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Thursday, December 20, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Oh Really!!??? A Three Shell Limit for Duck Hunting... WTF!!??
I just heard something on the Thom Hartman show that really,
really, really bothered me.
A caller asked Mr. Hartman if he was familiar with the
3-shot duck plug rule. Mr. Hartman said that he didn't hunt so he wasn't familiar with hunting rules and regulations.
Apparently the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has the
following rule:
No
person shall take migratory game birds: With a shotgun capable of
holding more than three shells,
unless it is plugged with a one-piece filler, incapable of removal without
disassembling the gun, so its total
capacity does not exceed three shells.
In
deference to waterfowl, hunters are only allowed three shots because the birds
would probably be out of the kill-range of the shotgun blast after 3 shots.
I
typed the following in my browser: (Why is there a 3 shot duck plug rule?)
and the following was one of the answers;
....in the land of the free we think conservation is a good thing.
The 3 shot cap for sporting guns gives a little edge to the birds we hunt.
Makes it sporting... rather than laying down a anti-aircraft barrage when a
bird passes by.
So
what does that this about us? Out of our concern over “sportsmanship” duck
hunters can only take 3 shots before they have to reload. But a paranoid
concern over protecting ourselves and our 2nd amendment rights
somehow makes it ok for some HUNTERS/SPORTSMEN/GUN ENTHUSIANTS to own a
semi-automatic gun with a 110 round magazine.
I
don’t know, but if you need more than 10 shots to protect yourself you should
either: 1) get your eyes examined or 2) move to a safer neighborhood…
Call
your representatives and urge them to back the Senate bill introduced by Sen. Frank
Lautenberg (D-NJ) and the House bill introduced by Rep Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY)
& Diana DeGette (D-Co) that would prohibit the manufacturing of
high-capacity magazines.
Find Your Representative Here
Find Your Senator Here
Melt The Guns by XTC 1982 After thirty years, this song is still relevant.
Or Lynard Skynyrd's "Saturday Night Special" from 1976
Hand guns are made for killin'
Ain't no good for nothin' else
And if you like your whiskey
You might even shoot yourself
So why don't we dump 'em people
To the bottom of the sea
Before some fool come around here
Wanna shoot either you or me
Find Your Representative Here
Find Your Senator Here
Melt The Guns by XTC 1982 After thirty years, this song is still relevant.
Or Lynard Skynyrd's "Saturday Night Special" from 1976
Hand guns are made for killin'
Ain't no good for nothin' else
And if you like your whiskey
You might even shoot yourself
So why don't we dump 'em people
To the bottom of the sea
Before some fool come around here
Wanna shoot either you or me
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Follow Up On "It's A Wonderful Life"
In a follow-up to my last post here a few of the things that I have read about so far this week:
From the New York Times
In a nutshell although world leaders agree that steps to
reduce harmful emissions need to be implemented, but little has actually been
done to meet these goals.
From the Washington
Post:
According to “Oil Change International” industrialized
countries subsidized fossil-fuel industries five times greater than climate-aid
efforts
On the positive side of this issue:
From Businessweek:
Although the Obama failed to implement a cap-and-trade
program as promised in his 1st term in office, the administration has
set forth new greenhouse-gas rules for vehicles and power plants. The use of
renewable power has doubled and Obama has also made a call for 80% of electricity
in the US
to come from “clean energy” by 2035
From The Guardian:
For the first time the US is to offer offshore leases for
windfarms
On the Fiscal Cliff Front:
1)The GOP is still insisting that the deficit can be closed by closing nebulous tax loopholes and the improving economy would provide additional tax revenues.
2)Taking a lesson straight from Hollywood Grover Norquist is calling for a Tea Party II
Friday, November 30, 2012
The Fiscal Cliff-Climate Change- It's a Wonderful Life
I assume that you all remember what key issues were debated
in the 2012 Presidential election held on November 6th. Both parties
had completely different views on both the causes of our dilemma and the policies
to rectify the problems. But on Election day, the American people (you know, the
ones that live and breathe and have a pulse) spoke by electing President Barack Obama for another term. They agreed with his vision of letting the tax-cuts
expire. Hell, although Pres. Obama had 51% of the popular vote, exit polling
showed that 60% of all voters thought that the tax-rates for the wealthy should
revert to the old levels.
