I'm so happy. I just had another short story published at Triond.com. The story is called "Wild Rose" and is about a little rose growing in the middle of nowhere, and the prayer she sends up to God. It's a very short story. In fact, it's what is known in the writing community as flash fiction.
I wrote this story almost 3 years ago, and just left it sitting on my computer. I'd posted it in a free forum a while back, but got no response to it. I figured it meant that it sucked and removed it from the site and never really thought about it again.
That is, until last night when I decided to submit it to Triond.com and see if it would be accepted for publication. I'm very happy to announce that it was. Whoo Hoo. The best thing about Triond.com is that the story will earn me a small amount of money for years to come. The way the site is set up, authors earn money for each time the ads on their page are visited. I had 3 stories published a couple years back, and they are all still earning me a little bit of change each month. No, I'm not making large amounts of cash, but every little bit helps.
I was totally thrilled to find out that I had another story published. Makes me want to sit down and write a few more. :)
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Saturday, March 8, 2008
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Nebraska's Head Coach Gets Fired
Well, it's official. Nebraska's head coach, Bill Callahan, has been fired. I can tell you that every Husker fan across the state is throwing a party right now.
When Callahan first came to Nebraksa, he'd been a pro football coach and thought he could run a college team the same way he'd ran his pro team. Doesn't work that way. He apparently forgot that these players were still kids, still in school, and played the game for the love of the game. It's not a business in college ball, it's a passion. Sure, a few of the players will go on to play pro football, but most of them will probably go on to pursue normal careers.
As of right now, there is no word as to what UNL is going to do for a new head coach, but after suffering one of the worst seasons in the school's history, it has to get better. With any luck, next year, Nebraska will be a winning team once more.
When Callahan first came to Nebraksa, he'd been a pro football coach and thought he could run a college team the same way he'd ran his pro team. Doesn't work that way. He apparently forgot that these players were still kids, still in school, and played the game for the love of the game. It's not a business in college ball, it's a passion. Sure, a few of the players will go on to play pro football, but most of them will probably go on to pursue normal careers.
As of right now, there is no word as to what UNL is going to do for a new head coach, but after suffering one of the worst seasons in the school's history, it has to get better. With any luck, next year, Nebraska will be a winning team once more.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Ancient Egypt plagued by Zombies
LOL. I had to pass this along as I almost laughed myself silly over this. As you may know, I love ancient history, archaeology, and mythology. I read a lot of articles about those subject and came across this story that seems a little out there to me.
There is a somewhat famous carving found in Egypt known as the Narmer Palette, that depicts what many thought was a king decapitating those he'd conquered in war. Many archaeologists have found burials of headless bodies scattered across the Egyptian sands. Now, there is a new theory that these people weren't victims of war, but victims of a deadly virus called Solunum. Apparently this virus is what causes people to become zombies.
According to the article, there is proof that this stelae depicts the first evidence of an actual zombie attack, and that these people were decapitated in order to end said attack. I'm not sure I believe that zombies attacked the ancient people of Egypt, but then again, I keep seeing all those ole movies in the back of my head. Remember the movie Dawn of the Dead? Now I know what they were talking about. LOL
Read the article and make your own decisions. There is a lot more to it than I've posted here, but I still think it's kind of funny.
There is a somewhat famous carving found in Egypt known as the Narmer Palette, that depicts what many thought was a king decapitating those he'd conquered in war. Many archaeologists have found burials of headless bodies scattered across the Egyptian sands. Now, there is a new theory that these people weren't victims of war, but victims of a deadly virus called Solunum. Apparently this virus is what causes people to become zombies.
According to the article, there is proof that this stelae depicts the first evidence of an actual zombie attack, and that these people were decapitated in order to end said attack. I'm not sure I believe that zombies attacked the ancient people of Egypt, but then again, I keep seeing all those ole movies in the back of my head. Remember the movie Dawn of the Dead? Now I know what they were talking about. LOL
Read the article and make your own decisions. There is a lot more to it than I've posted here, but I still think it's kind of funny.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Happy Halloween
Just think, boys and girls, in just a few short hours, your doorsteps will be the resting stop for all the little ghouls and goblins in the neighborhood. I have my bowl full of candy ready for the little monsters who will be peeking out from behind their little masks tonight. I'm kind of excited.
Halloween isn't my favorite holiday, but the rest of my family loves it, so I do this for them. We'll have the orange lights in the windows, the scary witch hanging from the front door, and the 4 ft. tall, blow-up pumpkin in the front yard. We'll pass out candy to all the kids in town and then I'll sit up and watch old monster movies all night.
