So I haven’t tuned into the NFL for two years. However, I watched this year because I just couldn’t resist an NY/NE rematch. While this year’s Superbowl didn’t disappoint, it didn’t captivate me like it did in past years – no matter how much I love watching Tom Brady cry. - The soap opera that is [...]
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This B is Just Plain Evil!!!
Posted: January 22, 2012 in Creativity, Flash Backs, Humor, WritingTags: humor, plot tools, writing
LOL! Gotcha again! The things I have to do to get people to read my blog. But you’re here and that makes me happy! Today, we discuss a necessary component in a good story, the antagonist, also known as the enemy, nemesis, frenemy, etc. Traditionally, an antagonist is usually an actual individual. But the enemy [...]
Creative Benefits of Distraction 5: In Memoriam of the “Dearly Departed Leader”
Posted: December 28, 2011 in HumorTags: humor, in memoriam
When it was announced on CNN that North Korea’s “Dear Leader”, the god-King, Kim Jong-Il had died, I imagine that most people didn’t know whether to celebrate or at least act somber. I of course, like to stay neutral on these types of things, as they are very sensitive issues for both North Koreans and [...]
Perfect X-Mas Gift for Last Minute Book Fanatics
Posted: December 24, 2011 in Creativity, Humor, WritingTags: gifts, published, writing, xmas
I know that many of you are out searching for gifts for your loved and not-so-loved ones. While you’re rummaging through the poorly stocked shelves of your favorite department store, I ask you to consider this: You will fail to find a gift for at least one person on your list and said person will [...]
Losing Steam: But I Could Still Win
Posted: November 27, 2011 in Creativity, Humor, NaNoWriMo, Works In Progress, WritingTags: humor, nano2011, nanowrimo, writing
So, last post I admitted to the world that I was so so far behind in NaNoWriMo that it was possible I would not win. Well this past week has been a hectic one. And, I am behind yet again. But does this mean I won’t win? I don’t know yet. Hell, I don’t know [...]