Here we sit, almost one month later, watching politicians wrangle
over an issue that we, the people, have already expressed our opinions on. Ignoring
nonpartisan studies that show a lowing of income-tax rates does not spur
economic growth they press on with their effort to "protect the job creators". The argument that higher taxes would choke off investments was
lampooned by legendary investor Warren Buffett. Appearing on the “Daily Show
with Jon Stewart” Buffet asked if he (Stewart) would care about his tax rate
if Buffett came to him with an investment idea… Who would say, “I don’t want
that $1,000,000 gain if my tax rate is z% instead of y%”? A gain, is a gain, is a gain. Period.
By now it should be apparent to everyone that players like Rove,
Norquist, Boehner, McConnell, Cantor et al are acting as shills for a number of
ultra-wealthy people who aren’t very civic-minded. This cabal of Henry F. Potter
types (see “It’s a Wonderful Life’) want
control of everything. You know, shrink government down “to the size where we
can drown it in the bathtub”, let the “free market” take care of things and
don’t tax the job creators. All they care about is boosting the bottom-line. Advances
in automation, computerization and robotics have increased profitability but
has done nothing to help the employment outlook.
Unfortunately there is a more pressing future burden that has
far more dire consequences than the fiat currency problem we face with our
government debt. The victims of Katrina
know about it… Hurricane victims in Vermont
know about it. (I mean really, hurricane damage in Vt?) New York City flooded (I mean really?) Record
heat waves and droughts (I mean really …)About the same time we were all
laughing at the images of Carl Rove trying to cope with Fox News calling Obama
the winner in Ohio the rest of the world was reading about dire climate predictions
from the World Bank and the UN…
Hello GLOBAL WARMING
IS REAL
The US
should go from being a reluctant player to a key driver on this problem…
The US
government could devise a modern day set of initiatives along the lines of the
Have it become a combined effort to improve the efficiency
of renewable energy sources but also include work on infrastructure projects of not only schools & roads, but coastal protection work as well.
There is a upfront price tag but the benefits will far outweigh the costs.
A Midwest Research Institute report from 1971 detailed the positive impact the NASA program had economically, technologically
and socially.
Using his best George Bailey impression, President Obama should go on his stump tour to lay out his plan to help tackle the climate change issue and be accompanied by Warren Buffet as Clarence sell his tax policy
Thursday, November 29, 2012
White House Luncheon Menu for 11.29.12
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| "Sorry Mitt, The girls had the last of the milk for breakfast this morning... Can I get you some of my home-brew?" |
Les salades amères d'hiver
(The bitter salads of winter)
Fried Crow
And for dessert…
Romney’s favorite
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Obamacare Bill or Rights
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2012 |
Contact: HHS Press Office
(202) 690-6343 |
Obama administration moves forward to implement health care law, ban discrimination against people with pre-existing conditions
The Obama administration moved forward today to implement provisions in the health care law that would make it illegal for insurance companies to discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions. The provisions of the Affordable Care Act also would make it easier for consumers to compare health plans and employers to promote and encourage employee wellness.
“The Affordable Care Act is building a health insurance market that works for consumers,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. “Thanks to the health care law, no one will be discriminated against because of a pre-existing condition.”
“The Affordable Care Act recognizes that well-run, equitable workplace wellness programs allow workers to access services that can help them and their families lead healthier lives,” said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. “Employers, too, can benefit from reduced costs associated with a healthier workforce.”
The Obama administration issued:
- A proposed rule that, beginning in 2014, prohibits health insurance companies from discriminating against individuals because of a pre-existing or chronic condition. Under the rule, insurance companies would be allowed to vary premiums within limits, only based on age, tobacco use, family size, and geography. Health insurance companies would be prohibited from denying coverage to any American because of a pre-existing condition or from charging higher premiums to certain enrollees because of their current or past health problems, gender, occupation, and small employer size or industry. The rule would ensure that people for whom coverage would otherwise be unaffordable, and young adults, have access to a catastrophic coverage plan in the individual market. For more information regarding this rule, visit: http://www.healthcare.gov/news/factsheets/2012/11/market-reforms11202012a.html.
- A proposed rule outlining policies and standards for coverage of essential health benefits, while giving states more flexibility to implement the Affordable Care Act. Essential health benefits are a core set of benefits that would give consumers a consistent way to compare health plans in the individual and small group markets. A companion letter on the flexibility in implementing the essential health benefits in Medicaid was also sent to states. For more information regarding this rule, visit http://www.healthcare.gov/news/factsheets/2012/11/ehb11202012a.html.
