A- prefix
1. not; without; opposite to: amoral, asexual, atheist, atonal
2. on; in; towards; afoot, abed, aground
3. in the condition or state of: aground, afloat, alive, asleep.
Monday, August 31, 2015
Editing and Tweaking
Editing and tweaking a piece of work can be time consuming but it's necessary. Wanting to hear your voice in the piece is important to the reader as well as the writer. I can't tell you how many times I written something and when I read the next day saw that it wasn't to my liking.
Even great authors do this time and time again. Editing n could be shortening a particular piece. It can also be lengthening it. It could mean rewriting the piece altogether. Editing teaches one patience because a poorly crafted story is worse than a bad one. A couple of words can be the difference between a good story and masterpiece. That's something to think about.
Even great authors do this time and time again. Editing n could be shortening a particular piece. It can also be lengthening it. It could mean rewriting the piece altogether. Editing teaches one patience because a poorly crafted story is worse than a bad one. A couple of words can be the difference between a good story and masterpiece. That's something to think about.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
X-ray Eyes
I watched this film back when it was out in the theaters back in 1963. It will be shown at the Anthology Film Archives tonight and on Sunday, August 30th. Ray Milland did a fine job of acting in this cult film.
Anthology Film Archives
32 Second Avenue @ Second Street
New York, NY 10003
(212) 505-5181
http://www.anthologyfilmarchives.org
Today's Word
LYCANTHROPE, n.
A werewolf or alien spirit in the physical form of a bloodthirsty wolf.
A werewolf or alien spirit in the physical form of a bloodthirsty wolf.
Words Of Wisdom
The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.
~Carl Rogers, Psychologist (1902-1987)
~Carl Rogers, Psychologist (1902-1987)
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Poem
Which s worth more, a crowd of thousands,
or your own genuine solitude?
Freedom, or power over an entire nation?
A little while alone in your room
will prove more valuable than any thing else
that could ever be given you.
~Rumi
or your own genuine solitude?
Freedom, or power over an entire nation?
A little while alone in your room
will prove more valuable than any thing else
that could ever be given you.
~Rumi
Friday, August 21, 2015
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Quiet But The Ideas Are Still Flowing
It's been quiet on the writing front but the ideas haven't taken a vacation. I've been writing down ideas, notes, jottings, tidbits, and doodles of ideas that I hope will turn into plays, poems, or short stories.
I'm mulling over the idea of publishing some poems for a chapbook. Plays are in the offing but I have a long way to go. I've only written about a half dozen thus far. Still writing down how I want to write a novella. Thought I had one written but upon further review, I needed to develop the character more. I also needed to do more research on the adult film industry. I'm not involved in it in any way. As a young person I frequented adult bookstores more out of curiosity. Now I desire to write about a character who is involved within the industry.
Perhaps I'm stretching my boundaries and, if that's the case, then so be it. I believe that in writing one shouldn't limit themselves. It's important to be open to every idea and experience that may happen.
I'm mulling over the idea of publishing some poems for a chapbook. Plays are in the offing but I have a long way to go. I've only written about a half dozen thus far. Still writing down how I want to write a novella. Thought I had one written but upon further review, I needed to develop the character more. I also needed to do more research on the adult film industry. I'm not involved in it in any way. As a young person I frequented adult bookstores more out of curiosity. Now I desire to write about a character who is involved within the industry.
Perhaps I'm stretching my boundaries and, if that's the case, then so be it. I believe that in writing one shouldn't limit themselves. It's important to be open to every idea and experience that may happen.
Monday, August 17, 2015
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Friday, August 14, 2015
Today's Word
Amphetamine, n.
A central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite.
A central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite.
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Concert Posters
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Today's Word
PHILOLOGIST, n.
The study of literary texts and of written records, the establishment of their authenticity.
The study of literary texts and of written records, the establishment of their authenticity.
Monday, August 10, 2015
Morning Notes
During my involvement with a theater project, my spouse and I did an exercise called morning pages. What it is is that you write whatever comes to mind. That was easy for me. My spouse had some difficulty in the beginning but now she does it.
Since doing the morning notes I have come up with so many ideas for stories, plays, and poems that it's hard to keep up or worse yet where to start. It's a nice problem to have though.
Since doing the morning notes I have come up with so many ideas for stories, plays, and poems that it's hard to keep up or worse yet where to start. It's a nice problem to have though.
Friday, August 07, 2015
Today's Word
BEZANT, n.
A gold coin of the Byzantine Empire; widely circulated in Europe in the Middle Ages.
A gold coin of the Byzantine Empire; widely circulated in Europe in the Middle Ages.
The Arts
In my community of Washington Heights, the arts are a thread weaving through the fabric of the neighborhood. There are several programs where young people can hone their skills in writing, acting, directing, rapping, and producing their work.
The arts are part of what a liberal arts education is. When budget cuts come, the arts one of the first things to go. Activities such as band, drama club, and dance do just as much to educate as math, history, and biology. With schools cutting arts and sports programs, the private sector will need to pick up the slack.
The arts are part of what a liberal arts education is. When budget cuts come, the arts one of the first things to go. Activities such as band, drama club, and dance do just as much to educate as math, history, and biology. With schools cutting arts and sports programs, the private sector will need to pick up the slack.
Still Closed For Renovations
I reported a couple of months back that the Quad Cinema was closed for renovations. It is still closed for renovations. I don't know when it will reopen but I'll keep you posted on the progress.
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
Today's Words
MALL, n.
A large retail complex containing a variety of stores, restaurants, and other businesses in a series of connected buildings or in a single large building.
MAUL, n.
1. A heavy hammer, as for driving stakes or wedges.
2. To handle or use roughly.
3. To injure by a rough beating, shoving, etc.; bruise.
A large retail complex containing a variety of stores, restaurants, and other businesses in a series of connected buildings or in a single large building.
MAUL, n.
1. A heavy hammer, as for driving stakes or wedges.
2. To handle or use roughly.
3. To injure by a rough beating, shoving, etc.; bruise.
Monday, August 03, 2015
Today's Word
HARMONIUM, n.
An organ-like keyboard instrument that produces tones with free metal reeds actuate by air forced from a bellows.
An organ-like keyboard instrument that produces tones with free metal reeds actuate by air forced from a bellows.
Stories To Share.
I keep getting so many ideas for stories and plays. I write the ideas down in a note book. I can't get to them all because there's so many other plays and stories. A friend of mine will be getting her book published some time this year. I can't wait to read it. She's had an interesting life thus far. We all have our own stories to share.
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