Because I can't seem to write anything else right now (*grumbles*), I'm polishing a flash fiction piece and plan to send it out to a place that's currently accepting that type of writing. It's probably best, since it seems like I can't stick to a freaking novel.
So much for a surplus of time.
Showing posts with label a post not on a mwf wtf is this. Show all posts
Showing posts with label a post not on a mwf wtf is this. Show all posts
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Why there was no Monday post
I don't know what's up with my left foot, but while doing stuff for my other job (at the literary arts non-profit) yesterday, I tripped over a crack and fell down. My ankle bent inward and I heard a "pop" noise. The thinking is that I popped a joint, but now the whole left side of my foot hurts like hell. It does hurt to walk and to put weight on it (the weird thing is it's the foot I put weight on [my right side has the sciatica and scoliosis, so I rarely favor the right foot]). The pain is no better today, but I'm hoping it fades by Thursday, or I'll have to go in and get it checked out.
Either way, I was so tired and in a neurotic state about my foot that everything slipped my mind and forgot to do some things. Gonna play catch-up today. Lord knows I will, can't do much literal sprinting.
Either way, I was so tired and in a neurotic state about my foot that everything slipped my mind and forgot to do some things. Gonna play catch-up today. Lord knows I will, can't do much literal sprinting.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Hold up! What's happened to the name?!
Well, as y'all know, the website's original name was "Musings of a Crazy Lady Writer" (my moniker also being Crazy Lady Writer) and I explained more than once why there is "crazy" in the title. Ever after explaining it, I never felt good about it. The name still felt ableist.
That is when I read this entry on Tumblr about someone who changed their blog name for that very reason. She changed it after learning about ableism and its word forms. It was quite moving and got me to thinking. Ableism is rooted deep in our languages, not to mention behaviors and perceptions. It is work to change that thinking, but like eradicating other -isms, it is worth it. It helps us to get a huge step closer to overall equality.
After about an hour of figuring out another adjective that would be a better replacement, I decided to change the name. Like the Tumblr user, I found a name that describes me better and is actually hilarious (and not at the expense of disabled folks).
I am sorry for the use of "crazy" in my original blog name. I will watch myself now and in the future.
Peace to all my lovely blog-reading/writing peeps!
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If you are curious on learning more about ableism and how to end it, check out these wonderful websites:
FWD Forward
Bitch Magazine
That is when I read this entry on Tumblr about someone who changed their blog name for that very reason. She changed it after learning about ableism and its word forms. It was quite moving and got me to thinking. Ableism is rooted deep in our languages, not to mention behaviors and perceptions. It is work to change that thinking, but like eradicating other -isms, it is worth it. It helps us to get a huge step closer to overall equality.
After about an hour of figuring out another adjective that would be a better replacement, I decided to change the name. Like the Tumblr user, I found a name that describes me better and is actually hilarious (and not at the expense of disabled folks).
I am sorry for the use of "crazy" in my original blog name. I will watch myself now and in the future.
Peace to all my lovely blog-reading/writing peeps!
~
If you are curious on learning more about ableism and how to end it, check out these wonderful websites:
FWD Forward
Bitch Magazine
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Novel update via Internet bar thingy...
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You can do it too, click here!
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Thank you for your time...
*didn't want to post this immediately after the Brian Jacques entry, so here it is a day later...*
Saturday, February 5, 2011
I have no post....
...so here are three songs to enjoy.
Currently listening to (JSYK, the first song):
Currently obsessed with (yep, still...):
Currently thinking about:
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And don't ask about my writing. I already have yelled at myself enough.
Currently listening to (JSYK, the first song):
Currently obsessed with (yep, still...):
Currently thinking about:
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And don't ask about my writing. I already have yelled at myself enough.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
I had a post for you...
but my computer ate it. No seriously, I had it all typed up and ready to post yesterday.
I had accidentally restarted my computer and lost it. That's what you get when you write your post on Wordpad and don't save it.
I do recall it being about the end of the year and how I'm reacting to it. Well, something along the lines of how resolutions made on New Year's Day seems to set me up for disappointment. And that after all, I should do it when I should. I can't wait another day to reset, just only pick up where I left off.