- A proposed rule implementing and expanding employment-based wellness programs to promote health and help control health care spending, while ensuring that individuals are protected from unfair underwriting practices that could otherwise reduce benefits based on health status. For more information regarding this rule, visit:http://www.healthcare.gov/news/factsheets/2012/11/wellness11202012a.html
Friday, November 16, 2012
Romney & Ryan Used Cars
Romney & Ryan
Used Cars
Names You Can Trust
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You tell us what you want to hear & we will
tell you what you want to hear
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We specialize in cars made from 1/1981-1/1993
& 1/2001–1/2009 (THOSE
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We provide un-audited repair work history going
back 1 year
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You buy the car and then we will tell you the
details
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We cater to angry old white males
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Have binders full of potential women , too!!!
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We
will sell to other kinds of Americans, too!!! (as long as you have “In God We
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Provide
“Voucher” Warranty Protection Program (Up to $50)
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We
hire only US citizens (except for jobs that REAL Americans don’t want)
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
I VOTED TODAY YOU SHOULD TOO
Ignore what you are hearing about the long lines, voter suppression and voter intimidation....
PEOPLE need to get out and vote
Monday, November 5, 2012
Information For Undecided Voters
Most
commentators and political pundits are of the opinion that this election is the
hands of the “undecided” electorate. Governor
Romney has proven himself to be the ultimate “undecided” candidate…. Throughout
his public service career he has clearly shown how flexible he can be on a
number of issues…
If, after watching these Youtube.com clips, you are still
not sure of whom to vote for, maybe these clips might help you
Mitt Romney versus Reality
I hope this helps to clarify where the two candidates stand on the important issues facing our country
Thursday, November 1, 2012
GOP Tries to Hide Congressional Research Service report on Tax Cuts
Those pesky facts......
Congressional Research Service Report On Tax Cuts For Wealthy Suppressed By GOP (UPDATE) http://huff.to/Y8xL1d via@HuffPostPol
Concluding Remarks
The top income tax rates have changed considerably since the end of World War II. Throughout
the late-1940s and 1950s, the top marginal tax rate was typically above 90%; today it is 35%.
Additionally, the top capital gains tax rate was 25% in the 1950s and 1960s, 35% in the 1970s;
today it is 15%. The average tax rate faced by the top 0.01% of taxpayers was above 40% until
the mid-1980s; today it is below 25%. Tax rates affecting taxpayers at the top of the income
distribution are currently at their lowest levels since the end of the second World War.
The results of the analysis suggest that changes over the past 65 years in the top marginal tax rate
and the top capital gains tax rate do not appear correlated with economic growth. The reduction in
the top tax rates appears to be uncorrelated with saving, investment, and productivity growth. The
top tax rates appear to have little or no relation to the size of the economic pie.
However, the top tax rate reductions appear to be associated with the increasing concentration of
income at the top of the income distribution. As measured by IRS data, the share of income
accruing to the top 0.1% of U.S. families increased from 4.2% in 1945 to 12.3% by 2007 before
falling to 9.2% due to the 2007-2009 recession. At the same time, the average tax rate paid by the
top 0.1% fell from over 50% in 1945 to about 25% in 2009. Tax policy could have a relation to
how the economic pie is sliced—lower top tax rates may be associated with greater income
disparities.
(Source:
Taxes and the Economy: An Economic
Analysis of the Top Tax Rates Since 1945
Thomas L. Hungerford
Specialist in Public Finance
September 14, 2012)
BING.com search on Congressional Research Service on tax cuts
Congressional Research Service Report On Tax Cuts For Wealthy Suppressed By GOP (UPDATE) http://huff.to/Y8xL1d via
Concluding Remarks
The top income tax rates have changed considerably since the end of World War II. Throughout
the late-1940s and 1950s, the top marginal tax rate was typically above 90%; today it is 35%.
Additionally, the top capital gains tax rate was 25% in the 1950s and 1960s, 35% in the 1970s;
today it is 15%. The average tax rate faced by the top 0.01% of taxpayers was above 40% until
the mid-1980s; today it is below 25%. Tax rates affecting taxpayers at the top of the income
distribution are currently at their lowest levels since the end of the second World War.
