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Cool Careers 2007-03-16 14:30:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Tired". Ever since we moved the clocks ahead, I haven't been able to fall asleep at my usual time (10PM). Maybe it's my tooth? I don't know but I'm tossing and turning until well after midnight every night, which is SO not me.I'm going to try to do some writing this morning while the little girlie is at preschool. I'm almost finished the chapter I've been working on, except I can't end it for some reason. My main characters won't stop talking. I keep trying to get my heroine to walk away--get out of the room--ANYTHING--so they can end their discussion. Nothing has worked. **sigh**So I've decided to look away and toy around with some future plotting. My friend (and fellow writer) Chicki Brown sent this cool website to check out to find a job for your character:Career.What a great idea!Aren't you tired of the same old same old job you read about in books?Policemen. Detectives. Bleh.The vague "Corporate Executive". Snore.I see Firefighters are big right now, but
Dull as Dishwater 2007-03-19 12:55:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Nervous". Was in a lot of pain on Friday, so I called the dentist and scheduled an appointment today. You would think these toothaches would be good for my diet. Nope. Even with pain on both sides of my mouth, I still manged to stuff Cheetos in my mouth and eat them with my two front teeth. I wonder if he's going to pull the tooth early...Besides the whole toothache thing I had going, I had a really nice weekend. I went to a baby shower (always uplifting), watched a movie with the hubby and read a book. Well, I should really say I tried to read a book. Yes, I really tried. I gave up on it a little more than 3/4 of the way through. Is that wrong? Well, considering there was hardly any conflict in it, I say it was oh-so-right. This book was DULL. Painfully dull. Dull as dishwater dull.DULL, I TELL YOU!!! I felt like I was reading a Brady Bunch romance--which is ironic since the movie the hubby and I watched was The Brady Bunch Movie. Weird. But the problem was this book
Second Time's the Charm? 2007-03-20 12:47:00 IN THE NEWS: According to HappyNews.com, "The YouTube Web site announced Monday that it will hold the first YouTube Video Awards to recognize the best-user created videos of 2006. The nominees, picked by YouTube, are compiled in a gallery at www.youtube.com/YTAwards. YouTube community members can vote on their favorites beginning Monday and concluding on Friday. The winners, as chosen by the community, will be announced March 25.According to comScore Media Metrix, YouTube attracted 133.5 million visitors worldwide in January."(Wow, and I'm one of them)Well, the problem tooth was pulled yesterday and it seems the pain on the other side of my mouth might just be a minor gum infection. Yay!!But I have to lay off the Cheetos for a day. Boo!!The tooth my dentist extracted was cracked. He suspected it, but wasn't completely sure. When he finally got it out, he was very excited and couldn't wait to stick it under my nose and show me. I have to admit it WAS pretty cool. (If you like seeing Read more:Second
Pardon My Mouth 2007-03-21 13:54:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Groovy." I am virtually tooth pain free. Hallelujah!Yes, I'm feeling great. But... I did something. I don't know, maybe it was the medication I was on. I just wasn't thinking. But yesterday, I, uh, made a big mistake in my marriage.I think everyone grew closer to the computer screen with that announcement. LOL!But yes, it's true. This is what I did:I. (Accidentally, mind you.) Used. His. Toothbrush.Yes! Someone call the cops!Well, you'd think with the way he'd acted, I actually had committed a felony. Sheesh. It was an accident! And you know, it's not exactly like we kiss with our noses, here. And it was an accident!!Okay. Now maybe with all the teeth problems I've been having lately, he wouldn't want me using his toothbrush and could justly be angry, but he even had the nerve to throw it out and get a new toothbrush. Couldn't he have just soaked the old one in peroxide or something? Did it have to be THAT drastic? I only brushed one side of my mouth. An Read more:Pardon
Playing "Hooky" 2007-03-22 12:36:00 IN THE NEWS: According to World Magazine, "Officials for the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife forced one Vermont home to give up its 125 pound pet alligator because, as an expert noted, gigantic reptiles aren't the kind of things people need to keep in their basement. 'They don't warm up to people. They don't become friendly. They don't make good pets.'"(Uh, you think?)So anyhew, I stopped by Rachel Vater's blog the other day. Oooh! Was I glad I did. That woman had some really neat ideas on creating the perfect "hook" for a story.Normally, I don't think about hooks. But since I'm thinking--thinking, mind you--about writing a more mainstream book, I thought I should do some research.Check it out. She said this:"But coming up with a hook is not rocket science. Figure out what hooks YOU. What do YOU find compelling? Keep a list of plot elements that raised your eyebrows. Keep a list of things that cracked you up or amazed you. And keep your eyes open as you go about living
