I've been reading Ford County, John Grisham's short story collection. Grisham presents so many great scenarios in this publication. His storytelling ideas have inspired me a make up some of my own, which I can't wait to flesh out.
For instance, I want to write a story about a blue collar laborer that suddenly wins a lottery jackpot. Lottery stories are always intriguing. The payout is huge, and the laborer has never dealt with so much money before. After a series of considerable gaffes, he learns the hard way that money management requires a bit of experience. He also learns a lot about himself and the people that surround him.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Publishing Hiatus to End Soon?
I really haven't published anything on here in a while. Do I care? Not really. (Ha!)
I think I may write more for this publication in 2010, but only as long as it's fun.
The reason I stopped posting is because the posts became redundant. Then I discovered Twitter. And I needed to finish my novel. Then I wrote a short story, which I considered publishing here.
I also took up training for a marathon before sucumbing to injuries. It remains to be seen what I can salvage from that effort. I have also read many books this year, including: A Time to Kill and The Associate, both by John Grisham; Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer; and Angels & Demons and The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown. All of these stories were good. All of the authors are incredibly talented.
Currently, I am reading Under the Dome by Stephen King and Grisham's Ford County, a collection of short stories the author felt couldn't be stretched into novels. Perhaps in the future I will try to tackle William Faulkner and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin. Pride and Prejudice is one of the most revered American novels ever written. I want to read it solely for that reason.
Anyway, I have been fairly busy in 2009. I hope to be just as busy in 2010.
I think I may write more for this publication in 2010, but only as long as it's fun.
The reason I stopped posting is because the posts became redundant. Then I discovered Twitter. And I needed to finish my novel. Then I wrote a short story, which I considered publishing here.
I also took up training for a marathon before sucumbing to injuries. It remains to be seen what I can salvage from that effort. I have also read many books this year, including: A Time to Kill and The Associate, both by John Grisham; Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer; and Angels & Demons and The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown. All of these stories were good. All of the authors are incredibly talented.
Currently, I am reading Under the Dome by Stephen King and Grisham's Ford County, a collection of short stories the author felt couldn't be stretched into novels. Perhaps in the future I will try to tackle William Faulkner and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin. Pride and Prejudice is one of the most revered American novels ever written. I want to read it solely for that reason.
Anyway, I have been fairly busy in 2009. I hope to be just as busy in 2010.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Air Jordan 2009 - One Pair Isn't Enough?
I own and wear the white and black version of the Air Jordan 2009. I really love these shoes. I love them so much that I want another pair.
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Sore Feet Need New Shoes
Why do my feet have to be so dang sore? I need to toss my casual running shoes and buy a new pair.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tour de France 2009
I think it is a shame that Alberto Contador won the Tour de France over Lance Armstrong.
With the dynamic the way it was, team politics, Tour politics, I do not believe Armstrong gave Contador or the race his best effort. Expect an angry, more defiant Armstrong in '10. I feel sorry for Alberto Contador. He will have to work much harder to win next year.
With the dynamic the way it was, team politics, Tour politics, I do not believe Armstrong gave Contador or the race his best effort. Expect an angry, more defiant Armstrong in '10. I feel sorry for Alberto Contador. He will have to work much harder to win next year.
Dan Brown's New Novel
September is not one of my favorite months, and that is okay. One thing that makes September 2009 memorable is the slated release of Dan Brown's new novel, The Lost Symbol. Surely most everyone that has read The DaVinci Code has waited patiently for its sequel. Said sequel is nearly upon us. I wonder what kind of things Mr. Brown will reveal this time about his symbology teaching protagonist Robert Langdon.
Langdon is an excellent swimmer, incredible water polo player, and he is claustophobic. He wears a Mickey Mouse watch. He has published books on the subject of symbology.
Is there anything else to this character? Does he have any more dark personal secrets? Hopefully The Lost Symbol will show us.
Langdon is an excellent swimmer, incredible water polo player, and he is claustophobic. He wears a Mickey Mouse watch. He has published books on the subject of symbology.
Is there anything else to this character? Does he have any more dark personal secrets? Hopefully The Lost Symbol will show us.
Lunar Trainer Pic To Come?
I think I might publish a picture of my Lunar Trainers.
Wow.
Now I'm getting wild.
Wow.
Now I'm getting wild.
No Regrets About Suspension
I haven't blogged regularly in a long time. I suspended publication of this blog once, and I don't regret that decision. Keeping an updated, timely blog is hard work. And most bloggers don't earn money.
One reason I suspended publication of The Blogadier General was because I felt it was too topical, too vitrolic, and it seemed like I was publishing the same type of material over and over. Basically I didn't feel that my blog was as interesting as other blogs, the kind that feature great photography and interesting people.
My Minima layout bores me, but I don't want to change it. The Blogadier General is supposed to have a staid, conservative appearance like The Wall Street Journal. Nothing wrong with good old black and white when you're striving for credibility. However, I really love the arty blogs with the great visuals. Maybe I'll try to publish a blog like that. That would be really cool.
One reason I suspended publication of The Blogadier General was because I felt it was too topical, too vitrolic, and it seemed like I was publishing the same type of material over and over. Basically I didn't feel that my blog was as interesting as other blogs, the kind that feature great photography and interesting people.
My Minima layout bores me, but I don't want to change it. The Blogadier General is supposed to have a staid, conservative appearance like The Wall Street Journal. Nothing wrong with good old black and white when you're striving for credibility. However, I really love the arty blogs with the great visuals. Maybe I'll try to publish a blog like that. That would be really cool.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Saturday, July 04, 2009
A New Workout Tradition
I ran in a yellow T-shirt today to commemorate the Tour de France. I will conduct workouts in yellow tees throughout the race. This is a new tradition I will carry out for years to come.
Yet Another Lunar Trainer Post
Again, as stated before, I love my Nike Lunar Trainers. They serve their purpose, and today I put three more miles on them. What a wonderful running shoe.
Three miles is the most I have ran in a while since cutting back millage toward the end of 2008. If I didn't have the flexible schedule afforded by the Fourth of July, I think I would have stuck to two ten-minute miles and called it a workout. Since I do not consider myself a serious runner, I think three miles is a pretty good effort.
This is a good Independence Day.
Three miles is the most I have ran in a while since cutting back millage toward the end of 2008. If I didn't have the flexible schedule afforded by the Fourth of July, I think I would have stuck to two ten-minute miles and called it a workout. Since I do not consider myself a serious runner, I think three miles is a pretty good effort.
This is a good Independence Day.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
My Nike Lunar Trainers
I own a pair of Lunar Trainers, and they are awesome. I love running in them and have thoroughly enjoyed owning them.
The Star Trek Reboot
Let's draw a line in the sand and get some clarity here. I do not approve of J.J. Abram's rehash of Star Trek.
Media Obsesses Over Blocked iPhone Apps
Okay, I'm tired of seeing Internet headlines about offensive iPhone apps blocked by Apple. It's like the same story over and over.
Blue Sneaker Stains
I want blue jeans with dye that stains my sneakers. Why? Blue sneaker stains look interesting to me. I predict that this will become a trend one day.
Angels & Demons This Weekend
Robert Langdon returns this weekend in Angels & Demons. I expect a good movie, and I look forward to seeing it.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Hogs Beat No. 4 Oklahoma
(Penultimate Post)
The Arkansas Razorbacks beat the fourth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners 96-88 at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. What a win for the Hogs.
The Arkansas Razorbacks beat the fourth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners 96-88 at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. What a win for the Hogs.
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