tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.comments2023-10-26T09:17:01.505-04:00DNA WRITERS - Writing Is In Our BloodBrenda Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263237745979525170noreply@blogger.comBlogger569125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-69480570966952283042015-10-17T20:19:04.784-04:002015-10-17T20:19:04.784-04:00Wow. You're a complete knockout, D.
I feel lik...Wow. You're a complete knockout, D.<br />I feel like I've gotta *mouth-hanging-open*<br />when I look at your utterly gorgeous pic.<br />But, yet, I'm MO than sure you heard it BEFO.<br />Here's something you maybe not, girl...<br /><br />But, seriously, folks, as I stand-up<br />here on this Great Stage of our lifelong demise<br />(only 66ish feet across and 1-outta-1 croaks),<br />what's the MOST important objective in your<br />finite existence, dear? I certainly know what mine is:<br /><br />Hope2God this provides some knowledge<br />on your everlasting, spiritual journey;<br />I may see you again Upstairs... maybe not...<br />depending on how well WE mortals have fulfilled<br />our voyage to the Great Beyond by 1) loving God<br />and 2) loving our neighbor to the best of our ability. <br /><br />Why else does a moth fly FROM the night<br />than to a bold, attractive candle Light??<br />Don’t let His extravagant Brilliance be extinguished.<br />You’re creative, yes?<br />Then, fly-away with U.S. to the antidote…<br /><br />Whether you obtain morality4mortality to wiseabove<br />or just glean tantalizing specimens for thy next best seller,<br />you shall find in our blogs a lotta (subliminal) moxie<br />which has taken this sinfull mortal yeeeeers to compile!<br />I lay it ALL out for you, dear, with All-Star-Oxygems:<br /><br />Wouldn’t ya love an endless eternity<br />of aplomBombs falling on thy indelible cranium?<br />An XtraXcitinXpose with no zooillogical-expiration-date?<br />An IQ much higher than K2 all-go-rhythm?<br />An extraordinarily, anti-establishment-victory<br />with both sardonic, satirical wit Who’s savvy<br />and avant-guarde-humility??<br />Here’s what the exquisite, prolific GODy sed<br />(with a most-excellent-detector of bull§ht):<br /><br />“Faith, hope, and love,<br />the greatest of these is love –<br />jump into faith…<br />and you’ll VitSee with love”<br />Doesn’t matter if you don’t believe (what I write);<br />God believes in you.<br /><br />Meet me Upstairs, girl, where the Son never goes down<br />from a super-passionate, lucrative iconoclasm where you’ll find<br />nonillionsXnonillionsXnonillionsXnonillionsXnonillionsX…<br />of deluxe-HTTP [<- pi] opportunities for excitement BTW.<br /><br />Do it. Do the deed, dude. Sign into the Big-Zaftig-House.<br /><br />PS “It is impossible that anyone should NOT receive all that they have believed and hoped to obtain; it gives Me great pleasure when they hope great things from Me and I will always give them more than they expect”<br />-our Lord Jesus to Saint Gertrude-blessed holy socks, the non-perishable-zealothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241446130197185049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-88064584406090428302015-10-17T19:45:33.281-04:002015-10-17T19:45:33.281-04:00Wow. You're a complete knockout, D.
I feel lik...Wow. You're a complete knockout, D.<br />I feel like I've gotta *mouth-hanging-open*<br />when I look at your utterly gorgeous pic.<br />But, yet, I'm MO than sure you heard it BEFO.<br />Here's something you maybe not, girl...<br /><br />But, seriously, folks, as I stand-up<br />here on this Great Stage of our lifelong demise<br />(only 66ish feet across and 1-outta-1 croaks),<br />what's the MOST important objective in your<br />finite existence, dear? I certainly know what mine is:<br /><br />Hope2God this provides some knowledge<br />on your everlasting, spiritual journey;<br />I may see you again Upstairs... maybe not...<br />depending on how well WE mortals have fulfilled<br />our voyage to the Great Beyond by 1) loving God<br />and 2) loving our neighbor to the best of our ability. <br /><br />Why else does a moth fly FROM the night<br />than to a bold, attractive candle Light??<br />Don’t let His extravagant Brilliance be extinguished.<br />You’re creative, yes?<br />Then, fly-away with U.S. to the antidote…<br /><br />Whether you obtain morality4mortality to wiseabove<br />or just glean tantalizing specimens for thy next best seller,<br />you shall find in our blogs a lotta (subliminal) moxie<br />which has taken this sinfull mortal yeeeeers to compile!<br />I lay it ALL out for you, dear, with All-Star-Oxygems:<br /><br />Wouldn’t ya love an endless eternity<br />of aplomBombs falling on thy indelible cranium?<br />An XtraXcitinXpose with no zooillogical-expiration-date?<br />An IQ much higher than K2 all-go-rhythm?<br />An extraordinarily, anti-establishment-victory<br />with both sardonic, satirical wit Who’s savvy<br />and avant-guarde-humility??<br />Here’s what the exquisite, prolific GODy sed<br />(with a most-excellent-detector of bull§ht):<br /><br />“Faith, hope, and love,<br />the greatest of these is love –<br />jump into faith…<br />and you’ll VitSee with love”<br />Doesn’t matter if you don’t believe (what I write);<br />God believes in you.<br /><br />Meet me Upstairs, girl, where the Son never goes down<br />from a super-passionate, lucrative iconoclasm where you’ll find<br />nonillionsXnonillionsXnonillionsXnonillionsXnonillionsX…<br />of deluxe-HTTP [<- pi] opportunities for excitement BTW.<br /><br />Do it. Do the deed, dude. Sign into the Big-Zaftig-House.