I’m running a bit late this week;
just finished the judging for the sowrite.us.com writing contest. We hit a bit
of a snafu – the judges were global – China, England, Northeastern Onterio,
California and Colorado. While some of were judging, others were sleeping and
vice versa. Isn’t technology wonderful?! Even 5 years ago this might not have
been as easy. Slip on over to sowrite.us.com for the winners! There were a lot
of good entries! I’d like to see the
story that comes with several of them!
Judging the writing contest made
me very aware of how writers use words. I was amazed that 4 people (judges) could
read the same story starts and each come up with a different blend of the top 5
stories. We all agreed on the top 5 – just not what order they should be placed
in. I’m hoping that I’ll be invited back
to do more judging; I really enjoyed the banter with the other judges and
deeply appreciated the story starts the many talented writers shared.
Zombies and vampires, Don. Have
no idea why they are popular. Interestingly enough, many of the people who read
that genre don’t have a clue to why they read it either. Good story?
Interesting characters? Plot just beyond believable but not so much it hurts? Well
written? As to tats, body piercings, gauges in the ears, and why grown men feel
compelled to fight over a really small ball, and how do owls rotate their heads like that? I have no idea! Enlightenment will
have to come from another source. I’ve come to the conclusion that there are things
in this world that I don’t understand and it is okay. There are enough other
mysteries for me to solve in this world.
I had to laugh at your fellow
instructor, Don, and his witty thought about educational administrators and policy
makers. I think it is something most teachers of all levels feel has at least a
little bit of truth to it. I wonder what he’d say about all those who come up
with the latest and greatest “pedantic theory”?
I’m currently distracted by the
woodpeckers combing our lawn. They are starting to beat on the flashing on the
side of the house to attract mates – don’t they realize it is just barely
February and we have at least 2 more months of snow and cold? And the magpies,
starlings and crows are trying to drive an owl from the pine tree next door.
What a racket! Don, I imagine you are experiencing wildlife that you don’t
usually see this time of year. So how is Mexico? How are the ancient ruins and
the warm weather?
You’re right, Don, paper was the
answer to the last riddle – well, actually it was “scratch pad”. My guess for
yours is the covered ramps that connect the airplane to the terminal – the ramps
you walk down (or up depending on the direction you’re going) to get on or off
the airplane. I know there is a specific name, but it is escaping me. I’ve
thought about asking people several times this week, but I never remember while
someone is around. It has been one of those weeks...
So my riddle this week:
Heralder of great comfort
Large pillow arms
A foot rest snaps out
Bring a blanket, stretch out
Nap time
Have a great week, everyone.
Carolyn
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