We are negotiating the sale of our former FLEX buildings now, while also closing out our associations with the buyers of our former business. It is stressful and my nerves are shot…. Worst of all, I can’t share what is going on until all the “t’s” are crossed and the “i’s” dotted.This explains why I am not writing. I’m not one to keep my opinions to myself when I sit and let words flow. But I promise you, it will be interesting to see what happens next. You can be sure no one is expecting what will be. . .
Don’t you love a story with a good twist at the end?
About Ginny East Shaddock
Ginny East has long employed blogging to poke and prod life. She believes reflective writing reveals deeper connections and teaches us about our relationships with ourselves and the world at large. Her blog is laden with long essays that go completely against the recommended tips for successful blogging, and the fact that her selected subject matter has no goal or specific theme means she is unlikely to build an audience or create a platform for her writing or other work-related endeavors. Ginny comes to the page for personal reasons, and whether she has an audience for these entries is a moot point.
Ginny retired in January 2025 after many years as a business owner. Certified yoga therapist, and teacher of dance, yoga, and writing. She was excited to have time to devote to writing, personal reflection, and deepening relationships. She has a Master of Fine Arts in writing from Lesley University and a BA in business management from Eckerd College.
As an author, Ginny has won the Royal Palm Literary Award two times, once for historical fiction and once for the memoir category. She also won the New Southerner Literary Award and her piece was selected for the magazine's yearly anthology. She has a memoir, My Million Dollar Donkey, a book that explores social issues, education, and personal awareness gained during a period when she attempted to live a simple life in the Georgia Mountains. The book was born of insight from her daily introspection gained by blogging on this site. She also is the author of The Enlightened Writer, available on Kindle and through Amazon or Bookbaby. This book combines Eastern philosophy with writing wisdom for authors seeking insight and guidance on writing a memoir as a spiritual act.
Heart of Ginny 
Love a good twist!! :-)Can’t wait to see you both this summer.
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while sitting at a showstopper convention this weekend, your site was mentioned. i came to read it for myself, having paid tuition to FLEX for a bit, & wanting to keep up on the ‘news’. my daughter’s love of dance was squashed, before we ‘defected’, by a teacher who was left behind. i am glad we left. i am glad her love of dance has been reestablished. i am glad this site, your site, was touched upon. i am glad i came. i found the article i was looking for, in a past entry. i read. i speculated. i have assumed. and i have been driven to write. before finding said entry, i read all the way back to 22march. mrs hendry, i never knew you. i am sure i still dont, not by a long stretch. i am glad i never got close to you…because losing such a bright & amusing personality to a georgia move would have left quite a hole in my world. REALLY (peacocks, bees, a mule AND a llama, jewelry, a chainsaw in pink) have you no thirst for diversity? i am sorry that the fl sitch is ugly. i am sorry that there is pain & confusion. i am glad that my child’s love of dance has been resown. i am happy to be where i am, that she is where she is, that we are all here together. i have alot of faith, possibly blind. i am most grateful for the nosey nellie who mentioned your blog. i am happy that i came to know a little piece of your beauty. i can also tell you that just about any grape can make wine (not necessarily good) as can oranges from sarasota, limes, apples, & grapefruit (also not good). my dad, who lives in tn has tried them all. i hope you dont mind that i continue to visit your blog, even though we barely knew each other. thank you
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Are we still to expect a twist?
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Almost guaranteed. And trust me, its a twist as good as the famous dance.
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