You have a germ of an idea, a germlet really, and start writing. Suddenly it’s as if the all the powers of the universe converged on you and you alone. Inspiration is swift and relentless. You begin to type furiously. Words come from you like 1,000 arrows from 1,000 bows. Oh, you can feel (more…)
Archive for February, 2012
what to do, what to do?
Posted: February 27, 2012 in UncategorizedTags: art, beauty, blogging, inspiration, life, random, realization, writing
Trifextra – “his mask should have tipped me off”
Posted: February 26, 2012 in FictionTags: Trifextra, writing, writing challenges
I stumbled across this quickie writing challenge on Mr. Hotspur’s Wondrous World of Imagination and figured I’d give it a try. The challenge originated on trifecta’s blog which, apparently, is chock full of these things. Here’s the assignment. (more…)
the tag game
Posted: February 25, 2012 in TrasklandTags: Blog Virus of the Week, blogging, humor, life, lovely Ms. Trask, questions, random, Red, Tag Game, Very Normal
I have this idea for a gut-splitting hilarious post which will surely be the highlight of your life. I fully intended on banging it out this morning as to give you a nice weekend boost. However, it looks like I’m going to pass on it which is unfortunate for you. And since the subject is highly time-sensitive, that particular brilliant (more…)
eggstraordinary
Posted: February 23, 2012 in Observations and Commentary, PhotographyTags: busy, details, eggs, food, life, Photography, random, rush, shopping, supermarket
Some things aren’t appreciated until seen in a photograph. Like a lot of life they are part of the scenery, on the periphery as we focus on whatever happens to be dominating our thoughts. I’m sure we’d notice a double rainbow or a three-legged cow, even as we concentrated on (more…)
common threads #5: sexual modesty
Posted: February 21, 2012 in Observations and CommentaryTags: Common Threads, fashion, humor, life, men, modesty, sex, women
It’s interesting I immediately equate this topic to women. The idea of a “common thread”, at least in the context of this project, implies it is universal to most, if not all, people. However, when it comes to sexual modesty the consideration men might display this characteristic as often as women simply did not occur to me. Perhaps I’ve watched too many sporting events where men have absolutely no hesitation painting (more…)
the catalog of cool
Posted: February 19, 2012 in ArtsTags: Abba, cool, fashion, film, Flamingos, Gene Sculatti, hip, Hunter Thompson, James Bond, life, London Calling, music, Prime Cut, Sleazoid Express, Swamp Dog, The Catalog of Cool, trends
This morning I stumbled upon The Catalog of Cool, a book published in 1982 and purchased around the same time. It was tucked away in a low corner of a bookcase, long forgotten. Edited by Gene Sculatti, a contributor to Rolling Stone magazine in the 1970’s, The Catalog of Cool gives us…well, let’s hear it straight from the editor’s typewriter. (more…)
moments with strangers
Posted: February 18, 2012 in PhotographyTags: creativity, imagination, life, people, Photography, photos, random, strangers
I love seeing people just being themselves, going about their business, living their lives. Trying to capture those moments, especially with folks I don’t know, is one of my favorite photographic pastimes. Every now and then I’ll catch a person in such a way that (more…)
guest blogger: Joe Mulligan
Posted: February 16, 2012 in UncategorizedTags: driving, guest blogger, humor, life, random, road
I know you’re wondering who I am. You’re saying to yourself, “Who is Joe Mulligan and why should I read what he has to say?” Let me turn your brain light on, chief. I’m the guy you kept honking at this morning just because I switched lanes in front of you. Don’t blame me. If you were paying any attention at all you would blame the (more…)
common threads #4: body adornment
Posted: February 14, 2012 in Humorous BitsTags: appearance, body, body adornment, Common Threads, humor, jewelry, life, piercing, random, Sauron, tattoos
Displeasure with personal appearance is certainly not a recent phenomenon, although at the rate we’re consuming every edible consumable within reach it’s easy to think it is. Throughout history all cultures have latched onto various forms of trickery and illusion to enhance the attractiveness of the human body which, let’s be honest, is needed by (more…)
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common threads #6: playthings – toys
Posted: February 29, 2012 in Observations and CommentaryTags: childhood, children, Common Threads, discovery, imagination, life, play, random, toys
Most of us don’t remember our first toy, couldn’t tell you what it was. Most of us have completely forgotten almost all of the toys we had as kids, save the few which stick in our head for whatever reason. But place a long-forgotten, much-beloved toy in our hands and the rush of memories will (more…)