Family Fun 2007-03-23 13:25:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Excited". Wow. Friday already? Where do the days go? Got a stellar day planned tomorrow. (See below.)Even though I don't work, I love Fridays. Come to think of it, when I did work I actually hated Fridays. Probably because I ended up working most of them and if I was working Friday, that meant I was working the whole weekend.But I digress...Anyhew, Fridays are now good. Our little one goes to a church program tonight and then the hubby and I have "date night". Sometimes we go out. Sometimes we stay home and cook together. Not sure what we're doing tonight, but I don't care. I love doing both!Then Saturday we're taking the little one to the circus!That's right. The circus! (Unfortunately, I think I'm more excited than she is).I barely remember when I was young and went to the circus the first time. But I had fun. I think. I'm pretty sure. I guess. Maybe.Oh well. It doesn't matter. Looking forward to seeing if it really is the "greatest show on earth". I'll let y Read more:Family
Best Day Ever 2007-03-26 14:09:00 IN THE NEWS: According to the Press of Atlantic City, "Next Tuesday night's American Idol will run a little long, not that you'll necessarily notice, but long enough so that "Dancing with the Stars" will feel it. Fox announced Thursday that next week's Tuesday performance show, featuring the Top 10 and guest mentoring from Gwen Stefani, will go from 8 p.m. until 9:07 p.m."( I laughed when I read this. AI gets away with anything they want.)Well, according to my daughter, our day at the circus this Saturday was "the best day ever".Isn't that sweet?We had great seats. (Very close) The weather held out, too. (It was supposed to rain, but the sun came out instead) And even though we were a tad late (thanks to Grandmom--long story), the whole experience was VERY fun--oh, except the$7 popcorn and the $15 snow cone. Grrr. They weren't fun. But I suppose they all go along with the whole circus experience.Here's a little taste of what you all missed:If you like a lot of crazy stuff going o
I Don't Get It--Part 2 2007-03-28 13:20:00 IN THE NEWS: According to World Magazine, "A Russian police officer will spend months in prison after court found him guilty of ordering someone to call in a bomb threat to a Russian airport. He wanted to prevent his boss' friends from being stranded for being late. Witnesses say the parties involved had been drinking alcohol."(I wonder if he'll lose his job too.)Well, I had settled in to watch American Idol last night with great enthusiasm. After all, Gwen Stefani (a favorite of mine) was on and they were doing Pop songs.I believe things were going great until #4--Sanjaya--came out in seven-ponytailed fauxhawk. Need I say more?What were you thinking? Are you so confident you're just not trying anymore? I don't get it. At all.Honestly, his vocals are...ok, but come on. I think people vote just to see how he's going to wear his hair each week--which I admit it somewhat amusing, but its losing its charm. So, I voted until 9:20p.m. last night making sure every other contestant got at
I Don't Get It 2007-03-27 14:35:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Frustrated". Thought all this tooth business was behind me. Had a dentist appointment yesterday to remove stitches, then he breaks the news that I need to go to my regular dentist today to get a denture thingy put in so my teeth don't shift while I'm waiting for the bones to heal so I can get my implant in 6 months. Ugh!Anyhew, the hubby and I rented a movie this past weekend. Hollywoodland.Heard of it? Yeah, me either, but it sounded kind of cool: A down-on-his luck detective investigating the "suicide" of actor George Reeves who played the TV version of Superman.I suppose the movie had its moments--due largely to the great acting. But somewhere in the middle and then spiraling toward the end, I kept thinking "What's the point of all this?" The detective keeps finding clues that lead you to believe it could have been murder, but then nothing really comes of it. And the whole time the detective is doing his investigation, you see parts of his rotten life.To make matt
Who are you and What are you doing on page 60? 2007-03-29 15:00:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Anxious." Trying to do a lot today to get things ready for my daughter's birthday parties (that's right TWO parties) this weekend. I need food. Having the little girl party Saturday and the family over on Sunday. Yikes.I, too, watched the results of American Idol last night, so let's not even go there. We all know how I feel.Let's talk writing instead. Oh joy.I'm starting another ROUGH chapter and I kind of know what I want to happen but it's not really working out. I've been racking my head trying to figure out why and all I have now is a headache.Kidding.Well, actually I do have a little nagging one, but it's always there when I'm constantly thinking. My brain apparently doesn't like being used for long periods at a time. But I don't think I have a handle on my characters.Oops. Oh well. There. I said it. I don't have a handle on my characters.Who are they and why are they there? I don't know what's really driving them to do what they're doing
