It was a contest, Deena. Competition is not my friend, generally. My stories don't have enough death and T&A for that. Except when I steal.It hurts, of course, but, actually my attitude about writing has changed since I read How To Be A Stand-Up Comic ironically. Because in that book, it says "Prepare to fail. Because you're going to. And if you can't handle that, don't quit your day job, babe." (And I haven't got a day job. So I guess I'll stick it out.) Belzer also says you can make fun of anybody you want, without apologies, except Sinatra.(He got "Just kidding, Frank.") And being a writer, nobody can hear me bomb. Small mercies, right?
I'm going to see to Wesley, see if he's still whimpering.
Giles ,'Chosen'
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erikaj - Jul 04, 2004 11:09:15 am PDT #5574 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
Beverly - Jul 04, 2004 12:23:08 pm PDT #5575 of 10001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Oh Dani, I can relate that SO well to stuff in everyday life, even though I've never waitressed.
deborah grabien - Jul 04, 2004 7:13:59 pm PDT #5576 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Dani, damn! Perfect waitress moment. Instant evocation of that burnt-coffee smell, too.
Sean K - Jul 04, 2004 9:35:58 pm PDT #5577 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
My Old Skool Ficathon entry got recced to some other community, and several random strangers have stopped by to say good things about it.
I am inordinately chuffed over this.
deborah grabien - Jul 05, 2004 8:27:42 am PDT #5578 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Nothing inordinate about it. Chuffed is the proper reaction.
Beverly - Jul 06, 2004 7:58:20 am PDT #5579 of 10001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Under the wire? In a cheat?
The fragments arced across the floor, and there was a thinner scattering everywhere, glistening glittery sharp bits that crunched beneath his bootsoles. She sat on the ledge by the window, knee bent, one ankle propped across her opposite knee, the sole of her foot upturned. Her brow furrowed and she bit her lip as carefully, with finger and thumb, she pulled splinters and shards from her thin slipper sole. At her quick gasp, he looked closer, and saw the long, curving bit she picked at come loose, the pointed end of it scarlet with her blood.
Steph L. - Jul 06, 2004 8:17:41 am PDT #5580 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Soooooo....who'd like to suggest this week's topic? Because I am frazzled and stressed out and my brain, she no work so good no more.
Polter-Cow - Jul 06, 2004 8:22:15 am PDT #5581 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
A man walks into a bar.
Lilty Cash - Jul 06, 2004 8:25:04 am PDT #5582 of 10001
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."
A man walks into a bar.
Actually, I like it.
Steph L. - Jul 06, 2004 8:31:49 am PDT #5583 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
I do, too! So, then....
Challenge #12 (the broken-glass challenge) is now closed.
This week's challenge, as you may have noticed above, is the well-worn intro to countless jokes: "A man walks into a bar...." Drabble it. Doesn't have to be a joke; doesn't have to be funny. Just give us a man and a bar, and tell us about it.