|
You scored as Jack O‘Neill.
Heh. I always did have a thing for MacGyver. (and if you don’t know who MacGyver is, you’re too young to be reading my blog.)
Quiz Ho Strikes Again.
7
Tag Archives: Uncategorized
Must. Blog. Now.
Well, I’m not sure what I’m going to blog about tonight. I was going to talk about James Frey’s recent debaucle. His “memoir” A Million Little Pieces is possibly more fiction than memoir. I had this catchy little blog title: A Million Pieces of B.S. and I was going to talk about his Larry King interview where he repeatedly says, “I stand behind the essential truth of my book.”
Essential truth?
I thought something was either True or Not. What is “essential truth”? So, can I write a story, include one exaggerated version of a truth that happened in my life and call it a memoir? What if my current work in progress has a scene in it based on something that actually happened to me. Does the essential truth behind that scene qualify my story to be sold as a memoir? Can I take a short cut to publishing my book when I get tired of rejections and relabel my book a memoir so it will sell faster?
But then I decided that the topic was already starting to bore me, so I wouldn’t blog about it afterall. (apparently, I failed that endeaver as I have, so obviously, blogged about Frey’s book.)
I know. I’ll blog about LOST which, THANK ALL THAT’S HOLY, was finally back on tonight. And I have a new love. (Yes, I will always love Sawyer. We were destined for each o
ther. He wants me BAD. ) But tonight, I fell in love with Mr. Eko. There is a lot to say about the strong and silent type. Is he a good man? Yes. I think so. Has he done some bad things. Absolutely, yes. (Hmm. so has Sawyer come to think of it. There is a pattern to my attraction, apparently.) He’s sexy and tonight, he was beautiful. I loved his backstory. When he cremated his brother, my heart broke. I like him and I can’t wait to know more about him.
Share this:
Must. Blog. Now.
Well, I’m not sure what I’m going to blog about tonight. I was going to talk about James Frey’s recent debaucle. His “memoir” A Million Little Pieces is possibly more fiction than memoir. I had this catchy little blog title: A Million Pieces of B.S. and I was going to talk about his Larry King interview where he repeatedly says, “I stand behind the essential truth of my book.”
Essential truth?
I thought something was either True or Not. What is “essential truth”? So, can I write a story, include one exaggerated version of a truth that happened in my life and call it a memoir? What if my current work in progress has a scene in it based on something that actually happened to me. Does the essential truth behind that scene qualify my story to be sold as a memoir? Can I take a short cut to publishing my book when I get tired of rejections and relabel my book a memoir so it will sell faster?
But then I decided that the topic was already starting to bore me, so I wouldn’t blog about it afterall. (apparently, I failed that endeaver as I have, so obviously, blogged about Frey’s book.)
I know. I’ll blog about LOST which, THANK ALL THAT’S HOLY, was finally back on tonight. And I have a new love. (Yes, I will always love Sawyer. We were destined for each other. He wants me BAD. ) But tonight, I fell in love with Mr. Eko. There is a lot to say about the strong and silent type. Is he a good man? Yes. I think so. Has he done some bad things. Absolutely, yes. (Hmm. so has Sawyer come to think of it. There is a pattern to my attraction, apparently.) He’s sexy and tonight, he was beautiful. I loved his backstory. When he cremated his brother, my heart broke. I like him and I can’t wait to know more about him.
Share this:
What do you get…
When you mix Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, and football?
One of my favorite movies ever.
The Replacements was the most underrated movie of 2000, in my not so humble opinion. It’s the perfect movie. It has sports, romance, strippers, and Keanu Reeves.
Oh. And Jon Favreau, Gene Hackman, Faizon Love, Orlando Jones and a “Wiry” little Welsh actor named Rhys Ifans who makes me laugh every time he opens his mouth.
My husband finally managed to track down a DVD for me. (True love, right there) Anyway, I’ve probably seen this movie 10 times and I STILL laugh out loud when I watch it. (As witnessed yesterday afternoon)
I truly LOVE this movie.
Maybe I’ll watch it again today…after I watch Sixteen Candles for the umpteenth time. 🙂
Share this:
What do you get…
When you mix Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, and football?
One of my favorite movies ever.
The Replacements was the most underrated movie of 2000, in my not so humble opinion. It’s the perfect movie. It has sports, romance, strippers, and Keanu Reeves.
Oh. And Jon Favreau, Gene Hackman, Faizon Love, Orlando Jones and a “Wiry” little Welsh actor named Rhys Ifans who makes me laugh every time he opens his mouth.
My husband finally managed to track down a DVD for me. (True love, right there) Anyway, I’ve probably seen this movie 10 times and I STILL laugh out loud when I watch it. (As witnessed yesterday afternoon)
I truly LOVE this movie.
Maybe I’ll watch it again today…after I watch Sixteen Candles for the umpteenth time. 🙂
Share this:
No catchy title; we’ll call this a Mélange
Hey, that’s a pretty damn catchy title after all. (If you don’t know what it means, Bonehead, look it up.)
What a great segue into my first topic. My brother-in-law has a blog. From the moment he sent me an email announcing his blog, I started looking for the Four Horesmen of the Apocolypse. So far, we’re safe–but they can’t be too far behind.
For the brave and curious, check out Bonehead’s Blog. I love the man, I really do. But what goes on inside his head is really scary. The good news is, you’ll get to see some great pictures of my darling nieces. They are worth the trip into Bone’s brain anyday.
