Tuesday, July 15, 2008
I love soap operas. I make no apologies for this. Some people who don’t watch soaps look down their noses at those of us who do. Whenever I am not at home during soaps hours, you can trust that they are “Tivo-ed.” Tivo is my number one backup plan, but I have SoapNet just in case there is some kind... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Fall 1933
The Swing Age Out of Here I’ve been singing with the Chimes for about a year, now. Rehearse every Wednesday at 7 pm and Saturday afternoons at 3 o’clock. I love being in the group, ‘Cause I love to sing. Always thought I was an “ok” kind of singer. But, all I hear is “Girl, you can ‘sang’” or “Dang,... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Heather (Character from my WIP)
Heather is married to Earl and living in the projects. Her family has disowned her. She is from an affluent Bergen County, New Jersey town. She comes from a bit of money. Her problem is Earl. Heather loves the entire Black experience and Earl fits almost every stereotype. The relationship that she... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, July 11, 2008
The Encounter
Two women inside a stall in the women's lavatory at Newark Penn Station speak freely about a current situation in the housing complex where they live: 1st woman: "What!" 2nd woman: "Oh yeah, she a nasty bitch." 1st woman: "What did she say?" 2nd woman: "She said she could handle both men." Before... Sign in to see full entry.
Ode to the Journal
New conception notebook, provocative Playground for my Muse. White leaves turn to colors, Stir flavors, make sounds, Stimulate sensations and arouse aromas. New friend, companion of late, Won’t leave my home without you. You are my eyes and my ears, My very imagination. You can do anything. Ever on... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Keep Richie Novak alive
Okay. Writers for All My Children stop right there. I’ve seen the previews. I know you are planning to kill off Richie Novak. I saw him dead on the slab in an upcoming clip. Don’t do it. I care not how you keep him alive, but make sure it happens. He’s this soap’s only source of excitement. Ideas... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, June 30, 2008
The Keepsake
I worked for the United States government For over ten years They gave me a coppery, brass-looking lapel Pin. I worked under the authority of the U.S. Census Bureau, One of the agencies of the Department of Commerce. I worked in the capacity of Field Representative. I rang doorbells and knocked on... Sign in to see full entry.