When my cat Luna was alive, she spent Saturday mornings on my lap while I watched “Mystery Science Theater 3000”. The talented comedians riff on movies, making terrible films fun.
Now the group hopes to film season fourteen (!) and movie rights are expensive. Hence, they are raising funds through their Mega Turkey Day Marathon Telethon which you can learn about here.
I’d write more but want to get this posted in case you dear readers or anyone you know might be interested. Tomorrow at nine o’clock am (United States Eastern Standard Time) I plan to watch “Bride of the Monster” which should be awesome.
Did you know that musical parody is exempt from copyright law? Shouldn’t old movies be treated the same?
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Showing posts with label Fundraiser. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fundraiser. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Disturbed
Before delving into my usual silliness, I'd like to share a link to a fundraiser. As dear Strayer warned, images are disturbing. I averted my eyes from the poor kitty's disfigurement because I'm a wimp. ~shakes head~ Please donate if you are able.
Meanwhile, back to my goofy look at life in Southwest Ohio. Oh, and only in retrospect after updating this post, did I realize this poor animal's plight fits my title. It's odd how things happen.
Anyway, on the bright side, our yard is bustling with springtime activity. The other morning I mowed the back lawn, then hooked up the garden hose to clean the mower’s undercarriage. Beneath the shade of my horse chestnut tree, chore complete, I studied the tidy nest above.
To my delight, four or five beaks rose, opening and closing in hopes of a feed. It occurred to me that my presence, not to mention the noise, must have disrupted the dedicated mother robin. And our hose no doubt looked like a snake.
I wasted no time storing everything away and clearing out. Inside looking out the window, I was rewarded with sight of mama bird flying up to her offspring, a fat bug in her bill. But another development disturbs my poor husband.
Years ago I brought home a cute, tropical looking specimen the seller called ‘snake plant’ due to its interesting stem pattern. The thing struggled until I happened to see the same fellow at that garden center and he recommended a shadier spot. From one little pot its transplanted corms have since filled the space between our front door and weeping crabapple tree. And then we started to see blossoms emerge.
That doesn’t sound bad, now, does it? But one common name for amorphophallus konjac is ‘corpse flower’. The bloom, meant to attract and capture insects, smells like rotting flesh. Our home improvement contractor actually posed the question one spring, asking what had died. And this May we have a record eight flowers.
My guy now dreads some delivery person calling the authorities until they wilt back and make way for its striking foliage. While I think the average person will simply go on with his or her busy day, the thought is a bit disturbing. It’s weird how I end up growing pervasive stuff like this and the menacing prickly pear cacti while my daylilies and creeping phlox disappeared into the ground.
What are the odds I’d plant this right next to my front door? Would you find such a stench suspicious enough to call the police?
Meanwhile, back to my goofy look at life in Southwest Ohio. Oh, and only in retrospect after updating this post, did I realize this poor animal's plight fits my title. It's odd how things happen.
Anyway, on the bright side, our yard is bustling with springtime activity. The other morning I mowed the back lawn, then hooked up the garden hose to clean the mower’s undercarriage. Beneath the shade of my horse chestnut tree, chore complete, I studied the tidy nest above.
To my delight, four or five beaks rose, opening and closing in hopes of a feed. It occurred to me that my presence, not to mention the noise, must have disrupted the dedicated mother robin. And our hose no doubt looked like a snake.
I wasted no time storing everything away and clearing out. Inside looking out the window, I was rewarded with sight of mama bird flying up to her offspring, a fat bug in her bill. But another development disturbs my poor husband.
Years ago I brought home a cute, tropical looking specimen the seller called ‘snake plant’ due to its interesting stem pattern. The thing struggled until I happened to see the same fellow at that garden center and he recommended a shadier spot. From one little pot its transplanted corms have since filled the space between our front door and weeping crabapple tree. And then we started to see blossoms emerge.
That doesn’t sound bad, now, does it? But one common name for amorphophallus konjac is ‘corpse flower’. The bloom, meant to attract and capture insects, smells like rotting flesh. Our home improvement contractor actually posed the question one spring, asking what had died. And this May we have a record eight flowers.
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| Can you see all eight? |
My guy now dreads some delivery person calling the authorities until they wilt back and make way for its striking foliage. While I think the average person will simply go on with his or her busy day, the thought is a bit disturbing. It’s weird how I end up growing pervasive stuff like this and the menacing prickly pear cacti while my daylilies and creeping phlox disappeared into the ground.
What are the odds I’d plant this right next to my front door? Would you find such a stench suspicious enough to call the police?
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
The GLBT Bookstore is Up and Running
I'm thrilled to report that two of my titles and a slew of others by talents like Mel Keegan and Nicole Gordon are now available directly through The GLBT Bookstore blog page. Come for some great deals and excellent reads!
