Oprah peers at me skeptically as I walk onto her new set. I hear the claps and cheers, even a whistle or two, making me glad I selected the short black skirt and cashmere soft pink sweater. Flattering, Danny told me, and he would know. He was my hairstylist before he became a fashion designer, and he always tells me what’s the best length for my hair, and my hemline.
But I digress. I silently thank Danny for his fashion tips and sashay up to the re-emerged talk show queen, who is looking glamorous and slim in black and purple today. We shake hands, but I can tell she’s a little worried about this interview.
“So, Pamela, here you are. Bestseller hitting a million copies sold, popular speaker on the college circuit as well as political events and women’s lunches.”
The audience chuckles. So do I. I just wait for Oprah to get brave enough to ask me.
“Well, everyone in America knows what you claim to be able to do. You’ve written a book teaching others how they can do this too. But first, we need a demonstration.”
Oprah’s beautiful chocolate face turns beet red, and I smile encouragingly at her.
“Pamela, what am I thinking?”
I stare into Oprah’s eyes, read her mind, and then turn toward the now quiet audience.
“Oprah, you’re hoping I’m a quack.”
Peels of laughter, even from my host, which is quite satisfying. I adjust the black knit skirt over my knees and continue.
“You approve of my appearance but think the skirt is a bit short for television. Overall, you believe I’m not bad looking for a 55-year-old.”
More laughter, but I talk over it. “You’re tired and want to race for a massage when this show is over. You wonder who booked me in the first place and couldn’t they have come up with something better, because really NO one can read minds. You want fried chicken for dinner tonight, but know that instead you’ll eat the skinned boneless Cordon bleu that your chef already prepared. You wish I’d shut up, and you hate the way that your bra is too tight and the clasps are pinching you in the back.”
I stop. Oprah studies me, afraid I’ll continue, but I give her a soft conspiratorial glance that lets her know the rest of her secrets are safe.
She stands, motions for me to stand also, and then walks into my arms, hugging me hard.
“Wow,” she says, first to me, and then to the audience. “Wow. We have the genuine article here, ladies and gentlemen.”
Oprah waits for the whispered chatter to end before she signs off with some advice: “Steer clear from her!”
She hurries off the stage before I do, presumably for that massage.
Fiction or not- gee you are good with topics to write about. It would be great to be interviewed by Oprah. I would think that is a dream of many writers but maybe not. 🙂
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This just came to me out of ‘nowhere’ – or am I a foreteller of the future as well as a mind reader!? 🙃
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Probably you are mind reader and have a good it of ESP. 🙂
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That was such fun 🙂 She’s quite something isn’t she. I would LOVE to meet her. I’m intrigued, I mean it’s fun and games here, but I have a feeling you ARE very good at tuning in to people, especially those you know and love. I mean, not mind reading as such…but intuiting, sensing, responding in a way that meets the needs, serves the moment you’re present in? Have a wonderful weekend, oh wise and talented friend…and thanks for the smiles, and the big dream invitation you offer with this example 🙂 Hugs, Harula xxxx
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You know me so well, even though we’ve never met “in person.” This piece of “fiction” came to me after a particular incident that confirmed to me that mind (emotion) reading is easily available to each of us. 🙏💚
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Love this post, a fantastic read, thanks for sharing 😃
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I had a lot of fun with this post and so glad you enjoyed it as well. 🤗
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What a great post, Pam! I’m curious, was this post sparked by a dream? I think I’d panic if I were on the stage with Oprah. Have a fantastic weekend!
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Thanks for asking, Jill. This post was actually inspired by an incident that convinced me that we all have the ability to ‘read’ each other if we just take the time. From there, Oprah took over! 😳😊
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Excellent!
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Fun post.
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Thanks for enjoying and for tweeting the story of me and Oprah. 🤓
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This was fun, Pam. I imagine Oprah would be thinking all of those things.
Let me know when this episode airs! I’m sure you look fabulous. 🙂
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I’ll let you know, Merril. I have a feeling that Oprah will be keeping it off the air. 😏
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🙂
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Very entertaining! Here’s hoping you do get to try and read Oprah’s mind live on TV some day.
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Anything and everything is possible! 🙃
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Haha, very cute! Now can we hear about your interview with Ellen? Hmmm!
