(Click on graphic to read first story – WARNING: Rated PG for content, language, and some sexuality).
NaNoWriMo 2009: Story One
Author: Karen
Hi! My day job is a CMA in the Precertificiation Department (I work with insurance companies). I'm a mom to two young men. I've been married to the same man for 34 years. I have a lot to say about nothing. Lucky you.
If Pets Kept Diaries …
DOG DIARY
8:00 am – Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am – A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am – A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am – Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm – Lunch! My favorite thi ng!
1:00 pm – Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm – Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm – Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm – Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm – Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm – Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
CAT DIARY
Day 983 of my captivity.
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a ‘good little hunter’ I am. Bastards!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of ‘allergies.’ I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow — but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released – and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the Guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now. …
Teaching: Truth Matters – Part Six
Every Sunday I provide videos and valuable links to the Truth or Tradition teachings. We’ve been following the Truth or Tradition teachings for many years now and they have truly blessed our family. We have found peace and happiness through our beliefs and we walk confidently for God. My hope, by passing on this information to you, is that what you find here, or on the Truth or Tradition website, will guide you to a better, more blessed and abundant life.
If you would like to read my views on religion and how we got started with the ministry, you can read this.
Let’s get started:
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Thanks for reading.
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More from Write From Karen
50,000 Words or Bust and Happy Halloween!
This is it, we’re down to the final wire. NaNo starts at midnight tonight!
Keep an eye on the NaNo gauge in the sidebar. ➡ I also plan on posting a cute cartoon that shows my progress, too. If you don’t see it steadily inching upwards over the next few weeks, contact me and ask me why the heck not?? Tease me, torment me, goad me into finishing. You see that nifty NaNo 2009 participant graphic in the sidebar? I want one that says WINNER. And you can only get one of those IF you submit 50,000 words or more by the end of November.
As long as the weather cooperates, I plan on hanging out at the MSU library. It only costs $2.25 to park there for three hours and I can pound out 3,000 words in three hours, right? *gulp* If the weather doesn’t cooperate, then I’ll be heading toward our public library (because I won’t have to walk so far to make it indoors).
And if the family is home and won’t leave me alone, there’s always our Cub. Whew! My fingers are tired just THINKING about all of this typing ahead of me.
So, consider this “official” notice – this blog will be sporadic at best in the coming weeks. I’ll try to write a word here and there and let you know how I’m doing but really, the gauge will say it all.
And for the first time, I’m going to post my NaNoWriMo project on my Fiction blog: fictionfix.wordpress.com, if you’re interested in keeping track of what I’m actually writing. It’ll be rough and it’ll probably stink and/or not make sense, but that’s how first drafts are.
I’m really pushing myself this year. I have no idea if this collection of short stories idea will pan out, but dang it, I’m gonna give it a shot.
I’m off to mentally prepare for the next 30 days of intense writing.
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE PARTICIPATING IN NANOWRIMO!!!
Boo.
A message from NaNoWriMo Headquarters:
Simon’s Cat: TV Dinner
Funny, my husband acts like this when he wants attention, too. *big grin* (Just kidding, honey!)
You can find out more about the author of this animation,Simon Tofield, at his website.
Have a GREAT Saturday, everyone!
Introducing Book Swap
Who’s up for a book swap?!
In the past, I’ve participated in the Buy a Friend a Book program, and though that is an excellent program and I’ll probably participate in the future, I won’t be participating as often.
Why?
Because I have a ton of books (a whole tub full, actually), that I need to get rid of.
And that, my friends, is where you come in.
If you would like one of the books listed below, please email me a mailing address (US mailing addresses only, please) and I’ll pop that in the mail. I’ll be sending it via media mail (it’s cheaper), so please allow 14 days to reach you, please.
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If you have one, or more, books you’d like to swap with someone, and you’d like to pay it forward to an online friend, then please read this page.
Are you participating in the Book Swap? Please put your permalink URL (the link to the actual Book Swap post, not your blog!) in the Mr. Linky script below. Thank you!
Have fun!!
Trick-or-Treat, Sucka!
HAHAHA! Oh come on, it’s funny!
(And scary! And inevitable! And sad! And wrong! And …..
Give me candy. What! I’m less fortunate than you! I’m old and … and unemployed …. and … I don’t have a costume. And you’re standing right there. And your candy looks so gooood and stop being so stingy! So what if you worked for it! I like candy, I’m ENTITLED to some candy because look! I’m a human, too!
oh never mind, Happy Halloween.)
*This post was brought to you by the letter S … for sarcasm. *wink*