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Eeek! Turn out the light!! 2007-03-30 15:03:00 IN THE NEWS: According to FOX News, "According to a report in the U.K. Daily Mail, one out of three women just say "no" to their birthday suit if their partner is in the room. One third of females think they are too fat to be naked around a husband or boyfriend. According to the survey of 3,500 women for bathroom equipment company SHUC, http://shuc.com, the bathroom is one of the most contentious spaces for exposure. One quarter of women reported they do not even go into the bathroom if their partner is already in it.The bedroom suffers as well, with one in 10 women making sure the light
s are out before disrobing in front of their other half.The self-conscious behavior is not limited to the home either. Seventy-nine percent of women admitted to reservations about showering or changing in front of other women in a locker room."Actually, I thought this article was so interesting, I had to expand on it.WHY? Why do women have such body issues?I've known about these differences long before
Wishing on Dandelions by Mary E. DeMuth 2007-04-02 08:00:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Exhausted". Had TWO birthday parties for the little one. A lot of fun, but a lot of work. I need a mental health break today.Since it's the first (or second as the case may be) of the month, that means it's time for a taste of a new book from Fiction In Rather Short Takes. This month's author, Mary E. DeMuth, is also one of the First Day Blog Alliance Members.Please take the time and enjoy her first chapter of Wishing
on Dandelions. Introduction:I still can’t tell my story up close, like it was me in it,breathing the tangled wisteria on the fence posts of Burl, Texas. There are times I still can’t bear to say it was me. The book of my life continues to open, painful word by painful word, page after page. I get real close to typing the whole story with the word I in it, but I hit delete every time, replacing me with she.Zady tells me I’m ready to write my story honest, but I’m not so sure. She says she’s there to help me remember my healing,even as she puts
Spoiling: Every Mother's Right 2007-04-04 14:31:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Disgusted". The temperatures outside are dropping again. I am so ready for spring, yet it just doesn't want to come yet. My spring bulbs are still little stubs in the ground too, so I doubt they'll be big blooming flowers by Easter. Wah.Well, this past weekend was my baby girl's birthday. GASP-- I can't even say baby girl any more since she turned 5. But I guess, she'll always be my baby girl. **snif sniff**As my God given right as a mother, we spoiled the little one and gave her two parties. For her friends party, she wanted none other than... A BUILD-A-BEAR Party!!!Yikes. Seeing how this was my first children's party, I discovered a few things. If you're throwing a Build-A-Bear party, invite exactly the number of kids you want to have--no extras in case you think people won't show or will have other plans. Trust me. NO ONE will have other plans. Every mother and/or child clears their entire month's schedule to attend one of these things. So I had all 11 girls Read more:Right
I've been Tagged! 2007-04-03 14:40:00 IN THE NEWS: According to FOX News, "Unable to come to terms with the death of their pet dog, a childless couple in southern India hanged themselves. The bodies of 67-year-old retired soldier C.N. Madanraj and his wife, Tarabai, 63, were found Sunday in their home in a suburb of Hyderabad. Police said the childless couple had held a burial ceremony for their dog of 13 years, called Puppy, and hosted a feast for friends before hanging themselves in their bedroom."(How sad)Well, my fellow blogger pal, Priya, has decided to spread around the torture--er, I mean love. HA!She's tagged me to share 5 Things That You Don't Know About Me.Hmm. Since I talk about myself probably way too much on this blog, some of these things you may already know. But what the hey. We'll list them and you can decide if they're new to you or not.1) I love watching the State of the Union address. Yep. It doesn't matter the political affiliation or who is in office (well..okay. I do have preferences). I just L Read more:Tagged
Things that make you go "hmmm" 2007-04-05 14:38:00 IN THE NEWS: According to FOX News, "EVERETT, Wash. — Everett police have accused a 30-year-old woman of posing as a boy and assaulting a 14-year-old girl. Papers filed in Everett District Court say Lorelei Josephine Corpuz presented herself as a 17-year-old boy named Mark. Police told the Everett Herald she befriended the teenage girl in 2005 at a shopping mall and the family allowed "Mark" to live with the family as the young girl's boyfriend. The true story came to light after "Mark" was pulled over for a traffic stop on Sunday with the girl in the car. Officers were told that Corpuz allegedly had beaten and sexually assaulted the girl. Sergeant Robert Goetz says the family was surprised to learn that Mark was a 30-year-old woman. She is jailed in Everett for investigation of rape." (Very strange)Anyhew, as I was looking over my daughter's recent birthday presents, I came upon something that puzzled me.Meet Art Teacher Barbie: See how short Art Teacher Barbie's skirt is:See th
