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Dear Film industry: Your metadata is not granular enough. The MPIAA ratings G, PG, PG-13, and R do not fulfill my needs.
I need information relevant to my particular disinterests. I need to know ahead of time if a movie contains elements that I consider unacceptable. I’m not talking about sex, drugs, or violence. I need to know if a movie contains cannibalism, synthesizers, or Jim Carrey.
Here is the film rating system we really need:
Rated A for An Animal is Harmed
As far as I’m concerned, decapitated human heads can roll across the screen but if a Golden Retriever gets a hurty paw you had better warn me up front.
Rated B for British Accent Faked by American
I’m looking at you, Andie MacDowell.
Rated C for Creepy Child Singing
You know things are going to get bad when a little girl starts pushing flowers around and singing quietly to herself.
Rated D for Dialog by Committee
“Oh aspiring teen heart-throb, I am attracted to your emergent yet non-threatening sexuality!”
Rated E for Escape in front of Fireball
You know that scene in every action movie ever where the actors run very fast from some sort of physics phenomenon which approaches at exactly running speed? Rated E.
Rated F for Fun Filled Frolic
If a review or worse the movie poster itself describes a “fun filled frolic for the whole family”, Flee.
Rated G for Grab My Hand
Oh no, that character is falling off a building! Grab my hand! DON’T LET GO!
Rated H for Hearts Pulled Out
A little warning before the monkey brains is all I ask.
Rated I for Italian Stallion
Does this film contain excessive amounts of Sylvester Stallone or Jim Carrey? Librarian Avengers have determined that it will be Rated I or J.
Let’s talk for a moment about why I misfiled my tax extension. Melty Jello brain aside, bad software design almost cost my little family $2,500.
Background:
When I’m not wrestling a one-year-old into tiny shoes, I’m a User Experience Designer. This means I work with software companies to create easy-to-understand interfaces.
It also means that when I screw up my tax extension, I look very carefully at the software path that got me there.
Dramatic Reenactment:
It was April. I needed to file an extension. Like most Bay Area tech nerds, I hate mail. I consider it a personal affront if I have to print out a form, write an address, locate stamps, and put a letter in the whatsit…mailbox…thing. Naturally, my first step was to search irs.gov for “file extension online“.
Problem one: Too many results
The IRS site is too damned helpful. There were 948 results for my search. Many results were press release or blog type articles hinting at the existence of online extension filing, but containing no direct links. I wanted to find one or two good matches. Instead, I found a sea of irrelevance.
Problem two: Too many names
I hopped down a bunny trail for about ten minutes, searching for a feature alternately referred to as “E-file an extension”, “Free file”, “Freefile”, “Free Fillable Forms”, “Free File Fillable Forms”, “Free Federal Extension”, “Form 4868″, “Traditional Free File”, and “IRS e-file”.
Problem three: Inconsistent design
I eventually landed on a modern-looking site that seemed likely. I clicked “Get Started” and wandered through four increasingly less-well-designed pages which jumped from site to site, forcing me to read and parse options despite having already told the system what I wanted.
Problem three: Asshole account requirement
The eventual winner was a page called “Free File Fillable Forms” which required me to create an account and update my Flash plugin. I was already logged in to irs.gov, but that didn’t count. I created “a password that is different than my User ID, between 8 and 32 characters, and contains at least 1 number and 1 symbol”. All the eye-rolling gave me a headache.
Problem four: Misleading email
I received a spammy looking ALL CAPS email telling me my account had been created. I filled out the IRS extension form, which was the easiest part of the process. I submitted, and received another spammy ALL CAPS email saying “Your federal return was successfully transmitted”.
At this point, I fell on the bed and whined to my husband for several minutes about information architecture. Then I fell asleep, secure in the certainty that I had filed an automatic extension. Taxes wouldn’t be bothering us for a few more months, by which time we would certainly be getting more sleep.
Mon
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I’ve been baring my soul and cockeyed schemes on the internet since 1997. I tell total strangers here on this site about my life, my thoughts on work, and the things that bring me joy. I’ve had two jobs where I acted professionally. I love making strangers smile. On Sundays, I invite everyone I’ve ever met to my home for BYOBrunch, and bask in the glow of a full room of happy people. I have sung badly in public, danced at any opportunity, and told jokes in front of large crowds. Very little embarrasses me.
