Weekly Blog #2

<p>So I attended the first of a series of writer work shops yesterday.&#160; It was interesting.&#160; We listened to a playwright speak, and we did an exercise where we listened to various genres of music to see what characters it would inspire.&#160; </p>
<p>I did some revising today. I hope it made the piece better.&#160; Watching some football now.&#160; </p>
<p>The movie Made in Dagenham was really good.&#160; It's based on a true story concerning woman's rights, and Sally Hawkins does an excellent job.</p>
<p>Daniel Tosh is hilarious.&#160; I love his irreverent comedy.</p>
<p>The unabomber manifesto was published on this date. (9/19) </p>
<p>The anime blue exorcist is not bad, but give it about three episodes.&#160; It's one of those things that has to grow on someone. </p>
<p>I think I want to try absurdist fiction. Seems like it would be a fun challenge</p>
<p>Flat tax </p>
<p>Gays and lesbians can serve openly in the military now. I really think after a short time this will seem perfectly normal, but I'm sure there will be a scandal or two.  Not because gay people can't control themselves, there will just be more temptation and opportunity, so I think something will happen.  I just hope people don't overreact. 
My break at work is right while dancing with the stars is on.  I think it would be fun to learn to dance like that. 
My Napster account is well worth it. $10 a month for all the music I can handle, and there is a wide selection.  I've just been listening to some of the inspirational Christian music I was raised on.
I finished an audio book version of The Hunger Games today.  I enjoyed reading it better, but it was still highly entertaining. 
Always make sure you know the submission guidelines for the publication you're submitting.  I can't believe, I overlooked a word count.  This is the E mail I got



Dear Chris,

Thank you for submitting your story to SFC. I have reviewed your story and found it well written. I am sorry to say though that we cannot publish it. If you check our submissions guidelines on our site, you will see that the maximum word limit for stories that we accept is 1,200 words. Please make sure to review all of our guidelines before submitting stories in the future. This will save time for yourself and us.

I guess it is no guarantee I would have been published here, but I threw out any chance at all by not knowing and following the guidelines. 

On this date (9/22) in 1862, Abraham Lincoln inacted the emancipation proclamation. 
A friend asked me why main or at least minor characters are sometimes killed in a story.  If you have any answers to this question, why not answer it. 

Okay I think that is it for this week. (I have decided to make Friday my blog publishing day. 

Weekly Blog

<p>The book How to Survive in al Science Fiction Universe is a smart entertaining science fiction novel with heart.&#160;&#160; There are a few times where it rambles though in my opinion, but overall, I heartily recommend the book.</p>
<p>For my writing in working on 3 things again this week.&#160; A short story, a little thing for a contest, and the next chapter in my dragon story.&#160; I've got 6 pieces out in submission that I'm waiting for a response.&#160;&#160; </p>
<p>I was published in father stars ezine today.&#160; They publish rough flash fiction.&#160; I think they love originality and hate Polish.&#160; (9\15)</p>
<p>I finished the graphic novel version of silverfin today. Wow! That was bad.  Let's see most advances in the plot were via dumb luck, and the plot was a pretty rehashed on

I know money talks for any politician, but has anyone ever been so obviously for sale as our current president (in the USA)

Canterbury Tales

<p>I've recently just finished listening to the Canterbury Tales on audio book. It is a book of short stories written at the end of the 14th century.&nbsp;
The jist of the book is several pilgrims on their way to Canterbury decide to have a story telling contest. 
The stories were originally written in the English at the time, and from what I understand, that was quite the controversy at the time.  They were also told out of order regarding the characters' "rank."  At their time the stories and the characters were ironic and critical commentary on English society especially the church. 
To be honest, I could see that sometimes, and sometimes I could not. I thought most of the stories at least a little humorous and entertaining.  There were a few that I chuckled at for probably unintentional reasons.  It's just society has changed a bit over the last 600 years. 
I'd suggest at least giving the Canterbury Tales a look for their historical importance.  Apparently they were a big game changer at their time. 

Im ready for some football

Tonight is the official opening of the NFL season.  I'm pretty excited.  I guess.  I don't enjoy watching the gridiron battles as much as I used to.  I used to love following, discussing, and arguing everything sports when I was growing up.  It was so silly how serious me and some of my friends took some of our debates.  Now,  I live in the "real world", and it is hard to get too excited about a game.  Oh well maybe Ill at least get to see a lot of bone jarring hits this season :)

Educational and interesting

I've recently discovered a history podcast that I really enjoy.  it's history according to Bob. A history professor named Bob shares short but interesting and informative tidbits of history.  If you enjoy learning about the past, I strongly recommended.

What a wonderful vacation

So I just finished a 5 day weekend, and I had a wonderful time.  I didn't do a whole lot, but I did eat out a few times made a few neccesary purchases and got a tiny bit of writing done.   Most important I was able to get some much needed rest.  I am making it my personal goal to post a new blog everyday till the end of the year.  

More on the Al Gore people that disagree with me are racist rant

Okay so in my last blog I mentioned about Al Gore comparing the climate change debate to racism.  To me to compare the two is an insult and a slap in the face to all those who fought so hard in the civil rights movement.