Meme
August 11, 2008
- Thanks to Sean Taylor I've decided to particpate in this great "four things" meme. If you're reading this..then you should too. Also don't forget to stop by Sean's blog and let him know you posted the meme on your blog. Four jobs I have had in my life: 1. Online Community Manager2. Billing Services Rep3. Scenic Design Assistant4. Roadie/Lighting Dude Four movies I've ...
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August 11, 2008
- With thanks to Sean Morris, Ericka Lutz, June Casagrande, and anyone else who takes up the torch...
Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. Scorekeeper for a women's softball league
2. HMO member services rep
3. Cabaret maitre d'
4. Graveyard shift cashier at a quickie mart
Four movies I've watched more than once:
1. All About Eve
2. High Fidelity
3. Bull Durham
4. Star Trek (fill ...
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August 11, 2008
- Four jobs I have had in my life: Melons Girl, City Hall Reporter, Bartender, Alcoholism/Addiction Hotline OperatorFour movies I've watched more than once: Lord of the Rings, The Simpsons Movie, Man Facing Southeast, Terminator IIFour places I have lived: Miami Beach, Los Angeles, Pasadena, CA, Clearwater, FLFour T.V. Shows that I watch: The Office, Lost, The Simpsons, The Colbert ReportFour ...
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August 11, 2008
- Four jobs I have had in my life:1. Telephone salesperson for Texcote paint2. Parenting "Expert" Internet columnist3. Au pair4. Dancer/drink hustlerFour movies I've watched more than once:1. Harold and Maude2. Talladega Nights (don't even ask)3. Casablanca4. EraserheadFour places I have lived:1. San Francisco, CA2. New York City3. Blois, France4. Madison, WIFour T.V. Shows that I ...
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August 11, 2008
- Four jobs I have had in my life: 1. Comic Book Writer2. Shoe Salesman3. Fire Extinguisher Service4. National Director of Baptist Men On MissionFour movies I've watched more than once:1. Rashoman2. Citizen Kane3. Run Lola Run4. John Carpenter's The Thing Four places I have lived:1. Augusta, GA2. North Augusta, SC3. Alpharetta, GA4. Summertown, GAFour T.V. Shows that I watch:1. Robot Chicken2. ...
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August 3, 2008
- This one's been making the rounds--As a young adult, which book,film/network series, and music/spoken word recording influenced or impacted you (not neccessarily as a writer) the most? OK, I'll go first--the book: Transformations, Anne Sextonthe film / network series: Wild Strawberries, Bergmanthe music / spoken word recording:Beethoven Piano Sonatas, Artur ...
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July 26, 2008
- Okay, all you amazing fiction writers (yes, you). How are your chops? Can you write a complete short story in exactly 70 words? Can you include BODY PARTS? Can you include the word YELLOW? Can you get character and plot and backstory and conflict and resolution and all that fiction stuff in there?Writing exercises are like piano scales for musicians. They strengthen your fingers (metaphorically). ...
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July 15, 2008
- Who are you? I mean really? No, don't post your answers! This one is for you, and you alone. I spent all day yesterday reading the responses to this "meme" from sixty-eight students in my two summer Business Communication classes. Such thoughtful, heartfelt answers. And out of all sixty-eight students, only one believed that humans are basically evil. And out of all sixty-eight ...
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July 11, 2008
- 1. One book that changed your life: No one book changed my life, but my grandmother introduced me to L. Frank Baum's original Oz series, first by reading them to me, and then gradually letting me read them to her. Not only did she teach me to read, she taught me to love stories, and all the elements that go into building them. 2. One book that you’ve read more than once: Oh, if I love a ...
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July 4, 2008
- Okay, I didn't play the game right. Here is my Ericka inspired meme:Where is your cell phone? Desk Your significant other? Michael Your hair? Blowzy Your mother? Supportive Your father? Dead Your favorite time of day? morning Your dream last night? duck Your favorite drink? wine Your dream goal? widespread The room you’re in? office Your ex? angry Your fear? sadness Where do you want to be ...
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