Delusions of Grandeur

2007-09-01T18:01:00.000-07:00

I had to resort to Blogger. Why? I couldn't remember the LJ password and MySpace doesn't work from work.Work? Oh yes, I'm at work. It closed an hour ago. Part of the joy of being a Sup is closing the building. Sadly, you can't leave until EVERYONE else leaves. And this idiot woman has been on this call for over an hour and a half. And I know, I KNOW, that we can't resolve the caller's issue and

2006-10-20T10:36:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to make note of the fact that I will be invoking the Zokutoou Clause this year.The Zokutou ClauseYou have to start your novel from scratch, unless you are a previous NaNoWriMo winner. If you have already attained the status of Winner, you do not need to start a new novel, as your main aim is now to finish one. You can now consider yourself a winner if, by midnight on the 30th of

2006-09-20T09:10:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again.....Toasted Cheese writing contest time! Three Cheers and a Tiger will open on Friday at 5pm ET (2pm PT). The theme and word count are secret, but stories will be done in SF and Fantasy formats. The theme will be announced Friday at 5pm ET, as will the word count. Your job? Write a great story in 3 days. Contest closes Sunday Sept 24 at 5pm ET.Looking for a challenge?

2006-09-02T08:31:00.000-07:00

The September issue of TC is up!By snarker on Literary Journal Toasted Cheese 6:3 is now online.Thank you to all who submitted and congratulations to this issue's authors. As always, we encourage you to contact authors of work you enjoy and let them know--you'll make their day! Once again, a reminder that all regular submissions published this year are eligible for nomination for the Pushcart

2006-08-19T21:44:00.000-07:00

How NOT to Write an ArticleThis month at Absolute Blank, TC Editor Boots writes about her tribulations writing this month's article.Boots is me, so drop on over and read it, okay?

2006-07-23T22:29:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I know. Shut UP about it. I WROTE today. I wrote last week too. I plan to continue. Went to Toasted Cheese writing chat today. I KNOW. I was early, but they started late and I work on Sunday so I didn't get to do the last one. Did the first two, however.-----1. Use the following words: shine, believe, three, heart, laughing (10 min) 2. Write about something with a lock. (10 min) 3. Write

2006-04-12T11:05:00.000-07:00

Remarkably, even a writing post.I'm walking along to work today, thinking about humming a little tune to myself. The Amazon song pops into mind ("Al-lay!") and so I start thinking about my novel, Amazon Sky. Where I was, what's going on, etc. I thought, I should have a walking song for them to sing as they move along. ooo...good idea! What should it be about? Well, doesn't have to be about

2006-03-18T10:13:00.000-08:00

This year's Three Cheers and a Tiger Spring contest opens at 5 pm ET on Friday, March 17th. Entries are due by 5 pm ET on Sunday, March 19th. Word Count: Between 675-725 words. Theme: A mystery that involves a spring thaw. Send entries to threecheers06[at]toasted-cheese.com by Sunday, March 19th, 5 pm Eastern Time. (Replace [at] with @ before sending.) Please remember to paste your entry in the

2006-02-17T21:42:00.000-08:00

You scored as Angel. Angel: Angels are the guardians of all things, from the smallest ant to the tallest tree. They give inspiration, love, hope, and positive emotion. They live among humans without being seen. They are the good in all things, and if you feel alone, don't fear. They are always watching. Often times they merely stand by, whispering into the ears of those who feel lost. They

2006-02-13T08:20:00.000-08:00

Bit of a new layout for the blog here. Got a lot bored with the old one and needed to update. Mostly it was because of the blogger bar. It was over the top of everything I was writing. Now it's out of the way. Please enjoy.

2005-11-25T09:27:00.000-08:00

Just don't want this blog to go away. I like signing other blogs with my name. LOL

2005-09-05T09:48:00.000-07:00

Looking for a writing contest with monetary and publication rewards? Try the Toasted Cheese Literary Journal's "Three Cheers & a Tiger" Writing Contest. (http://www.toasted-cheese.com) We challenge you to write a complete short story in 48 hours, without any advance preparation. FALL will be a science fiction / fantasy contest. The topic, which must be part of your submission, will announced at

2005-04-29T21:06:00.000-07:00

Serenity now!I couldn't help the title. Site updates for Fifth House!I added Serenity to my Fan Pages. Take a gander at the screen caps I took from the trailer. I also discovered they're having a pre-pre-screening here in Portland, at a nearby theater even. But they were all sold out, very quickly, of course. I might have a look around for some tickets anyhow. Imagine seeing the movie in May, vs.

2005-04-09T19:55:00.001-07:00

Good grief, you can't read that last post. reposting!