Then, as of midnight tonight, I'll begin writing my novel. Yes, it's almost here. Time for me to finally get started on NaNoWriMo. I have lists and lists of ideas ready to be put down on paper/computer screen, and the main character and I have already had a disagreement on how she's going to die in the first chapter. I wanted her to die saving someone's life, but she's determined to die from a brain hemorage. I guess it's her death, she can have it how she wants it. (Yes, my characters talk to me. LOL)
So, as you go about feeding the spooky little critters in your neck of the woods, remember me as I set out on my own scary journey and start my Great American Novel. LOLOLOL
Halloween isn't my favorite holiday, but the rest of my family loves it, so I do this for them. We'll have the orange lights in the windows, the scary witch hanging from the front door, and the 4 ft. tall, blow-up pumpkin in the front yard. We'll pass out candy to all the kids in town and then I'll sit up and watch old monster movies all night.
Then, as of midnight tonight, I'll begin writing my novel. Yes, it's almost here. Time for me to finally get started on NaNoWriMo. I have lists and lists of ideas ready to be put down on paper/computer screen, and the main character and I have already had a disagreement on how she's going to die in the first chapter. I wanted her to die saving someone's life, but she's determined to die from a brain hemorage. I guess it's her death, she can have it how she wants it. (Yes, my characters talk to me. LOL)
So, as you go about feeding the spooky little critters in your neck of the woods, remember me as I set out on my own scary journey and start my Great American Novel. LOLOLOL
Monday, October 29, 2007
I'm a Nano
Before I get into today post, I have to give a big shout out to my favorite pink buddy, Dani Pink. Recently she held a contest on her blog for a stuffed pink teddy bear from the Build-a-bear workshop. Well, I didn't win the bear, but I did win the second prize which is a bag full of candy. Whoo Hoo. I love candy. Thanks honey.
Ok, now on to the topic at hand. I don't know if any of you out there know it, but the 1st of November starts a huge endeavor for thousands of people around the world. It's called NaNoWriMo, which stands for National Novel Writing Month, and I will be participating again this year. What it comes down to is writers from all over work on writing a novel in 30 days.
The goal is to reach a 50,000 word mark by the 30th of November. Writers can create all the characters, the plot line, and anything else around the novel for weeks before it all begins, but they can't write one single word of the story until 12:01 am on November 1st. That is what I've been doing for the past couple of weeks.
I had everything ready to go and was going to write a story about a young Greek lad who was going on a journey in search of his father. Well, that all changed about 4 days ago. I was lying in bed, not quite asleep, but not really awake, when the story just came to me. The characters, the plot, and everything. I now have a whole new story in mind and I'm going to call it, "My Life After My Death".
In a nutshell, it's going to be about a woman who's true journey begins after she dies. It's not a horror or a mystery type story, but more of a sci-fi/fantasy type thing. I'm going to take my passion for ancient history and religions, and my Pentacostal upbringing, and mix them up into a hodpodge of possibilities.
Since it first came to me, I've done nothing but think about how it will all play out. Of course, if all goes as it always does, my characters will take on a life of their own and will take the story in their own direction. That's ok, though, as that usually makes for a better story in the long run.
So, as of the 1st of November, I will be working on my newest piece of fiction. I will keep everyone updated on my progress as the month wears on. I've got it figured out that if I can maintain a minimum of 1,700 words a day, I'll make my 50,000 word quota by the end of the month, and then some.
Who knows, this could lead to something wonderful. LOL
Ok, now on to the topic at hand. I don't know if any of you out there know it, but the 1st of November starts a huge endeavor for thousands of people around the world. It's called NaNoWriMo, which stands for National Novel Writing Month, and I will be participating again this year. What it comes down to is writers from all over work on writing a novel in 30 days.
The goal is to reach a 50,000 word mark by the 30th of November. Writers can create all the characters, the plot line, and anything else around the novel for weeks before it all begins, but they can't write one single word of the story until 12:01 am on November 1st. That is what I've been doing for the past couple of weeks.
I had everything ready to go and was going to write a story about a young Greek lad who was going on a journey in search of his father. Well, that all changed about 4 days ago. I was lying in bed, not quite asleep, but not really awake, when the story just came to me. The characters, the plot, and everything. I now have a whole new story in mind and I'm going to call it, "My Life After My Death".
In a nutshell, it's going to be about a woman who's true journey begins after she dies. It's not a horror or a mystery type story, but more of a sci-fi/fantasy type thing. I'm going to take my passion for ancient history and religions, and my Pentacostal upbringing, and mix them up into a hodpodge of possibilities.
