Alright...I was never a boyscout, obviously,
And I apologize for using their name in vain. I had some technical difficulties over the weekend that have been resolved. Mainly, I had to give my hubby a personality adjustment. We'll see how long it lasts.

If you're a Boy Scout and you live in the neighborhood come on buy and I'll buy some popcorn for my penance.

I'm back...
I received a message from Marty today threatening to defriend me if I didn't finish the friggin story. Since my friends are few and far between, and she's like the only one who's as crazy as I am, I will take no chances.

A new piece of the story will go up today.

Thank you for your patience. You're a great group of bloggers.

I love ya,

RDD

My apologies...
Since Saturday I have become engrossed in an issue that requires my full attention at present. I feel horrible about leaving you hanging, and I promise to return really soon. Have no worries, everything is fine. I'm simply off on another one of my "adventures". Perhaps I'll have another story to tell...

Check this out and pass it on...Especially all ya'll living in CA

Up later today, a new entry in the Smell of Fear, or a queer essay topic. Haven't decided yet.

No story today
I went to type up my entry and had a good bit done and then wa la, it was deleted. I'll take that as a sign that I need to start over. Plus, I am out of time. I actually have something to do today. So, no entry today. Sorry.

Man, Karma's a killer...

Sincerely,

RDD

Queer Essay Topic Thursday...submitted by Trillian
"Mental Radio"
I always have at least one song playing in my head.

Just recently, I've realized that sometimes, this may be an effort by my subconscious mind to communicate something to me.

For instance, the other day as I was driving along in a daze, a rather obscure song "Lemon Tree" by Fool's Garden started playing in my head. Just as I obliviously sped past my exit, the lyrics reached the point

"I'm driving around in my car
I'm driving too fast
I'm driving too far..."

The day I found out that the man who (I thought) was the love of my life was getting married, Harry Connick Jr had been in my head singing "But Not For Me"

When my sister called to tell me she was expecting her first child, the instant the phone rang my mental radio tuned to the John Lennon lullaby "Beautiful Boy."

And as I sat in my Doctor's office as he told me I needed exploratory surgery because they couldn't figure out what's wrong with me, I heard Matchbox 20 singing "I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell"

So, have you ever heard a song, mentally or not, at a particularly opportune moment?

If your life had a soundtrack, what would the theme song be?

Queer Essay Topic Thursday
From Bubba's idea and in honor of Valentine's Day, please submit your "ideal" conversation heart message.

As an alternative, suggestions for Valentine's Day gifts, ideas for a special evening, etc. are welcome. Please!

C U LATER,

RDD

Queery Essay Topic Thursday...
Query Letters

Today is your chance to write a Query letter. Describe to me your idea for a movie plot that will star Ben Affleck and resurrect his career to his Oscar glory days. If you don't know what a query letter is, read here Query Letters I love.

I can't wait to read what you all come up with.

Up next week, in recognition of Valentine's day, will be Bubba's "Conversation Hearts".

Stay tuned tomorrow for a new entry in The Smell of Fear, along with the actual pictures Marty took. It will be an eye opener...

Good Afternoon...
I wanted to take a moment to announce a new blog, er, I mean blarg. It appears Nelson, Gus's friend, will be keeping a blarg, and he would like to cordially invite you, one and all, to his new domain.

Nelson's Blarg

The link is above, and I have provided a permanent link in the left hand margin. (And no, that wasn't a hand crack, Gus.)

Please visit Nelson and help him feel warm and cozy in his new digs.

Sincerely,

RDD

P.S. A new "Smell of Fear" entry will go up this afternoon.

Queer Essay Topic Thursday...submitted by feenxc
a few days ago, i was sitting out back of work, taking a short break. i was just staring off into space, emptying my mind and ignoring my surroundings, when i noticed this cloud that looked just like a chick. kinda cool. the next one to blow by looked like a dolphin, jumping out of the ocean, at the peak of it's leap, with that perfect curve to it's back. absolutely beautiful.

the next one suddenly caused concern. for right before my eyes, i watched \/\/ \/\/. go by. and yes, my mind supplied the third \/\/.

so my challenge to you is to go look out the window, or open the front door, or walk out onto the porch, and tells us what you see. it could be a cloud formation, that snowman in the neighbors yard that resembles some kind of phallic symbol, your neighbors themselves, anything. just go look, use your imagination, come back and talk to us. go ahead, you can do it... walk away from the puter, go on... dare ya!


Administrative note: I'll be right back. I gotta go look out my front door....