Speaking of pictures…(like these smooth topic transitions? That’s how you can tell I’m a pro at this blogging thing.) [yeah, okay, even I rolled my eyes at that one.]
What were we talking about? Oh yes, pictures. My son had a play at school today. He played Red Riding Hood’s Grandma in the play, The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf. Can I just say, he is truly gifted and if the Carol Burnett show were still around, he’d give Vicki Laurence a run for her money for the role of Momma. (which, btw, is the role I played in one of my senior productions) it must run in the family.
Speaking of family–
okay, I got nothing.
You guys have a great weekend. I’m planning to write like a mad woman. I need to write 16 pages by tomorrow night to meet my weekly goal. Hope I’m feeling creative!
Share this:
Evidence of my fun
Yes, I’m finally back and I have pictures to share!
Rader and Ian–Too Cool for School.
Rader and Ian–Too Cool for School.
We went to a Birds of Prey show where we met various hunters of the sky! They flew in an out of the crowd, sometimes brushing our shoulders, heads, or faces with their feathers. It was amazing!
This is Kaia. She’s a red-winged hawk
This is Juniper. She’s a Great Horned Owl who never learned to hoot. She sqwaks like a Jay. She was found as a baby by a woman who tried to raise her. Juniper cannot be released into the wild because she doesn’t know she’s an owl. She has never hunted and doesn’t realize she’s supposed to be nocturnal.
And this is Woodward. He’s beautiful. His wing span is 6 feet wide. His beak is deformed and they believe it happened because of somehting in the environment. Woodward can’t eat what he catches because of the deformity. He has to have his food cut up for him.
Isn’t he amazing?
Can you believe this butterfly–>
We went to the butterfly conservatory at the resort. It was truly amazing watching butterflies emerge from cocoons and having all these beautiful different species flying around and landing on our heads, pants, arms, etc. 
This is an old pioneer cabin. It made me very grateful for my home. I shouldn’t ever complain about not having enough room again. (Notice I said “shouldn’t”) LOL
This is a view of the lake from the bridge near the Exhibit Center. I can’t wait to go back during the summer to see everything in COLOR!
Share this:
Ringing in the New Years
Ringing in the New Years
When it’s all GEEK to you
PAM TRADER WILL PRESENT OUR JANUARY WORKSHOP
COMPUTERS AND WRITERS: WHEN IT’S ALL GEEK TO YOU
Registration IS NOW OPEN!
***** Permission to Forward Granted *****
RWA® Online Chapter presents:
Class: COMPUTERS AND WRITERS: WHEN IT’S ALL GEEK TO YOU
Instructor: PAM TRADER
Dates: January 9 – 20
Registration Deadline: January 6
Fee: $15 Non-Chapter members. RWAOL Chapter #136 members; free.
Payment method: PAYPAL is recommended!
It’s safe and fast! Check and money orders also accepted.
Registration: http://www.rwaonlinechapter.org/Campus.html
NOTE: -Use your real First and Last Name & Choose Pay Option.
ONLY Chapter #136 members choose the Chapter Member option button.
FMI: workshops@rwaonlinechapter.org
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
COMPUTERS AND WRITERS: WHEN IT’S ALL GEEK TO YOU
Writers have a love/hate relationship with their computers. We love the stories we create on them, but we hate when they misbehave, eating our manuscripts and driving us crazy with AutoFormatting we didn’t ask for.
But have you ever looked at those ads in RWR for software that tease us with a glimpse of writing nirvana? In this two-week online workshop, Pam Trader will discuss several writing software products (including Power Writer, Write Way Pro, Dramatica, and others) and consider their pros and cons so you can make an informed decision on whether these products are really better than your normal word processor.
And speaking of word processors, just how old is yours? Did you realize updating your version can give you access to all sorts of new tools to make your life easier? Pam will even reveal how you can update your word processor for much less than buying the box straight off the shelf. And she’ll tell you about some free word processors you might want to consider.
In this workshop, Pam will also spotlight other computer tools that can make a writer’s life easier, including backing up your manuscripts, synching files between two computers, electronic sticky-notes, and three-ring binder software replacements. And we’ll consider the pros and cons of online collaboration tools that can make critiquing between two or more people easier.
Audience participation is highly encouraged as we exchange tips, ideas, and our deepest, darkest secret questions about the computer we love to hate.
NOTE: This class is NOT platform specific and will discuss options available for both Mac and Windows PC users.
CLASS HIGHLIGHTS
Novel Writing Software: What is it and will it help me write a better book?
Word Processors: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the Cheap
Tool Time Tips: Tools for your writing and your computer
Questions and Answers: Open forum on anything from buying a new computer to adware/spyware and virus protection tips
BIO:
A confessed gadgetaholic and computer geek, Pam Trader fully admits she can’t teach you how to plot a book, but she can teach you how to buy a new computer. During the day she’s a software analyst for Computer Sciences Corporation, a major information technology company. By night she alternates between writing light paranormals, testing out new writing-related software she finds, and maintaining a handful of websites for friends. She refused to share her personal website with you because it’s always in a half-baked state as she tries out new stuff on it.
Format: Course is conducted via online discussion (bulletin) board on the RWA® Online website. Non-chapter members MUST complete both the workshop registration AND the discussion board login registration for access. Instructions for login are presented after the registration pages (or to return to the login instructions, go to http://www.rwaonlinechapter.org/WorkshopAppTY.html. The workshop is available for up to one week after the end date and a downloadable archive of the workshop will be available the week following the workshop.
Bitchin' Fiction: Musings by author Melissa McKenzie / Melissa Francis 