This is sad. I just realized I never wrote a blog post for today!
I should save this for Weird/Wacky Wednesday but I’ll forget it by next week. *g* Last night, Mom baked a potato for me because I didn’t want what she and Dad were having. So when I go to pop it open and butter it, I think it seems a lot lighter than it should. For good reason. It was hollow!!! Weirdest thing I’ve ever seen. Well, okay, probably not the weirdest but it was pretty strange. 
On this date in 1932, Disney’s animated short Flowers and Trees was the first use of color in animation. It used 3-Color Technicolor.
And on this date in 1936, Margaret Mitchell sold the films right of Gone With the Wind to MGM for $50,000. It was highest sum ever paid for a first novel.
Tonight on TV, we have Burn Notice and Royal Pains.
Started revising the book last night. So not fun. But I rewarded myself by doing steampunk research afterwards.
Reading: Now I’m reading Ghost at Work by Carolyn Hart. This is a new series for her, following the adventures of ghost/angel Bailey Ruth Raeburn as she helps her great-niece keep from getting arrested for a murder she didn’t commit.
Okay, you’re right, a hollow potato is weird. *G* I’m proud of you for sticking with your WIP! Have you ever read Mignon Ballard? Her books sound similar to the Carolyn Hart you’re reading.
I hope you’re having a terrific day!
Comment by Brandy — July 30, 2009 @ 3:05 pm
Oh my goodness Tori! I had to read the baked potato story twice. You don’t want to know what I thought it said the first time around. Anyway, too, too funny!
Barb
Comment by Barb — July 30, 2009 @ 5:11 pm
That *is* truly bizarre. I’m trying to figure out what could have happened, and I keep coming back to a potato bug eating out the inside and then leaving, but really, a potato is a lot of food, and…well, it doesn’t make sense.
What are you using for your steampunk research? I’m toying with a steampunk story, but like you, lack knowledge.
Comment by House_Draven — July 30, 2009 @ 5:26 pm
This post is worthless without photos…
Comment by Kacey — July 31, 2009 @ 12:20 pm
The one thing I missed while away was Burn Notice. There’s a marathon on now so I’ll get to see Thursday’s episode and I’m liking the preview for the summer finale.
Comment by Dru — August 1, 2009 @ 7:00 pm