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WRITING: Natural Metaphor

Posted on December 12, 2006 by Susan

In yesterday’s post I said: Then this evening saw a hawk swoop through the yard, dinner clutched dark and lifeless in his talons. Rethinking that this morning (yes, editing is in my genes; I’m a prime example of coulda-woulda-shoulda), a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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NEW MEDIA & LITERATURE: A Nice New World

Posted on December 12, 2006 by Susan

Relative to the prior post, and with the admission that it’s two in the morning here, I got to wondering why, if writers have the power to project new worlds, new species, they choose to almost always–in most sci fi … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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NEW MEDIA: Earth and Mars

Posted on December 12, 2006 by Susan

So okay, I already re-drew Mars and I’m working on Earth. Since Earth is largely water, I started with a blue ball.  Which must be right because Waylon sings: I live on a big blue ball I never do dream … Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Coincidence and Fate

Posted on December 12, 2006 by Susan

Odd day today.  Saw a pair of eagles at the fish hatchery this morning.  Just sitting on the old dead tree above the stream.  Fishin’ I suppose.  Then this evening saw a hawk swoop through the yard, dinner clutched dark … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY & NEW MEDIA: Costs $$$

Posted on December 11, 2006 by Susan

Okay so I gave in to the need (desire) for a camcorder but did some homework and found a slightly better one for about the same dollar amount.  I figure I’ll be doing some playing around in new media after … Continue reading →

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SELF ANALYSIS: Spot on…for now.

Posted on December 9, 2006 by Susan

Couldn’t resist taking it, though I’ve tried to stay away from these "You are the…" quizzes.  But sometimes they just seem to catch things that are going on with me that even friends may miss.  On this one, I hesitated … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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NEW MEDIA: Let there be music!

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Susan

Oooh, oooh, oooh!  In my next production, I wanted background music (even if to offset the sound of my voice).  But again, in striving for all original–and yes, I’m going back to draw Mars, Earth, a Tunnel, Edgar, and Jesus … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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NEW MEDIA: Of Music and Poets

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Susan

Thanks to J-Walk for a point to Slate where I found Bob Dylan and Jesus… Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY: Working Parts

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Susan

Well I finally got the printer working because I was able to spend some time on uninstalling all the software from both computers and reinstalling from scratch.  Even that wasn’t easy; it insisted that it needed a file called hpzm309.dll … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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NEW MEDIA, WRITING & REALITY?: Yeah, all three.

Posted on December 7, 2006 by Susan

Well, one presentation out of two worked last night at the writers meeting.  I’d done another dry-run check through of the Clockwork Orange show of parts of the film as compared to an audio/text excerpt from the book, but the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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NEW MEDIA: Learning

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Susan

Boy, my finger’s been shaking over that "buy" button for a year’s subscription for an online course on Macromedia Flash et al direct at Adobe’s site. But then I have to look at what I already have available, and I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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LITERATURE: Excuses

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Susan

Haven’t been reading as religiously as usual.  New Media playing..er, I mean working…and the Christmas rush with framing in the shop have put some serious dents in my scheduled relaxing reading time.  Also, I suppose, the hibernation syndrome. Every year … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Season of…

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Susan

Just a few thoughts on what has me in the frame of mind to withdraw from folks rather than to reach out and embrace them in this season of love and joy: A lawyer who has taken a full month … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Otherworldly

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Susan

I was happily surprised to see no snow this morning, a five a.m. moon fat and orange sitting on the horizon of the western treeline.  Luck was with me: I didn’t have to leave at 5:30 to bring a friend … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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LITERATURE: And Blogging about It

Posted on December 3, 2006 by Susan

There’s been rumblings against amateur literary reviews such as my own I suppose, by the more professional, usually affiliated with a news media or official lit review organization.  So do we serve a purpose? We don’t have to.  Honest, all … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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