Monthly Archives: March 2009

Things I'm Not Down With (aka the "turn-offs")

Angry mobsAngry mobs with torches and pitchforksRoachesMaggots and the flies they turn intoHomicidal magic twinsAlligator Fish DogSatan or any of his minionsQuestionable stainsPustulesRitualistic sacrificesMoronsJerksDecreased liver functionDrivers who follow too closelyMigrainesArrogancePeople who assume you’re a liarWhen disaster lies in waitGeological vortexesMisty … Continue reading

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Exercises for Writers

I pulled this list of writing exercises off of J.C. Hewitt’s website http://www.poewar.com. To honor the author’s wishes I will only post each exercise on the day I do the exercise, and you can find the whole list at http://www.poewar.com/fifteen-craft-exercises-for-writers/. … Continue reading

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A Pity Party

When I was a kid, I used to get excited for my birthday about 10 days early. Now that I am older, I start dreading it 5-10 days before it happens. I have people tell me all the time that … Continue reading

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