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Writer's Block: Busting Blocks
Predictably (for me), it was 12. The Russian was slightly distracting at times, as my mind liked to point out, "hey, we know that word!" whenever possible; still, a wonderful movie. Apparently the Russians have been squirreling it away for two years, but I'm very glad they've decided to share! It's one of those movies you feel like seeing again ( Read more... ) -
Writer's Block: Conversion Rate
Yes, for about the past, oh... twelve years, off and on. In order: Catholicism, Judaism, paganism, Islam.
First there was the Catholic stage, brought on by private Catholic school. I blame the fever. One night, I was sick; prayed to Jesus; got better. Voila! Plus I was attracted to all the rituals, Mass, rosary, you name it, I wanted it.
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Writer's Block: My Biggest Environmental Pet Peeve
Not recycling, definitely. I grew up breathing 'recycle' and it always floors me how many people don't bother, especially when there's bins TEN FEET AWAY. My environmental pet peeves could take several dozen pages; but it's just so common sense AND easy, it kills me every time recyclables get tossed.
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Writer's Block: Novel Ideas
Coming-of-age story of a 17th-century Scottish girl, plus pirates, political intrigue, romance, loss, unrequited love, and betrayal.
Already 694 words, but brain is dead, so am going to give it a bit of a rest before going on.
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Vampire joke
"You can't do this to me!" In helpless anger she pounded a hand against the dashboard of her Ford. Clearly she was far from a skilled mechanic, for the engine remained just as dead as ever. She allowed herself a moment of slumping against the wheel, marshaling her thoughts.The last town she'd passed was probably ten miles away, and the next was at ( Read more... ) -
A Yom Kippur Scandal
Smooth, Hannah, really smooth. Nothing illustrates how out of touch you are than missing the start of Yom Kippur. Yes, I'm searching for the best place on the wall to bang my head against. (Not that I need more brain damage, mind you, so maybe I should just stick to the fasting. It's punishment enough. Though not really supposed to be punishment, ( Read more... ) -
Hangknot, slipknot
Sometimes things just grate you the wrong way. This time, it's out of history.
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Using LJ as a thumb drive
I just got a pretty bad scare- no idea what happened, but the content of my Scrivener file- which has all my writing on it- was completely gone. And now it's magically back, and I am backing up like a mad fiend. And this is part of my campaign.
At first, for one heart-stopping moment, Rolf thought they had Apparated to the wrong place. Nothing ( Read more... ) -
(Untitled)
Completely by accident, I stumbled across a perfect element to add to Crumple-Horned Snorkack. It's coming up in a couple chapters- I'm excited!
Which brings me to: the next installment.
Something snapped. And with it went his nerves.
“Be quiet, can’t you? Didn’t you ever learn stealth and tracking?”
“You got that mixed up with the Auror department,” ( Read more... ) -
Love Is a Crumple-Horned Snorkack, Chapter One
I'm enjoying my new icon, based on Michael Chabon's Gentlemen of the Road. I just finished reading it, that's why I had to monkey around in Photoshop to make that. That, and Photoshop is the most effective procrastination tool known to man.
So, before I get to the first chapter of my fanfic, just wanted to say yay for the university providing us a ( Read more... )