Mood: Wiped Out
Word Count: Too miniscule to talk about.
In my job at UPS, I have an inordinate amount of paper shuffling bullshit. We also do more training than is necessary in order to be an ISO9000 company. It's some kind of international business recognition thing and I'm not even sure it is 9000, it could be some other number and probaly is. I had to do some quarterly certification on some inane crap. So I'm taking the test and you can only miss 4 questions to pass. I must have been there 2 hours on this one pain in the ass test. One question kept tripping me up every time but I thought I had answered it correctly on earlier failed tests. Well I captured the image of the computer program saying I answered incorrectly and it gave me the correct answer. I matched it with my answer and it was the same! Son of a ... I had been doing it correctly and this frelling idiot box was playing games with me. And my new supervisor doesn't accept excuses, she says quit being a victim. Oy vey!!
I need a new book to read but I am trying to curb my out of control consumer habits. I need to budget better and only purchase what I need not what I want. I also want to buy the new Zwan cd and The Bourne Identity DVD. Does it make me un-patriotic to not purchase so much?
MC Rob
Reading: well I want to read an essay collection by Sarah Vowels called Partly Cloudy Patriot. She is quirky and I digs me the quirky women.
Music: Smashing Pumpkins
Wednesday, January 22, 2003
Mood: Sedate
Word Count: 1,134
R. Kelly, Pete Townsend, and who will be the next contestant in "I thought she/he was 18, I swear."? Mick Jagger and Puff Daddy better be carding those hoochie mamas.
I'm working on a short story for a sci-fi chapbook. The theme is 'what time is it'. I think I have the germination of an idea. I also have to get cracking on another chapter for my novel. That is about it on the writing front.
Man I look at all that I've written on this blog and realize I need to borrow someone else's life. Anybody got one to spare?
Roberto Clemenza
Reading: Finished The Ticket Out. Good book but unfair last line.
Music: Barenaked Ladies Born On A Pirate Ship
Word Count: 1,134
R. Kelly, Pete Townsend, and who will be the next contestant in "I thought she/he was 18, I swear."? Mick Jagger and Puff Daddy better be carding those hoochie mamas.
I'm working on a short story for a sci-fi chapbook. The theme is 'what time is it'. I think I have the germination of an idea. I also have to get cracking on another chapter for my novel. That is about it on the writing front.
Man I look at all that I've written on this blog and realize I need to borrow someone else's life. Anybody got one to spare?
Roberto Clemenza
Reading: Finished The Ticket Out. Good book but unfair last line.
Music: Barenaked Ladies Born On A Pirate Ship
Sunday, January 19, 2003
Mood: Mea Culpa
Word Count: Over 3,000
I have neglected my audience too much. My therapist says I say I'm sorry too much so I won't say that. I started this blog to motivate my writing and it has helped. Last week I challenged Stephanie, from Clear Creek Writing Group, to a chapter a week on our respective novels. She has done two chapters of her novel and I have done one and a short story rewrite. So that's not a bad start. I just want to finish a novel but I am scared I won't be able to keep the same voice for such a long period of writing. Baby steps.....
Reading: The Ticket Out by Helen Knode It's a first time crime novel and I'm digging it. Her husband is author James Ellroy.
Listening to: Shut Up You Fucking Baby by David Cross A two CD live comedy album. High-larious!!
Word Count: Over 3,000
I have neglected my audience too much. My therapist says I say I'm sorry too much so I won't say that. I started this blog to motivate my writing and it has helped. Last week I challenged Stephanie, from Clear Creek Writing Group, to a chapter a week on our respective novels. She has done two chapters of her novel and I have done one and a short story rewrite. So that's not a bad start. I just want to finish a novel but I am scared I won't be able to keep the same voice for such a long period of writing. Baby steps.....
Reading: The Ticket Out by Helen Knode It's a first time crime novel and I'm digging it. Her husband is author James Ellroy.
Listening to: Shut Up You Fucking Baby by David Cross A two CD live comedy album. High-larious!!
