Climbing Back on the Zombie Bus: ROW80 Check-In

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Barbara McDowell

“Zombie jamboree took place in a New York cemetery
(Where?) Zombie jamboree took place in Long Island
cemetery. Zombies from all parts of the island.
(Where?) Some of them are great calypsonians.
(Some.) Since the season was carnival they got
together in bacchanal. Oh, what ya’ doin’?”  ~ “Zombie Jamboree” Kingston Trio

Heh, heh.  In the midst of catching up on some tasks today, I’ve seen my fill of zombie-themed fare from The Walking Dead to the Dawn of the Dead remake with the super fast buggers (shiver) to Resident Evil.  Ahh…horror.    🙂  I’m still not 100% (head hurting today and continued pain), but working on getting back to a normal schedule.

Writing/Craft

  • 1,500 words of new fiction a week either on novel WIP or short stories.  Yippee-skippee!  Got back to the WIP hard yesterday.  Just me in resting comfortably in the recliner cranking.  1,590 words done. Continue reading →
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Sharing is Caring: My Weekly Online Finds

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Barbara McDowell

The posts here are a mash-up of interesting things I’ve found or learned from during the preceding week. This could be material from blog posts, articles, video clips, etc.

Current (Pop) Culture Chattering

  • Now that you’ve enjoyed the 84th Academy Awards, check out their website, which provides the official backstage pass.  The history timeline is fascinating.
  • Whitney Houston was laid to rest last weekend.  Think that would end the media frenzy?  Nope.  From worries about her daughter’s possible addiction issues to the selling of casket photos to continued hate spewed at Bobby Brown, the story selling continues.
  • American Idol now has its top 24.  The show’s site is gearing up with contestant interviews, background info and performance clips. Continue reading →
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