Dragon Vs. Turkey, Death by Hamster, and Writing Advice
This post heralds my return to blogging after a month-long hiatus. Also, hamster make-outs, scrambled felines, and writing advice.
Category: Courtney / Language
Vorpal Unicorn Morphing Powers and an Ode to Vacuum Cleaners
Via Google Analytics, I get to see which Google searches lead visitors to my blog. Here are a few of my recent favorite keywords…along with an original poem about my vacuum cleaner….
An Extremely Brief History of How I Got Gotten
Once upon a time, busyness and pregnancy exhaustion got me today…..
Glances That Fall Like Sunshine
Today I’m showcasing two poems that speak to me in regard to spreading joy and light throughout the world around me instead of spreading negativity and darkness. These are not soundbytes, flippant remarks, or 140-character snippets….
On Sarcasm: How Much Flesh Will You Eat?
As time goes on, I watch the attitude of the masses with growing concern. When did pithiest and snarkiest and most cynical become the ideal to which we should all aspire? It seems like if you don’t infuse your every word with the utmost of sarcasm, then you’re not worth listening to….
Today’s LOL at Myself
Sometimes, my errors make me laugh at myself. Sometimes, my friends help. : )
He Made Me Loose, and 5 Other Shenanigans
Today, we’re looking at correct spelling and grammar by way of moths, lightning, and cat pee! Yay!
I Got Sentenced
On New Year’s Eve, I got together with some nerdy friends. We played a language game and rewrote history. Thomas Jefferson and Marie Antoinette do make a handsome couple….
#Amediting: 1st Drafts in Riding Gear, People
I’m editing my way through what I’ve got so far of my low sci-fi Elevator People (working title), and I just found this gem, and I absolutely must share it with you. If you are weak of stomach or faint of heart, please don’t test your fortitude on this. I take no responsibility for any hypnotized gazing or eyeball out-gouging. Continue reading at your own risk. Here goes….
Weak Strengths or Strong Weaknesses?
What are your strengths? Do you pay them more attention than you do your weaknesses? Do you have solid strengths — or just strong weaknesses? In this post, I share some of my writing strengths in an attempt to accentuate the positive….