Since it first came to me, I've done nothing but think about how it will all play out. Of course, if all goes as it always does, my characters will take on a life of their own and will take the story in their own direction. That's ok, though, as that usually makes for a better story in the long run.
So, as of the 1st of November, I will be working on my newest piece of fiction. I will keep everyone updated on my progress as the month wears on. I've got it figured out that if I can maintain a minimum of 1,700 words a day, I'll make my 50,000 word quota by the end of the month, and then some.
Who knows, this could lead to something wonderful. LOL
Monday, October 8, 2007
Dear Santa
Dear Santa,
I sending you my Christmas list now, so as to avoid the rush. This year, the only thing I want for Christmas is the chance to see my whole family together. I want that traditional family dinner, where all the adults sit in around the big table, while the kids all sit as the card table.
I have jewelry to last me a lifetime. Each year, I’ve gotten at least one piece of jewelry that I’ll never wear in my lifetime, but because of who gave it to me, I’ll never get rid of it either. I love all the bracelets that my daughter has given me, I adore the necklaces my husband has gotten for me throughout the years, and I’ll always cherish the rings my mother-in-law has passed down to me.
I have all the gizmos and gadgets that any kitchen can hold. I don’t need another piece of machinery that will slice, dice, puree, or flambeau. The products I use on a daily basis while cleaning my house are just fine. I don’t need a fancier iron for my clothes, or a robotic vaccum that chases my cat around the house. I’m very happy with the ones I have.
I just want to remember the little things that make the holidays so important. I want to watch the next generation learn the traditions that have been passed down through the years, and help in the creation of new traditions they’ll take with them.
Dear Santa, I just want one day with all those I love and cherish in my life.
P.S. A laptop would be cool too.
I sending you my Christmas list now, so as to avoid the rush. This year, the only thing I want for Christmas is the chance to see my whole family together. I want that traditional family dinner, where all the adults sit in around the big table, while the kids all sit as the card table.
I have jewelry to last me a lifetime. Each year, I’ve gotten at least one piece of jewelry that I’ll never wear in my lifetime, but because of who gave it to me, I’ll never get rid of it either. I love all the bracelets that my daughter has given me, I adore the necklaces my husband has gotten for me throughout the years, and I’ll always cherish the rings my mother-in-law has passed down to me.
I have all the gizmos and gadgets that any kitchen can hold. I don’t need another piece of machinery that will slice, dice, puree, or flambeau. The products I use on a daily basis while cleaning my house are just fine. I don’t need a fancier iron for my clothes, or a robotic vaccum that chases my cat around the house. I’m very happy with the ones I have.
I just want to remember the little things that make the holidays so important. I want to watch the next generation learn the traditions that have been passed down through the years, and help in the creation of new traditions they’ll take with them.
Dear Santa, I just want one day with all those I love and cherish in my life.
P.S. A laptop would be cool too.
Monday, September 24, 2007
The Queen of Pink Rides Again
Dani Pink rides again
With latest contest in tow
A special prize she offers here,
From the queen of pink SEO.
A little bear all in pink
Crafted by Dani’s own hands.
Will be the gift offered up,
From the great white winterlands.
The blogosphere will come alive
With cheers for Dani Pink.
As she sends out links of love,
And posts that make us think.
The Queen of Pink has set a goal,
For bloggers near and far.
"Come and join my tournament,
And become a blogging star".
With latest contest in tow
A special prize she offers here,
From the queen of pink SEO.
A little bear all in pink
Crafted by Dani’s own hands.
Will be the gift offered up,
From the great white winterlands.
The blogosphere will come alive
With cheers for Dani Pink.
As she sends out links of love,
And posts that make us think.
The Queen of Pink has set a goal,
For bloggers near and far.
"Come and join my tournament,
And become a blogging star".
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Gotta love a good blonde joke
I love a good blonde joke, and for all my blonde cyber-buddies, please note that I KNOW none of you fall into the typical blonde categories. However, I've had a few friends in my life that were truly blonde. I mean, way bad.
Anyway, I just got a new blonde joke in my email and I just had to post it. This is one of the best blonde jokes I've ever heard.
A blonde calls her boyfriend and says, "Please come over here and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can't figure out how to get it started.
Her boyfriend asks, "What is it supposed to be when it's finished?"
Blonde says, "According to the picture on the box, it's a tiger."
Her boyfriend decides to go over and help with the puzzle. She lets him in and shows him where she has the puzzle spread all over the table.
He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the box, then turns to her and says, "First of all, no matter what we do, we're not going to be able to assemble these pieces into anything resembling a tiger." He takes her hand and says, "Second, I want you to relax. let's have a nice cup of tea, and then ......"