Thursday, January 09, 2003
Mood: Trampled
Word Count: zilcho today
I have challenged Stephanie from my Clear Creek writing group to a chapter a week. Every two weeks at our meetings we need to produce two new chapters in our novel. Hot damn that's some motivation ain't it. We shall see if I hold up my end of it. And furthermore my Leopard Gecko, Bella, shed her skin for the first time last night. It's pretty cool when nature happens under your very nose. Now if she can just show me how to SHED some fat that would be even better.
I recommend The Mount by Carol Emshwiller. It's a story of aliens called Hoots who use us like horses. Very compelling tale of slavery mentality.
Adios, Roberto
Word Count: zilcho today
I have challenged Stephanie from my Clear Creek writing group to a chapter a week. Every two weeks at our meetings we need to produce two new chapters in our novel. Hot damn that's some motivation ain't it. We shall see if I hold up my end of it. And furthermore my Leopard Gecko, Bella, shed her skin for the first time last night. It's pretty cool when nature happens under your very nose. Now if she can just show me how to SHED some fat that would be even better.
I recommend The Mount by Carol Emshwiller. It's a story of aliens called Hoots who use us like horses. Very compelling tale of slavery mentality.
Adios, Roberto
Saturday, January 04, 2003
Mood: Feeling Alright
Word Count: 3,247
I finished the first draft of my short story Turtle's Mad Dash. It is the longest story by far that I have written. I was working for the first time with more complicated sentences trying to break up the pattern of my tight, short writing. After a couple of revised drafts and a run throught the writing group and it should be ready for submission. That's my goal. Write. Revise. Submit.
Stinky Rob
Reading: The Mount By Carol Emshwiller
Music: Lucero(alt-country)
Word Count: 3,247
I finished the first draft of my short story Turtle's Mad Dash. It is the longest story by far that I have written. I was working for the first time with more complicated sentences trying to break up the pattern of my tight, short writing. After a couple of revised drafts and a run throught the writing group and it should be ready for submission. That's my goal. Write. Revise. Submit.
Stinky Rob
Reading: The Mount By Carol Emshwiller
Music: Lucero(alt-country)
Thursday, January 02, 2003
Mood: Fired Up
Word Count: 1,213
I had a day off of work and deserved it. I went out to Shelbyville early to have dinner with the ex before my Clear Creek Writers Group meeting. She was in a dither about her sister and brother-in-law. Her parents built their natural rivalry into an unhealthy one a looooong time ago and it doesn't look like it will be fixed anytime soon. My ex also has some issues she needs to deal with herself before she goes fixing her other relationships. I said issues like a true child born in the fires of therapy. Next I'll be yakking about boundaries and passive-aggressive qualities.
We had a good meeting with a new member. I have grown wary of our extended roster but I was motivated to write over a thousand words on my short story when I got home so....My goal for the new year is to write a plethora of stories and find a home for them. And to exercise more diligently. And pilot the space shuttle Endeavour straight up Leonardo DiCaprio's no talent ass. Aim high I always say!!
Rob the Bold
PS In case you missed it I'm calling my home run shot over the left field wall. I will be PUBLISHED IN 2003!!
Word Count: 1,213
I had a day off of work and deserved it. I went out to Shelbyville early to have dinner with the ex before my Clear Creek Writers Group meeting. She was in a dither about her sister and brother-in-law. Her parents built their natural rivalry into an unhealthy one a looooong time ago and it doesn't look like it will be fixed anytime soon. My ex also has some issues she needs to deal with herself before she goes fixing her other relationships. I said issues like a true child born in the fires of therapy. Next I'll be yakking about boundaries and passive-aggressive qualities.
We had a good meeting with a new member. I have grown wary of our extended roster but I was motivated to write over a thousand words on my short story when I got home so....My goal for the new year is to write a plethora of stories and find a home for them. And to exercise more diligently. And pilot the space shuttle Endeavour straight up Leonardo DiCaprio's no talent ass. Aim high I always say!!
