Be Vewy, Vewy Quiet...

... I'm hunting Plot Points.

BBL.

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I Tot I Taw a Robin!!

There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling. ~Mirabel Osler

I was going to do some fun, quirky meme today, but NO ONE HAS ONE POSTED YET.

Okay, I'm over it... but really--I'm posting late today (it's after 6 a.m.), and no one has today's meme posted? **sigh**

Hey! I saw my first red-breasted robin yesterday! Woot! Spring really IS here. I'm thrilled. Well, except that the snow is melting, and I'm able to see all the damage the mole did throughout the winter. It's really bad, folks. Really, really bad.

I was reading an old Readers Digest last night and came across a little article about weird town names. I love this! I have to write something set in one of these towns. Check it out:

Eek
Idiotville
Nothin
Typo (oh yeah!! Love that!)
Why (Think of the possibilities)
Tick Bite
Grubbs

or the sweet, positive ones:

Happy
Cool
Okay
Sweet Lips (HAHA)
Nuttsville

There were several I didn't list, one in particular because the funny thing is...I'm setting my HQA in one! I had no idea when I set the HQA there I would be reading this article. I love coincidence (or the fact there's no such thing).

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My friend, Allie, has challenged me several times to write and submit an article somewhere. I've really struggled with this. After all, what do I have to say to edify and educate? But, yesterday an idea reached up and grabbed me, smacked me around a few times and then duct taped me to the keyboard. After I've polished a bit, that baby is going off somewhere. I'm actually kind of excited...

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Random quiz:

You Were Born Under:

Your most comfortable inside your head - and often daydream the day away. You have an artistic temperament that makes you seem creative to some, eccentric to others. You avoid conflict at all costs, and you have a difficult time with relationships. Attractive and with good manners, you tend to shine in social situations. You are most compatible with a Pig or Rabbit.

What Year Were You Born Under?

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Note: to folks who comment... I am going to do my best to respond to you in my comments each day. It will probably be the following morning, and one big, bubba comment to answer questions or comments all at the same time. Just wanted to let you know :-)

Something Fishy....

A person given to barefaced flattery, will usually balance the account with interest in your absence. ~Augustus William Hare and Julius Charles Hare, Guesses at Truth, by Two Brothers, 1827

So, last night, my friend and AABH (All-Around-Big-Help), Michele gave me the nicest compliment. She said I was better looking than a fish. No... wait. Better looking than Fish. Yanno... FISH:



No wonder I keep her around. She's so good for my ego.

But, hey. She said Judy reminded her of Murphy Brown. So, Judy -- Marketing Maven and Banner Babe extraordinaire made this:



I'm told that Judy was like Murphy cuz she's smart and blonde. And I'm like Fish cuz I'm nice... but NOT.

You've been warned.

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I have thrown in the towel temporarily on my worldbuilding questionnaire - I got so stressed about it all I wanted to cry. I have the basics down, and a general idea of "stuff", and will add to that "stuff" as I write and/or brainstorm.

Right now I have to figure out why it's important that my heroine has the particular ability she has. I mean, I know why... but not, well, WHY. Argh. I'm sorry, but I don't want to give anything away yet.

So, I spent my "free" time today brainstorming. Basically, I have a document open and do stream of consciousness stuff... what if's and why not's and if that, then thising. It's pretty amusing to look back on, but it really helps. I especially like when I argue or question myself. It's a long drawn out conversation full of statements, questions and then -- hopefully -- answers.

After this, I'll start having my characters talk to me. I like to make them do something routine and "everyday" to see how they behave. After all -- you don't brush your teeth like I do, right? Anyway, I tend to find out a lot about my character's that way. Could be fun, and doesn't count as writing -- so I'm not breaking NaNo rules.

I'm getting excited.




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Your Inner Gender is Male

You are rational, matter of fact, and quite dominant. You like to get things done, without any emotional messiness. You truly don't understand most women. And you definitely feel more comfortable around men. No doubt about it. You're a guy - at least on the inside.

What's Your Inner Gender?

Yeah, well... (look, Michele, THREE dots!) -- I knew this already. I'm Fish. Remember?