Extrovert.
But I spend most of my life absorbing data. I work behind the scenes on applications that are the digital equivalent of sand mandalas. At my best, my effort becomes invisible, unnoticed. I love silence. My favorite vacation activity is walking through strange cities alone, or snorkling, both ways of existing in the divine silence of another world. I curl up like a cat under a blanket to recharge. When I had my daughter, I didn’t leave the house for four months. I order takeout by internet rather than phone. I rarely use my phone as a phone. I avoid answering emails, even from good friends.
Introvert.
I think the introvert/extrovert dichotomy attempts to explain seemingly incongruous tendencies that can arise in social animals. Our social dynamic and learned responses reflect a variety of alpha- or herd instincts. I would be surprised if most people completely embody one or the other.
In related news, I’m sitting in the Noe Valley Library courtyard, and a group of middle-school kids are in front of me, giggling and making prank calls. Extroversion? Anonymous herd aggression as bonding mechanism?
Time to get up and go to the coffeeshop? Yes.
Related posts:
Speaking of sloth… Here’s some baby sloths. (thanks Kafkaesque) These sloths remind me...
Do you realize that it will be an entire year tomorrow since my first post? Boy - I really jumped in there not knowing what to do! But I think I've found my groove on the way, and I am so incredibly thankful to have all of you loyal followers/readers and your support.
Since some of you haven't been with me all that long, I thought in honor of my one year blogoversary I would link to some of my favorite posts. What was your favorite? What would you like to see more of?
Hope you enjoy, and thanks again to all of you. I've had an amazing time, and met so many incredible people. It makes the whole thing that much sweeter.
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I like the Boring Vampires post because it relates to something you personally are a fan of, but the advice is written in a way that can apply to any genre. Great job on the examples!
I look forward to every one of your posts. I couldn't pick just one, seriously! I love how you use the paranormal element in everythin you write. It's unique and very you. ;) Congrats on your upcoming blogiversary!
Congrats on your blogoversary - I would weigh in on the fav posts, but the blue is making my eyes go buggy and I can't read them! But I have yet to read a post of yours that I haven't enjoyed, so that has to count for something. :)
I can't believe it's already been a year! Each one of your posts is so fun to read. I'd have to say my favorite was the Vampire ABC's. This valley girl says it was totally awesome.
Think back on this year and all you experienced. Then think of the next 12 months. Who knows what's in store for you!
This was a great idea! I've been reading your posts reguarly for quite a while now, but I missed some great ones! - like how ghosts don't have any proper guidelines for haunting. Grin. And "It's really hard not to go for the whole "you are my life, I'll kill myself if you leave me" thing. Except, then you start to think, 'yeah, but you're already dead.'"
Happy blogiversary!! I really like the look of your blog, and the favorite post titles are a hoot! I'm passing your link on to my paranormal writing friends!
You brought me kicking and screaming into the blogosphere and now I'm delightfully hooked. You are my Obi Wan Kenobi, Lisa. Thank you and Happy Anniversary.
nstead of watching House episodes all day like a normal person, I spent one of my vacation days making a video about the media practice of greenwashing.
According to the world’s only remaining viable encyclopedia, greenwashing is the “practice of companies disingenuously spinning their products and policies as environmentally friendly.”
I’m interested in the graphic design motifs that seem to pop up whenever a product wants to advertise itself as Good for the Environment. I was inspired by my hilarious friend Gus’s Media Show episode on greenwashing, and I started thinking about all the sans-serif fonts and burlap lining the shelves of my local organic grocery store.*
This is my first video, and I was a bit nervous. I used iMovie to do the editing, and I slapped the whole thing together in an afternoon with the help of some coffee and a misplaced sense of social justice.
I’d like to do more of this. If you guys have any suggestions for other ornery Librarian Avenger topics, I’d love to hear them.
* I live in San Francisco. I patronize an organic grocery store. I don’t own a car or a tv. Live the stereotype!
