Congratulations to the winners and everyone who made the top 10. I should have liked to see Bethany and Simplicity up there as well. They both had great entries
Lol, we are TOTALLY derailing this thread, but I think you misunderstand. This isn’t a complaint. As I said, I’m in support of new content. This new category I’m sure has many who would find it interesting. I’m just not one of them. I’ve written in several I found disinteresting or even personally distasteful in pursuit of that badge and it has simply dawned on me that it is a Sisyphean task in that no matter how far I push that rock it will ultimately roll back down the hill.
As you say, I could write seven hundred to a thousand words and nab it tomorrow, but to me, that’s a cheat. I will never just mail one in. That would kind of invalidate it to me. And you are right, I haven’t entered all the contests but I have, especially with my last 2 and the historical contest, put in what I have to consider my best personal efforts. To me, that’s enough to be happy with it. I am very involved with my work and it is kind of crushing to be Lush’s contest ‘bridesmaid.’ It takes a toll and I am just not certain how much longer I am willing to pay.
Anyway, sorry to all. I hadn’t meant to rain gloom here. Just having a friendly convo with my friend G.
I always leave a comment and appreciate a response but it isn’t necessary. I try to always return it but my schedule is hectic and it takes me awhile sometimes. I have quite a few at the moment that are waiting longer than usual and I do apologize for that but I will get to them
Happy Monday, ladies and gents.
I just submitted my contest entry, so there is that. This weekend flew by but all I did was screw around. Now I have a whole week of catching up to do. I will have a coffee, Bill.
I was wondering;
Why did the lights go out in Georgia when they hung that innocent man?
I lose sleep over these things sometimes.
Sounds like a reason to have drink. Make it a double, will ya?
I am lounging in my recliner, feeling like a king, quite frankly. Ive got a fresh cup of jo next to me and i am waiting for my lovely wife to join me for a quiet and care free evening. Simmie made a wondeful Mexican dinner and I am stuffed full.
I will have a nice brandy, Bill. Time for some much needed relaxation.
Breathing, lol.
Seriously, I’m 56 and my interest hasn’t waned. In the words of Toby Keith, I ain’t as good as I once was but I’m as good once as I ever was...
So, this is what a morning looks like? Been a while since I’ve seen one
Jonathan, it’s good to see you around these parts. Morning Buz. Same to you.
Curvy, Tonya, hope you are both well. Ping, when are you gonna post something new?
Verbal, I’m looking forward to opening day already. I’m a Halo ? fan but even though we haven’t had much success lately I do get to watch Trout play often. That guy is already one of the all-time greats.
Bill, can you spike the coffee with something that smells like rubbing alcohol? Need something strong this rainy Saturday morning.
Stumbling in on this beautiful morning... grumbles something incoherent about Bertha and shitty coffee...
Oh god finally Friday. Glad to hear you get to see LJ verbs. I don’t think I could make it without Simplicity around.
Fuzzy, I agree we need to get to know one another.
Scott, I do when I get the chance. That is the nice part of having my own office. I’m about 3400 words in but the voice and dialog to this one is very specific to a time period so writing it is a bitch. I’ve been in a bit of a writing mood though and managed to put out a couple over the last couple months.
Good morning to our fine ladies. Glad Kat and Tonya are improving .
Sounds like a good day for a Mexican coffee...
Daisy, Vanessa, Tonya. Nice to see you ladies. You too, Katherine. I haven’t seen you around much, but then I’ve been away so there is that. Good luck with the house hunting. If I never move again it will be too soon.
I’m trying to finish my contest piece this weekend. It’s either really good or sucks horribly. I haven’t made up my mind in that. Simmie loves it so far but she is horribly biased.
It’s 2:am and I’m killing time at work. Think I’ll check out Bertha and see if there are any warm grounds in there.
Now, donuts. Yes. I need donuts...
Yes, as others have said, I can loose several hours writing when I’m in the grove. I can also struggle with every word at times, making each minute seem to last for hours. It all depends on how easily the story is coming.
Good morning all!
Yeah well it’s morning to me. Working so late makes the world feel different that’s for sure. Glad you are feeling better, Tonya. Kat, careful with that ear. Flying after something like that is scary!
Grace, Verbs, quitting smoking is a real victory.
I’ll have some of that coffee, Bill. Need to kick start my day
Good morning Curvy. I’m just stopping in for my nightcap. Working graveyard has my schedule standing on its head. I’m getting near the end of my comp entry so I may yet beat the deadline.
Y’all have a good day. I’ll check back when the sun is high overhead.
A lot of my stories have truth in them. Many more have snippets borrowed from real life. I’ve only written a few that were basically auto-biographical. My first time stories are as close to truth as I can get.
Verbal, I’ll take a double on your tab then. I’m not worried. Bill will have to collect from you, no
Problemo, amigo.
Went outside last night to see if Beetlejuice had exploded yet. The interweb keeps saying it’s gonna blow any time between now and a hundred-thousand years. I wish I could be that vague with my job estimates.
Hmm Simmie isn’t here. Thank I’ll find a good cigar...