October 2010
24 posts
Write on...
Thomas Jefferson said, “Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom”. Very true, but in anticipation of my very first NaNoWriMo event, I’m not following that advice.
As a writer now for fun rather than trade, I’m hoping that this exercise will get me back on that track. I started out in advertising as a copywriter and working in a team atmosphere where the pitch...
Just threw the outline out proverbial window!
Okay, seems that I’m not a great writer after all (not yet). I can’t keep to an outline or schedule and I feel like a lame fool for missing days at a time. So I’m just going back the random thoughts and posting ad hoc.
Now that I got that off my chest, what shall we talk about today? Let’s see, how about in honor of the upcoming holiday (yes folks, some people consider it one), Halloween, and...
Music Monday – Broadway Musicals
Happy Monday y’all. Hope no one is having “a case of the Mondays”. Today’s topic: Broadway Musicals. On the playlist last night: Xanadu, Les Miserables, American Idiot, Rent and 2010 Tony Award Winning Musical, Memphis.
Now I know musicals aren’t everybody’s cup of tea, but if you get a chance to go, do it. Just like concerts, the energy is so electric that you can feel the music from...
Sum it up Sunday -- Football, you bet.
Well maybe you don’t but I’m in this fantasy football pool and I do. I think I know why they call it that too - if you win, it’ll be a fairy tale. No, it’s all in good fun and making a buck doesn’t hurt either. I do think I’d enjoy the games more if I didn’t have anything riding on the outcome. So week 6 is done, 1 more game but alas again I didn’t...
Finally, another entry into the blogosphere...
This short story is in honor of @oldhauntsauthor. (You should follow him). He’s pretty good at turning a phrase and hope this will do him proud.
There was a boy who dreamt he could fly. When he awoke, he was on the floor. Mission accomplished.
And, just one more while I’m at it.
There was a girl who thought all she wanted to do was write. So she sat herself down and started. She was on a...
Music Monday: Norway’s very own, Sondre Lerche
I think the love of film goes hand-in-hand with the love of music. And I particularly love the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival for that reason. It introduced me to the music of Sondre Lerche. Back then, the festival had an event known as the Tribeca/ASCAP Music Lounge. (Mr. DeNiro, please bring this back.) During the festival you could come down to the Canal Room and check out bands and performers,...
Short Story Saturday
Long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. There was a galactic battle. The good guys won. The End.
Frankly Fridays
“Frankly Scarlett I don’t give a damn” is one of the best lines ever spoken. Has nothing to do with the following frankly fridays fodder; I just like the line.
TGIF - I’m off to see the Wizard at the NYComicCon as well as some heroes, anime and the great Stan Lee! Always a fun time and you never know what you’ll find or who you’ll run into. Last year I...
Drum roll: New York City!
There’s so much to do in Manhattan and the other boroughs surrounding it. It’s the city that never sleeps, rather it’s a city where people never sleep; it’s the east coast Las Vegas. There’s action on any corner, legal or not. It’s gotten a bad rap at times, but it still one of the coolest places on earth.
Go to a museum. Go to a park. Hell, go to a zoo, a...
Travel Thursdays: First Stop …
And one of my favorite places in the world. Here are a few clues.
1. It never sleeps.
2. DeNiro calls it home.
3. If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.
4. Concrete jungle where dreams are made of; and
5. If it were a fruit, it would be an apple.
(Hint: look below ;p)
Check back later to see if you’re right.
Whatever Wednesday: Bumble
Can’t escape Halloween. It’s everywhere. Just like when they start to get ready for christmas, but instead of trees and decorations, there’s costumes and candy. I was in store and saw these cute costumes and I overheard a mom tell her child: “I’m getting you this, you’ll be BEE-U-tiful.” to which the little adorable 4 year-old girl replies “No,...
That’s Entertainment Tuesday: On-Demand and HULU,...
I’ve got a 5 minute break so this will be short — Yesterday’s nasty rain wiped out power in my house as well as about an hour of work that for some reason did not save (thank you Microsoft). I missed Monday night football, DW/OS, Hawaii-five O and Castle. But with the On-Demand and HULU, it’s no problem. (And I think it would be apropos to watch Hawaii-five O on HULU. Don’t you?)
Anyway,...
Music Monday: Straight No Chaser
Here’s a quick history of Straight No Chaser or SNC, for short. The Thelonious Monk monikered group is a 10 man accapella band whose members all went to Indiana University in the 90s and 2000s. In 2006, a video posted on YouTube went viral (for once being viral is a good thing) and they went on to sign with Atlantic Records in 2008. For the complete story and fun facts, videos and photos,...
Breaking it all down...
As any great writer will tell you, an outline is the most important part of the process. Heeding that advice, I’ve decided to create an outline of what this whole blogosphere is all about. Hopefully I’ll be able to keep to this but if not, just take it as “creative license.”
Content will be short and sweet or might go ad nauseum, depending on the mood.
Outline looks...
Bah-da bah-da-da-da...Bah-da bah-da-da-da......
Monday, Monday, so good to me.
Happy Monday, All. Grey out but otherwise a good start to the week. First in my fantasy football pool (for now). Great weekend with family and friends and the weather could not be beat (well til about 8pm last night). Anyway, have a great day, we’ll talk again soon! And if you’re wondering… I’m not in Paris but this is a shot taken in il...
And now for something completely different...
No, this is not about Monty Python’s Flying Circus, though it might be someday. Back from church, got my dunkin donut coffee, cheedar cheese bagel twist and paper, and decided to see what was going on in the world before reading about the local news. Remote control on and viola, what did I come across? A Three Stooges Marathon! (AMC apparently has it every Sunday —Yay! Note to...
Here's to the creepiest month of the year!
What does the start of Fall and October have in common? For one, it gives you chills. And with October, comes Halloween. And not only does Halloween give you chills, it also brings frights, screams, tricks, treats, people with creepy masks, kids in cute costumes and candy. Did I mention candy?
So for the next 31 days, to prepare you for the celebration of All Hallows’ Eve or All Saints Day,...
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