** That’s Sister Rosetta Tharpe playing in the background, who is the boss of you.
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nstead of watching House episodes all day like a normal person, I spent one of my vacation days making a video about the media practice of greenwashing.
According to the world’s only remaining viable encyclopedia, greenwashing is the “practice of companies disingenuously spinning their products and policies as environmentally friendly.”
I’m interested in the graphic design motifs that seem to pop up whenever a product wants to advertise itself as Good for the Environment. I was inspired by my hilarious friend Gus’s Media Show episode on greenwashing, and I started thinking about all the sans-serif fonts and burlap lining the shelves of my local organic grocery store.*
This is my first video, and I was a bit nervous. I used iMovie to do the editing, and I slapped the whole thing together in an afternoon with the help of some coffee and a misplaced sense of social justice.
I’d like to do more of this. If you guys have any suggestions for other ornery Librarian Avenger topics, I’d love to hear them.
* I live in San Francisco. I patronize an organic grocery store. I don’t own a car or a tv. Live the stereotype!
** That’s Sister Rosetta Tharpe playing in the background, who is the boss of you.
omeone asked me where I found the art for my nonexistent biopsy scar-covering tattoo, and I thought you guys might be interested…
This came from a series of 18th Century bookbindings. It’s too elaborate for reality, perhaps, but I liked the idea.
This was intended to cover a scar that I have grown rather fond of. The tattoo plan was scrapped, but the concept was good.
I sampled my skin color from a photo, isolated two different florets from book covers I found in a digital library collection, overlapped them, messed with transparency, did a color mask to match a brown ink, and then chickened out at the last minute.
This is great! Like both the illustration and the text.
Teri C said, on 11/2/2007 6:34:00 PM
What a beautiful hat! Love the words also. Both are so elegant.
modroom said, on 11/2/2007 6:45:00 PM
That is a very good hat that does a very good thing :)
rbaird said, on 11/2/2007 7:53:00 PM
I need a hat like that! Very well done.
ms. froggie said, on 11/2/2007 9:31:00 PM
oh lolo! what a GREAT piece! love the crop, the color...wonderful! :)
Cathy said, on 11/3/2007 4:06:00 AM
I don't care where you get them from - I want one! Now!
Lovely, lovely piece!
Forever Young said, on 11/3/2007 6:19:00 AM
one of your best so far, i love it. have you been to africa? they are just like this. words wonderful too. you go girl!
AscenderRisesAbove said, on 11/3/2007 6:58:00 AM
this is lovely; a very cultural piece and the hat appears to be fields of crops.
I see photos of mushrooms here and there now and when I do I think of your lovely piece below beneath the tree. your talent is very versatile.
Kate said, on 11/3/2007 8:42:00 AM
Beautiful! Very nice colors and I like the verse, too.
Cathy said, on 11/3/2007 8:47:00 AM
Thanks for the comment on my blog - I'd LOVE to see your New Yorker cartoons!
aynaku said, on 11/3/2007 8:51:00 AM
very elegant composition, and beatiful eyes! I like the writing also...
Perriette said, on 11/3/2007 9:55:00 AM
This is a most excellent hat! The magical ones are the best.
Célia Jordão Alves said, on 11/3/2007 10:06:00 AM
Beautiful! And magic. The draw. Like the hat... :-)
suana said, on 11/3/2007 11:12:00 AM
What an lovely inventive hat! I can really see the magic here: now it is flat and now it's not. Wonderful, Laurel! [:D and thank you for your lovely words fyou left on my blog!]
imwithsully said, on 11/3/2007 4:52:00 PM
Laurel, you have come up with such an interesting piece. The composition is excellent. How do you come up with such great illos?
neilornstein said, on 11/3/2007 6:31:00 PM
love those african patterns. Nice work.
eugenia gina said, on 11/3/2007 6:41:00 PM
remind me of the woman in africa about their suffer in poverty and war, nice work.. really inspiring one! :')
Debbie Egizio said, on 11/3/2007 10:42:00 PM
Amazing piece! Love the meaning you give to this hat. I could use one.
