Tuesday, March 18, 2003A note to those of you with writing goals for 2003You know, folks, when I posted the Writing Challenge the other day, I had a hope of my own in mind. I appreciate it that some of you posted your goals in the form of comments - I really do. But I would have appteciated it even more if you'd posted those comments in a blog of your very own. That way,... Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 9:14 AM Comments (0) (link) The brave new world of transgenicsI copied and pasted this to serve as something of a springboard for discussion - if anyone is willing to engage in one. It seems as if we have entered into a brave new world - the world of transgenics. (For those who are curious, I got this link from PR Newswire, so the companies engaging in this... Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 7:45 AM Comments (2) (link) Sunday, March 16, 2003Mother Robin's Writing ChallengeI call this a writing challenge to distinguish it from the writing prompts offered by Whim and Jemmie211. But it's essentially the same thing, in my opinion. Many of you are professional writers. At least one of you used to write for a major newspaper. I would like to challenge all of you to write... Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 6:58 PM Comments (3) (link) Read it (the link, that is) and weep.Read this article, then read this blog about What blogger didn't want you to read. Then try to tell me censorship doesn't exist in our country. I will then tell you you're lying. It is an all-pervasive mentality, too - one which doesn't brook dissent. Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 6:49 AM Comments (0) (link) My dream cruiseWhen most people think of a luxury cruise lately, it's a trip to the Caribbean or some other warm place that comes to mind. My own dream is a little different. When I earn enough money, I want to go to - drum roll please, Maestro - Alaska. Now, why Alaska? Can you say whale watching, boys and girls?... Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 5:53 AM Comments (0) (link) Saturday, March 15, 2003Connie, where are you?When I was actively writing for WrittenByMe and Themestream, there was a writer named Connie Small, who wrote about her family. Perhaps her most moving articles were about the loss of her daughter Cassy, in an auto accident. Cassy was only a little over 20 when she was taken from Connie, and Connie... Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 7:31 PM Comments (2) (link) Friday, March 14, 2003Yes, folks, you really do have to remember...Save every bit of medical paper your doctor and insurance company produce for tax purposes. This is another great - if overlooked - tax deduction that too many of you miss due to alleged time pressures. Folks, ignoring those medical bills is penny-wise and pound-foolish. What you need to do is keep... Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 8:37 PM Comments (1) (link) Is there any real doubt?Used books have a unique value and should not automatically be dismissed as having little of same. Those of you who are "book snobs" (insisting on paying only full price at the toniest bookstore in town for a relatively limited selection) should wise up and learn what you're missing. Do you realize... Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 8:34 PM Comments (0) (link) All right... I'm skeptical.I have to admit that I'm not the biggest fan of book clubs. Why? I think the reasons are obvious. First of all, those cards one must turn in by a certain deadline are all too easy to forget about sending in. That leads to the second problem - unwanted books. Admittedly, being the avid reader that I... Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 8:26 PM Comments (0) (link) "Talk" showsI'd be wary of allowing children to watch most current talk shows because so many of them feature fighting and present it as normal. I happen to be fortunate - my daughter very rarely watches the "fisticuff" style of talk show. She will occasionally break down and watch Maury Povich, but that's... Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 8:15 PM Comments (0) (link) |
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