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Psychos For Sanity

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 My husband’s friend Hugo co-wrote and is featured in this  music video.

With music videos in general I feel like what I’m seeing is either the music or the images over powering the other. Some are little movies in themselves. I suppose that’s alright, but if it’s the music you want to enjoy I figure the wrong set of image can actually ruin the music experience for the listener.

That has happened to me more than a few times.

This is a great song with an interesting set of images that work well together, so I enjoyed the complete work- I hope you do as well

a.m.

Psychos For Sanity

Juanamboo 

Spanish language music video (rock en Español). Song about a ghost sighting.

Written by Dario L. Jaramillo/Hugo W. Taylor.

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Its Time

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Photo by Nino Andonis

 

  

I’ve been thinking about 2010. 

I’ve also been remembering  that when  I was about  8 or 9 I saw ” The Night Stalker ” starring Darren McGavin and decided on that very night that I was going to get myself a hat and a tape recorder and a camera and write stories just like Kolchak and my other hero Rod Serling. 

I’ve been thinking that the eight year old kid that I was would just love it if someone could go  back and tell her that im 2010 she was going to grow up and do just that. 

2010. 

Imagine that I’d tell her, in the year 2010 you’re going to write stories just like Kolchak. 

You’ll have 

the hat and the camera 

only instead of the tape recorder you’ll have something called a laptop computer. 

2010 is the year you find your very own Twilight Zone. 

No fooling. 

Happy New Year Kiddo. 

2010

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I ‘ve  got two goals for this 2010
1.  I’m going to try to have a little less fun
2. I’m going to work harder on my writing.
Oh. Who am I fooling.
I’m 45, I look 45 and all of those diet and cosmetic surgery ads you see on the sides of buses- those are aimed at women like me.
Fun. Oh. Right.
So really, all I have is one goal for 2010- and that goal is to work and improve my writing.
I think that over the years I have learned that I can write and hope that somewhere someone who matters in the world of publishing will notice me- which to be- realistic I am not exactly the type of person you would notice in a crowd ( that particular part of my lack of presence worked for me when I was  Mortician’s  Apprentice- so you know I that wouldn’t find that a total negative) so who oh why that should change because I tell stories?
Well I think that what it comes down to is doing what you do well- that you should be so sure of your skills and happy with what you can produce at the end of the day that it doesn’t matter what other people think of what you do.
Besides I’ve learned, via the world of Politics, that results count.
That’s right, make your own results.
Nobody can make you talented and nobody can make you suck, but you can start and finish a story, or a play or that cookbook you’ve always dreamed of putting out there.
Just get something, or lots of somethings finished.
And that leads me to the subject of shameless self promotion.
I’m all for it.
The world that the internets has opened to writers and story tellers now days is huge. You need to make it your business to understand it. 
Look at what Independent filmmakers can do- Musicians are doing the same – they creating, funding and promoting their own work, so why are writers showing up at Publishing Houses like some pathetic orphan with a begging bowl in their hands begging for ‘more’?
Well, that’s what I’ve decided to do with my New Year.
And you?

And The Pony You Rode In On

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This is how FAIL blog responded to a letter that Guiness World Records legal department sent them .

It’s just a gem and as a writer it reminds me that sometimes sticking to your guns when you decided to put something out there can be very hard work –

yet it can be oodles of fun too.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This post is in response to an email FAIL Blog received from an attorney representing Guinness World Records Limited.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thanks for writing us an email regarding the “Record Breaking Fail”. Unfortunately, douchebaggy cyber-bullying emails will only bring upon you more shame on your house. I am also resisting the urge to write this email in ALL CAPS.

I believe it is the duty of FAIL Blog(TM) to call out organizations when they encourage the public to do such things as “Break the record” for the “Most Individuals Killed In A Terrorist Act”. We firmly believe that our publication of your fail is protected under the concepts of fair use, commentary and non-trademark use. Please RTFM and we welcome you to teh interwebs.