2005-04-09T19:55:00.000-07:00

Uploaded Pojan Sevamos and his fabulous house to the Sims2 exchange. Check it out. :)

2005-03-28T22:56:00.000-08:00

Blog a few, don't blog a few....Well, HI! As you may note, I don't post here much. Not going to give a big wad of whatever reason, I just don't.I got the Sims2 recently. I just wanted to say I downloaded Piggyhawks into my game, and twins? Is HARD. I actually had to run it twice to keep everyone from being near death. Yes...death! The Piggyhawk house seems to built just SO....enough so that the

Blog from afar

2004-11-15T08:54:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone. Just trying to post to my blog from a new place. You may have noticed the changes to this blog. Finally got around to updating. Really did like my old one, and I'll have to customize this one still, but it was time to add comments and things. Look for the WeatherPixie to be back soon, as well as links and counters and so forth. Sorry if this inconveniences anyone. Okay,

2004-11-08T07:38:00.000-08:00

Okay, okay....so our son turned 15 this last year and is headed toward 16. He's rather eager to drive, but his grades SUCK...so we haven't allowed him to get a permit. Jeff, however, has allowed him to drive a little ways down the street, since our road is very quiet, and back out of the drive, that kind of thing. This morning, he lets him start the car for the first time. Last week, I went to

2004-11-01T21:52:00.000-08:00

Okay, wrote 805 words at work today, and 650 at home for a total of 1450 today. I'd do more, but I have other things to squeeze into this tiny time I'm home. Turns out I'm writing a Harlequin Historical, I believe. I just started writing and the story that's coming out is this obscure idea I had a while ago. Doesn't have a title yet, and it's total crap, just so we're clear. But it doesn't have

2004-09-16T23:22:00.000-07:00

What a freak day! As usual, I was back here typing on the computer and watching a DVD. From somewhere nearby I hear this awful noise. It's not a cat, it's not anything I recognize in fact, so I start tracking it down. In the middle of my living room floor is a robin and staring up at me is Socks. "Look what I brought you!" I notice the thing is breathing and not really even wounded that badly,

2004-09-13T13:04:00.000-07:00

Whoa, has it been a while, or what? Reason why: Looking for a job. It takes a lot of stupid time. Please visit Tomato Nation and read her September 11 message. This is very poignant without being over done. Take a look around her site while you're there. She has some GREAT stuff, including her actual Sept. 11 story, which WOWed me. But I think everyone can appreciate "Still Here". http://

2004-08-03T11:25:00.000-07:00

Wanted to pass on the news that my father got married about 2 weeks ago to Leslie, his girlfriend for a year. It was a pretty ceremony on a hill in a friend's backyard with a barbeque afterward. We all had a grand time, even if it did manage to rain on us for about 2 minutes! (The day was overcast to begin with, and about 90F...then it rained...then the sun came out.) Not much going on here,

2004-05-21T23:20:00.000-07:00

I'd like to just say first of all that Blogger needs to settle on a format. It's freaky to go to post and have it suddenly all wierd. Although I must say this isn't as bad as the last one. I can read what I'm typing, and it has a spellcheck. I've been diagnosed with Meniere's Disease. This is a temporary diagnosis while my MRI pictures are being examined. I should know more on Monday. Basically

2004-04-23T00:12:00.000-07:00

Music: KMHD - No commercials, all jazz. A while ago, like at the beginning of this month, I spent some money on a DVD for learning Tai Chi. If you don't know what that is, it's a slow exercise from China usually done early in the morning in groups along a waterfront. (Okay, that's what I've seen on TV.) Thinking I'm a rather large and pathectically un-moving kind of gal, I bought this DVD from

2004-04-19T12:26:00.000-07:00

A couple more rants..... My computer is possessed. I now refer to it as the Demon Computer, or Illuria (which I find hilarious, but nobody else gets). I was posting that other post and the computer just stops. Well, at least I posted it, even if I didn't publish it, so the post was saved. But honestly, it's the most annoying thing in the world. Without any warning, you'll suddenly get multiple

2004-04-19T00:39:00.000-07:00

I'm addicted to sunflower seeds. I think they're my replacement for smokes. At first it was gum, now I've moved on to tiny sunflower seeds eaten one at a time. Oh well. My mother is fine. Thanks for asking! Her knees are healing up gloriously well and she's loving the whole non-pain of getting around. My son is also fine. He is back in school and everything worked out. The woman doing the '

2004-03-29T23:33:00.000-08:00

Got our taxes back and this weekend we bought a car from my brother in law. It's a 1998 Ford Escor Z2 something. Pretty, sleek, silvery...kind of cool, really. Yesterday, we drove east to Stonehenge (in Oregon), which is a war memorial for Klickitat County. It's up on this hill with this great view of Columbia River. Sadly, we didn't go to the museum, but we might now that I've seen this site. (