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I’m working on that one, Sharon! 👌
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Love it! and, as I know your process for writing is like mine for art-making, Very creative! 🙂
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Exactly, Loise. I attended a luncheon today in which the conversation centered around the importance of not ‘pushing’ creativity, but letting go and letting it flow in its own way. I thought of you!
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I think it’s so lovely that we make these ‘virtual’ connections that pop into our minds during the day. I love that you thought of me.! It’s like trusting the process, creatives allow with our the pushing– and that includes these kinds of connection. How cool!
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Gives me goosebumps sometimes, in a lovely way. xo
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Ooh, ooh, read my mind next! Hmm…on second thought, maybe not. Who knows what’s rolling around in there? 😁
Fun post!
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Ah! I’m ‘mind’ reading a fabulous book inside your mind that’s anxious to let loose. Go for it! 📚
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🙂
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What fun! I’m sure Oprah loved having you. Where are you headed next?
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Next up: a reality show on writers creating fantastical stories from their small writing space. What do you think? 😆
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I will definitely tune in!
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Spot on- what fun! A delightful addition to my morning coffee! Thank
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I so enjoyed being with you this morning- thanks for enjoying. 😍
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This is such a great post!! Well done. I am sure you would make an excellent guest on Oprah’s show. She would love you!!
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Thanks for your enthusiastic encouragement. I think Oprah and I would have a blast. ☺️
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Oh to dream. A possible dream, right? Wonderful post. Love you’d read Oprah’s mind. That would be worth a million. 😀 😀
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Most of us who read minds keep it a secret- not sure 🤔 Oprah’s show would be a great idea in this case. Well, the million $$$ would be nice though. 💰
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Ha ha. Good idea to keep mind-reading a secret. Everyone would be after you like flies on a fruit.
Say, WP have made changes again.
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Uh oh. I don’t like technological changes. :-0
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You nailed it, Pam! That is EXACTLY what she was thinking.
( I know. Trust me. Wink. Wink.)
Great write.
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I believe you DO know. When we keep our minds open, we can “read” so much. 😉
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This is just one example, but you might get a kick out of it:
https://nrhatch.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/sometimes-you-just-know/
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YES! I love your Pez post. And YES, we can read minds so much more easily than we give ourselves credit for. I’m going to start practicing more diligently.
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Have fun! It’s cool when we “nail it” . . . like you did with Oprah!
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“Her chocolate face turned beet red” . . . images like that keep me glued to the page. No wonder you have so many admirers.
Love the stick figures too, ha ha!
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Sometimes you just “quack” me up. Ha ha. Love your new post and website. 😍
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Really happen? Love Jeanette
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At some alternative universe, this really happened. And if you’re like me, you can jump from one alternative to another. 😎
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That was fun. I wasn’t sure where you were going with it. I thought she was going to interview the world famous romantic thriller writer whose books are zooming off the charts!!! Mind-reading is second best 🙂
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This was my second time on Oprah- the first visit was about finding (and then reading about) THE RIGHT WRONG MAN. Fortunately Oprah loved my book. 😜
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A clever post, Pam!! I think I might need to stop throwing away all those invitations to appear on Oprah’s show. 🙂
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That was very entertaining! Give life to your dreams and they will happen.
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That’s my plan, Patricia! 💚
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Who says day-dreaming can be frustrating! So creative! An imaginative mind can do wonders! 🙂
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Life is so much more fun when you use your imagination. Thanks for tweeting my ‘day dream.’ 💚
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Great fantasy. Wish it could be real!
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Ohhh, Anneli. Write about it, and it may become reality!
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I hope so.
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Absolutely brilliant! You should do more of these. My personal request would be for you to introduce Saturday Night Live!
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Now that’s a creative idea! I’m not sure Saturday Night Life is ready for me! 😜
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Love it. I used to talk about how much I wanted to sit on Oprah’s couch someday and talk about my books. Ah well. Too late for that. Now I’m targeting Ellen DeGeneres …
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Ellen would be a perfect venue for you Kate. Should we pitch the idea of a show about gothic mystery and romantic suspense authors who read (their characters’) minds??