Nicole Florian said, on 11/3/2007 11:14:00 PM
I like very much the eyes, so expressive!
Rrramone said, on 11/4/2007 2:42:00 AM
I need a hat like that right away!!
Reeko said, on 11/4/2007 5:21:00 AM
Yes, I will stop complaining! Your image is awesome, thanks for your kind words.
NANCY LEFKO said, on 11/4/2007 5:49:00 AM
wonderful hat...
Mick said, on 11/4/2007 7:39:00 AM
Beautiful, Laurel. I love the way the woman is peeking over the bottom of the frame at us!
This is a beautiful post. I like the illustration a lot and also the texts.
tusen said, on 11/4/2007 2:31:00 PM
Magical piece - both the illustration, with the beautiful and mysterious girl and the text.
pedro said, on 11/4/2007 2:45:00 PM
magical mountain-hat..
Nancy B. said, on 11/4/2007 4:40:00 PM
Laurel, Your eyes tell it all, no matter what's under all those hats. Lovely, creative, touching. Nancy B.
Paige Keiser said, on 11/4/2007 6:51:00 PM
What and elegant painting!
Twisselman said, on 11/4/2007 8:31:00 PM
Beautiful eyes and great colors.
DeLi said, on 11/4/2007 11:12:00 PM
ah, the "multiplicity-hat"! so well illustrated
Veronica said, on 11/4/2007 11:41:00 PM
Thanks for your comment on my illo, I really like your style! pretty hat ^^
eriizu said, on 11/5/2007 12:57:00 AM
She's so mysterious! Congratulations for the illustration, and the text!
Random York said, on 11/5/2007 4:27:00 AM
This looks Super! I just now saw your "Trick-Or-Treat" and I wish I would have looked sooner- it was wonderful!
Emila Yusof said, on 11/5/2007 4:41:00 AM
Wow! The most unique hat! Great illo, Laurel!
Michelle Lana said, on 11/5/2007 7:36:00 AM
Superb work!!! awesome.
get zapped said, on 11/5/2007 9:13:00 AM
You are truly remarkable! If only I had a magic hat, life would be so much easier ;) Guess I'll start making one...
Ella said, on 11/5/2007 10:47:00 AM
Wonderful drawing! Love the warm colors against the bluish background and the gentle eyes. Thank you also for sharing the inspiring words that go along with it.
AndyDoodler said, on 11/5/2007 2:25:00 PM
Love how it's cropped- everything in it from eyes to hat to colors are important here. All really beautiful!!! The eyes really draw me in. Thinking of the great Bob Marley's 'No Woman No Cry'- 'Everything's gonna be all right!" Hats on to you Laurel.
Mac said, on 11/5/2007 3:47:00 PM
Nice hats!
zime said, on 11/5/2007 6:20:00 PM
I can see the magic!!! Lovely paint!
Chickengirl said, on 11/6/2007 7:45:00 AM
very beautiful, and the text too!!!
Rekoj said, on 11/6/2007 9:05:00 AM
Yay! As an Illustration Friday newbie you and your illustrations are quite inspiring! Thanks =)
Nicole Brekelbaum said, on 11/6/2007 9:38:00 AM
Great poem of encouragement and a wonderful cultural illustration that works for both Caribbean and African settings. Hats off to you!
Ammon said, on 11/6/2007 1:27:00 PM
Ohhh that is nice!
Awesome- perfect colors and I think that the way you cropped this so her eyes are just peeking over is awesome. Great work.
Laurel Neustadter said, on 11/6/2007 4:32:00 PM
I really love the poem. The illustration is great too. I like the idea of putting away one's troubles ... I still follow the Bloom County/Opus idea of an anxiety closet ... I put all my troubles in my anxiety closet,comforted by the thought I can get them out whenever I want :-)
Ellen Byrne said, on 11/6/2007 5:25:00 PM
Very very VERY beautiful! Just wonderful!
Princess Pepper Cloud said, on 11/6/2007 8:36:00 PM
What an inspiring piece. Really one of your best!
paige said, on 11/6/2007 9:39:00 PM
wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. love the hat and it's magic.
