I just heard this song called Christmas Cookies by the Oak Ridge Boys. Very catchy little tune. I’d never heard it before.
For your amusement… our small town local newspaper had a little article/announcement this week about a party being held next week, if I recall correctly. The thing is, it was announced as a SURPRISE party and had the woman’s name, naturally, and picture!!! 
If she reads our paper, I bet she WAS surprised. LOL!
And now for a meme!
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My Peculiar Aristocratic Title is: Empress Tori the Philomath of Greater Sodbury Get your Peculiar Aristocratic Title |
Yes, I always suspected I was a long-lost Empress.
A horoscope for today:
- An exaggerated attachment to your personal space is not helping matters. Focus on making someone other than yourself happy. Ask a friend to visit your home in order to have him or her offer advice about organizing things.
That last part is something I really need. Though I’m not inviting anybody over tonight. It’s the two hour season finale of Doctor Who. That’s more important than getting organized. Even though I know I’m going be sobbing by the end. *sigh*
Everything else I watch on Fridays is either being pre-empted or is a rerun. So. I finished up reading my Private Eye book last night. I’m thinking it’s time to dig out How to Write Killer Fiction by Carolyn Wheat or The Weekend Novelist Writes a Mystery by Robert J. Ray & Jack Remick.
While watching the show on the History Channel last night about the Spear of Christ (which isn’t really accurate since it wasn’t His spear….) I got to thinking about my Relic Hunter Chick—
- Excuse me? You know I hate being called that!
Don’t you hunt for relics, Claire?
- Well… technically, I suppose. But I don’t do it to line my own pockets. Oh, I know I’m well paid, but I’m paid to return things to their proper owners. Not sell them to the highest bidder. You know that, too. You’re doing this just to piss me off, aren’t you?
Not true! “Relic Hunter” is just a lot easier to type than “Archaeologist”.
- Hmm. I see your point. Okay. Carry on. Tony’s got some crazy scheme he wants me to look into anyway.
Thank you. Give Tony my love. ;)
Anyway, as I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted, the show last night gave me an idea for Claire & Tony. Of course, I guess I need to finish their first adventure together before I start thinking about another one….
Empress Tori. I like that.
Hey, I have the book Weekend Novelist. Haven’t cracked it open though.
Since it’s not a good night for TV, I hope you get lots read and written!
Comment by Melissa Mc — December 22, 2006 @ 11:19 am
Have fun, I’m hating all the reruns lately. (Well, except I’m finally caught up on Bones.) Good luck with the new story.
Comment by Brandy — December 22, 2006 @ 2:21 pm
Hey, when the characters start sassing you you’re in a good headspace to write them.
Go you!
Comment by Mandy Lancaster — December 22, 2006 @ 4:47 pm
Her Most Serene Highness Lady Bailey The Haunted of Menzies on the Minges
Hmmmm, the Serene Highness is correct …:worthy:
I’m up to my eyebrows in cookies …
Yes, it’s mixed emotions when the characters talk to you.:beer::mad2:
Comment by Bailey Stewart — December 23, 2006 @ 6:47 am
Television influences me in my writing. Usually nothing specific but maybe I’ll see a scene play out that personifies emotions I’m trying to convey.
Comment by Rene — December 23, 2006 @ 9:13 am
I studied with Carolyn Wheat. One of the best teachers, writers, and human beings I ever had the honor to deal with.
Comment by Devon Ellington — December 23, 2006 @ 11:09 am