Good Friday 2007-04-06 14:43:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Happy". Hubby's home from work. Going to an Easter Egg hunt on Saturday and I don't have to cook on Sunday. Yay!For those of you who aren't Christian, today is Good Friday
--not just a day when the stock market closes and children are home from school.This is the day on which Jesus was crucified outside the walls of Jerusalem, at the top of the Calvary hill. The Christian belief is that Jesus sacrificed himself for the men's sins. This day is marked by solemn observations in memory of Jesus' crucifixion. For, by dying, Jesus accomplished a reconciliation between God and man.So, now that you've had your Christian religion lesson, I'm going to go and relax, take the "day off" myself and spend some time with the family. We'll see if I take time off from writing and totally relax, though. In the words of Bart Simpson, "I can't promise I'll try, but I'll try to try."Have a blessed and happy Easter weekend.
Happy Easter!! 2007-04-08 14:12:00 HAPPY EASTER! LUKE chapter 24:1-9Now on the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women went to the tomb, taking the aromatic spices they had prepared. They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men stood beside them in dazzling attire. The 11women were terribly frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has been raised! Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.” Then the women remembered his words, and when they returned from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. Read more:Happy
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Just Like Mom Used to Make 2007-04-09 12:58:00 IN THE NEWS: According to FOX News, "Betty and Bob Matas have retired and are moving to Arizona, but like many New Yorkers they don't drive, and they don't want their cats to travel all that way in an airliner cargo hold.Their solution: "Hey, cabbie."They met taxi driver Douglas Guldeniz when they hailed his cab after a shopping trip several weeks ago.They got to talking about their upcoming move, and "we said 'Do you want to come?'" said Bob Matas, 72, a former audio and video engineer for advertising agencies. "And he said 'Sure.'"It was initially a gag, Matas said, but as they talked over the ensuing weeks it became reality.They plan to leave Tuesday on the 2,400-mile trip to Sedona, Ariz., with Guldeniz driving his yellow SUV cab 10 hours a day for a flat fee of $3,000, plus gas, meals and lodging."Our family got together for Easter dinner yesterday, and in the words of my southern friend, "We had ourselves a big time." It was one of the best holiday meals I had in a LONG tim
Feeling Nostalgic... 2007-04-11 14:43:00 IN THE NEWS: According to World Magazine, "Usually an accidental injury during a Civil War reenactment would add an element of realism to the faux melee. But not in this battle. One man playing a Confederate solider in a reenactment of the Battle of Anderson County suffered a gunpowder wound and apparently needed stitches for a cut when he was hurt by a blank powder charge from the muzzle of a vintage weapon. Problem: No Confederate soldiers were injured in the May 1, 1865 battle."My friend--and fellow New Englander--Ed sent me this link, which I highly enjoyed. The hubby and I used to live about 14 miles north of Boston and while we only lived up there for a short time and do not live there now, we still consider ourselves Bostonians anyway.Enjoy.(PS.) We found 16, 46, 48, 65, 95 & 99 VERY funny.(A true Bostonian will know why.) Read more:Feeling
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A Bit of a Rut 2007-04-10 14:27:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Edgy". Want to write. Can't write. Dying to write. Can't write. By the time I have the time to write, too tired to write. Ugh. And so it goes.Oh, and I have a dentist appointment today--but it's just a cleaning this time. Whew!This is techinically the third day (not counting the weekend of course) of my daughter's spring vacation and all I have to show for it so far is a Build-a-Bear mermaid suit and red wig, a half eaten bunny cake, the high score on "Zoo Keeper", the ability to say I have watched The Planet of the Apes movie and two sentences to my current work in progress.I'm beginning to think I need a better writing plan.But, after my dentist appointment and visit with Mom, I will the take the little girlie to her friend's house for a play date and see how much I can get done today. My goal is 3 pages. I should get an A for determination at least.Hope this vacation week is treating your writing better than mine.