Dee said, on 11/7/2007 6:47:00 AM
What a lovely marriage of text and art! I love the pattern and colors of her hat.
Linda said, on 11/7/2007 8:17:00 AM
I love all the detail. colors and the verse, its all fabulous!
MiKa Art said, on 11/7/2007 11:03:00 AM
This is cool! I love how strong she looks!
cata said, on 11/7/2007 12:58:00 PM
I would like a hat just like this! Bellissimo. Cata
sketched out said, on 11/7/2007 2:09:00 PM
When I got to your blog I felt I had found a place to rest, so peaceful, so beautiful, so full of wonderful art and inspirational thoughts.
...and your painting is gorgeous as is the verse. Very well done!
South Ocean said, on 11/7/2007 2:22:00 PM
Great composition and colour! Love the way you cropped it. By the way, thank you so much for your comments!
Honor Bowden said, on 11/7/2007 9:14:00 PM
Thanks very much! I like your entry, very vibrant and great composition... neat poem too.
steve said, on 11/7/2007 9:28:00 PM
Wooow!! What a magical piece. Your work is always so alive Lolo!
Nemo said, on 11/8/2007 12:01:00 AM
Beautiful and inspiring! I love the composition and the colours. Nice!
Nemo said, on 11/8/2007 12:04:00 AM
Oh, and the story is beautiful. I want a hat like that!
Ellen Byrne said, on 11/8/2007 6:42:00 AM
I forgot all about the Hat Vendor (!) Coulda' Shoulda' but yours is soooo much better. I just love everything about this!
Anonymous said, on 11/8/2007 6:44:00 AM
wonderfully done. love ur verses, the patterns, comp and the way you only show the eyes of the face. michael dailey
Valeriannah said, on 11/8/2007 6:45:00 AM
Oh my stars... "lolo a go go". I've never seen so many comments on one post! Congrats! Great job. I love the hat, but her face is oh so very cool. Have a great weekend!
Amy said, on 11/8/2007 8:08:00 AM
I wish I had a hat like that! Am fearful of venturing into paintings--perhaps I should really take the leap and do it. You make it seem so easy!
p/s: Thanks for looking at my illo--your kind words made my day!
Liz Jones said, on 11/8/2007 9:04:00 AM
Ohhhh I need a hat like that!! This is lovely! Great take on the theme!
Digital Scott's illustrationblog said, on 11/8/2007 11:16:00 AM
Really nice! Love the way you cropped and composed this. Very effective.
MVillos said, on 11/8/2007 1:02:00 PM
Thanks for visiting!
Great work here as usual. Exquisite patterns and texture.
HARDWAX said, on 11/8/2007 6:52:00 PM
So beautiful, the painting and your words. Your work is alive.
Congratulation to "Pick of the week" - well deserved!
kdhamel said, on 11/9/2007 6:41:00 AM
Congrats Laurel - Very well deserved pick! The illustration is fabulous and the poem just adds so much more!
Ellen said, on 11/9/2007 6:45:00 AM
This is an awesome piece! Congrats! I'm glad you got picked so I could see what wonderful work you do!!
studio lolo said, on 11/9/2007 6:50:00 AM
Wowee!!! Thanks everyone! I told you it was a magical hat :) I guess her eyes really do speak to many people.
nina seven said, on 11/9/2007 6:52:00 AM
great job on winning pick of the week! I haven't had time to look at other blogs lately, so I missed it last week, it's fabulous!
Natura said, on 11/9/2007 7:28:00 AM
Love the expression in her eyes. Really beautiful work.
Congratulations for the pick of the week!
Pati @-;-- said, on 11/9/2007 7:55:00 AM
Congratulations, Laurel!!! :D
get zapped said, on 11/9/2007 8:38:00 AM
Congrats, Laurel!!! I noticed immediately, you're lovely hat piece. Those eyes stand out, even without her magic hat ;)
JO said, on 11/9/2007 9:29:00 AM
I wanted to add my congratulations as well. This is a beautiful illo.
