tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post5935682384677025976..comments2023-10-28T04:50:55.216-05:00Comments on Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life: Where I am on MondayNancy Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05429062957063032872noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-549566555307014062007-10-08T21:08:00.000-05:002007-10-08T21:08:00.000-05:00A bit of both actually.A bit of both actually.boran2https://www.blogger.com/profile/10483728578007756485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-44887047529617413402007-10-08T19:40:00.000-05:002007-10-08T19:40:00.000-05:00And don't think we don't appreciate your talent, F...And don't think we don't appreciate your talent, FM! <BR/><BR/>If one more person says cupcake, I may have to commit one, too.Nancy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429062957063032872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-66117662146736307812007-10-08T18:16:00.000-05:002007-10-08T18:16:00.000-05:00Everyone has been very busy over here today. Well...Everyone has been very busy over here today. Well don't worry because I slacked for everyone today. <BR/><BR/>BTW Kimberly I've been thinking of cupcakes with buttercream icing all day. Me thinks I might have to go to the store tomorrow.Family Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101125448247590979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-16478820431822870662007-10-08T16:59:00.000-05:002007-10-08T16:59:00.000-05:00That's a great question, Anon. I don't know for su...That's a great question, Anon. I don't know for sure, in my case, though I do think some of my characters say out loud things I might think but would never actually say.<BR/><BR/>Are you ever surprised by what you find out you really think? :)Nancy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429062957063032872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-79446160204225897732007-10-08T16:55:00.000-05:002007-10-08T16:55:00.000-05:00Thanks for your answer. While people that know me ...Thanks for your answer. While people that know me would say that I am "quite a talker". I find that when I write I actually express more of the "real me", especially when the words are uttered through a fictional character. Is this a common experience of the writers on this blog?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-40592425895246194532007-10-08T11:21:00.000-05:002007-10-08T11:21:00.000-05:00Nancy, of course you can post any picture you want...Nancy, of course you can post any picture you want any time your want. In fact, you are welcome to go cruise my <A HREF="http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/AndiF/" REL="nofollow">photobucket albums</A> whenever you are in need of picture fodder.AndiFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767389458803503532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-89358474085283879222007-10-08T11:01:00.000-05:002007-10-08T11:01:00.000-05:00If you see the Passive Voice on the road, kill him...If you see the Passive Voice on the road, kill him.<BR/><BR/>For me. <BR/><BR/>Cupcake with buttercream icing!!!!! I want one!<BR/>You are a wicked woman of impeccable taste.Nancy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429062957063032872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-6553963115401086172007-10-08T10:58:00.000-05:002007-10-08T10:58:00.000-05:00Beautiful picture! Morning, everyone, and thanks f...Beautiful picture! <BR/><BR/>Morning, everyone, and thanks for the laughs. Everyone is witty and wonderful as usual.<BR/><BR/>I am working like a fiend again today. Yesterday I had to have a cupcake with vanilla buttercream frosting at 11 pm to reward myself for all my hard work against the dastardly passive voice that had to be slain.<BR/><BR/>Safe travels to everyone whether the journeys are real or imagined.Kimberly Frosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01858506885360410658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-75201171086367002282007-10-08T10:48:00.000-05:002007-10-08T10:48:00.000-05:00Blog alert:Olivia is featuring boran2's artwork--o...Blog alert:<BR/><BR/>Olivia is featuring boran2's artwork--or was, on Friday, and you can still scroll down to see it if it's not on top.<BR/><BR/>And Ghostfolk has one of my fav stories up--of the ghost *he* saw. The Ghost and the Gun. <BR/><BR/>All of those links are on my blogroll.Nancy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429062957063032872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-7280441080870099892007-10-08T10:42:00.000-05:002007-10-08T10:42:00.000-05:00Heh, far. The truly hot babes have a truly hot dud...Heh, far. The truly hot babes have a truly hot dude up front. :)<BR/><BR/>FM, an escaltor is *such* a good idea, lol. Escalator to Heaven.Nancy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429062957063032872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-24075302869443485902007-10-08T10:41:00.000-05:002007-10-08T10:41:00.000-05:00I love that picture, af. Is it okay with you if I ...I love that picture, af. Is it okay with you if I arbitrarily front page any of your photos on any arbitrary day? Have I already checked with you on this?Nancy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429062957063032872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-11276279512635115262007-10-08T10:38:00.000-05:002007-10-08T10:38:00.000-05:00KB: It seems to me that comments on a work of art ...KB: <I>It seems to me that comments on a work of art are too much like graffiti.</I> - Heh. Art? In the sense that writing is an art, sure. But let me make it clear: I <B>love</B> getting comments.<BR/><BR/>Ghost: why is she on the <I>back</I> of the motorcycle? The truly hot babes have their own handlebars! Does she have the mega-do like Rose's alter-ego (see the comic strip <I>Rose is Rose</I> on comics.com if it's not in your local paper)?Larry Kollarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317037795075278427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-36545157448270094042007-10-08T10:30:00.000-05:002007-10-08T10:30:00.000-05:00Great picture Andi, but I'm afraid I couldn't make...Great picture Andi, but I'm afraid I couldn't make it up there unless they had an escalator going to it.Family Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101125448247590979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-74667498896083694292007-10-08T10:15:00.000-05:002007-10-08T10:15:00.000-05:00I had another picture picked out for the Monday Pi...I had another picture picked out for the Monday Picture Post but this post seemed to cry out for a visit to the Blue Dot archives for this <A HREF="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/AndiF/Blue%20Dot/comb-ridge.jpg" REL="nofollow">Blue Dot image</A> atop Comb Ridge, a immense set of very steep hogbacks that (once you find an access point) that can be hiked up.AndiFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767389458803503532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-49161761216932892042007-10-08T09:12:00.000-05:002007-10-08T09:12:00.000-05:00::Waving back at Beth!::::Waving back at Beth!::Nancy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429062957063032872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-23075514935557074602007-10-08T09:11:00.000-05:002007-10-08T09:11:00.000-05:00What a funny dream, Kelly!And far, I'm eager to re...What a funny dream, Kelly!