2004-03-17T23:32:00.000-08:00

Went to do some shopping today. I'm one of those people that puts off self-shopping until the absolute last minute. I have never enjoyed standing in a small booth trying on clothes. Nothing ever seems to fit that you like, and everything you think sucks actually fits. Nikki, my roommate, and I and Kou went shopping. The one with the red bullseye, to not name names. I need jeans. My jeans are so

2004-02-24T00:00:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to say "I'm ALIVE!" Sorry I haven't blogged in quite some time. I had a really hard Christmas season, in it's way, and I DID blog about it, but Blogger ate it. Anyhow, I am around and I will be posting again. Even if it isn't Earth-shattering. WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! backBlog('50','Delusions of Grandeur')Tell me about it, stud.

2003-12-23T00:50:00.000-08:00

Just a quick note tonight. If you enjoy tales of cats at Christmas, or snarky tales OF Christmas....Tomato Nation! "Away in a Mayo". Trust me. Click that. backBlog('80','Delusions of Grandeur')Tell me about it, stud.

2003-12-22T00:44:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Posted another archive, last year's Solstice. Kind of weird to see myself in the archives. LOL Music Playing: KINK Tepae, it was an interesting week. After the day spent trying on clothes, my step-mom's mom (MJ from now on) sent her husband (G) over with a wad of food. Not only that, but she wanted sizes and things for the boys to get them clothing and shoes. They were also

2003-12-19T00:23:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Been putting up Themiscyra archives lately. Got a tad obsessed and did three in one day. A new record. Music Playing: KINK (http://kink.fm) They're back to the usual music. Post surgery healing: Went to the doctor, he said he's done with me. Don't have to go back. He pulled some sutures that had come undone or something, but other than that, I'm healed. Had a bit of an

2003-12-05T00:19:00.000-08:00

Writing Success: Well, I put the history of Amazon Deoris (part 1) up on Amazon Way, if you'd like to see that. Music Playing: KINK "The Time of Your Life" 1971. I know some of the songs from listening to oldies and from my own pechant for the Doors, but not many. They range from psychadelic to funny to just good. Post-Surgery Healing: Have a doc appt tomorrow about this. But I'm not sure I'm

2003-11-30T23:33:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Good joke, that. Music Playing: Uh...none. Not sure why. Post-Surgery Healing: I think the trouble spot is finally out of trouble. It looked like it's either grown skin over the hole, or healed up enough for me to NOT panic anymore. LOL Didn't write because of the holiday. So, that's why the 'good joke' comment there. I was going to try to write a TC article, but I really

2003-11-27T00:43:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Finished a 'chapter' of Amazon Deoris' background. Enjoyed writing about Artemis' garden. Also enjoyed having to research three things. LOL Music Playing: Diablo II Expansion sounds. Donin is playing behind me. LOL Post-Surgery Healing: Have one real trouble spot left. It looks all kinds of really bad to me. It's this round hole filled with yellow/white and surrounded by red

2003-11-21T00:08:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Wrote a letter to Samsara, an Amazon who is in Army basic training right now. Music Playing: This appears to be oldies. I think Donin was here. Post-Surgery Healing: Much better this week. I have a couple of 'spots' left where things are...ugly. But overall, it's not as painful and I can stretch fairly well without wincing. Remarkably, this post is not about breast

2003-11-14T00:41:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Cool stuff for Themiscyra. Music Playing: "Time of Your Life" KINK style. They're celebrating 35 years on the radio by playing a year a day. Today was 1991. Post-Surgery Healing: Kind of weird. Left side is looking and doing great. I barely even know something happened there. Right side is burning, itchy, bleeding, scabbing, oozing, and just being all kinds of "ow" in general

2003-10-30T23:51:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Finally posted at Themiscyra. Aimoo came up the day after my surgery, when I'd finally returned home. How wierd is that? Music Playing: Loreena McKennitt, "The Book of Secrets". So, here we are on the 'flip' side of large breasts. That's right. It's done and over with, and I'm already back online. Okay, not a lot. I keep falling asleep. But enough to blog for a minute. LOL.

