Life and Truth in LOLCat Form
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StrangeWords and Standard Manuscript Format
Title says it all. This week’s StrangeWord article is on SMF – and the non-standardness of it. It’s basic stuff.
The writing, cleaning, and working like a dog returns to normal…
Whew…And You had NO IDEA
Though work will continue to be nuts for the next week, I do have tonight “off” – which means I’m not in the office. I’m in the home office. My desk has been cleaned out and more or less purged. There are still a couple of things to do. One project is going through at least a 4″ stack of business cards and putting people into Outlook. I’ve already done the ancient Rol-a-Deck (or whatever it’s called).
Now, for those who haven’t QUITE grasped the depth of my writing instrument…problem… Here’s about 90% of my “collection” – and yes, the shoe box (for a pair of women’s size 9.5 shoes) is completely full
And these don’t count the ones in my purse, at work, and some floating in a couple of other rooms, and some glass fountain pens and such in a box I need to clean out (hence the 90%). I will be doing a slight culling. Jimmy is making me a liner for our new stationary tray to use as a display drawer for some of my vintage fountain pens (which are are in the box with everything else).
To that end, I think I might start doing some pen reviews. Which last longer. Feel. Price point. Etc. It’s a way to continue justifying my “addiction” and an excuse to play with my pens and pencils. Maybe mention some of my “wish list” pens. See what happens.
It’s Pretty Pen Friday
Because it’s a GORGEOUS Friday (have the windows open and the furnace off)… I’m sharing the pretty.
This isn’t outside, but it’s the newest member (thank to a dirt cheap eBay auction) of my fountain pen collection.
Oh, and if anyone has any reason to buy me a bottle of wine, ever, this is my new personal favorite… It’s from a local vineyard, Delaney Vineyards. We went to a wedding at their facility, and I had two glasses of it (which for those of you who know me, know what that means…) I also want to try their blush, Texas Rose, at some point as well. And I’m not a wine drinker – or drinker in general. But seriously – this was yummy. Sweet without being TOO sweet.
Sweet Texas Red (NV) — Retail Price: $13.99
A subtle blend of four grape varieties grown in the Delaney High Plains, Lamesa Vineyard. Sweet Texas Red is the first supple, sweet wine produced by Delaney Vineyards. A crowd pleasing wine, you’ll be surprised with the mellow sweetness and balanced, consistent finish. Served chilled or at room temperature and enjoy with salads barbecue or desert.
Even in Chaos…
I have managed to keep up with my StrangeWords commitment. Granted, I’m sure the articles written when I’m being pulled in a bajillion directions aren’t as good as others, but I’m still doing it. This week’s article is on The Rule of Writing – since I’ve seen it come up on Facebook several times in the past week.
Now I think I may nap before going back to work tonight. I can’t wait for this deadline to be met so I can have some nights free again.
My Morning of Nature
Our dog decided to “sleep in” this rainy, cool Monday. Until this…
Yes, the opossum tried to play possum on the fence when the dog couldn’t knock it off.
It was a fun filled morning.
StrangeWords
Even with all the chaos going on right now, I’ve been doing my StrangeWords articles. Last week was on e-piracy. This week is on dealing with the real world.
And speaking of “real world” it’s about time to start dealing with mine…
Radio…Well, Quiet…and Craziness
February is the shortest month of the year – but this year it’s also the craziest.
Survived two conventions back-to-back, my birthday, and one of the worst sinus attacks in quite a while (almost still getting over that one). My Day Job is nutso right now and will continue to be such for at least this week and probably next as our major deadline looms large. I’m on crazy split shifts, but it’s only for a short amount of time.
John Picacio “tweeted” yesterday that he was in “He who panics least wins” mode – I get that. I get that A LOT. My newly founded team is in that groove.
So I’ll be online but not really for a while. I’m getting the basic necessities done, but not much more. I’m not hitting my 300+ words a day, but I do make a point of writing SOMETHING new every day. Yesterday it was only about 50 words, but I got ‘em in.
If you’re looking for me, good luck. 
Oh, update on When the Party’s Over – we only need to sell ~8 more chapbooks (or ~15 ebook donations) to earn out this print run of the independent project. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT now and in the future. Please send your friends and family members my way.
An LOLCat for my Birthday
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And to all my other birthday buddies out there, Happy Birthday to you!
ConDFW Photos
Because I have too much Facebook to read right now…
“Zoe” (aka me) with Madeline Hatter with The Looking Glass News (Meredith).
Madeline Hatter with The Four Redheads of the Apocalpyse – we do like the press…sometimes.
We were launching the new Four Redheads book, Redheads of the Apocalypse: Apocalypse NOW! from YardDog Press. It’s SO NEW that it’s not made the online storefront yet. But contact them, and they’ll be happy to sell you one!
The black hat was a birthday gift from a friend and acquired from the most awesome Dream Hats folk. If you like hats go talk to Sharon at Dream Hats.
My other most awesome birthday gift was this… and the picture does NOT (repeat NOT) do it justice.
Some say there’s a “Midas Touch”, well Vincent Villafranca has the BRONZE Touch. He is an amazing 3-D artist working in bronze. This is a cast bronze PENCIL complete with divits and eraser erosion. I am in awe of his talent – and, to boot, he and his wife – Michelle – are LOVELY, lovely people.
So, if you’ve procrastinated (or were at a convention or something) and haven’t gotten your sweetheart anything — go buy our books and Vincent’s sculptures.