Since we at FAIL Blog(TM) don’t have a legal defense department, we have complied with your request to remove the trademarked term and logo from the original image. We have used the “naughty bits filter” on the image to secure your naughty, naughty, trademark assertions. However, we have posted your email so that our audience can see why we had to remove the name of the failer from the image. I hope that this is the outcome you have expected as now NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW THAT GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS LIMITED HAS FAILED.

The full legal response can be read here: icanhaz.com/legalresponse

Cheers,
FAIL Blog

P.S.: This is what we think of your letter.

Guinness Legal Notice on FAIL Blog
see more Epic Fails

May I Have This Dance?

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NASA Spitzer Space Telescope Collection

On The Tenth Day I Look Up And See…

This Galaxy is not watching you.

It’s actually two Galaxies that are dancing, and one day they will get to close and…

what’s the science term I’m looking for

here it is

KABOOM.

But until then they will dance together in Canis Major

and they will look

beautiful.

Cheers

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On Day Eight I actually enjoy Christmas Shopping…so tell me, how did that trip to Mall Hell Go for you?

 

I went Christmas Shopping last night.

To be more specific, I gave my husband a list of things I wanted and we went to the best store in the world…

We went to Archie McPhee’s.

Archie’s is home to wonderful things like Crazy Cat Lady and Jesus Action Figures and Pirate Lunchboxes

It is well stocked with things like zombie and pirate finger puppets and bacon and egg bandages.

In other words, it is a big piece of heaven on earth.

Where else would you stand patiently and wait for your turn to check out a shelf full of things like mini-flying monkeys, screaming pickles and Angry Mob Play Sets?

I can tell you this much, there aren’t many stores you can go to right now that are crowded full of holidays shoppers where you can hear people laughing and having a good time as they take their turn to get from one aisle to the next.

 I worked in a Mall for eight billion long punishing, unforgiving years. I haven’t enjoyed Christmas Shopping for years…that is YEARS.

Last night at Archie’s I had a good time, I could easily order from a catalog or go on line- but if you can- do what I am going to do from now on-stop in for a visit because its fun and during these unfunny times we could all use a few good laughs.

Think Outside The Box -WAY Outside The Box

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On Day Six I start to think outside the box.

 

A few days ago a co-worker of mine walked by my desk and commented on the Christmas Music that was playing on my radio.

He said something to the effect that he was not in the holiday Spirit and whenever he hears  Christmas music he just wants to ask ‘why.’

I told him, ” I listen to it because I FEEL like it.”

You know, this year has been a struggle for me. I have not been throwing myself into the season the way I normally do and I truly enjoy Christmas Music…and nobody is going t Scrooge that for me.

Since the music incident I have decided to find fun ways to enjoy the holiday. Like, today I sent an e-card to  Expedition 22 crew who are on board The International Space Station. NASA has these Holiday E-Cards that you can use- you write a little message and sign your name and the city you are from.

Then you hit enter and poof…your e-card goes to the crew.

Image above: From the left (front row) are Commander Jeffrey Williams and Flight Engineer Oleg Kotov, flight engineer. From the left (back row) are T.J. Creamer, Maxim Suraev and Soichi Noguchi, all flight engineers.

So did I actually enjoy doing this?
Yes.
Yes I did.

So go ahead, send a message to the Expedition 22 Crew.

HERE

Well,  while we are outside the box, let’s go a little further.

Let’s talk

bleccchhh

Presents.

I wish this was a real gift because I would REALLY give it to everyone I know.

It’s called A Screaming Tea Kettle

Cartoon by: Carolita Johnsoncartoonista, etc.

Of course, I wouldn’t tell them it screamed.

Where would the fun in that be?

 

Hey.

I’ve learned something here, when I don’t feel like I have to do the Christmas, or think about the holiday in a certain way

I am really liking it.

Whoo Hooo.

I’m feeling the Spirit tonight.

YAY!

Newport Aquarium located in Newport, Kentucky, along the Ohio River. ( http://www.newportaquarium.com/ )

 

When This You See- Think Of Me

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Nurse Myra sent this clip to me.