2003-10-27T23:54:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Wrote a fabulous post for Themiscyra. Can't put it up because sodding Aimoo is down. Has been for the last 12 hrs. So, my one thing to keep me busy today? Out to lunch. Music Playing: KINK, "Lights Out" for about 20 minutes. We're past the '24 hrs to go' mark. I check in at 10:45am tomorrow. There was a scheduling change because of the breast lump. They have to ultrasound

2003-10-23T00:24:00.000-07:00

Writing Successes: I'm holding the sanity right now. I had a good idea for a title for a biography, should I write on, while in the shower, however. Music Playing: KINK, just past "Lights Out" and the "MacDonald Observatory" lesson of the day. Want to send a nice thank you to everyone who's been sending me messages of kindness, hope, and caring about the upcoming surgery. I'm excited and

2003-09-29T14:07:00.000-07:00

Writing Successes: Nothing just now, sorry. Music Playing: Chicago. I got my birthday DVD player to work back here. Color me a happy girl. I have a surgery date! October 28th! I'll be out at least a week, possibly two. Could be more, could be less. It's hard to say. Part of the trouble is the desk hits me in JUST the wrong spot, so I'll have to sit here funny or something. But it really all

2003-09-21T15:43:00.000-07:00

Writing Successes: Amazon Archives I've posted a whole bunch of these this month. I think it's six. Take a gander at the newest "special" ones. It's a spoof on Lord of the Rings. Quite funny. (Well, if you're an Amazon anyhow.) Music Playing: Buffy, The Vampire Slayer: Once More With Feeling I like to sing, what can I say? Okay, finally saw the plastic surgeon. *woo* While I still don't have a

2003-09-11T10:45:00.000-07:00

Writing Successes: Amazon Archives. I've posted 2 this month. I think that's a record! Music Playing: K103, which seems to be playing Micheal Jackson. I think I should change it. Just a quick entry to say that I'm still alive. heh. Going to watch as much of "Angel" Season 2 that I can this weekend. Have the plastic surgeon appointment next Friday. Writing Contest: Toasted Cheese is having

2003-08-22T00:58:00.000-07:00

Writing Successes: Well, I'd have to go with NOT the blog there. Going gangbusters over in Amazon country, however. Music Playing: Empire Strikes Back Soundtrack. Why? Well...why not? Okay, okay. Mike capped a bunch of the original three movies. Can you say "download the universe to my computer" ? I can. Bizarre Quiz of the Day: You can always be found reading or on the computer.People always

2003-07-11T09:59:00.000-07:00

Writing Success: Um, yeah. Writing. Right. Music Playing: K103. Exerpt from "...And You Think You've Got It Bad" Love and MarriageFretting and Grumbling Try to remember that one of the great disturbers of peace in the family is fretting. There are two sides to life; like most garments, like most carpets, everything in life has a right side and a wrong side. You can take any joy and by turning

2003-06-27T00:34:00.000-07:00

Writing Success: Well, wish I had something nice to say here. But I don't. I missed chat both on Sunday and today. *sigh* Music Playing: K103. Trust me, this is WORLDS better than last nights "Roger Miller" CD the DH insisted I listen to. You know, "King of the Road" and famous classics like, "You Can't Roller Skate In a Buffalo Herd" and "Do-Wacka-Do". This stuff is 70's "funny" be-bop

2003-06-19T00:21:00.000-07:00

Writing Success: Talked about it! Um....why am I posting this again? Guilt, right. Music Playing: K103. I tried playing my Air Supply CD, but the player wanted Forrest Gump. Now, Forrest is great for day, but not night. So, I turned on K103. LOL Exerpt from "...And You Think You've Got It Bad" Love And Marriage - A Woman's Chances to MarryBright red hair should not marry jet black, the more

2003-06-15T00:27:00.000-07:00

Writing Success: Um...yeah. Writing. Music Playing: Tonight we're over on OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting). I dunno, it plays funky stuff and I was in the mood for funky. I've decided to alternate "Bizarre Quiz" with "Exerpt from" for a while. I did a bunch of quizzes and have fallen behind sharing them. That said, Bizarre Quiz of the Day: You are the typical feminist, depressed, artist.You go

2003-06-14T17:20:00.000-07:00

So, I'm reading last week's TWOP recap of The Amazing Race (TAR) and I came across a pity quote I MUST share. I think it's my new slogan. "For some reason, when I already don't like you, there's nothing like a chipper, friendly greeting to make me want to punch you in the face." Been there! Wanted to do that. LOVE that quote. -Deoris

2003-06-12T23:29:00.000-07:00

Writing Success: Well, I went to the Toasted Cheese author chat today. Music Playing: Lights Out on KINK Exerpt from "...And You Think You've Got It Bad" Love And Marriage - A Woman's Chances to Marry All can afford to marry and raise families with more ease and less expense than to live alone. When pure, elevated, spiritual affection exists between the husband and wife, it is a source of the

2003-06-09T23:48:00.000-07:00

Writing Success: Um...writing. Yeah. Okay. Music Playing: 107.5 The 80's and more station. I forget the name. Exerpt from "...And You Think You've Got It Bad" Love And Marriage - Never Marry a Man to Reform HimDo not go to the ball-room or to a fashionable watering place to secure a true, affectionate and domestic companion. The very atmosphere of such a place is destructive to nature's pure