GLBT Book Binge
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GLBT Book Binge
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Thursday, September 9, 2010
Thursday Thirteen - Celebrating The GLBT Bookshelf Rummage Sale
To promote Mel Keegan’s GLBT Bookshelf rummage sale, I’ve listed thirteen books from the sale “table”.
1. Miya – of course I have to plug mine; this one is returning from the March sale
2. Unmasking Miya – this brings back the characters in a new tale
3. Almost Home by Nicole Gordon – I’ll have to buy my friend’s ebook even though I’ve already had the pleasure of reading
4. A Case of Mistaken Identity by Nicole Gordon – ditto; it’s a good read, folks!
5. Aquamarine by Mel Keegan – all his books that I’ve read are compelling; to keep with the theme, I already enjoyed this one
6. Painting Stephen by Jayne DeMarco – I had the joy of helping with final edits on this one
7. Queerpunk by Cecelia Tan and Kelly Kinkaid – now I’m out of titles I’ve read and will list ones I want to buy; this futuristic collection sounds quite titillating
8. Umbriel by Mel Keegan & Jayne DeMarco – a collaboration! I’m intrigued
9. Fun with Dick and Shane by Gillibran Brown – I can’t resist a bit of humor
10. The Game in Spain by Lydia Nix – this trio sounds sexy
11. The Geography of Murder by P.A. Brown – a mystery with sex in it? I’m there
12. Man’s Best Friend by P.A. Brown – ditto
13. Moving On by Fabian Black – about the only one I listed with a heat rating lower than five (tells you what I like, huh?), its theme of redemption caught my eye
And here's the sale page!
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1. Miya – of course I have to plug mine; this one is returning from the March sale
2. Unmasking Miya – this brings back the characters in a new tale
3. Almost Home by Nicole Gordon – I’ll have to buy my friend’s ebook even though I’ve already had the pleasure of reading
4. A Case of Mistaken Identity by Nicole Gordon – ditto; it’s a good read, folks!
5. Aquamarine by Mel Keegan – all his books that I’ve read are compelling; to keep with the theme, I already enjoyed this one
6. Painting Stephen by Jayne DeMarco – I had the joy of helping with final edits on this one
7. Queerpunk by Cecelia Tan and Kelly Kinkaid – now I’m out of titles I’ve read and will list ones I want to buy; this futuristic collection sounds quite titillating
8. Umbriel by Mel Keegan & Jayne DeMarco – a collaboration! I’m intrigued
9. Fun with Dick and Shane by Gillibran Brown – I can’t resist a bit of humor
10. The Game in Spain by Lydia Nix – this trio sounds sexy
11. The Geography of Murder by P.A. Brown – a mystery with sex in it? I’m there
12. Man’s Best Friend by P.A. Brown – ditto
13. Moving On by Fabian Black – about the only one I listed with a heat rating lower than five (tells you what I like, huh?), its theme of redemption caught my eye
And here's the sale page!
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Save! Save! Save! The GLBT Bookshelf Rummage Sale is Here!
It's September, and that means Mel Keegan's GLBT Bookshelf is hosting its second rummage sale. I'm honored to have two titles alongside the talented Mr. Keegan, the original "Miya" from March's discount sale table and now the characters are back in "Unmasking Miya". There's a little something for everyone among the offerings, so I hope you'll join me in checking out the bargains!
The GLBT Rummage Sale *
* for mature audiences only
The GLBT Rummage Sale *
* for mature audiences only
Monday, March 1, 2010
GLBT Bookshelf March 2010 Fundraiser
Check out this first time opportunity! For one month only you can get some fantastic deals on five new tales of romance and passion, some very steamy m/m, as well as 50% off (!) discounts on a plethora of novels by the illustrious Mel Keegan. The GLBT Bookshelf rummage sale can be found here:
WARNING: ADULT CONTENT / PARTIAL NUDITY
GLBT Bookshelf March 2010 Fundraiser
Come search out that perfect gift or treat yourself. Prices couldn't be better and you'll be supporting a good cause by helping promote this group of independent writers.
As for me, I'm tickled pink to be in the company of such prestigious talents. And to see my first material treated to professional book packaging has me on cloud nine.
Happy shopping!
WARNING: ADULT CONTENT / PARTIAL NUDITY
GLBT Bookshelf March 2010 Fundraiser
Come search out that perfect gift or treat yourself. Prices couldn't be better and you'll be supporting a good cause by helping promote this group of independent writers.
As for me, I'm tickled pink to be in the company of such prestigious talents. And to see my first material treated to professional book packaging has me on cloud nine.
Happy shopping!
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