Monica said, on 11/9/2007 9:39:00 AM
Many, many congratulations, Laurel. It's an amazing painting, I love the patterns and how you cropped the face. It's quite beautiful and a well deserved reward for your work to be selected pick of the week!
mario said, on 11/9/2007 10:02:00 AM
wow everybody love your colorful magic hat! but can I borrow it? only for an hour please! it would be great! thanks Mario
Perriette said, on 11/9/2007 10:41:00 AM
Had to stop by and give a "Congrats", too! I was excited to see someone I knew. Long overdue.
ValGalArt said, on 11/9/2007 10:55:00 AM
Ha! I don't know how i missed you before but I certainly can see why you are the chosen artist because this is everything you hope to accomplish in a piece of art! Well done!!!
zime said, on 11/9/2007 11:15:00 AM
Well done!! Well deserved!! Yep!!! Congrasss
Forever Young said, on 11/9/2007 11:55:00 AM
congrats, sooo glad it's the pic of the week for IF. Not surprised. And 84 comments. wow, you're my hero!
Susan said, on 11/9/2007 12:18:00 PM
What a great combination of prose and illustration! And those captivating eyes!!
Ujwala said, on 11/9/2007 12:39:00 PM
congratulations! and well deserved too :D
michael mikolon said, on 11/9/2007 2:14:00 PM
Wow your hat was so great. Hats off to you and your creative talents.
Aspa said, on 11/9/2007 2:15:00 PM
Beautiful illustration and text. Very magical.
Tracy said, on 11/9/2007 4:55:00 PM
Beautiful illustration! I'm so glad that your piece was chosen for the "Pick of the Week" :) Thanks for checking out my stuff and leaving happy :) comments. Your illo is a well deserved choice! CONGRATS!
Anonymous said, on 11/9/2007 5:01:00 PM
MY HAT IS OFF TO YOU FOR THIS WONDERFUL PIECE OF ART AND LITERATURE THAT ACCOMPANY'S IT. MON AMI PICASSO
NORMAN ROCKWELL
Debbie Egizio said, on 11/9/2007 8:33:00 PM
Congratulations!! I was so happy to see that your illustration the chosen artwork for the week! Well deserving!!!
Mike said, on 11/9/2007 10:32:00 PM
Congrats on pic of the week, it is well deserved. Great picture. I dont know how I missed it during the week, but outstanding job as usual.
Jane said, on 11/10/2007 2:24:00 AM
congratulations, beautiful work and I love the concept.Reminds me of the poet Maya Angelou.
princesstomato said, on 11/10/2007 6:45:00 AM
beautiful painting. congrats on pick of the week!! had to post...you are almost at 100!!! xoxo teri
Laura said, on 11/10/2007 1:31:00 PM
Hey Laurel!! How cool - I stopped in to see what you've been up to and look at you! I love your illo, 'tis magical indeed. Congrats on being pick of the week, you deserve it! :)
valerio.vega said, on 11/11/2007 6:12:00 AM
wuooow!!! congratulations!!! XD
alex said, on 11/11/2007 8:00:00 AM
Oh!! YAY! Congrats indeed-and well deserved! What a wonderful magical hat.
Diane Duda said, on 11/11/2007 9:45:00 AM
Hey look it! Laurel got pick of the week! Yay! :)
xo Di
princesstomato said, on 11/11/2007 2:14:00 PM
WOOHOO! HAPPY 100th comment!!! xoxox
HARDWAX said, on 11/11/2007 7:32:00 PM
I love this! Congratulations Laurel!
Ellen Byrne said, on 11/11/2007 10:12:00 PM
Whooo Hoooo!
BRAVO!
hatrabbit said, on 11/12/2007 4:55:00 PM
Hey congratulations on 'Pick of the Week'! It's well deserved--what a beautiful illustration.
Tabatha said, on 11/13/2007 1:20:00 PM
Congratulations, Laurel! This is gorgeous!
Mark said, on 11/14/2007 2:15:00 PM
Strong and beautiful. Terrific choice for Pick of the Week. Been away from IF for a while . . . nice to get re-aquainted with your work. Wonderful!