The results of the analysis suggest that changes over the past 65 years in the top marginal tax rate
and the top capital gains tax rate do not appear correlated with economic growth. The reduction in
the top tax rates appears to be uncorrelated with saving, investment, and productivity growth. The
top tax rates appear to have little or no relation to the size of the economic pie.
However, the top tax rate reductions appear to be associated with the increasing concentration of
income at the top of the income distribution. As measured by IRS data, the share of income
accruing to the top 0.1% of U.S. families increased from 4.2% in 1945 to 12.3% by 2007 before
falling to 9.2% due to the 2007-2009 recession. At the same time, the average tax rate paid by the
top 0.1% fell from over 50% in 1945 to about 25% in 2009. Tax policy could have a relation to
how the economic pie is sliced—lower top tax rates may be associated with greater income
disparities.
(Source:
Taxes and the Economy: An Economic
Analysis of the Top Tax Rates Since 1945
Thomas L. Hungerford
Specialist in Public Finance
September 14, 2012)
BING.com search on Congressional Research Service on tax cuts
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Romney - FEMA
Romney and FEMA
June 2011
"Every time you have an occasion to take
something from the federal government and send it back to the states, that's
the right direction. And if you can go
even further and send it back to the private sector, that's even better."
Now
“As the first
responders, states are in the best position to aid affected individuals and
communities, and to direct resources and assistance to where they are needed
most. This includes help from the federal government and FEMA.”
“A lot of people are going to be facing some real tough times as a
result of Sandy Ohio
Enough
said…
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Some Things to Think About Before Voting for Romney
View the Romney/Ryan Tax Plan Here
Did FDR call it or what
See Why Republicans Say You Shouldn't Vote For Romney Here
All graphics and links are from "The Daily Share". A service provided by
Moveon.org. Pants on Fire brought to you by Politifact.com
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Sir Gurdon and My First Essay
I found hope and inspiration after reading press reports concerning
the 2012 Nobel Prize for medicine. Two scientists, Sir John Gurdon and Shinya
Yamanaka, helped to prove that adult cells can be reprogrammed back into embryonic-like
stem cells. This finding will help ease some of the controversy surrounding
stem cell research. It is thought these “new” stems cells could be used in
treating diseases like Parkinson’s and , my favorite, Multiple Sclerosis.
I mentioned that these news reports gave me new found hope
and inspiration, but not for reason’s concerning my MS diagnosis. Sure this
discovery is a step in the right direction, but I realize that it will be years
before these findings make their way from the laboratory into new medical
treatments and they won't impact my MS prognosis.
What is inspiring to me is Sir Gurdon’s perseverance. Back in 1949, when Gurdon was just 15 years
old, a professor wrote the following:
"I believe Gurdon has ideas about becoming a scientist;
on his present showing this is quite ridiculous; if he can't learn simple
biological facts he would have no chance of doing the work of a specialist, and
it would be a sheer waste of time, both on his part and of those who would have
to teach him."
Sir Gurdon stuck with his idea of becoming a scientist and has a copy of the school report hanging on the wall of his laboratory . He I guess he proved that educator wrong.
I too, had critics when I was younger. (Mrs. Steiner, my sixth grade
teacher, who labeled me as an under-achiever, and my mother). They formed their opinions about my writing ability when I
was in middle school, producing pieces like the one I have posted below. "The Perfect Age is 24" is the earliest example of my writing that has been unearthed from my mother's basement.
The Perfect Age is 24
(Written circa 1971)
I think the perfect age would be 24. I have
only lived 13 years. They were fun but I’ve heard people talk about it. It
sounds fun.
I would like to be anything over 21 so I
could vote but I chose 24.
At 24 I could vote for the laws and people
I want and I could voice my opinions. I could be on my own and do what I like
to do.
I might be out of collage (sp) so I
wouldn’t have to worry about going to collage (sp). If I didn’t have a job I
could just ride around on a cycle and see the country. If I had a job I could
still ride on weekends.
I would be free to go somewhere and drink
and maybe even sometimes get kind of happy. I could go out with girls any time
and not have to be home at any special time.
I could grow my hair to any length I want.
I could have a mustace (sp?) too.
If I was marryied (sp) I would still have a
good time with my wife and maybe some kids running around the house.
Some of the bad things about being 24 are
that I would have more responsibilities than I used to. I would have to spend
my money carefully and not spend it foolishly.