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Hilarious! You apparently are one of those rare adults who never lost your imagination. 😉
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Nrt my sense of humor, Lucinda. Thanks for enjoying this with me. 😃
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What a great read!! I know a couple of peeps who so wanted to be on Oprah that it became an obsession … just saying. Enjoy the journey and be ready to whatever comes up along the way. 💛
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I am a bit worried aboutOprah being obsessed with me, Val. 😏
I’m glad you came on this post’s ‘journey ‘ with me.
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Ha! Loved this!
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Thanks for stopping by, Linda!
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I would not be the least surprised to see you on Oprah, my friend!
ok…what am I thinking??
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That’s easy, Susan. You’re wondering what to photograph next!! 💚
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I really enjoyed this! And for the first couple of sentences, even believed you were telling something that had actually happened to you (thinking, “Darn, I didn’t know she was famous enough to be interviewed by Oprah!”) But it was clever and rang true, and I do agree that if we try, we can often tell what other people are feeling, if not actually thinking.
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Yes, nice distinction there, Ann. And what someone is feeling is many times more important than what she’s thinking (or it’s the same thing!). 😏
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I loved it … but is it mind reading or reading the future. I’m thinking about the best selling book part 🙂
At any rate, if Oprah is reading this post she’ll know enough not to bait you 😉
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After this post came out, my friends are avoiding me like Oprah! Not sure if it’s because they think I’m a bit ‘whoo whoo,’ or if it’s because they’re afraid I’ll read their minds!
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LOL! 😀
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This was delightful, Pam. Vivid and mysterious and fun. What a combination.
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Many thanks, Janet. And it may all be vividly true some day! 😘
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How fun!!! This is the writing version of creating a vision board, I think. You’re putting it out into the universe so that hopefully it (or some version of it) will happen. Since Oprah isn’t doing her talk show anymore, it would have to be some other version, I’m assuming!
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A vision board – in writing. Aha. I like the sound of that. And part of the vision board include the fact that Oprah will come back (my guess is sooner rather than later) with another talk show. Don’t be surprised. I surmised this in my mind… 🙂
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I love this, Pam 😀 And I’m thinking she was running away from you before you tapped into anymore secrets 😉
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You are absolutely correct. In truth, I don’t blame her …. !!
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Pam, I’m sure we’ll all get to see Danny’s “creation” when “Oprah – The Lost Tapes” debuts on TMZ.com in another few months or so…when they figure out where she stashed your segment. Great we got to read the transcript now however. Well done!
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I hope you’re right! She just unfollowed me here, so it could get nasty. 😛 But as I promised her, I will always keep her secrets inside my mind.
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Pam, you know what they say: you have to think it before it manifests! You’re well on your way. 🙂 Fun post again.
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So true, Carol. And I believe in thinking big! 🤗
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I am always amused at the twists and turns and crannies of the thoughts that come through your mind. Oprah interviewing you! And you reading her mind. What will come next? I know–an interview with Donald Trump! That’s next week’s blog, right? *grin*
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I steer clear of politicians when I read minds, Kathy. And yes, I kind of wonder where my writing mind is going to twist and turn next. It’s always a surprise! 😳
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Don’tcha just wish? Great tale – was waiting for Oprah to give you your own show.
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Mind reading is exhausting work, Noelle. I could not make it a daily show. Even weekly would be a stretch. But on a consultation level, I might consider it. 😏
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It sounded like it happened! Thanks for sharing this interesting post, just stated following you!
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Wow, what a story! The wish of so many …
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Pam, this has me in a fit of giggles…isn’t it lovely to drift into the world of dreams and who knows, one day perhaps! If so I hope your ESP is just as successful and accurate as here – that would be funny!
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Sometimes I wish I could read minds, then I KNOW that it would be such a BAD idea if I could read minds.. .or worse! if someone could read mine!! AH! Nope! That would definitely be bad! Great story! When I started reading, I was wondering when you were on there! And how in the world did I miss THAT??? LOL! 😉
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One of these days I’ll be interviewed on TV….unless Oprah reads this post. Then she may decide to never bring me on her new show. 🙂 I can read minds but I try not to – rather disturbing. I promise to not read yours, if ever we two meet in person. xo
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I can read body language and I feel energy.. quite well. I can usually tell if someone is lying. That statement got me out of jury duty once! LOL! By the defense lawyer of course.. “This juror is dismissed!” ha ha ha.. just like in the movies! So I guess I can read minds also 😉
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EXACTLY! I have no doubt that you do, Courtney!!! oxox
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