Random thoughts

[Incanus]

My best writing friend (who I met here at MS) sent me an email yesterday that was over 15,000 words. It took her 6 hours to write. I sort of makes me feel... I don't know... honored that she puts in so much effort. I'm the sort of person who questions the value of my own opinions, but apparently at least one person thinks pretty highly of my input and thoughts. I almost don't feel worthy--(as a writer) I'm a complete nobody, no credentials; only a pair of eyes and a slightly odd-working, sluggish brain. I must being doing more good than I think.

(Now if that's not a random thought, then I don't know what is!)

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

+160 rep points for the above. It is awesome when you're not famous, not making money from your work (or not real money) and someone out there (or here on MS) notices your creativity and takes the time and effort to really say it. Thanks for sharing!

 

[SeverinR]

Won't go into why I wrote this, but my Random thought of the day:
"Life sucks less with Grandbabies". (So I hear any way)

Two weddings down, sent my youngest off to Washington State, and next life changing event...events?
Grandbabies on the way. (Yes, plural)
Days before my oldest daughters wedding, my youngest daughters(the wedding the week before) msg me saying she was pregnant...too. (older daughter announced a month ago)
My reply was: "You know, not everything has to be a competition with your sister."

 

[Incanus]

Wow, thanks Legendary! That was one helluva rep wallop! I thought you were just exaggerating when I first read the number.

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

It's that six-sided star button (next to thanks), which in my head is called the Sheriff's Badge button. I think it only gives 1 point the first time you use it, then the number keeps going up. Apparently, I press it a lot.

 

[Chessie]

I find it interesting how in many Hollywood movies, novelists are portrayed as these suave, rich, people with a poetic approach to life that have it SO freaking easy. The starving artist is a real creature, and much more prevalent than the authors who make a serious killing at their profession and are able to live in mansions. This portrayal of writers in movies really irritates me for some reason.

 

[MineOwnKing]

I find it interesting how in many Hollywood movies, novelists are portrayed as these suave, rich, people with a poetic approach to life that have it SO freaking easy. The starving artist is a real creature, and much more prevalent than the authors who make a serious killing at their profession and are able to live in mansions. This portrayal of writers in movies really irritates me for some reason.

Yes!

I see this in movies too.

Or another scenario is the author that is a genius and poor but only one small step from fame. These literary prodigies also manage to travel the globe and maintain a host of either rich or intelligent friends who provide them with room, board and high adventure.

If placed in a modern setting, they are shown handing in a paper manuscript to a publisher for cash. Absurd.

 

[SeverinR]

In horror, the writer is usually the crazy person that can't write unless he is inspired by evil or is actually living out his book.
I have seen, in movies, both the rich writer and the poor booze hound trying to finish a book between finishing as many bottles as he.
Writers are never just normal people.
It is as poor a portrayal as the military Security, most often the USAF SP's that can't keep an individual out of any restricted area, and shoot as bad as Federation Storm troopers.

 

[Incanus]

It's true about writers in fiction. But really it's true about most occupations used in fictional settings. Just look at how doctors, musicians, politicians, soldiers, etc., etc. are handled in books and movies. Even when they're not the main character.

 

[Russ]

I get a kick out of the card games they have on Castle with real writers. Can't get any more authentic than the real thing!

 

[Tom]

Hey, the Buffalo Bills won yesterday! The veteran defense did their job well, as usual, but the young offense, which has been struggling, managed to pull it together and make some great plays. Tyrod Taylor definitely looks like the right fit for quarterback. I like him. He's smart, and he keeps a cool head under fire.

Maybe this season won't be a total washout after all...

 

[Philster401]

Congrats, Tom.

 

[Garren Jacobsen]

Hey, the Buffalo Bills won yesterday! The veteran defense did their job well, as usual, but the young offense, which has been struggling, managed to pull it together and make some great plays. Tyrod Taylor definitely looks like the right fit for quarterback. I like him. He's smart, and he keeps a cool head under fire.

Maybe this season won't be a total washout after all...

The Bills were a huge surprise this Sunday. Good on 'em. Let's see if Super Mariota can keep it up for the Titans.

 

[MineOwnKing]

Green Bay, all the way.

 

[Tom]

Green Bay, all the way.

They're my favorite team after the Bills. I also like the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, that's a traditional family loyalty, and for me it's more casual than anything else.

 

[T.Allen.Smith]

I'm a born yinzer... Left Pittsburgh at 17, but that's still my team.

 

[Ankari]

I'm a diehars Bucs fan. Boy, the past decade has been a true test of my loyalty.

 

[Russ]

I had a cousin who used to scout for the Steelers so I am a life long fan.

Being in Toronto, we get a ton of Bills coverage. Thank god for the NFL network.

I would not get too excited about the Bills quite yet.

 

[Tom]

Being in Toronto, we get a ton of Bills coverage.

Speaking of, I've heard rumors floating around that the Bills have canceled their annual Toronto game. What's up with that?

 

[Russ]

Speaking of, I've heard rumors floating around that the Bills have canceled their annual Toronto game. What's up with that?

Poor ticket sales and crowd response. I bought the first series and didn't renew. I am hoping we are working on getting our own team.