Rob the Bold
PS In case you missed it I'm calling my home run shot over the left field wall. I will be PUBLISHED IN 2003!!
Sunday, December 29, 2002
Mood: The Lobster Blues
Word Count: I got nothin'.
Well UK lost by a crap load yesterday so all the hillbillies will be calling for Coach Tubby Smith's head. And unfortunately that was the highlight of Saturday. Today was our semi-regular Sunday family dinner. My youngest brother and his wife brought their new puppy Bogey over. He didn't get along with Cameo, my parent's older dog. Then my middle brother showed up with his wife and new son. Middle brother must be stressed out or something cause he got mad that we were letting the dogs sort out who was boss. He has a legendary temper anyway. He just gets so furious so fast that I feel the imminent violence ready to leap from him. I think he is going nuts with his 6 month old son but he has been on vacation all week. That boy needs some anger management. I think I piss him off more because I stay calm instead of getting riled up with him so he can direct his anger at someone. Oh well that's the end of my Springer moment.
TOP MUSIC OF 2002: The Be Good Tanyas, Flogging Molly, Moth, Nappy Roots(KY rap and it's good),Public Enemy
BEST CARTOON: a 3-way tie between Invader Zim ( which was cancelled) and Justice League and Samurai Jack
WORST MOVIE IN 2002: tie between XXX and Reign Of Fire. If you want to see a good Vin Diesel movie rent Boiler Room.
'nuff said, Rob
Word Count: I got nothin'.
Well UK lost by a crap load yesterday so all the hillbillies will be calling for Coach Tubby Smith's head. And unfortunately that was the highlight of Saturday. Today was our semi-regular Sunday family dinner. My youngest brother and his wife brought their new puppy Bogey over. He didn't get along with Cameo, my parent's older dog. Then my middle brother showed up with his wife and new son. Middle brother must be stressed out or something cause he got mad that we were letting the dogs sort out who was boss. He has a legendary temper anyway. He just gets so furious so fast that I feel the imminent violence ready to leap from him. I think he is going nuts with his 6 month old son but he has been on vacation all week. That boy needs some anger management. I think I piss him off more because I stay calm instead of getting riled up with him so he can direct his anger at someone. Oh well that's the end of my Springer moment.
TOP MUSIC OF 2002: The Be Good Tanyas, Flogging Molly, Moth, Nappy Roots(KY rap and it's good),Public Enemy
BEST CARTOON: a 3-way tie between Invader Zim ( which was cancelled) and Justice League and Samurai Jack
WORST MOVIE IN 2002: tie between XXX and Reign Of Fire. If you want to see a good Vin Diesel movie rent Boiler Room.
'nuff said, Rob
Saturday, December 28, 2002
Mood: Wore down
I named my leopard gecko Bella, which is short for Isabella Lagosi. She has eaten her first live mealworms for me and I bought her some needed accessories for her home. She really is a treasure to watch and she makes me appreciate nature again.
Secondly it is big game day around here. UK versus U of L for supreme bragging rights to the state of Kentucky. Yawn. It's getting tiresome. But isn't that always how it is when you get what you want too much?
I will be listing some Top Tens on 2002 in different categories. They are in no particular order, the only criteria being that I have seen, read, or listened to these items.
MOVIES Frailty, Signs, Spiderman, The Bourne Identity, Minority Report, Insomnia, Star Wars: Episode Two,The Transporter, Bloodwork, Red Dragon.
BOOKS Stay by Nicola Griffith, Tapping The Dream Tree by Charles de Lint, Kiss It Goodbye by John Wessel, Bad Boy Brawly Brown by Walter Mosley, Tishomingo Blues by Elmore Leonard, Jolie Bon's Bounce by James Lee Burke, Hell To Pay by George Pelecanos, Only Child by Andrew Vachss, Basket Case by Carl Hiaasen, Gone For Good by Harlan Coben, Shrink Rap by Robert Parker.