2003-06-02T00:22:00.000-07:00

Writing Success: Well, I did do a post for the Amazons. I also read and commented on a couple of posts. So, go me! Music Playing: I'm not sure right now. I think it's KINK. Exerpt from "...And You Think You've Got It Bad" : Still don't have one today. Soon. Bizarre Quiz of the Day: Goddess of the Moon. Beauty, yet a sadness lurksabout you at times. But hey, pain is beauty,right? What element

2003-05-18T19:26:00.000-07:00

Writing Success: What is writing again? Music Playing: The WB is showing the Mummy. It's on. Exerpt from "...And You Think You've Got It Bad" : Don't have one right now. The book is somewhere in a box somewhere. Bizarre Quiz of the Day:You are the Figher Femme Which Ultimate Beautiful Woman are You? brought to you by Quizilla Patrick broke his arm flipping himself up and over our waist-high

2003-05-14T00:50:00.000-07:00

Writing Successes: Stupidly, none at all. Finished my weekly PSP tutorial already, however. Got the Toasted Cheese e-zine submissions to read and analyze this week, too. So, haven't written anything. Music Playing: K103, soft rock favorites. Breast Reduction Update: Offical diagnosis? I have large breasts. More on this later. Exerpt from "...And You Think You've Got It Bad" : Don't have one

2003-04-25T00:03:00.000-07:00

Writing Successes: Wrote several posts for Themiscyra, but not today. Did some Angel Asrial PSP things I enjoyed, sort of today since it was 1am at the time. But today was "run around like a chicken and do errands that go nowhere and solve nothing" day. It was pretty thrilling. Music Playing: New one for this blog, it's the Classical station. I listen to it so infrequently, I don't even know the

2003-04-17T23:41:00.000-07:00

Writing Successes: Today was an art day. Visit my Angel Asrial page and take a gander. Music Playing: K103. Why it's playing Michael Jackson, I've no idea. Exerpt from "...And You Think You've Got It Bad" Etiquette and Courtesies - Man is Such an Awkward Creature - My dear girl, do not call one's men friends by their Christian name, when you show familiarity you invite it. A maid must not do

2003-04-15T23:59:00.000-07:00

Writing Successes: Remember yesterday? That was it. I was more visually creative today. Music Playing: Jonatha Brooke "10 Cent Wings" Exerpt from "...And You Think You've Got It Bad" Etiquette and Courtesies - Man Is Such an Awkward Creature - You may judge a man's character from the way in which he shakes your hand. It is horrible when your unoffending digits are seized in the sharp compass of

2003-04-14T19:56:00.000-07:00

Writing Successes: Sunday Brunch Chat and 2, count them 2 posts for >Themiscyra. All told, about 3k words in 3 days. I'm pretty down with my bad self. Music Playing: KMHD Exerpt from "...And You Think You've Got It Bad" Etiquette and Courtesies - A lady walks quietly along the street, hearing nothing she ought not to hear, and seeing nothing she ought not to see. She recognizes acquaintances

2003-04-10T18:20:00.000-07:00

S4_Divas's BlackPlanet.com Personal Page I followed this link from a "last 5 users" list in my site counter. (Fifth House) Just. Look. *roflmao*

2003-04-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

Writing Successes: Well, I thought about it. Does that count? No? Must be the blog then. Music Playing: Alanis Morrisette, but it's ending. It should switch over to Loreena McKennitt here in a second. Exerpt from "...And You Think You've Got It Bad" One Always Displays Lady-Like Delicacy - You are woman by birth, but you earn the finest name of all, a lady, because of your tact and good manners

2003-04-09T00:10:00.000-07:00

Writing Successes: Finished reading and judging the Three Cheers and a Tiger contest entries. Had a lovely time. Music Playing: KMHD. This is a college radio station funded by the public that plays jazz commercial free. Exerpt from "...And You Think You've Got It Bad" Wash the Hair As Often As Twice a Month - Keep in mind, your hair is your "crowning glory." Each night before retiring, brush

2003-04-02T15:39:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: I have no idea. Music Playing: Oddly, none. Quote from that book: Tomorrow It's my BIRTHDAY today. I already have a total of 22 Internet greeting cards. I'm excited! I also got a book from Sal called, "Lulu in Hollywood" written by and about Louise Brooks. She's a 1920's film star. There's a fanpage about her. Why I didn't blog yet this week? Monday night my teeth started

2003-03-29T01:30:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Just this wealth of blog. Music Playing: KISN Love Songs Exerpt from "...And You Think You've Got It Bad" If you find yourself of depressed spirits, morbid and gloomy imaginations or perverted feelings, try to discover the cause. Look first to your diet, quality and quantity. Those who work with the brain do not need pease and beans. See that you get enough exercise.

