This post started off in my head this morning. I was thinking about a white flag, not because I am or was waving one, but because I didn’t. For a while there, it looked like I might not get my novel ready to upload in time for the preorder date I have set on the retailers. On most of them, it’s not a big deal: you can change it. On Amazon, if you change your preorder date for a later one, you lose the privilege of setting a preorder date for a year.
But, against all odds, I managed to get it finished and uploaded. I never waved that white flag.
So why didn’t I post this post this morning when I thought of it? Because of a song.
It’s one I hadn’t heard in years. I listened to it all the time about ten years ago, though, and all I could remember was one line that went something like “I will not lie down.” So I searched the Internet. I Googled, I wracked my brain. Nothing came up. I couldn’t remember the name of the song nohow.
Until I stopped trying.
And damn me, the name of the song is “White Flag.”
Doh!
P.S. The lyric I was trying to remember that I got wrong was “I will go down with this ship.”

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February 25, 2021 at 7:39 pm
dido is awesome!
I am so glad you got the novel uploaded on time!
Yay go girl! ❤
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February 25, 2021 at 10:24 pm
Thanks, Carol Anne! I haven’t seen you in a while. Hope you’re well.
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February 9, 2021 at 6:29 pm
Wonderful Post Linda.
Bravo!
And great, poignant song.
I will look for your book on Amazon (I still have a little credit with them—Hahaha)
Congrats on the publish!
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February 9, 2021 at 3:56 pm
I love that Dido Song! It was used on the alien show, Roswell as the beginning. 🙂 The original one. (not the recent series)
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February 7, 2021 at 8:17 pm
It happens a lot that when I can’t remember something, like a name, or where I put my phone, or keys, it comes to me when I stop trying. My theory is that when we stop thinking in a limited, linear way, the subconscious shows us. I have always loved that song. Now, it will be there for you any time you need it.
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February 7, 2021 at 10:13 pm
I agree! I think that’s also why when I get stuck in my writing, the best thing I can do is play a mindless computer game. The story comes to me when I’m concentrating on that.
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February 7, 2021 at 1:09 pm
Lol Linda you could of just checked my post because I used this song too, it brilliant isn’t 💜💜💜
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February 7, 2021 at 10:10 pm
Great minds think alike! I love it. ❤
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February 8, 2021 at 3:16 am
Yup indeed 💜
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February 7, 2021 at 11:23 am
I think this is a wonderful song.
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February 7, 2021 at 10:13 pm
It is! 😀
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February 7, 2021 at 10:57 am
One of my favourite Dido records.
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February 7, 2021 at 10:14 pm
It’s actually the only one of hers I know. So it’s my favourite too! 😀
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February 8, 2021 at 12:04 pm
She did the theme from Roswell too.
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February 7, 2021 at 9:25 am
I am glad you remembered 🙂
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February 7, 2021 at 10:14 pm
Thanks, Lakshmi. 🙂 Me too.
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February 7, 2021 at 7:22 am
Stay the course, Linda but let’s hope the ship stays afloat. Good job meeting the deadline.
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February 7, 2021 at 1:34 am
Yippee. I’m glad you finished. Congrats. 👍💗📚
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February 7, 2021 at 10:15 pm
Thanks, Jo! 😀
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February 7, 2021 at 12:46 am
CONGRATULATIONS!
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February 7, 2021 at 10:15 pm
Thanks, Dar! 😀
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February 7, 2021 at 12:19 am
Hey Linda, congratulations on finishing your book.
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February 7, 2021 at 10:15 pm
Thank you, Sadje! 😀
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February 7, 2021 at 10:50 pm
You’re welcome 😉
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February 7, 2021 at 12:11 am
I love that song! Good response to your prompt too!
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February 7, 2021 at 10:15 pm
Thanks, Kim. 😀
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