More to come, Rob
I named my leopard gecko Bella, which is short for Isabella Lagosi. She has eaten her first live mealworms for me and I bought her some needed accessories for her home. She really is a treasure to watch and she makes me appreciate nature again.
Secondly it is big game day around here. UK versus U of L for supreme bragging rights to the state of Kentucky. Yawn. It's getting tiresome. But isn't that always how it is when you get what you want too much?
I will be listing some Top Tens on 2002 in different categories. They are in no particular order, the only criteria being that I have seen, read, or listened to these items.
MOVIES Frailty, Signs, Spiderman, The Bourne Identity, Minority Report, Insomnia, Star Wars: Episode Two,The Transporter, Bloodwork, Red Dragon.
BOOKS Stay by Nicola Griffith, Tapping The Dream Tree by Charles de Lint, Kiss It Goodbye by John Wessel, Bad Boy Brawly Brown by Walter Mosley, Tishomingo Blues by Elmore Leonard, Jolie Bon's Bounce by James Lee Burke, Hell To Pay by George Pelecanos, Only Child by Andrew Vachss, Basket Case by Carl Hiaasen, Gone For Good by Harlan Coben, Shrink Rap by Robert Parker.
More to come, Rob
Wednesday, December 25, 2002
Mood: Estatic as Mike Tyson
Word Count: Nada
I got a present I wasn't expecting for X-mas. A Leopard Gecko. Her name is Bella. She is very shy and stressed out in her new home. This is one of the best presents I have ever gotten as an adult. Kudos to mom and dad. I handed out a list of things I wanted to my brothers and I got Pat Conroy's new book and the new Stephen King book which I hear is crap but who cares. I also got the DVD Get Shorty. So I made out pretty good. My 6 month old nephew Simon loved the presents I gave him. A couple of books that babies can feel different textures like animal fur. My Mom liked her outfit and I bought a smaller size than she wears which made her even happier. So I have been pretty blessed today. I even went to mass and was shocked when the priest said to fondle each other. I'm taking his comment totally out of context but it's still a provacative statement.
Merry Crapmas, Rob
Word Count: Nada
I got a present I wasn't expecting for X-mas. A Leopard Gecko. Her name is Bella. She is very shy and stressed out in her new home. This is one of the best presents I have ever gotten as an adult. Kudos to mom and dad. I handed out a list of things I wanted to my brothers and I got Pat Conroy's new book and the new Stephen King book which I hear is crap but who cares. I also got the DVD Get Shorty. So I made out pretty good. My 6 month old nephew Simon loved the presents I gave him. A couple of books that babies can feel different textures like animal fur. My Mom liked her outfit and I bought a smaller size than she wears which made her even happier. So I have been pretty blessed today. I even went to mass and was shocked when the priest said to fondle each other. I'm taking his comment totally out of context but it's still a provacative statement.
Merry Crapmas, Rob
Wednesday, December 18, 2002
Mood: Quivering
Word Count: 1,103
I came home from work to find an self addressed stamped envelope I put in a submission to a sci fi magazine. It hasn't been opened so I am going to let you in on the agony of rejection. Oh come on you know they didn't accept it. And the envelope says....ugh manuscript back, cover letter back with personal note of "We hate you." written on it. Actually it said, "Sorry. Can't use this. Best Wishes, Joe F." But underneath it means we hate you. They will not break my stride, oh no! Nobody gonna slow me down! Or some other crappy uplifting song.
Blechh, Rob
Word Count: 1,103
I came home from work to find an self addressed stamped envelope I put in a submission to a sci fi magazine. It hasn't been opened so I am going to let you in on the agony of rejection. Oh come on you know they didn't accept it. And the envelope says....ugh manuscript back, cover letter back with personal note of "We hate you." written on it. Actually it said, "Sorry. Can't use this. Best Wishes, Joe F." But underneath it means we hate you. They will not break my stride, oh no! Nobody gonna slow me down! Or some other crappy uplifting song.
Blechh, Rob
Tuesday, December 17, 2002
Mood: Wasted and not in the good way.