<br /><br />PS “It is impossible that anyone should NOT receive all that they have believed and hoped to obtain; it gives Me great pleasure when they hope great things from Me and I will always give them more than they expect”<br />-our Lord Jesus to Saint Gertrude-blessed holy socks, the non-perishable-zealothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241446130197185049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-14900135045536782662014-01-15T10:14:29.744-05:002014-01-15T10:14:29.744-05:00Yep. Always think out of the box when spinning yar...Yep. Always think out of the box when spinning yarns. That said, you should probably check out that leaking you describe, heh. Bad roofing ain't gonna be good for any activity.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.arroofing.com/service-areas/oklahoma/stillwater/" rel="nofollow">Ruben @ ARRoofing </a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972100228212295936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-40954084724699468422014-01-06T03:17:22.174-05:002014-01-06T03:17:22.174-05:00The cost of not hiring the services of rain leak e...The cost of not hiring the services of rain leak experts is more than the cost of hiring the same professionals. Absolute Maintenance & Consulting is one of the many companies that offer solutions to homeowner whose homes have been destroyed by rain water. The services of such a company will ensure that a homeowner does not incur more losses than the losses they have already incurred as a result of the water intrusion. It therefore makes financial sense to hire <a href="http://www.lamoldexperts.com/mold-testing-remediation.php" rel="nofollow">rain leak repair los angeles</a> experts than not hiring these services from such companies as the one mentioned.rain leak repair los angeleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747579885397115633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-61684020140964268322013-02-11T06:22:18.088-05:002013-02-11T06:22:18.088-05:00Over 20 years of roofing, siding, insulation &... Over 20 years of roofing, siding, insulation & gutter repair & installation service in Detroit Michigan. Save today and schedule your Free estimate <a href="http://www.roofingandsidingdetroit.com/siding.html/" rel="nofollow">Siding Detroit</a>.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771354840774714671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-87538457907613192992012-10-01T16:07:34.046-04:002012-10-01T16:07:34.046-04:00I can feel your emotions about the raindrops as we...I can feel your emotions about the raindrops as well, Diana. It creates some kind of rhythm when you listen to it carefully. Anyway, how's the leak in your garage? I assume you patched it up after you wrote this blog post, am I right? Well you should, it may cause (and cost) you more trouble if you leave it be. By the way, I really love how you write. Your post really sounds poetic. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.arrysroofing.com/about-us/" rel="nofollow">Lino Kosters</a>Lino Kostershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888792890289708527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-13312946965292103272012-09-04T16:08:50.204-04:002012-09-04T16:08:50.204-04:00Hello and thanks for the post! What if you are bra...Hello and thanks for the post! What if you are brand new and have no writing credentials OR blogs etc. to include? Just the traditional "where I earned my degree" line? I'm worried about only having ONE line. Anything else sounds too resume-y (like volunteering for Reading is Fundamental or being a part of local women's groups). Is it eye-catching or unprofessional to have a little humor in there -- like "secretly composing creative writing pieces since her mother told her writer's make no money, and she had better spend her time trying to become a doctor" or "wakes up at night and writes lines of children's books into her iPhone notes app" -- Thanks for your help!Taylor Rewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08450652697493301204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-15015956628931951442012-08-15T01:21:06.237-04:002012-08-15T01:21:06.237-04:00Lay vs. lie is the one that often trips me up. For...Lay vs. lie is the one that often trips me up. Fortunately, I have printed this post out 1000 times and have stuck it to my office wall.DeanfromAustraliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12292995600982621329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-35164690646489209042012-07-28T19:35:12.489-04:002012-07-28T19:35:12.489-04:00Thanks Charlie. I have to admit, poor grammar does...Thanks Charlie. I have to admit, poor grammar does get on my nerves, but mainly when I see myself being careless over things I already KNOW. Argh!<br /><br />Hi Dale, I *am* having a great day, thanks! And I agree about people using "lay" for "lie", but the one I see the MOST is the its/it's carelessness. When I see it in my own writing -especially on something public like Twitter- I always wince!dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11603216077450841282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-50319489962360388572012-07-28T18:57:39.822-04:002012-07-28T18:57:39.822-04:00I agree that grammar is important. (My mother
used...I agree that grammar is important. (My mother<br />used to teach English, so it's ground into my subconscious.) There's an epidemic now of people using "lay" for "lie." Thank you for addressing this. Maybe it will help. I hope you're having a great day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-86248406326120616672012-07-28T18:43:31.675-04:002012-07-28T18:43:31.675-04:00Poor grammar doesn't bother me too much, perha...Poor grammar doesn't bother me too much, perhaps because it's so commonplace and I'm used to it. I'm also not an expert. My language related pet-peeves are words and phrases that are overused and try too hard to be hip. <br /><br />Jump the shark.<br />But I digress.<br />Bling. I hate the word bling.<br /><br />Lay vs. lie has always given me trouble.Charlie Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347938747849177632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-24436331251933704392012-02-26T20:07:26.933-05:002012-02-26T20:07:26.933-05:00yeah for Fridays! :)
