I checked the archives and thought I’d posted this earlier, but I can’t find it. I wanted to post something from Merlin, my antagonist, but I try to keep this blog at “G” to “PG” ratings, soooo . . . I’m limited to another excerpt from Chapter 1: NOTICE: This … Continue reading →
I’m giving this theme a try. I don’t like the way it implements the navbar, but other than that, I think it’s ok. It’s widget-enabled for 2.2. I’m not sure where to put my bear — or if I’ll put my bear on the header. Still thinking there, too. What … Continue reading →
I upgraded to WordPress 2.2 this afternoon. At the same time I did that, I checked the little box on the Akismet configuration page directing Akismet to automatically discard spam on posts older than a month. Spam doesn’t appear to be rolling in by the hundreds anymore. I hope this … Continue reading →
What’s the soundtrack of your life? Here’s what I can remember of mine: “She Loves You” The Beatles: The first song I can remember being aware of. I was around four or five. I remember riding in the back of a station wagon with a friend with that playing on … Continue reading →
I haven’t talked about Polar Bear on the Loose for a long time. It’s the first novel I ever wrote. It’s been critiqued, and it’s sitting in my desk drawer awaiting the proper time to rewrite. Told in first person by a young female polar bear named Inuit (pronounced Eye-Knew-It), … Continue reading →
More new words on Monday. I have one year before I retire. I definitely want to get back in the habit of writing regularly in preparation for post-retirement writing goals. They will be much easier to meet if I make sure I have the habit re-established now. Does this work … Continue reading →
Just who is Lazette Gifford, Zette, to most who know or are acquainted with her? Forward Motion (FM) site owner, managing editor for Vision, photographer, artist, prolific writer, animal lover, and wife are a few of the vestments that adorn Zette. She gives unselfishly of her time, knowledge, livelihood, and … Continue reading →
After sponging up a plumbing back up, I managed to pull 245 words out of my fingers toward Threads & Ties. I’m trying to capture that minefield laden dinner where Nikki meets the kid. She’s at a tough spot in her life. Her views haven’t changed since she walked away … Continue reading →
This excerpt is the last thing I’ve written on Threads & Ties. I question the wisdom of posting it, because it’s late in the book, but the book isn’t finished yet, so this all could change. NOTICE: This material is copyrighted, first draft, certainly contains errors, and possibly not even … Continue reading →
I hear time and time again that the Spurs are boring. Nobody wants to watch the Spurs. They play boring defensive basketball. Guess what? Defensive basketball, played well, results in turnovers and fast-breaks, and quick changes in game tempo. How can that not be exciting? Fabricio Oberto has been slicing … Continue reading →