Albert said, on 11/15/2007 9:32:00 AM
Hi Laurel, no matter what my mood is , I always leave your blog with a smile :-) Thanks for the email message, I am glad your show was a success.
ottoblotto said, on 11/15/2007 12:00:00 PM
congratulations on being the pick of the week! a worthy piece indeed
mike r baker said, on 11/15/2007 3:59:00 PM
Congrats on being pick, Laurel! 'Bout time! Great illo!!! :)
Rated A for An Animal is Harmed
Rated B for British Accent Faked by American
Rated C for Creepy Child Singing
Rated D for Dialog by Committee
Rated E for Escape in front of Fireball
Rated F for Fun Filled Frolic
Rated G for Grab My Hand
Rated H for Hearts Pulled Out
Rated I for Italian Stallion
Rated J for Jim Carrey
Rated K for Keyboard Hacks Network in 2 Clicks
Rated L for Lead Actors in Real-Life Romance 
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nstead of watching House episodes all day like a normal person, I spent one of my vacation days making a video about the media practice of greenwashing.
omeone asked me where I found the art for my nonexistent biopsy scar-covering tattoo, and I thought you guys might be interested…
I like the Boring Vampires post because it relates to something you personally are a fan of, but the advice is written in a way that can apply to any genre. Great job on the examples!
Yeah, my year is up in a couple of weeks. It's hard to believe we've been at this so long, huh?
Jess - Thanks! I try to throw some kind of paranormal something into all my posts to make it fun, but I also try to keep it relevant.
Christi - I KNOW. Hey - I miss you! Glad to see you. :D
I look forward to every one of your posts. I couldn't pick just one, seriously! I love how you use the paranormal element in everythin you write. It's unique and very you. ;) Congrats on your upcoming blogiversary!
Heather - thanks, sweetie! The best part of the whole thing are the friends I've made. Friends like you!
Congrats!!!
Bekah - aww, thanks!
Congrats on your blogoversary - I would weigh in on the fav posts, but the blue is making my eyes go buggy and I can't read them! But I have yet to read a post of yours that I haven't enjoyed, so that has to count for something. :)
Susan - oh no! I have so much trouble with the whole Blogger color pallet thing. I'll check it out.
Congrats on blogging for a whole year! Here's to another! :)
Laura - thanks! I'm not going anywhere, so definitely!
AWWW! Happy Blirthday! :) Hope you have another great year!
Wordwrangler - Thanks! :D
I can't believe it's already been a year! Each one of your posts is so fun to read. I'd have to say my favorite was the Vampire ABC's. This valley girl says it was totally awesome.
Think back on this year and all you experienced. Then think of the next 12 months. Who knows what's in store for you!
Happy bloggiversary!
Thanks, Julie! Whatever happens, I'm glad to have you as a critique partner and friend. *sniff* Sorry I got mushy!
I love this idea. If one didn't know what your favorite subject was before, they do know.
Can't wait to see what the next year brings for you, Lisa. :D
Stina - Thanks! :D Yeah, I don't do discreet very well. I'm an open book!
This was a great idea! I've been reading your posts reguarly for quite a while now, but I missed some great ones! - like how ghosts don't have any proper guidelines for haunting. Grin. And "It's really hard not to go for the whole "you are my life, I'll kill myself if you leave me" thing. Except, then you start to think, 'yeah, but you're already dead.'"
OMG cracking UP!
Margo - so glad! That makes the whole post worth it. :D
Woohoo! Congrats on the year! I've loved all your posts - you are such a sweetheart! Can't wait to see what you come up with next :)
Happy blogiversary!! I really like the look of your blog, and the favorite post titles are a hoot! I'm passing your link on to my paranormal writing friends!
Jemi - Thanks, hon! :D Right back at ya!
Jill - So glad you like it! And I appreciate the word of mouth. :D
You brought me kicking and screaming into the blogosphere and now I'm delightfully hooked. You are my Obi Wan Kenobi, Lisa. Thank you and Happy Anniversary.
Thank you, Leslie! I like Obi Wan so I can take that. He he he.
Our anniversaries are so close--ours is on Monday--tomorrow!
Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse
Angela - Wow! I didn't realize that. I'll be sure to stop by and check out your blog tomorrow.