Who said History was Boring? 2007-04-13 14:33:00 IN THE NEWS: According to World Magazine, teenagers' choice for breaking up isn't a phone call or an in-person conversation. It's MySpace.I love learning little trivia and such, so when my hubby pointed out this article in our local paper to me, I jumped at the chance to blog about it. The author, Joe Gilbert, always posts interesting facts every week or so, and this article is no different.Here are a few of the facts about sayings derived from life in the 1500's he wrote about:Over 500 years ago, most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and still smelled pretty good by June. However, they were starting to smell, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide body odor. Hence, the custom of carrying a bridal bouquet.When people obtained pork, it was quite special. When visitors came over, they would hang up their bacon to show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man could "bring home the bacon". They would cut off a little to share with guests and Read more:History
That's Subjective Biz 2007-04-12 15:13:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Uncomfortable". My dentist made me a temporary piece in my mouth for the tooth I had pulled. It's a cross between dentures and a retainer. Lovely. It makes my mouth sore and gives me headaches. The good news? I only have to wear it for 3 to 5 months, and I suppose things could be a lot worse.After reading Kristin Nelson's blog last night, I had renewed hope in my writing. She went on to post two "no" responses from different editors on a book (she obviously loved) that she'd submitted for a client.As depressing/frustrating/maddening something like that must be for that writer, it gave me (a newbie, non-agented writer) a lot of hope. This business IS very subjective. Sometimes I forget that just because you have an agent that loves your work, it doesn't mean an editor will love your work. Or even readers will love your work.Although I heard stories like that before, it's nice to have that reality check again. It actually gives me the confidence to start submitting a
A "Depart" From My Usual Movie Liking 2007-04-16 14:07:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Distressed". Hubby's birthday is tomorrow and I still need to get a gift. Worse trouble is that the weather from this nor'easter is making it extremely difficult to want to go out. Wah!Well, despite the warnings of this nor'easter, we spent a nice family weekend together. Went out to dinner, spent some time outside (yes, it was actually nice before all this rain and wind started), and on Saturday night the hubby and I rented a movie.What did we rent? We watched "The Departed".I'm apparently living in a box, because I had never heard of the movie before, and it wasn't until AFTER we watched it and I looked it up online that I realized this was the movie that won Best Picture and the reason Martin Scorsese finally won an Oscar, too.Duh. I do kind of remember that now.(I guess I need to watch the Today show again, instead of FOX Cable news. I'm totally out of the entertainment loop. )Anyhew, back to the movie...This movie wasn't my idea. The hubby talked me into ren
Looking for a Kick in the Pants 2007-04-18 13:57:00 IN THE NEWS: According to Happynews.com (I figured we could use some happy news), "The Walt Disney Co. has teamed with bridal designer Kirstie Kelly to create a collection of gowns inspired by the favorite Disney princess characters, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Ariel from ''The Little Mermaid,'' Belle from ''Beauty and The Beast'' and Jasmine from ''Aladdin.'' But Kelly is quick to point out that ''inspired by'' doesn't mean gowns that look like they came from the animated movies, which have been translated many times over into dress-up costumes for little girls. Instead, the designs attempt to channel the personality of each princess in terms suitable for a real-life, modern woman."I have a busy morning, so I need to jump in the shower ASAP. And I'm already late.I'll make this short.I'm going through one of those "phases" now with my writing. You know about phases, right? Especially the one that constantly whispers in your ear, "You suck. You'd have a Read more:Pants
A Moment of Blog Silence 2007-04-17 14:32:00 I'm not going to blog today.Unfortunately, we have yet another sad reminder that we live in a fallen world.I pray for all the students, faculty and families involved with the VA Tech. shooting yesterday.Remember to pray, too.God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.Psalm 46:1 Read more:Moment
