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Comment on Another YA Novel I am Probably Never Going to Write by Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:53:24 +0000

It’s because I was thinking of the worst thing that could happen (and in this world, once you become pregnant, you lose your chance at a life outside of the schools). But the book wouldn’t focus on that, as she would find a way to escape and hunt down her friend on her own (and probably discover what happened to all the boys that mysteriously disappeared).

All of which is to say, there wouldn’t be any waddling around in prison. Which sounds like boredom incarnate.

Comment on Another YA Novel I am Probably Never Going to Write by Merci

Merci — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:34:58 +0000

Aw why’d she have to get pregnant? Maybe she could plan to do that with her hubby, but she’d keep running into obstacles ie avoiding the act of getting pregnant with him. that sounds like more fun than watching her waddle around in prison

Comment on So I’ve given up all hope by Frank

Frank — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:38:37 +0000

You dont have to say anything important. I love you. Lets hang out this weekend?

Comment on Shortcut #51: The Poisoner’s Handbook by The Poisoner’s Handbook – Digital Sextant

The Poisoner’s Handbook – Digital Sextant — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:26:21 +0000

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Comment on On Reviewing a Class on Reviews by Crossing Streams | Phoebe North

Crossing Streams | Phoebe North — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 02:50:27 +0000

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Comment on Why I love Jim Henson by Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 05 May 2012 21:10:52 +0000

As you so wish, so shall it be done.

Comment on Why I love Jim Henson by Brendan

Brendan — Sat, 05 May 2012 21:00:18 +0000

I believe you have stumbled upon the perfect subtitle for this blog:

“Hilarity, hilarity, hilarity. With a touch of bitterness.”

Comment on Everyone Has a Summer They Want to Remember by Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:56:09 +0000

I dub a group of chickadees to be called a “titillation”, as in:

“So, you watched a titillation of chickadees outside your window.”

Not a very interesting example, to be sure, but I believe the chickadees provided titillation enough.

The transition is still going on, and I’m hoping it is not too painful as well. I just wrote again for the first time today, and hope to continue getting into a positive rut tomorrow.

Distraction achieved!

Comment on Everyone Has a Summer They Want to Remember by Laura Young

Laura Young — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:57:52 +0000

What can I say. I looked up your blog. So, its pretty obvious that I’m going through withdrawal. I hope your transition back to the real world hasn’t been too painful.
I’ve been watching a group of chickadees chittering and chattering in a cherry tree outside my window. It sounds like pipsqueak bitching. I think you should invent a name for a group of chickadees, if you’re in need of some distraction.

Comment on Everyone Has a Summer They Want to Remember by Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:08:10 +0000

You are such a know-it-all.

And I miss you.