In honor of passing the halfway point in the NaNoWriMo month, I give you: http://blog.pshares.org/index.php/14-ways-to-tick-off-a-writer/ The trouble with owning cats- they cause us to do the strangest things: http://distractify.com/people/personal/agonizing-struggles-that-prove-cat-owners-are-the-best-people-ever/ What happens when you put the bloopers in the original Avengers trailer? Hilarity ensues: http://laughingsquid.com/the-avengers-movie-trailer-recut-with-footage-from-the-blooper-reel/ And with the Dr. Who 50th Anniversary special just a few … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: How to Tick Off a Writer, Things Cats Make Us Do, Avengers Trailer with Bloopers, and Dr. Who 50th Trailers
Wednesday Wanderings: Photos of Abandoned Toy Factories, 33 You Didn’t Know About Toy Story, and 20 Fantasy Novels Worth Reading
More weirdly beautiful photographs, this time of abandoned toy factories: http://io9.com/these-abandoned-toy-factories-and-shops-will-haunt-your-1458651194 And here are thirty-three things you may not have known about the movie, Toy Story (I didn't): http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/33-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-toy And for you fantasy fans out there, here are 20 fantasy novels worth reading. A few of these are on my Want To Read list, and I've added … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Photos of Abandoned Toy Factories, 33 You Didn’t Know About Toy Story, and 20 Fantasy Novels Worth Reading
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Monday Musings: NaNoWriMo Progress, Some Numbers, and New Shiny Syndrome
As most who read this know by now, I am participating in National Novel Writing Month (http://www.nanowrimo.org). The idea is to write 50,000 words of a novel in 30 days. This the the fifth year I have done this. I have figured out some strategies to get me through the month without either killing myself … Continue reading Monday Musings: NaNoWriMo Progress, Some Numbers, and New Shiny Syndrome
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Wednesday Wanderings: US Map by an Aussie, Homemade Jetpack Flies Around Mt. Fuji, Modern Architecture, and Turkey Trivia
This may be the most accurate map of the US ever- by an Aussie: http://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicamisener/the-most-accurate-map-of-the-us-ever Flying around Mt. Fuji in a jetpack he built himself: http://io9.com/watch-this-man-fly-around-mt-fuji-in-a-homemade-jetpac-1459491353 Beautiful examples of modern architecture: http://www.buzzfeed.com/adamdavis/jaw-dropping-photos-to-make-you-fall-in-love-with-contemp And in preparation for Thanksgiving later this month, some turkey trivia: http://www.holidayinsights.com/tday/turkey.htm
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Monday Musings: NaNoWriMo- You’re Doing It All Wrong
(Warning: This post may contain cantankerous, cranky, and crotchedy content. It contains my opinions, and sometimes, they are a bit crabby. Oh, and it is writing related, so if that isn't your thing, you can move along now.) Okay, maybe not ALL wrong, because there really isn't a wrong way to write. Just different ways. … Continue reading Monday Musings: NaNoWriMo- You’re Doing It All Wrong
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Friday Fumble: Where Does The Day Go?
No, I haven't finished Wicked yet. I'm getting there, but I just don't seem to have time to read these days. And I have no idea why. Well, I guess I do, at least a little. I am getting stuff done here, and I am doing more dinner prep these days, but it still seems I … Continue reading Friday Fumble: Where Does The Day Go?
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A Story for Halloween
Here's a short ghost story, in a more sci-fi setting. If you like it (and you have not already), you might check out my book of fantasy short stories. More info on that at the bottom of this post. Please feel free to link to this story if you think others might enjoy a short … Continue reading A Story for Halloween
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Wednesday Wanderings: Halloween Theme
Since Halloween is this week, I thought I would give you some links to things that fit the season. Here are ten facts about Halloween you may not have known: http://on.mash.to/1972Yrz What is not to love about bats: http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/whats-not-to-love-about-bats?Wt.mc_id=googleplus Some tips on carving pumpkins, in case you haven't done yours: http://homecooking.about.com/od/howtocookvegetables/a/pumpkincarving.htm Some pretty pictures of … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Halloween Theme
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Monday Musings: Cat Troubles, NaNoWriMo: Yes or No?, and Other Stuff
I had to take one of the foster kitties up to the shelter to see their vet last week. Winston has been losing weight and seemed a bit "off". Nothing specific, just not himself. The vet initially thought it was hyperthyroid, since weight loss in older cats is often a sign of thyroid issues. They … Continue reading Monday Musings: Cat Troubles, NaNoWriMo: Yes or No?, and Other Stuff
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Wednesday Wanderings: What Countries are Good At, Glowy Ghost Cake, ISBW Plug, and Dr. Who 50th Trailer
They say everybody is good at something. I guess it goes for countries, too: http://thedoghousediaries.com/large/5414.png Need a killer cake for a Halloween party this year? Try this one: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2013/10/22/haunted-ghost-cake-fantastically-frightening-frosting/ Are you an aspiring writer? If you are not listening to I Should Be Writing, the podcast of Mur Lafferty for those who want to be … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: What Countries are Good At, Glowy Ghost Cake, ISBW Plug, and Dr. Who 50th Trailer
And So On... 