I still would like to be 24 years old all
of my life.
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After reading this piece, with all of the spelling errors, omitted words and punctuation miscues, I can understand why they had
misgivings about my literary prowess. But maybe if I had been more perseverant and if my critics had worked with me on the importance of the 3 R’s (Rereading Revising &
Rewriting) I might have chosen a different career path. Who knows, I might have had a book published by now.
But wait, Sir Gurdon is 79 years old, so that gives me 24 years to achieve my goal. And we know all about my affinity for 24 years
It is up to me to add in a fourth R.
REINVENT
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Politics Haven't Changed Much Over the Years
I hope that we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our moneyed corporations, which dare already to challenge our government to a trial of strength, and bid defiance to the laws of our country.
-Thomas Jefferson, 1816, quoted in Lawrence Goodwyn, The Populist Moment
This is a government of the people, by the people, and for the people no
longer. It is a government of corporations, by corporations, and for
corporations.
- Rutherford B. Hayes, 1876
- Rutherford B. Hayes, 1876
It is inaccurate to say that I hate
everything. I am strongly in favor of common sense, common honesty, and common
decency. This makes me forever ineligible for public office.
H. L. Mencken
US
The idea that you can merchandise
candidates for high office like breakfast cereal - that you can gather votes
like box tops - is... the ultimate indignity to the democratic process. ~
Adlai Stevenson, speech,
Democratic National Convention, 18 August 1956
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Moveon.org the Daily Share
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Politics has
become so expensive that it takes a lot of money even to be defeated. Will Rogers
It is now quite lawful for a Catholic
woman to avoid pregnancy by a resort to mathematics, though she is still
forbidden to resort to physics or chemistry.
“Should any political party attempt to abolish social security,
unemployment insurance, and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would
not hear of that party again in our political history. There is a tiny splinter
group, of course, that believes you can do these things. Among them are H. L.
Hunt (you possibly know his background), a few other Texas
Dwight David Eisenhower Excerpt of letter to his brother. 11.08.1954
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Are We Better Off Than We Were Four Years Ago?
It should surprise no one that the GOP is returning to their
tried-and-untrue playbook to help out in this election cycle. It has been long understood that Mr. Romney
and Mr. Ryan want cut taxes, cut spending (except for the military) and
roll-back government regulations. But now they are going back to the Gipper’s “Are
we better off than we were four years ago?” So after I finished running a marathon this
morning… er I misspoke…after I walked the dogs to the corner I did a quick
Google.com/Bing.com search for September 2008 headlines
Financial Headlines from 4 Years Ago
September 2008
09.02.08 More weak data likely (LA Times)
09.04.08 U.S.
09.05.08 Ex-GOP
lobbyist Abramoff sentenced to 4 years in prison (LA Times)
09.06.08 U.S.
09.07.08 How
Safe Is Your Bank? (LA
Times)
09.08.08 U.S.
09.10.08 Lehman
fears sink Wall Street (LA
Times)
09.11.08 Lehman posts $3.9-billion loss, moves to shore up books (LA Times)
09.12.08 WaMu plans another huge write-down (LA Times)
09.13.08 If Lehman fails, would you feel it? (LA Times)
09.14.08 Lehman Files for Bankruptcy;
Merrill Is Sold (NY Times)
09.15.08 Wall St.
09.15.08 New
York
09.16.08 Fed’s $85 Billion Loan Rescues
Insurer (NY Times)
09.24.08 President Bush’s Speech to the
Nation on the Economic Crisis (NY Times)
09.25.08 Talks Implode During a Day of
Chaos; Fate of Bailout Plan Remains Unresolved
09.25.08 Government Seizes WaMu and
Sells Some Assets (NY Times)
09.29.08 For Stocks, Worst Single-Day
Drop in Two Decades (NY Times)
09.30.08 Republican Party, Having
Brought You the Meltdown, Now Blames Obama (NY Times)
So go on, ask yourself, are
we better off than we were four years ago?
Saturday, July 21, 2012
My Pathway towards Creative Writing Enlightenment
I just
wanted to update everyone on my quest to improve my writing skills
Someone
suggested that I apply to the Iowa Writers Workshop but I think that might be a
tad premature. Instead I purchased a lecture series from the university
entitled “Building Great Sentences.” There are 24 lectures in all, but I
have to tell you, I was completely floored after the first 10 minutes of lesson
#1. The professor referenced quotes such as: “Jesus wept.” from the Bible or
this from Joseph Conrad, “And from right to left along the lighted shore moved
a wild and gorgeous apparition of a woman…. She was savage and superb, wild-eyed and
magnificent; there was something ominous and stately in her deliberate
progress.” (I might have to find a way to incorporate the Conrad quotation into
my description of Diana.) How can I ever “learn” to write sentences like these?
