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A Blog of Random Brain Excretions by a Smiling Writer
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I spend all day (and many evenings) writing on a multitude of subjects, from technical to poetic, so, I think this blog is my place to jot down random thoughts about life, writing, movies, to share interesting e-mail humor, or whatever. Hope you find it amusing, or at least entertaining on some level. So, here we go...a blog filled with my random cranial detritus ...
Recent Posts
Blazing Memories: Fall Chill, Sudden Loss, Lifelong Lesson... It was 1971
Early in my writing career, I wrote an essay about a very meaningful time of my childhood. It was a time of tragedy, by most people's definition, yet, I have positive memories of that October in 1971...and the lesson delivered to my child-soul....
'Twas a Dark and Stormy Night Fraught with Drama
It was a dark and stormy night. The moon, pock-marked and cheesy, begrudgingly shared the only light to be seen. This "Moon of Claiming" wasn't in any hurry to come out of hiding from behind the summer storm clouds and tall old pine trees.On this par...
I actually won something - thanks to novelist Joe Finder and Twitter
I'm not the type of person who ever wins anything. I lived in Las Vegas for ten years and the most I ever won was $100 on a poker machine. I think I won $2 on a couple scratch lottery tickets. But otherwise, if it's a drawing, giveaway, gamble, game ...
"Dance of the Lightning Men" is a very funny "How To" if you want to photograph lightning
Anyone who reads this blog knows I am in love with the nature photography of Stephen Oachs. Through my association with him (I've worked with him, mostly as his editor and copywriter, for over ten years), I am learning a little about photography. (Pl...
Beautiful Photography Video
This is the first video that my friend, Stephen Oachs, has put together and published on YouTube. He also has it posted on his blog, which is always very entertaining to read! If you love nature photography on any level, I urge you to check out his b...
How Ticklish Are Your Feet?
Just how ticklish are your feet? I have a personal 5-point rating system. Where do your feet rate? Let's compare.We're sitting in a comfy chair with our sock-covered feet up on a hassock, eyes closed, all relaxed and starting to doze off, and the dog...


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Posted: November 12th, 2008 | More Reviews From RanaSinha | Report This Comment