I don't want to resort to platitudes. I can't even do that. Well, because, it's not even true that it's easy. There will always be stopping and going. That is how it's gonna be and will be. But giving up is admitting defeat and that is what malignant forces would want from us. I keep this in mind while I try to get myself to write something. I can't just start over again. Pointless. Just pick up where I left off and keep going.
If you're in the same boat as I am, I hope this inspires you in some way to finish/do whatever it is.
I had accidentally restarted my computer and lost it. That's what you get when you write your post on Wordpad and don't save it.
I do recall it being about the end of the year and how I'm reacting to it. Well, something along the lines of how resolutions made on New Year's Day seems to set me up for disappointment. And that after all, I should do it when I should. I can't wait another day to reset, just only pick up where I left off.
I don't want to resort to platitudes. I can't even do that. Well, because, it's not even true that it's easy. There will always be stopping and going. That is how it's gonna be and will be. But giving up is admitting defeat and that is what malignant forces would want from us. I keep this in mind while I try to get myself to write something. I can't just start over again. Pointless. Just pick up where I left off and keep going.
If you're in the same boat as I am, I hope this inspires you in some way to finish/do whatever it is.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Holidays!
Obviously, today is Christmas so... Merry Christmas to all my readers and random browsers!
Soooo... yeah. Had things happen. Therefore, no update since the 15th.
I'm announcing that the "25 songs..." and "24 reviews..." projects will carry on into the New Year. I think starting off such goals late in the game wasn't a wise move. Overall, I need to stop procrastinating so damn much.
In the next few days, I will release my end-of-the-year film (which will be pathetic) and book lists (which is also as pathetic). In all fairness, I'm starting to catch up with all this and I will be done by the time 2011 ends, of course.
I vow to do better. I need to review more contemporary stuff, but never abandon the older stuff. So here's to that.
Take care and see y'all at the usual time and place!
Soooo... yeah. Had things happen. Therefore, no update since the 15th.
I'm announcing that the "25 songs..." and "24 reviews..." projects will carry on into the New Year. I think starting off such goals late in the game wasn't a wise move. Overall, I need to stop procrastinating so damn much.
In the next few days, I will release my end-of-the-year film (which will be pathetic) and book lists (which is also as pathetic). In all fairness, I'm starting to catch up with all this and I will be done by the time 2011 ends, of course.
I vow to do better. I need to review more contemporary stuff, but never abandon the older stuff. So here's to that.
Take care and see y'all at the usual time and place!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Midterm Elections (in which I sorta reveal my home state...)
Man, I'm not the least bit surprised how the elections went on in my state. The winner came to the surprise of absolutely no one, yet I'm still flabbergasted. Why the world do all my state-bound peeps still want Rick Perry? Are Democrats too scary? Do you like his fantastic hair? What is it?
Joking aside, I voted Democrat because I'm tired of my state being one of the lowest in education. I'm tired of having to hear the governor make ridiculous claims that we could secede. Don't even get me started on the textbook nonsense.
While I didn't like the Democratic choice, but it was anybody but Perry at this point. I want better education for this state. We deserve it. It's great that my state is surviving this economical depression so far, but that doesn't change much for the well-being of many. People still can't get jobs, higher education is expensive beyond hilarity, and we're not handling the border situation well at all. We can do better than this and we failed by reelecting Perry.
To all those who hate me for voting for White: I'm sorry that I believe in silly things like giving everybody a chance to have a good life.
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Side note: I'm not as well-versed in politics as I like to be, but I'm slowly making amends to that.
Joking aside, I voted Democrat because I'm tired of my state being one of the lowest in education. I'm tired of having to hear the governor make ridiculous claims that we could secede. Don't even get me started on the textbook nonsense.
While I didn't like the Democratic choice, but it was anybody but Perry at this point. I want better education for this state. We deserve it. It's great that my state is surviving this economical depression so far, but that doesn't change much for the well-being of many. People still can't get jobs, higher education is expensive beyond hilarity, and we're not handling the border situation well at all. We can do better than this and we failed by reelecting Perry.
To all those who hate me for voting for White: I'm sorry that I believe in silly things like giving everybody a chance to have a good life.
~
Side note: I'm not as well-versed in politics as I like to be, but I'm slowly making amends to that.
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