He sighed......... "Let's put all the Frosted Flakes back in the box......."
I love it. LOL
That has to be my happy post for the day, cause I laughed myself silly over this one.
Anyway, I just got a new blonde joke in my email and I just had to post it. This is one of the best blonde jokes I've ever heard.
A blonde calls her boyfriend and says, "Please come over here and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can't figure out how to get it started.
Her boyfriend asks, "What is it supposed to be when it's finished?"
Blonde says, "According to the picture on the box, it's a tiger."
Her boyfriend decides to go over and help with the puzzle. She lets him in and shows him where she has the puzzle spread all over the table.
He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the box, then turns to her and says, "First of all, no matter what we do, we're not going to be able to assemble these pieces into anything resembling a tiger." He takes her hand and says, "Second, I want you to relax. let's have a nice cup of tea, and then ......"
He sighed......... "Let's put all the Frosted Flakes back in the box......."
I love it. LOL
That has to be my happy post for the day, cause I laughed myself silly over this one.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
The Unstoppable Danny Pink
I was running through the sites of some of my cyber-buddies and stopped to read the comments on a post from Danielle. I love this girl's sense of humor. She's a riot.
As I read her comment, I had a story form in my mind. So this, my friends, is the first episode of the adventures of The Unstoppable Danny Pink. Will there be future episodes? That depends on her.
The Unstoppable Danny Pink
The late autumn sun began to set, as the large tank lumbered upon the horizon. The citizens of Bloggersville watched in awe as the metal beast grew closer. They noticed that it began to slow, stopping at the edge of their community.
The deafening roar ceased abruptly, leaving only piercing silence. Faintly, a squeaking sound was heard as the hatch door began to open. An enchanting woman dressed in pink emerged from within. She pulled herself atop the steel steed and addressed the wide-eyed blogsfolk.
"Citizens of Bloggesville", she announced, "I am the Unstoppable Danny Pink, and I have come to rid this sphere from the clutches of the One-Mind. No longer will you need to be the same. Never again will you all have to look alike in order to belong, for I possess the power of schmooze".
The citizens of Bloggersville stood quietly mesmerized. They had dreamed of a world filled with adversity, but hadn’t thought it possible. The One-Mind had a firm grip on most of their world. More and more, things had began to merge into one idea, one mission, one mind.
The lady in pink stood proud, wisps of hair dancing in the breeze beneath her pink hat. "Good people, it’s time fight the One-Mind. I will give you the power to diversify. I’ll give you new ideas to ponder. Together, we can beat the One-Mind and live in a society of exchanged knowledge and creative expression. Join me as we enter a new era".
The blogspeople rejoiced in the cyber-streets as they witnessed the dawning of a new age. Will this endeavor come to pass? Will our Pink Queen lead the way to a revolution? Find out on our next episode of The Unstoppable Danny Pink.
As I read her comment, I had a story form in my mind. So this, my friends, is the first episode of the adventures of The Unstoppable Danny Pink. Will there be future episodes? That depends on her.
The Unstoppable Danny Pink
The late autumn sun began to set, as the large tank lumbered upon the horizon. The citizens of Bloggersville watched in awe as the metal beast grew closer. They noticed that it began to slow, stopping at the edge of their community.
The deafening roar ceased abruptly, leaving only piercing silence. Faintly, a squeaking sound was heard as the hatch door began to open. An enchanting woman dressed in pink emerged from within. She pulled herself atop the steel steed and addressed the wide-eyed blogsfolk.
"Citizens of Bloggesville", she announced, "I am the Unstoppable Danny Pink, and I have come to rid this sphere from the clutches of the One-Mind. No longer will you need to be the same. Never again will you all have to look alike in order to belong, for I possess the power of schmooze".
The citizens of Bloggersville stood quietly mesmerized. They had dreamed of a world filled with adversity, but hadn’t thought it possible. The One-Mind had a firm grip on most of their world. More and more, things had began to merge into one idea, one mission, one mind.
The lady in pink stood proud, wisps of hair dancing in the breeze beneath her pink hat. "Good people, it’s time fight the One-Mind. I will give you the power to diversify. I’ll give you new ideas to ponder. Together, we can beat the One-Mind and live in a society of exchanged knowledge and creative expression. Join me as we enter a new era".
The blogspeople rejoiced in the cyber-streets as they witnessed the dawning of a new age. Will this endeavor come to pass? Will our Pink Queen lead the way to a revolution? Find out on our next episode of The Unstoppable Danny Pink.
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