2003-03-28T12:36:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Went to chat and helped do a live critique. Music Playing: KINK "Lights Out" Exerpt from "...And You Think You've Got It Bad" The Care of the Skin - To avoid freckles, wear a brown veil whenever complexion is exposed to sunlight. French-women never think of going without a veil and English-women generally carry parasols. However, if the need be, let some horseradish stand for

2003-03-28T09:20:00.000-08:00

Oh! I almost forgot! I called dad when I returned home Tuesday. He was concerned because my email was bouncing (yeah, after two days it was THAT full) and asked me to call. Apparently this means I'm hurt or in trouble or dead or something. I'd have to agree, really. Anyhow, I called him. I explained that I had been to Kou's for two nights, sitting around playing Sims for a while and watching

2003-03-27T00:44:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Wrote a heck of a post for the Amazons. Music Playing: KINK. Not "Lights Out" cause that's already over. And I was going to bed early, too. Exerpt from "And You Think You've Got It Bad" by Barbara Fairchild Gramm Make the Saturday Night Bath a Luxury - The requirements for your toilet table are: an alcohol lamp, curling iron, a folding glass which permits you to see your hair

2003-03-22T11:14:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: At this point, the blog. I did blog yesterday, but it didn't post until JUST NOW. You might read both entries here, if you haven't. Music Playing: The Best of the Moody Blues - yap. Finally got it back. Exerpt from "And You Think You've Got It Bad" by Barbara Fairchild Gramm Soap Recipe - Sun or cold soap is made by adding one pound of cleansed gerase, spoiled lard or butter,

2003-03-21T22:50:00.000-08:00

Oh, and an addendum: Patrick was NOT suspended. He DID go to Homework Club and the Vice Principal aplogized. :)

2003-03-21T22:49:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Went to Toasted Chat. Advertised "Three Cheers & A Tiger" contest. Wrote in blog yesterday. (Yay! It's becoming a habit!) Music Playing: Various "World Music" Mp3's I downloaded from "Egypt 700". Basically, a lot of Arabic. I realize this is kind of odd given the day and the state of the world at large. But I like it anyhow. Exerpt from "And You Think You've Got It Bad" by

2003-03-20T00:29:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Well, I don't suppose we're counting the theft and re-creation of cheerleading cheers for BOTA, so I'll have to say this blog was the big success. Music Playing: KINK (It's past "Lights Out") Exerpt from "And You Think You've Got It Bad" by Barbara Fairchild Gramm Her Bark Is Worse Than Her Bite - Most women have agitated bosoms only when they are tired. When you see a

2003-03-19T00:19:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Writing? Hmmm...Writing. I guess it counts that I relayed more cleaning stories with Sal? Sure. Why not. Blog was a success, anyhow. Music Playing: Lights Out on KINK. Exerpt from "And You Think You've Got It Bad" by Barbara Fairchild Gramm A Man By Comparison - Because of the greater width of a man's head, he has greater mental powers. Women, have such a narrow brain. [...]

2003-03-18T00:26:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Went to Sunday chat, and I'll post the only prompt I managed to do. Bush came on yesterday during it and distracted me. Did a bunch of editing today, all for Amazons. Long live the spell-checker! Music Playing: K103 "Love Songs After Dark" I believe. It's a thrill. I was just sick of doing other peoples work today. I spent the day with my step-mother, an interesting

2003-03-11T23:22:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Wrote in the blog yesterday. Music Playing: "Love Her Madly" by the Doors. I think this is the wanna-be-KGON that Jeff listens to. The River? I'm not sure. Got a new modem today...*yay*. But I'm not sure it solved the problem...*boo*. It might the processer going out. It's hard to tell with computers. Replace one stupid thing at a time. Someday you might just get lucky.

2003-03-10T23:13:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Not the blog. Not Sunday Brunch either, I didn't make it. I was laid low with a cold. However, couple of posts in the Themiscyra forum. Music Playing: Channel 8 News. Yeah, well, I missed it earlier. Yeah, I'm now Lyna of Themiscyra. Regent. 2nd in line to the Throne. If Latra Valkyra abdicates, that makes me Queen. I'm aware. Thank you, thank you so much. This is what

2003-03-03T23:26:00.000-08:00

Bizarre Quiz of the Day: Now this one is really odd. Thanks, Gie Gie. What WotW Lady Are You? test by GieGie Scary! That was the third time I took it. I got Tamy first, then Stevie. This time, I didn't hardly even read the questions, and there I was. That figures. Writing Successes: Well, I finished a draft of the article today. I also went to chat

2003-02-28T09:35:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Started the article, finally. Did some work on a help page. Music Playing: Bing Crosby: 16 Most Requested Songs. It's even funnier if you know that they're all songs from 1920-1929. Well, first, the teachers strike was averted for now. They'll do a final vote tonight that should seal the deal, but they're expected to vote FOR the contract. I also understand that Doonesbury