She said that when she hears it she thinks of me.

I love to write about the weird, the odd and the macabre

 so

I am feeling very special right now.

Muchas Hugs N.M

amm

Tom Waits
Mule Variations (1999)
What’s He Building?

What’s he building in there?What the hell is he building
In there?
He has subscriptions to those
Magazines… He never
Waves when he goes by
He’s hiding something from
The rest of us… He’s all
To himself… I think I know
Why… He took down the
Tire swing from the Peppertree
He has no children of his
Own you see… He has no dog
And he has no friends and
His lawn is dying… and
What about all those packages
He sends. What’s he building in there?
With that hook light
On the stairs. What’s he building
In there… I’ll tell you one thing
He’s not building a playhouse for
The children what’s he building
In there?

Now what’s that sound from under the door?
He’s pounding nails into a
Hardwood floor… and I
Swear to god I heard someone
Moaning low… and I keep
Seeing the blue light of a
T.V. show…
He has a router
And a table saw… and you
Won’t believe what Mr. Sticha saw
There’s poison underneath the sink
Of course… But there’s also
Enough formaldehyde to choke
A horse… What’s he building
In there. What the hell is he
Building in there? I heard he
Has an ex-wife in some place
Called Mayors Income, Tennessee
And he used to have a
consulting business in Indonesia…
but what is he building in there?
What the hell is building in there?

He has no friends
But he gets a lot of mail
I’ll bet he spent a little
Time in jail…
I heard he was up on the
Roof last night
Signaling with a flashlight
And what’s that tune he’s
Always whistling…
What’s he building in there?
What’s he building in there?
We have a right to know…

You Have To Make Your Own Good Time

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I kept hearing that it might snow.

So of course it is NOT snowing.

I was not happy until I found a solution for my problem at

  The Wish Jar
But then …Hey Now…I look out the window and see my cat Kolchak watching something…
I discover that somehow
I totally bent nature to my will.
Actually
I guess Kolchak did that.
But at this point who cares?
It’s SNOWING
YAY!

Photo: A.M. Moscoso- Look close, that IS snow in the picture

If you don’t think that Christmas Snow-for as light minimal as it maybe
 is NOT exciting
 then you won’t be impressed thatI have Wild Rabbits living in my yard

Bunnies Gone WILD in my yard

Now.

If you have Christmas Snow in your yard, or if your trapped in it somewhere take a picture of it, share it and try to enjoy it.

Snow, like the rest of life does not last forever and we have to make our own good time with it while we can.

a.m.m

An Invitation

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( message from Heather Blakey, owner of the Soul Food Cafe and Creator of the Soul Food Cafe Advent Calendar )

It is December and the year is coming to a close. Long standing members
will be familiar with the traditional Advent Calendars.

101 Nights At Soul Food
 is a brand new blog, incorporating my
posts on Wandering the Halls of Soul Food.

During the coming 101 nights I am taking people to parts of Soul Food
that have been lying quietly, relatively unnoticed. If you feel so
inclined you can engage by creating a journal, like Lori Gloyd, create
posts and publish these on a blog.

I decided I did not have a Calender in me this year but instead I am
offering a free program. If you are new to the site this really is the
ideal time to dip your toe in the water and get to know how it all works
and to immerse yourself in it.

I would like to think that there will be a number of blogs linked to
this blog so that people will be able to see just how Soul Food works.

The main thing is to participate. Everyone who has come to Soul Food has
grown while they are here. It really isn’t a snobby, cliquey site and
people have genuinely developed as they have worked with themes and with
one another.

Everyone is welcome to engage on this blog. The thing to remember though
is that it does take time and persistent effort to establish yourself
here.

So to engage, create a WordPress blog and begin posting. When you feel
ready you can share some of your responses and experiences on 101
Nights. I am hoping that long term members will help take us down memory
lane by reposting some of their favourite posts.

warm wishes
Heather Blakey
Soul Food Café

contact Heather:

heatherblakey at fastmail dot fm