Simon: Captain... why did you come back for us? Mal: You're on my crew. Simon: Yeah, but you don't even like me. Why'd you come back? Mal: You're on my crew. Why we still talking about this?

'Safe'


Spike's Bitches 45: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.  

[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


Pix - Mar 24, 2010 10:22:58 am PDT #13780 of 30000
The status is NOT quo.

Lewis suggested that perhaps I might also explore some retreats-- something geared at writers who might have the kind of experience I have, rather than the typical conference which is geared at the unpublished author. That way, I can decide if a more extensive program would be the thing for me.

Barb, have you considered Breadloaf? Everyone I know who has participated says it's a game-changer.


Glamcookie - Mar 24, 2010 10:32:19 am PDT #13781 of 30000
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

Want me to spam him?

This made me laugh and laugh!

Sounds promising, Kristin!

Wanted to make sure Jilli saw baby in his monster and bats outfit: [link]


Aims - Mar 24, 2010 10:32:44 am PDT #13782 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.

javachik- i sent you email re: Emeline's tball team, did you get it?


Gudanov - Mar 24, 2010 10:33:23 am PDT #13783 of 30000
Coding and Sleeping

The simple fact of the matter is, no matter how good I am or think I am, in terms of craft, I'm simply not good enough nor do I stand out quite enough to make publishers take that chance on me-- to be worth that risk.

But isn't a big part of the equation luck? The manuscript just happens to be the right thing at the right time when someone's looking at it. I don't think you should be too hard on yourself. It seems like right now the tide of the market is going the wrong way.


Fred Pete - Mar 24, 2010 10:37:57 am PDT #13784 of 30000
Ann, that's a ferret.

More on the political climate discussion from upthread:

Yesterday,

A tea party organizer angry over Rep. Thomas Perriello’s (D-Va.) vote in favor of health care reform published what he thought was the freshman member’s home address on a blog, in case any readers “want to drop by” and provide a “personal touch” to their views.

Rather than giving out Perriello’s address however, the tea party activist mistakenly printed the home address of the congressman’s brother. Perriello’s brother and wife have four children under the age of 8.

Today,

Federal and local authorities are investigating a severed gas line at the home of U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello’s brother, discovered the day after Tea Party activists posted the address online so opponents could “drop by” and “express their thanks” for Perriello’s vote in favor of health care reform.


Atropa - Mar 24, 2010 10:38:00 am PDT #13785 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Glam, he's so cute!


smonster - Mar 24, 2010 10:39:25 am PDT #13786 of 30000
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.

Monster baby!

Xposted to Natter: Anybody have experience teaching/tutoring with Kaplan or something similar? I'm pondering ways to get me a job in NOLA and/or keep my brain from atrophying while I do construction work like it kind of did last time.


Calli - Mar 24, 2010 10:40:00 am PDT #13787 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Thanks, Jilli. But I think that as I was hesitating anyway, I'd probably feel a little self conscious wearing it, which isn't a good look on anyone.

I did get the following for a big work do next month:

This dress: [link]

With this wrap (to get me past my arm issues): [link]

Now to find shoes . . .


Polter-Cow - Mar 24, 2010 10:45:04 am PDT #13788 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Anybody have experience teaching/tutoring with Kaplan or something similar?

I did training with Kaplan, but I never actually taught a class. I enjoyed it.


Aims - Mar 24, 2010 10:46:04 am PDT #13789 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.

smon - a friend of mine works for them here in Michigan- a director or something. I could hook you two up via email if you'd like.