Word Count: Jack Squat
I went in early to work today to help with the media. I work at UPS and this time of the year the press likes to come in and observe the madness. So me and three guys pretended to load and unload an aircraft as a backdrop to our public relation's media interviews. It took 4 hours and spanned six states. The last city we broadcast too was Seattle. I worked my ass off and no one could see me because I was way inside the aircraftpushing containers. A lady from the PR department wanted to give me a videotape of the event. No thanks. So after that I really went to work. So I'm going to bed early don't give me any crap about my writing.
Nyah, Rob
Word Count: Jack Squat
I went in early to work today to help with the media. I work at UPS and this time of the year the press likes to come in and observe the madness. So me and three guys pretended to load and unload an aircraft as a backdrop to our public relation's media interviews. It took 4 hours and spanned six states. The last city we broadcast too was Seattle. I worked my ass off and no one could see me because I was way inside the aircraftpushing containers. A lady from the PR department wanted to give me a videotape of the event. No thanks. So after that I really went to work. So I'm going to bed early don't give me any crap about my writing.
Nyah, Rob
Monday, December 16, 2002
Mood: My glass is half-empty.
Word Count: 1,319 on a short story
I lost in my fantasy football league yesterday so I'm playing for 3rd place next week. If I lose the worst I will win is $200. Not too bad but first place was $600 and well within my reach this year. Well I beat my ex-wife this year so all's well that end's well. And I seem to be getting my writing done even during the X-mas rush at work. What can the Brown do for you? I also have 3 short stories on deck plus a novel idea. I want to finish a short story every two weeks. I need to have some ammo to send out to the short story markets if I ever want to stop working X-mas's(How in the hell do you make Christmas plural?)
Rob The Bold
Reading: Charles de Lint Tapping at the Dream Tree
Music: Queens of the Stone Age Songs For The Deaf Lucero Tennessee
Word Count: 1,319 on a short story
I lost in my fantasy football league yesterday so I'm playing for 3rd place next week. If I lose the worst I will win is $200. Not too bad but first place was $600 and well within my reach this year. Well I beat my ex-wife this year so all's well that end's well. And I seem to be getting my writing done even during the X-mas rush at work. What can the Brown do for you? I also have 3 short stories on deck plus a novel idea. I want to finish a short story every two weeks. I need to have some ammo to send out to the short story markets if I ever want to stop working X-mas's(How in the hell do you make Christmas plural?)
Rob The Bold
Reading: Charles de Lint Tapping at the Dream Tree
Music: Queens of the Stone Age Songs For The Deaf Lucero Tennessee
Friday, December 13, 2002
Mood: Un-piss poor
Quote o' the Day: "I can fix a bad page, but I can't fix a blank one."
I'm working on writing 4 pages or 1,000 words a day whichever comes first. It is a decent goal to shoot for but the space soap opera Taken is putting the kibosh on my plans. A 20 hour mini-series!! And it isn't very good. Why do you watch? Hell if I know, I hate this one character so bad I keep showing up to see if they will kill her off. I could give a rat's ass about the aliens but if they happen to land a flying saucer on top of her I need to see it. Tonight's the last one so soon my misery will be over.
Rob the other white meat
Quote o' the Day: "I can fix a bad page, but I can't fix a blank one."
I'm working on writing 4 pages or 1,000 words a day whichever comes first. It is a decent goal to shoot for but the space soap opera Taken is putting the kibosh on my plans. A 20 hour mini-series!! And it isn't very good. Why do you watch? Hell if I know, I hate this one character so bad I keep showing up to see if they will kill her off. I could give a rat's ass about the aliens but if they happen to land a flying saucer on top of her I need to see it. Tonight's the last one so soon my misery will be over.
Rob the other white meat
Sunday, December 08, 2002
Welcome the land of cornbread, bourbon, and dog food on the hoof. Scrawlings of a half-ass fiction writer will be displayed on these pages. I promise only 50% of what you read on here will be true. It is MY version of what is happening so of course their will be an editorial slant in my favor.
Enjoy, Rob
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