THURSDAY THIRTEEN #1 2007-04-19 14:06:00 Yes! I've given in to peer pressure and decided to do a Thursday Thirteen So, here's THIRTEEN MOVIES I've NEVER seen--but want to before I die1) Blazing Saddles ** I loved Spaceballs and Young Frankenstein. Why am I not running out to Blockbuster to rent this?2)Titanic ** So romantic... so depressing. But I feel as though I'd still be missing something if I don't join the club and see this one.3) Raging Bull ** I don't know. I guess I just want to see it because of Robert De Niro.4) Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid ** Paul Newman--when he was hot! Nuff said.5) Dreamgirls ** If only to see Jennifer Hudson belt out that one number...6) Annie Hall ** Never been a big fan of Woody Allen, but this movie's been talked about enough that I actually DO want to see it.7) Thelma and Louise ** gasp** True. I am a woman and I've never seen this movie. I know I need to. That's why it's on the list.8) Brokeback Mountain** Okay. I don't know if I REALLY want to see this movie, but maybe I
TGIF: Yippity-DOO-DAH 2007-04-20 14:36:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Amused". My daughter is going to visit the Firehouse today for a school trip. She's really looking forward to it. It's so cute.Ah, Friday again. End of the work week, date night, yada yada. Happiness all around. The weather is supposed to warm up this weekend, too. Finally. That will be nice for when we go to the Doo Dah Parade this weekend.The Doo what? you ask.Oh. The Doo Dah Parade.**cue the blank expression from the blog reader**Well, allow me to explain the event:The Doo Dah was born in our town on April 19, 1986 to celebrate the end of the income tax season. It features unusual brigades including bed rollers, Alphabet Soup, motorcycle and beach chair drill team contingents; impersonators of legendary comedians such as Abbott and Costello, Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Jack Benny, and Lucille Ball.Over the years, comedians such as Mickey Rooney, Carol Channing, Soupy Sales, Frank Gorshin, Larry Storch, and Charlie Calas have attended to receive a life time achievemen
TGIF: Funny Sayings 2007-04-27 14:49:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Excited". Going away this weekend to Annapolis, MD with the family! Yay! Visiting good friends--who enjoy sushi just as much as we do. LOL!Anyhew, since it's Friday (and we all know how much I look forward to Fridays), I've got some funny sayings/thoughts from my favorite local newspaper columnist, Joe Gilbert. He listed quite a number of lines in the Sentinel, but I'm listing just a few of them here for your Friday viewing pleasure.** Borrow money from pessimists... they don't expect it back.** All those who believe in psycho kinesis, raise my hand.**The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.**Why do psychics have to ask your name?**Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm**What happens when you get scared to death twice?**My mechanic told me, I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.**To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.**The problem with the gene pool is that there's no l Read more:Funny
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Thursday Thirteen #2 2007-04-26 14:10:00 Thirteen Things that make me feel 50 years older than I actually am1…Having to switch the radio station half way through Justin Timberlake's "Sexy Back" because it gave me a headache.2...Actually looking forward to watching political news at night.3...Having my twelve-year-old niece ask, "Who's Brooke Shields?"4...One alcoholic drink puts me asleep--and usually under the table.5...Not being able to have coffee or any caffeine beverage after 2 PM6...Bedtime is now 9PM--unless I violate #57...Watching American Idol and hearing them announce "Fergie", then expecting Sarah, The Duchess of York to walk out on stage.8...Text Messaging is too confusing for me.9...Gravitating toward bigger cars.10...Not having to pluck my eyebrows any more, but fill them in.11...Weighing the same I did in high school, but not being able to fit in the same clothes. (How does that happen?)12...Having the weather be 60 degrees and sunny, but still needing a parka.13...Almost calling the police on some teenage Read more:Thursday
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The BEST best advice 2007-04-25 14:49:00 IN THE NEWS: According to World magazine, "Neither Elsie McLean nor her playing partners saw where the 102-year-old's tee shot went on the par three fourth hole at Bidwell Park in Chico, CA. It turns out the ball came to rest in one of the unlikeliest places for a 102-year-old golfer's first shot: in the cup. Her hole-in-one not only helped her scorecard, but also set a record for oldest person to notch an ace on a regulation course."You know what? I love reading advice from best-selling authors, agents, publishers and editors. Now, don't get me wrong. I get a lot of support from friends at my writing forums, but seeing words of encouragement from "experts" really carry a lasting imprint in my feeble little mind. This one from Chip MacGregor is one of the best I've seen. In fact, I'd love to print it up (with permission from Chip) and make some sort of Christmas card for writers out of it. Or at the very least, print it out and hang it by my computer desk.Yes, it's that good.Chec
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