Some Thoughts on a Storm (update)

Update:  President Obama came to visit today.  Too bad I couldn’t see it because they still haven’t allowed evacuees to return to the island yet.  The only people there are the ones who were unable or too stubborn to leave the island in the face of the hurricane. My thanks to those sending well wishes…

My Top 10 (bad) Hurricane Sandy “Tweets”

(from my annoying facebook page during the storm) some of this will not be funny unless you watched CNN’s storm coverage. (click on the picture above) 1. Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in AC but 99% of CNN staff in Battery Park, NY. Thanks Ali Velshi fo’ representin’ AC. Go Ali. it’s your birthday. Go Ali.…

The Great Movie Post (3/6) For the Drama

Hero when an individual either gains a super power or uses great ability to accomplish something Drama just the human element of drama, but not the drama queen kind Sports Drama with or without balls Death Drama when a movie sucks us into someone life, and the only way to end the story is with…

The Great Movie Post (2/6) For the Dark

For the Dark 1. suspense – creature like the psychological suspense, with people being chased by something 2. horror-paranormal scary crap involving ghost, demons, etc. 3. violent thriller also known as “slasher” 4. psychological thriller the ones that mess with your head and mislead you into thinking shit that you later realize was wrong 5.…

#fridayfictioneers via rachel – 10/26

Every Wednesday Rachel Wisoff-Fields posts a picture prompt to challenge writers to create a 100-word story or poem or anything that works for you.  Then post your work on your blog.  additionally, on friday, you go back to her site and post a link to your blog entry in the comments on her Friday Fictioneers post. I’m…

The Great Movie Post (1/6) – For the Adrenaline

There will be six of these, each containing about five films. _______________________________________________  1. Raiders of the Lost Ark – 1981  (Action/Adventure) Close 2nd – Deliverance Directed by Stephen Spielberg Written by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas Desert dust by Tunisia Oscars won for best art/set decoration, visual effects, film editing, and sound  “Archeologist and adventurer Indiana…

The Great Movie Post – intro

This is not a list of the top 10 greatest movies of all time.  This is not a list of films that are so “great” you have to attend lectures and festivals so that someone can explain just how “great” they are.  If a film needs an explanation, can it really be that great? This…

#newyorker magazine caption contest #355

So, like last time, you can put your caption here as a comment.  But better yet is to click on the picture, go to the New Yorker magazine website, and enter your caption in their contest. I have a feeling my caption might offend a few people who might see it as sexist.  Oh well.   And…

#fridayfictioneers via madison woods – 10/19

Every Wednesday Madison Woods posts a picture prompt to challenge writers to create a 100-word story or poem or anything that works for you.  Then post your work on your blog.  additionally, on friday, you go back to her site and post a link to your blog entry in the comments on her Friday Fictioneers post. I’m going to try…

#newyorker magazine caption contest #354

So, like last time, you can put your caption here as a comment.  But better yet is to click on the picture, go to the New Yorker magazine website, and enter your caption in their contest.   “I understand your hesitation, but if you won’t let me do the procedure, then you’ll just have to go pluck…