2003-02-25T00:09:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: I didn't do a darn thing in writing. Except the blog. It counts, it was nearly 2k. Music Playing: KINK's Light's Out. It's over, however, so I think I'll pop in the Doors here. LA Woman, in fact. I'm in a Doors kind of mood. In fact, the mood is so strong, the movie's in the video player, the music's on the radio, and the lyric book is under my elbow. Jadea posts lyrics quite

2003-02-24T02:19:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Writing Chat. Music Playing: Rosie 105. Think “teen angst” Okay, so it’s been a long, long day. I’ve been hostile through most of it, but at least I knew I was hostile. Let’s see if I can start at the beginning. I’m also going to rant and rave, so back off if you don’t want to read long diatribes about me. I also should mention Blogger is down, so I’m doing this in WORD and

2003-02-21T00:54:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Amazon work. Story, help page, that kind of thing. I actually did some of this yesterday, too, and totally forgot. So wipe that "not a thing" off there. Thanks. Music Playing: KMHD, the Jazz Station. This is a local college-run station that's non-profit. It doesn't have commercials (except during plege week), but it does have announcers. It also plays JAZZ jazz, not

2003-02-19T16:35:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Uh...not a thing. Music Playing: Oprah. Okay, it's not music. It's midafternon. I blogged last night and it didn't take. I just want to say how much I enjoy Eden's blog. Not only does she have great tangents and things to say, she also gives you reports on stuff like: Note: This blog had 103 hits yesterday, mostly due to people Googling "Joe Millionare bondage photos." So,

2003-02-18T00:12:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Edited a story for the Giensata. Figure she'll either love me or hate me for it. Since I didn't see her today, I'll let you know. Music Playing: Uh...Voyager. No, the TV is on. That is rare for me this time of day, I realize. But Monday's can be special. Besides, I miss this show. Just about the only I accomplished this weekend was editing for the Giensata. Okay, I made a

2003-02-14T08:57:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Edited more Scrolls. This was probably more like 2 hrs, but it's still getting done, and I'm still writing. I also managed to make the TC chat, although the guest didn't. Music Playing: KINK. I had planned on putting a rant about Valentine's Day in here. It's a pretty useless holiday in my book. Then I went surfing in my new webring (Pacific Northwest Blogs) and found a great

2003-02-13T11:35:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Another installment of the Scrolls went up yesterday, and I titled the next section. I thought it might bring a sense of "anticipation" if I wrote what the next name was going to be. Also made my choices for TC's next issue. Good on me. Next: Mari's comments. Music Playing: KISN, the oldies station. I mean about 1950-1970. "Twist" and Elvis and The Mama's & Papa's. That kind

2003-02-12T11:26:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Edited enough of the Amazon Archives to add yet another installment to the Scrolls. Got far enough to start on another, even. Pretty happy about that. Music Playing: KINK, although I'm not sure why. Just in the mood for jazz, I suppose. They do this awesome "Lights Out" stuff from 9pm to Midnight that's soft, new-agey, wordless, jazzy tunes set to little pauses of water, rain,

2003-02-10T22:45:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Yesterday's (Is it really only Monday?) Sunday Brunch chat, of course. This week: From Seriana's point of view. LOL Amazons on the brain this week. Music Playing: 107.5 The Mix. This one is a lot of fun for me. Playing the songs of the 80's, 90's and today. Only time I freak is when they play "Let's Go All The Way". Other than that, it's a luff fest. Fully intended to post

2003-02-07T00:22:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Created and edited a FAQ page for Themiscrya. Helped with writing several biographies. Went to TC chat. *Yay me!* Music Playing: KGON (Rocks!) Sorry, it's their ad. Classic rock. Playing 25 songs without commercials. Hoping to hear some Moody Blues, as my CD has been loaned to Russ, who hasn't managed to burn it yet. I think my topic for March's Absolute Blank article will be

2003-02-05T00:04:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Wrote a bunch of stuff for Themiscyra. Did mucho offline stuff today, making phone calls to people who weren't there. All very magical. Music Playing: Okay, now this should at least make Eden smile....I'm listening to a tape I made about...oh, a zillion years ago. (Okay, it was probably 1981-1983.) The tape said, "Selected Shorts Slow - Kids From Fame" And that appears to be

2003-02-03T23:31:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Sunday Brunch, a pretty big Amazon post, and a whole bunch of editing for Themiscrya. Music Playing: Xena: Warrior Princess, Season Four and both disks of Season Six. (I think I like Four best, it has a bunch of stuff from "Adventures in the Sin Trade", an Amazon episode.) Bizarre Quiz of the Day: Courtesy of Eden, who was a 27. My personality is rated 28.What is yours?

