and HORROR.
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Downtown Clearwater Library is a controversy
I've resided in Clearwater since 2010. I've worked at many places that no longer exist here like the Steak n Shake on U.S. 19 and the little telemarketing office that once employed me near Ulmerton and 66th. I've also worked for places that still do exist like Postcardmania and Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Gandy Beach (the way it was) is gone, transformed into a mangrove preserve. Our Pinellas County public libraries are either improving or vanishing. The Clearwater officials (regarding the downtown library) decided to go with improvements, but the million dollar ampitheater project came with much controversy including the resignation of a mayor.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in The Swamp
How many degrees does it take?
When I was a little girl in grade school, I was in awe about education. I wanted with all my heart to make my mother proud and to please my teachers. I wanted to be "Teacher's Pet" although for the most part I was just one of the mediocres. I admired those students who made "smarts" and schoolwork look easy. It was never easy for me. I had to work hard.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Journal
An interview with the Goddess of Love
I interviewed the goddess of love recently and I learned a lot about her thoughts on love and sex. She wanted to be very open and honest about the topics and I appreciated that. She also wanted to explain how she sees others by describing them in the 12 "tribes" of astrological order. I was okay with that as a practiced wiccan who is well-read in astrology.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Fiction
A Jupiterian writes home about Earth
The Earth and Earthlings or inhabitants have a symbiotic relationship growing together through instinctual progression. Some people define earthy elements as "natural" while defining desired notions and will-powered constructions as "manufactured" also called "man-made products". As the natural and manufactured environments have molded me, I have modified my surroundings accordingly based upon the suburban, city, or country location.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Art
A film from 2002 still well liked
Stephen Speilburg released the film "catch me if you can" in December 2002. With an all star cast (including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Ellen Pompeo, and Jennifer Garner) the movie was born to be an instant classic. While the Rotten Tomatoes score at 96% shows that the movie is well received and liked, one thing I'm not sure about is this nagging question: Can a film from 22 years ago, that wasn't anything like Speilburg's claim to fame (E.T.) have already achieved a permanent place in the league of "Classic" classification? If I must answer the question myself, I'm going to say Yes, this film and others like it from Speilburg or starring DiCaprio, have done that - They became classic, almost instantly. Not because they were filmed in black and white. Not because they followed the same worn out forumula of another classic. And not because the fans are happy to see a bunch of big name stars. This film became a classic because the artists involved all did exactly what they were supposed to do. They were all in the "zone" and took their roles in movie crafting seriously. And when it all comes together like that in perfect harmony, we get a movie that defies age, defies time, and is relevant and enjoyable forever. Classic!
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Geeks
Facebook went to hell
Mark Zuckerburg, I don't know if you sold out or if you just don't care anymore. Facebook has gone to hell. I've never seen it this bad in all the years I've been visiting that site. I used to love your website. I used to have great chats with friends and new people. I used to love the memes and political banter. I even thought that marketing options for businesses was a great addition and the share and send to Facebook links were wonderful for awhile. But now, it's all trash. It's all ruined. I have deleted my account so many times and then with some sad pathetic lonely hope I return and reinstate my account only to be tragically disappointed at how bad it is now.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Geeks
The Legal System is Wrong
In April, I was depressed. Not only did I turn 53 years old after a divorce from a 12 year marriage, I was broke, overweight, jobless, on a poor disability check, and lonely as hell. I was desperate for attention. I wasn't on any medication and whether I was hearing the voices (that often talk with me especially when no one else is around) or I wasn't hearing them, I was so depressed I was crying more often than is normal for me. I felt trapped and like the whole world had abandoned me. I reached out to the suicide hotline (988) and when I said some ridiculous overdramatic nonsense, they called the police. The police then baker-acted me and I was hospitalized for two weeks. Do you think that cured my depression? No. It made things even worse.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in The Swamp
Smutty Pulp Novels are worthy of reading
When I was a teen, my two best girlfriends and I would write romance novels in our composition books. Each time we'd finish the next chapter we'd get together and read it to each other. We'd pretend that we were the main characters and we'd really get a kick out of seeing how the stories would unravel from each writer. We all three had our own ideas of what was "romantic" and how plot should unfold. It was a lot of fun and I wish I would have been able to keep all those old stories in those composition books because some of those ideas and notes were much more sophisticated than one might expect from your average teen.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Filthy
Learning and Growing in the Garden
I live in Florida even though I was born in New Jersey and lived up north for the first 11 years of my life. I can deal with snow, but I don't like driving in it. I learned how to drive in Florida, so snow driving scares me. It's funny to me, or ironic, that New Jersey is also known as The Garden State. If you've ever seen the majority of New Jersey you'd think that was funny also. It's very different from Florida in regards to scenery. They don't have much in common except for both having beaches, both having overpriced housing, and both having corporate businesses like restaurants we all know and love. Besides that they are like night and day. What does that have to do with my "Growing in the Garden" article? A lot actually. I grew up in both places and if I compare myself to a plant, a tree, or a flower, then it's important for me to think about how I grew in a tropical climate with a different type of soil, compared to a four seasons location where the soil is much richer.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Longevity
This is not the life I ordered, but...
I thought I did everything right. I followed the course for the most part. I stayed out of trouble, or at least I thought I was. I worked, I had good people as friends, I gave my heart to Jesus, and I even went to college and became a college grad. So how did I end up at 53 years old on Social Security disability, divorced, and only one more mistake away from sleeping at a homeless shelter? I've been trying to figure that out for a long time. No, this is not the life I ordered. I wanted to have a career that would take care of more than my basic needs. I wanted to have a marriage that was unbeatable. I wanted to feel secure and happy, more so than what Social Security offers.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Confessions
The Buffet is the best Bang for the Buck
I love the buffet! Today it's confusing where to go to eat. Staying home isn't as low cost as it used to be. A home of two people can easily spend 200 dollars on groceries per week if they're not penny pinching careful. So sometimes it is easier and cheaper to eat out. Of course, since the minium wage was raised, the prices of what used to be "cheap" food (ie: McDonalds and the fast food chains) isn't "cheap" anymore. When my sweetheart and I go to any drive-thru we know we won't get what we want without having 20 bucks at least. The value menu is gone. There is no more Dollar for a burger option. I gasped in horror when I realized that a large french fry is now $5.00. So I made sure to buy a bag of potatoes at the grocery store. They'll go a lot further.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Feast
Once a Journalist, Now a Writer
In high school, I just wanted to pass my classes and make it to graduation. I was not a straight-A student although I admired them. I was average in my studies, because of the course load and my passion for "electives" such as Journalism and Theater. I figured if I couldn't be an actress, I could always write. So I put most of my passion and concentration into those two areas.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Journal
