Shades Of Crimson

Write from the Journal: Paging the Critic

July 11, 2010

A freestyle writing exercise

I sat down to do some freestyle writing in my journal a week ago. It was a new journal and I was anxious to break it in. You know; like when you just have to use the toothpaste from the new tube, or the shampoo from the new bottle. I still had [...]

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13 Signs Your Ego is Driving Your Blog

July 4, 2010

1. You want to be on TOP; better than the rest.

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2. You complain because you’re not getting enough comments.
3. You are jealous of the success of other bloggers.
4. You hang out on successful blogs to draw attention to yourself.

5. You don’t comment on certain blogs just out of principle.
6. You publish a post [...]

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Living the Life Wheel

June 27, 2010

I’ve had my share of what you’d call ‘mystical’ experiences. They transcend the ordinary and intrigue the psyche on so many levels.
Even though I’m wrapped in my own space I’m aware that the space takes me beyond what I know to be true. These moments are when we meet creativity and it meets us — [...]

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This Blogger Turns Two

June 20, 2010

Celebrating 2 years of blogging

The following introduction has been taken from this ebook.
June 20, 2010 completes a chapter; two years blogging, late nights at the computer writing until past one o’clock a.m., and blog-hopping around the blogosphere leaving comments behind. Lots of comments.
Writing and not knowing what the next word will be, and then [...]

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Rendering the Write Impact

June 16, 2010

Okay, back to regularly scheduled blogging of Sunday and/or Wednesday. Got skipping rocks out of my system — I… er, think that post made a splash, heh, heh. I hope we’re all a better educated lot now :-)
Thanks everyone for your tips and suggestions and for laughing *with* me… And now, I thought I’d explain [...]

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This is How You Don’t Skip Rocks

June 14, 2010

Please tell me HOW to skip rocks!
We interrupt our regularly scheduled blogging for a live report from the western shore of Bowen Island, in beautiful BC, Canada.
Sunday, June 6. It’s overcast. Temperature is a moderate 14 degrees Celsius. Winds are light at 9.3 km/h from the southwest.
My friend Jim and I are visiting the beach [...]

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A Mused

June 13, 2010

The whimsical workout
I have a good sense of humour but it becomes lost in translation when I try to write it. That frustrates me.
While reading comics, watching sitcoms, late night tv and shows such as The Simpsons and Family Guy, I marvel at the writers’ talent. There are some funny writers online too, and the [...]

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Sleeping with the Muse

June 6, 2010

There are still a couple of posts left in the “Muse in May” series. She likes it here….
Like a straight jacket
Once upon a time, the muse, Meryl and I had an interesting dialogue about feeling trapped and uninspired.
Transformation of a binding mental picture happened naturally through our exploration. This is why I enjoy coaching [...]

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Guest Post: A Muse for My Dreams

May 30, 2010

Welcome to the second guest poster of the “Muse in May” series, everyone.
Say hi to Wendi Kelly.
Wendi is the Co-Owner and Marketing Director for Sirius Graphix/Blue Sun Studio, Inc. When she isn’t busy designing marketing and branding strategies for their clients’ websites, she can be found working with Deb on their novel series, Bonds [...]

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I Know You Interest Me

May 27, 2010

The company you keep
This is an unscheduled post. I’m breaking my ‘rule’ and posting on an off day. Not to mention, this is not technically a Muse post in keeping with the May theme here.
On the other hand, does the Muse require a label or a reason… or simply, just an outlet?
Tonight I was munching [...]

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A Poem: Mundane Monday Muse

May 23, 2010

Here’s to the ordinary

There is more to the Muse than finding inspiration and the right words to express it. It is beyond splashing colour across an artist’s canvas or aiming the camera at exactly the right angle.
Innate objects, inventions, tools and activities were inspired by some creative pursuit. Many ideas are overlooked or taken for [...]

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Dial-1-2-1-Muse

May 19, 2010

When calling the Muse
Okay, so I’m attempting some humour here, so bear with me. ;-)
The following are possible messages you might hear when calling your Muse and getting their answering machine. This Muse definitely has an attitude.
“Hello. This is your Muse speaking…”

Hello? Is anybody there? Hello? Figures.
Thank you for calling 1-800-BLOCKED. Please repeat after me. [...]