tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.comments2011-08-28T23:09:23.150-04:00John Arkwright's Blog is NowJohn Arkwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724588347915809218noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-7332293987732802542011-08-28T23:09:23.150-04:002011-08-28T23:09:23.150-04:00Laurie,
You're a wizard! I could never answe...Laurie,<br /><br />You're a wizard! I could never answer that question without answering another dozen questions. Or maybe writing more. Maybe when I get more experience I'll be able to get to that heart more quickly.<br /><br />By the way, my story got better with the edit. But I think it still stinks.John Arkwrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724588347915809218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-30658499100713453002011-08-22T11:48:34.233-04:002011-08-22T11:48:34.233-04:00One thing I've started to ask myself when plot...One thing I've started to ask myself when plotting or writing a first draft is: "What is the heart of this story?" Specifically, what is the emotional center?<br /><br />It's harder to care about a story if the emotional connection isn't there.Laurie Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14240748014935540785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-4376502954385099812011-03-06T13:03:08.557-05:002011-03-06T13:03:08.557-05:00Hi, John! This is Aaron, 3rd Place winner from the...Hi, John! This is Aaron, 3rd Place winner from the 2nd Quarter. Glad to hear you'll be joining us in Volume 27. That means you're invited to the workshop as well, doesn't it? Looking forward to seeing you there!Aaron Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15160928027679516964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-39707006218315520662010-05-02T00:51:54.448-04:002010-05-02T00:51:54.448-04:00Well said, Cousin. Well said.Well said, Cousin. Well said.bbjonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-91705215141698373742010-02-28T14:50:27.500-05:002010-02-28T14:50:27.500-05:00I had not heard the Carlin rant. I could not find...I had not heard the Carlin rant. I could not find a video of it. I like Carlin's focus on words. He may have been the first deconstructionist. The food chain Shock>Fatigue>exhaustion>stress is quite good.John Arkwrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724588347915809218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-14401039333943057172010-02-23T12:56:34.928-05:002010-02-23T12:56:34.928-05:00Have you heard George Carlin's most excellent ...Have you heard George Carlin's most excellent rant on how we soften the impact that words are SUPPOSED to have by trying to make them more politically correct? His best example was "shell shock." It became "battle fatigue" then "operational exhaustion" and finally "post traumatic stress disorder."Philosophidianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313942468242988568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-91000265480337141542009-11-19T07:50:35.547-05:002009-11-19T07:50:35.547-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-63499190071271162702009-11-02T03:43:25.818-05:002009-11-02T03:43:25.818-05:00I am on your side of the divide. I think because ...I am on your side of the divide. I think because I know that everyone can be mistaken about what they conclude on first thoughts. That even great people can be horribly wrong. And I fear that I will be horribly wrong. So I try to understand what I feel, and live the best way I know how... but also try to open myself up to listen and to gather new information, from other perspectives. Perspective is a powerful thing.Christine Gramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13783180729146518061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-35460137399911759592009-08-18T22:45:52.910-04:002009-08-18T22:45:52.910-04:00He didn't really fire me.He didn't really fire me.John Arkwrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724588347915809218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-89845479080856439802009-08-07T16:57:33.687-04:002009-08-07T16:57:33.687-04:00Dax,
I have heard them called that, too, but not ...Dax,<br /><br />I have heard them called that, too, but not often in my part of the country.John Arkwrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724588347915809218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-55381109793554218222009-08-07T00:17:44.590-04:002009-08-07T00:17:44.590-04:00hahahahahaa!!! Priceless. Love the last line about...hahahahahaa!!! Priceless. Love the last line about jobs. It's funny because it's true.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988569371882821249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-49358019810474259612009-08-06T00:13:25.828-04:002009-08-06T00:13:25.828-04:00hahahahahahahahajoelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700325436492918347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-38947464992808598482009-08-05T08:09:22.949-04:002009-08-05T08:09:22.949-04:00We called 'em "Ho Cakes." My grandfa...We called 'em "Ho Cakes." My grandfather would make them. He said eggs were too valuable to waste on cornbread when he was a boy....When he became a "professional," he insisted on having White loaf bread with his supper. It was a symbol of escaping the poverty he grew up in.Dax Montanahttp://daxmontana.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-32291145941120201672009-05-03T00:02:00.000-04:002009-05-03T00:02:00.000-04:00beautiful scene. i need to watch the whole filmbeautiful scene. i need to watch the whole filmjoelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700325436492918347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-36569740541442431242009-03-31T00:44:00.000-04:002009-03-31T00:44:00.000-04:00Nice to see you back.Nice to see you back.Dax Montanahttp://daxmontana.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-58284746639206495282008-12-21T05:39:00.000-05:002008-12-21T05:39:00.000-05:00I'd say you did not charge an exhorbitant price si...I'd say you did not charge an exhorbitant price since it all sold out. If it WAS exhorbitant you would have tasted some :)joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700325436492918347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-49855636499553754292008-11-20T16:11:00.000-05:002008-11-20T16:11:00.000-05:00After the state's recognition of marriage is gone,...<I>After the state's recognition of marriage is gone, the spiritual aspect of my marriage, which I consider my real marriage, will be untouched.</I><BR/><BR/>I've been struggling with the right way to say this, but: I have a lot of respect for you, John, and this post increases it tenfold.rasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382781151131404412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-22214616391171936652008-11-07T23:05:00.000-05:002008-11-07T23:05:00.000-05:00JCP,Certainly. It is in the public domain.JCP,<BR/><BR/>Certainly. It is in the public domain.John Arkwrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724588347915809218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-19542613332406584122008-11-05T23:00:00.000-05:002008-11-05T23:00:00.000-05:00I wish we could laugh, too. Excellent creative non...I wish we could laugh, too. Excellent creative non-fiction. Can I share it with friends?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988569371882821249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-8967465877060588032008-10-14T07:15:00.000-04:002008-10-14T07:15:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-68586784558692878872008-10-10T22:10:00.000-04:002008-10-10T22:10:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-71438154831484236082008-10-05T17:18:00.000-04:002008-10-05T17:18:00.000-04:00Your colleague claims that medical bills cause pov...Your colleague claims that medical bills cause poverty. I say that poverty causes an inability to pay medical bills.joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700325436492918347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-16203201033670955612008-10-01T12:14:00.000-04:002008-10-01T12:14:00.000-04:00Thanks, Dr. Scott. I haven't seen an explanation o...Thanks, Dr. Scott. I haven't seen an explanation of how-we- got-here as crystal clear as this one. Have you read the Senate version of the bail out bill? I'd still rather "live in a van down, by the river!" than support this bill (from an SNL skit). What bothers people, I think, is the manner in which it was presented and the pressure to sign it so quickly with little debate and deliberation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988569371882821249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-26557317009279308832008-09-25T19:37:00.000-04:002008-09-25T19:37:00.000-04:00Because all five statements contradict each other....Because all five statements contradict each other...only one of them can be telling the truth. If only one can be telling the truth then four must be lying, making suspect #4 the only innocent man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616460737443203865.post-50485115685563508972008-09-13T10:59:00.000-04:002008-09-13T10:59:00.000-04:00You sure are taking some hits lately. I'm so sorry...You sure are taking some hits lately. I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend.rasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382781151131404412noreply@blogger.com