You can teach crafts and skills, but can you teach artistry? I have listened to
the first nine lectures while puttering around the house but in order to really
learn this stuff I need to sit down and take notes…
I am also enrolled in an on-line course entitles Creative Writing Workshop through ED2GO.com which I
am finding very helpful as well as fun. The course is broken down into 12
lessons. Each lesson has a multiple choice quiz (which can be taken as often as
necessary to pass) and a writing assignment.
My favorite assignment so far has been a point of view
exercise.
We were told that Martha was waiting for the bus in a winter
storm and the first person getting off the bus is Martha’s ex-husband. Write paragraphs
from 3 perspectives (close, moderate or far).
I wrote: The Bus Stop Incident (In 3 POVs)
Inside Martha:
I love it when it snows. Why is the bus late? I hope that
buzzard(1*) is the first person off the bus. He can afford to go to Vegas
but he can’t pay child support? Did I click the safety off?
(1*) I used a word that was filtered out
by a censorship function. My intended 7 letter word begins with the letter b and
ends with the letter D
Outside Martha:
Martha elbowed her way through to the front of the crowd. The
ground around the bus stop was covered by an icy slush. As Martha had expected,
her ex-husband was the first person to step off the bus. He looked up when she
yelled out his name. She fired a single shot when they made eye contact.
From Afar:
Witness #1 reported that the suspect, Martha Smith, had rudely
pushed the witness aside at the bus stop. Witness #2 reported that the suspect,
Martha Smith, was muttering something about Vegas and the kids. The bus driver,
Witness #3, recalled that he heard someone in the crowd scream out a name,
(John, possibly) as the first passenger got off the bus. He then saw a bright
flash, followed by a loud bang. At first, Witness #3, thought the passenger had
slipped on the ice. Only after seeing the snow around the fallen body slowly
turn crimson did he realize that the sound he heard was that of a gunshot.
Student comments:1) Awesomely crafted. We both new John to be a similar
character. Unfortunately my Martha wasn't as strong as your Martha...but she
didn't let him completely off the hook, either. Wish this truly was stranger
than life. 2) Nice! Crime drama in your future? 3) In a word:
AWESOME! Instructor: Good work
on all three of your distance exercises!
My next favorite is called Galumphing (don’t ask me what
that means, because I don’t know). You chose a 3 digit number between 000 and
999. Then pick the word from the three columns that corresponds to your chosen
numbers.
Column
1
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Column
2
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Column
3
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0 = Map
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0 =
Comedian
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0 =
Museum
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1 =
Basket
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1 =
Traffic cop
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1 = Golf
course
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2 = Car
keys
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2 =
Science teacher
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2 =
Grocery store
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3 =
Wedding ring
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3 = Foot
doctor
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3 = Hotel
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4 =
Umbrella
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4 =
Rabbit
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4 =
Thunderstorm
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5 =
Garbage can
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5 = Car
salesman
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5 =
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6 = Radio
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6 =
Gardener
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6 = Bank
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7 =
Sculpture
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7 =
Scorpion
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7 =
Middle of a lake
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8 = Man's
suit
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8 = Bride
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8 =
Airport
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9 =
Violin
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9 =
Auctioneer
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9 =
Sporting event
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Rolling a dice 3
times I ended up with 2) car keys; 3) foot doctor & 2) Grocery store and
wrote..
Car Keys-Foot
Doctor-Grocery Store
Not my strongest piece. This heat really does drain me, both
physically and mentally.
Student Comments: 1 Strongest or not, I
really enjoyed this. You are very creative with the simplest of
ideas. I love the way you used your three words, and your piece had a
definite VOICE to it! :)
Instructor: Nice slice of daily life, Scott!
The frustration and acceptance of life's common obstacles was
entertaining. Loved the planter's wart--not a usual detail showing up
here! But your creative side was functioning just fine. Good one.
Anyway, that’s what I have been up
to. I have revised the intro to my story and I am going to create an outline
for the rest of the it.
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