<BR/><BR/>And far, I'm eager to read the new installment.<BR/><BR/>There seems to be a theme of getting inspiration while prone. Family man would approve. He's been trying to tell us that for years.Nancy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429062957063032872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-22985130255824138592007-10-08T09:09:00.000-05:002007-10-08T09:09:00.000-05:00kb, he lies. :) Except about the back of the motor...kb, he lies. :) Except about the back of the motorcycle. That much is true. And okay, I did have cowboy boots, but they were brown. And the mini skirt was pink and NOT worn at the same time as the boots. I'm pretty sure.Nancy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429062957063032872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-79573323449394484222007-10-08T09:07:00.000-05:002007-10-08T09:07:00.000-05:00ghost, lol! Yeah, but you don't have photographic ...ghost, lol! Yeah, but you don't have photographic evidence of those red boots, do you?Nancy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429062957063032872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-28007636407327615042007-10-08T09:06:00.000-05:002007-10-08T09:06:00.000-05:00Shoot, famman, I wish I could slow down today! Or,...Shoot, famman, I wish I could slow down today! Or, maybe I don't really wish it. I have to get a chunk o' book to my editor tomorrow and I have a short story due. <BR/><BR/>Please slack on my behalf, okay? :)Nancy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429062957063032872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-58551515123593451002007-10-08T09:05:00.000-05:002007-10-08T09:05:00.000-05:00Rick, lol! You might consider posting a sign at yo...Rick, lol! You might consider posting a sign at your front door today: "Warning: Author armed with chain saw and a great imagination."Nancy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429062957063032872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-37908626818685155972007-10-08T09:03:00.000-05:002007-10-08T09:03:00.000-05:00Hi, Anonymous, and welcome. I had to ponder a bit ...Hi, Anonymous, and welcome. I had to ponder a bit in regard to your question,and I think it's a three-part answer:<BR/><BR/>1. I never set out to make characters who resemble me.<BR/><BR/>2. But. . .When I started writing novels I seemed to be able to write only in first-person. So my main character probably more closely resembled me than she would have otherwise.<BR/><BR/>3. To balance that somewhat, I purposely made her *more* than I am in several ways--stronger, braver, smarter, funnier, better looking, younger, blonder, even taller. She wasn't perfect by any means, but she was/is a better version of me. The older I got, however, the less she and I resembled each other. I think. :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for asking a question that got me thinking about the creative process.Nancy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429062957063032872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-11987819489823256892007-10-08T08:59:00.000-05:002007-10-08T08:59:00.000-05:00Now, Ghostfolk.... :) (PS) I could have sworn I w...Now, <EM>Ghostfolk</EM>.... :) (PS) I could have sworn I wrote a comment at your blog, but it's not there now. I'll stop by later to bug you directly.<BR/><BR/>FARfetched, I'm enjoying your FAR Future series (and never miss an episode), but I'm terrible about making comments. <BR/><BR/>It seems to me that comments on a work of art are too much like graffiti.katiebirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262129879015590898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-88985326432204746622007-10-08T08:56:00.000-05:002007-10-08T08:56:00.000-05:00Just dropping by Starbucks to see what everyone is...Just dropping by Starbucks to see what everyone is up to. Leaving here tomorrow - back home late tomorrow evening. I've missed being in touch with everyone. Sounds like a busy weekend! <BR/><BR/>I'll be back on Wednesday, and will catch up. Til then, have a wonderful Monday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-82939985205468753222007-10-08T08:48:00.000-05:002007-10-08T08:48:00.000-05:00[makes a mental note to not drop in on Rick today]...[makes a mental note to not drop in on Rick today]<BR/><BR/>Funny that you mention climbing: I was writing last night about some people going over a fence. As I laid down in bed after finishing up (late again, but the wife was reading anyway), I saw how the tunnel was going to collapse, and then there will be some angry packet-sniffing activity. Needless to say, it took me a while to get to sleep… because I have a hard time sleeping with the light on, though. I dropped off fairly quickly once the room got dark.<BR/><BR/>Coffee is in my present & immediate past. Work is in my immediate future. And speaking of future… I put up another episode of <I>FAR Future</I> this weekend.Larry Kollarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317037795075278427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004909290975090333.post-23685351090920852602007-10-08T08:45:00.000-05:002007-10-08T08:45:00.000-05:00Good morning. I'm off to the imaginary salt mines ...Good morning. I'm off to the imaginary salt mines in just a bit, but I had to share the chunk of dream I woke up with since I figured it would go over well. I'm not normally much of a Christmas fan, but in the dream I was actually enjoying decorating because Laura had turned up an entire line of Scottish Orangutan ornaments and decoration. Pretty much just what you're picturing: An orangutan in a Santa hat and coat with a kilt and bagpipes.Kelly McCulloughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06399122960869198042noreply@blogger.com