2003-01-29T23:44:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Well, yesterday's blog. Then I copied some origin threads out of Themiscrya. I at least had WORD open. I need to post @ TC, however. I'm slacking. I won't have much to report in this area tomorrow, as I have to go off to "real" work. Music Playing: K103. Much better than some of the performances on American Idol. Raining all day here. I didn't notice until I sent the eldest

2003-01-28T23:36:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Yesterday's blog. Ho well. Music playing: Still the same, I think. It's not my fault this time. I'd changed it, but Donin put all these back in again. Guess he wasn't done. Had a very quiet day today. My eldest son went back to school on Monday, which is such a relief. But I actually got just a little BORED today in the middle of the afternoon. I'd forgotten what that was

2003-01-28T00:07:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Yesterday's blog. LOL Music playing: Still the same. Why did Sal want to know this again? MOOD still going. Thought I'd take a moment to explain how this works. Usually once a month I hit a Shaun pocket. This is when I remember things, have some flashbacks, indulge quietly in a moment or two of fantasy, and move right on. Sometimes, it's no more than ten minutes, sometimes

2003-01-26T23:50:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: See Sunday Brunch Chat results below. Music playing: Same as Friday and Saturday. I'm in a mood. Jonatha Brooke's link didn't work before. Okay, this is total "diary" mode. Don't read if you don't want to know. Cause I am so in a MOOD. This mood is all Shaun, all the time. It SUCKS. I hate this mood. I can't seem to get out of the friggin' thing. It usually starts with

2003-01-24T11:27:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Finished the Amazon post. Wasn't too happy with it, but it worked. It was also writing, so that's good. Music Playing: Sing Along With Women. "10 Cent Wings" by Jonatha Brooke. "Jagged Little Pill" by Alanis Morissette. "The Book of Secrets" by Loreena McKennitt. Don't forget you can go answer the FUM (Five Unmistakable Marks) today! That's where the Snarkers at Toasted

2003-01-23T10:38:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Oh, man, that's funny today. Why? Cause I haven't been able to even open WORD since Sunday. I did start writing something Amazon-ish, but didn't get far enough to post it. Music playing: K103 Soft Rock Favorites - Because it's what I fall asleep to and I haven't changed it. If it's any consolation, my son's watching last night's episode of "American Idol" and I can hear that

2003-01-21T17:55:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: See Sunday Brunch prompt assignment below. 888 darn words in a half hour. I was JAZZED. The last one turned out VERY nice and I think I might expand on that and make a real story out of it. Music Playing: Mix 107.5 The 80's and More station. Playing Prince, Modern English, and a wealth of Madonna. MOVED the WEBSITE. Took me two complete freaking days, but I think I've finally

2003-01-18T11:34:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes: Wrote 500 words for Themiscrya. Did a great job, even if I do say so myself. Music playing: "A Decade of Steely Dan" by Steely Dan. Once again, the DH chose the music here. I have a 3 CD player, this is the third one. I was more interested in "Graceland" by Paul Simon, and in "Greatest Hits" by Elton John. Anyhow, that's what's on today. Starting looking at the website move.

2003-01-16T23:35:00.000-08:00

Writing Successes:Today, finished making my choices for Dead of Winter contest. Gonna be some fine stories to read when all the voting is done. Keep your eyes on Toasted Cheese. Yesterday, wrote nearly 400 words for Themiscyra yesterday, part one in a series saying farewell to Kuk'tai Yakut. Music playing: Millennium: Tribal Wisdom and the Modern World. (This is what Donin put in, then went off

2003-01-15T08:16:00.000-08:00

Bizarre Quiz of the Day: Your magical style is Witch. What type of Magic do you work?. Take the Magical Style Quiz by Paradox I kind of figured I'd get "Priestess", and seem to recall seeing the picture that came with that. Maybe I've changed, I don't know. LOL Thanks to Jadea for the link. Yesterday (and today's) writing will be non-existant as I read "Dead Of Winter" contest entries for

2003-01-14T00:39:00.000-08:00

Well, didn't do a stitch of writing today. I was way too busy. Made some real life calls and my brother-in-law stopped by for coffee this morning. It's always nice to see him, even if I'm sitting around in a blanket and bathrobe. (There's no heater back here.) We had a nice little chat and off he went. Made about 8 Amazon signature tags. (see mine below) Toria was nice enough to share her "

2003-01-10T22:58:00.000-08:00

Today's writing was done for the Themiscyran Amazon role-playing forum. (Like Xena? Love Amazons? Love writing? Join up!) Word count of 349. Okay, not a lot, but better than a big zero. I spent a lot more time looking through the archives for an obscure reference for the Latra (Queen). I also invented two more Amazon words, "daksoz" which means "dance" or "dancer"; and "archila" which will mean