And congrats Brenda for gett...yeah for Fridays! :)<br /><br />And congrats Brenda for getting an agent. :) Best of luck to you.Melissa (My World...in words and pages)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09621830513280969319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-49259776114234935412012-01-22T20:17:04.173-05:002012-01-22T20:17:04.173-05:00Erica, you totally understand what I was trying to...Erica, you totally understand what I was trying to convey. "Just constant, beautiful rain." <3 That's the dream, always. And so funny about calling yourself the plumber of your MS, ha! I love it. :Ddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11603216077450841282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-35972323030630268902012-01-22T02:01:02.205-05:002012-01-22T02:01:02.205-05:00Great post!! I love the comparison. It's so tr...Great post!! I love the comparison. It's so true, isn't it. I'm the plumber of my MS and I've been fixing leaks for a while. Tonight too. I just read John Green's THE FAULT IN OUR STARS. He had no leaks. Not one. Just constant, beautiful rain.<br /><br />Fantastic post ;o)erica m. chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773306703153110737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-80668499548145657952012-01-21T22:47:48.731-05:002012-01-21T22:47:48.731-05:00Thanks Lara and Honey. I had fun writing this post...Thanks Lara and Honey. I had fun writing this post, and it definitely helped me think about my own writing. One thing we don't want is anything that distracts the reader from the heart of the story. :)dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11603216077450841282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-8217776960765504332012-01-21T20:31:03.293-05:002012-01-21T20:31:03.293-05:00Excellent post. I know exactly how it feels, the ...Excellent post. I know exactly how it feels, the way you describe the holes in the story. How it is distracting and the entire story loses credibility. Thanks for sharing this perspective.Tess Julia https://www.blogger.com/profile/17850176812284692371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-41566036985437201542012-01-21T16:29:14.527-05:002012-01-21T16:29:14.527-05:00I love the metaphor of the rain for writing. I ha...I love the metaphor of the rain for writing. I have started editing my first draft, and those bumps in the manuscript definitely are like leaky drops!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-62226837874291624572012-01-21T16:25:13.635-05:002012-01-21T16:25:13.635-05:00Thanks, Brenda. I'm the same way. It takes dis...Thanks, Brenda. I'm the same way. It takes distance for me to really find those leaks, and the only way I get it is by taking some time away from my ms. :)dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11603216077450841282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-91597089787761438172012-01-21T13:08:22.183-05:002012-01-21T13:08:22.183-05:00I love this post, Di, and how you used a rain stor...I love this post, Di, and how you used a rain storm to describe it. I have to my manuscript aside when I'm done with revisions, and then, after a bit of time has gone by, I re-read it on my Kindle. I find so many leaks that way, even after I think I have something near to perfect. I could patch it all day. I'm too critical of my own work. :DBrenda Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263237745979525170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-29328883107451649252012-01-11T00:05:43.322-05:002012-01-11T00:05:43.322-05:00I've just pulled a winner by Random.org and wi...I've just pulled a winner by Random.org and will post the lucky one shortly. Thank you all for participating. If you didn't win here, or on another blog, I hope you'll put DESTINY'S FIRE on your TBR list. You'll love it! <3Brenda Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263237745979525170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-70236603676472437302012-01-10T20:03:12.579-05:002012-01-10T20:03:12.579-05:00Since Reece looks like a bad boy I will have to sa...Since Reece looks like a bad boy I will have to say him haha! Thanks for the great giveaway!<br />red_tigergirl2(at)hotmail(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042811183697624350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-55146912612832646572012-01-10T15:42:53.046-05:002012-01-10T15:42:53.046-05:00Team Jace! :DTeam Jace! :DMadlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03211235397841213111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-32474162246554678262012-01-10T02:53:34.164-05:002012-01-10T02:53:34.164-05:00Reese looks a little creepy with his red eyes so I...Reese looks a little creepy with his red eyes so I'm going for Jace. Lol, thanks for the giveaway.<br /><br />ayareader@hotmail.comA Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-11376369535585280212012-01-09T17:46:46.466-05:002012-01-09T17:46:46.466-05:00I don't know which team to choose from. If I h...I don't know which team to choose from. If I had to probably team Jace. Maybe Reese? I don't know. To much pressure right now!<br /><br />Thank you!<br />caymanian_girl(at)earthlink(dot)netAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18272930652956775495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3629243436135491838.post-90603256790211449972012-01-09T14:47:07.984-05:002012-01-09T14:47:07.984-05:00I cannot make a decision!! I'll go with Reese ...I cannot make a decision!! I'll go with Reese for now :D<br /><br />Vivien<br />@deadtossedwaves<br />deadtossedwaves at gmail dot comVivienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098433910594924847noreply@blogger.com