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Whoooo! It's been ages since I sat down to write one of these. Almost forgot just how fun they can be:
Oh, and if you've got something you read that you're dying to share with the rest of the room, then consider popping into:
Or if you are looking for something to read and want to share with the rest of the room, then consider popping into:
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Thanks for the shout-out, Kiya!  |
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Dave Ryan  - Definintely check out Firefly-and the movie Serenity. Nathan Fillian's also starred in a TV series called Castle–I think he was a detective, it was a while ago  , and he's in a newer-ish series where he's become a cop later in life. I think it's called The Rookie (or some synonym). His facial expressions can't be beat. Firefly is his best work, imho, because his character is such a smart-mouth, he's brilliant. |
| Has anyone read this book? L.A. Confidential  (not to be confused with the movie version, which is the whole reason I picked up the book in the first place, as the movie was excellent and Guy Pearce back then...urgh! *insert-incoherent-fangirl-babble-here*) Anyway, so far the story is interesting (seems the movie did its best, but left out and changed quite a lot of fascinating details), but I am just gritting my teeth getting through Ellroy's writing style, which got me snickering at how reviewers here - on Writing.com - might critique his work if he ever posted something like that here. Perhaps he's trying to capture the 'tone' of the time, but darn if those short-and-snappish-sentences/phrases don't get on your nerves after a while. P.S: Though I have to confess that the way he addresses minorities and the behavior of the police towards them at the time makes me want to punch something; but then I have to remind myself that this was the early 1950s, and he is staying true to the language and attitude of the era. P.P.S: Do not pick up if you're easily triggered by slurs, racist rhetoric, brutal domestic violence scenes...and just brutal/graphic/disturbing scenes in general. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "†Confessions of a Pseudonym" : "Lock Your Pets" |
23 years to the day:
P.S: If you wrote any item (or know of any item) related to that day, and would like it linked in the forum, please let me know. Thank you. |
| Momentous The airplanes hit, and the towers dropped. We cried our tears, gathered close, and said farewell to certainty. ~ ~ ~ 6 lines / 24 syllables prompt: farewell "Momentous" |
So! Finally got around to tightening this story up and making it a static item:
And look! a story in my port that's got no review...but quite a few views. Sheesh. Was it that bad? 
Anyhoo, to those who decide to check out either story, please feel free to share your thoughts. I promise not to bite.  |
This might seem random, but... THANK YOU to Mom, Dad, and all my school teachers for teaching me how to read and write as a child. One really doesn't understand how much we take learning the English Language (any language actually) for granted until you watch others struggle with it. (heck, I still struggle with it 'till today - it is such a contradictory and complicated thing) And while I'm here, a big thank you to WakeUpAndLive️~Happiness for the lovely awardicon given to:
Your challenge got me writing again, and for that, I am grateful.  |
Awww, it's officially the last day of the anniversary celebrations.  However, the party is not over as there are many activities still being run! All the same, a big thanks - as always - to The StoryMaster and The StoryMistress for all they've done to help make this year's event another memorable one. And, let's not forget all the members who took the time to create fun activities and fantastic giveaways. Thanks for the fun this past week, everyone! If you didn't get a chance to be a part of "Merit Badge Exchange" and would like to receive any of the new lovely badges the SMs created for the event, feel free to send me an email, and we could do a swap. Don't forget to also check out "Note: As we celebrate 24 years of Writing.com, let..." - yet another way to add one of those to your collection. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "†Confessions of a Pseudonym" : "Start Small and Big Things Happen" |
As we celebrate 24 years of Writing.com, let's take a moment to remember past members who helped in the shaping of the community. I invite you to, please, check out:
Visit at least five portfolios, then return here to give me five interesting things you learned about the persons behind the white (or black) cases you visited. To the first ten responses I receive, each person gets one of the new shiny badges created by The StoryMistress for the celebration week.  |
Allan Charles  - Thanks for the wonderful tributes to each portfolio you mentioned. As I mentioned to someone else, just reading these reminds us of the people behind the case color, and makes it hit even harder. |
Kåre Enga in Montana  - Very true - in regards to not knowing what's happened to some members especially those who helped build the community from the beginning. There are many folks I have not 'seen' in years, and who will never get that White Case or recognition they truly deserve around here. So, all one can do is try their best to preserve whatever precious memories they've had or shared with that person(s), and continue to do the same with the members now present with us. |
Ah, don't mind me. I am currently stuck in 1912, on a lovely cruise ship, sipping on champagne and taking a grand ol' tour of the place. (seriously watching these videos can be addicting) In the interim, hope you're having fun with all the awesome activities being hosted by your fellow Writing.com members this week! I've already won and received quite a few lovely goodies in the ol' inbox, so make sure you take advantage and grab 'em all while you can. Now, what was that about an iceberg? |
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