tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post855557121908555161..comments2023-08-27T04:22:55.468-07:00Comments on The Literary Lab: Friday Filler! Pictures and Literary Elements!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-11146327817611743672011-11-07T16:53:14.489-08:002011-11-07T16:53:14.489-08:00I love the warm, welcoming community and the way y...I love the warm, welcoming community and the way you geek out on writing stuff! Keep it going folks. (And yeah, I'm way behind on the conversation here but I feel like pregnancy can claim its entirely own time zone, if not dimension.)Carrie Callaghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054716159593704969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-17649489227063740122011-11-04T18:59:15.476-07:002011-11-04T18:59:15.476-07:00I love that I just found you guys and immediately ...I love that I just found you guys and immediately felt at home. XD You're all interesting and personable, and I hope you don't mind me sticking around. ;)<br /><br />~Ashlee<br />http://ashleesch.com<br />http://theDragonsHoard.bigcartel.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-85630254883367087512011-11-04T18:39:02.505-07:002011-11-04T18:39:02.505-07:00Anne: I figured you didn't mean just dead guys...<b>Anne:</b> I figured you didn't mean just dead guys, and like Scott, I was just keeping the funny going. Hehehe. :) We love to have you hear! We learn from you, too, you know.<br /><br /><b>Yat-Yee:</b> We love having you here!<br /><br /><b>Linda:</b> I'm not sure I'm up to exercising posts these days, but I'm going to try my best to keep up with Davin and Scott with the deeper posts. :)Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-14554942164349615642011-11-04T15:47:03.366-07:002011-11-04T15:47:03.366-07:00Aarrgghh typos! See my brain needs all the exercis...Aarrgghh typos! See my brain needs all the exercise it can get.Linda Cassidy Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105748665483726537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-90957801839663885152011-11-04T15:45:42.711-07:002011-11-04T15:45:42.711-07:00I like the Literary Lab posts because they exercis...I like the Literary Lab posts because they exercise my mind, which I'm depending on to stave off dementia.<br /><br />Of course, if the times you make me laugh that's great too. Either way, I'm glad you're still here.Linda Cassidy Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105748665483726537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-73486485712677462382011-11-04T14:27:57.149-07:002011-11-04T14:27:57.149-07:00Scott: go for the multifocals that are computer ca...Scott: go for the multifocals that are computer calibrated. They sound fancy if nothing else. I bypassed the whole bifocals step and went straight to them. Didn't have any trouble getting used to them<br /><br />As for what I like about the Lit Lab. Let's see, three smart people who love writing share their passion with grace and generosity. Yeah, don't know why I like it at all.<br /><br />Eels. And Thai aunts with washing machines. And random jokes taken to their logical ends and beyond. <br /><br />Oh, that list? Naipul says he loves being on it. Honored.Yat-Yeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028075516122778317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-88747328136904931992011-11-04T14:18:27.300-07:002011-11-04T14:18:27.300-07:00Anne, I thought it was funny. My reply was just to...Anne, I thought it was funny. My reply was just to keep the joke going.scott g.f.baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726743149139510832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-20182922852709641462011-11-04T12:39:59.327-07:002011-11-04T12:39:59.327-07:00You know, I didn't mean to start such a bru-ha...You know, I didn't mean to start such a bru-ha-ha over the mostly dead guys. As a feminist forever, I wasn't in my right mind when I made that comment. Lack of chocolate. I was trying to be funny, but it didn't work.<br /><br />I just meant you all talk about writers that WRITE, and discuss things in this creative venue that MATTER, not just if Edward or the other one is sparkly, or does my profile pic make me look fat.<br /><br />I like it here because you TEACH me the stuff I want to LEARN about.<br />That's what I like about the LAB.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-69443962556169898442011-11-04T12:04:19.938-07:002011-11-04T12:04:19.938-07:00Ben did propose Daylight Savings Time...and he has...Ben did propose Daylight Savings Time...and he has his own stove, too. The guy got around. I think he also started an ice cream company with some guy named Jerry....<br /><br />-AlexAlex MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121919349442258779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-55066994073319142612011-11-04T11:57:16.324-07:002011-11-04T11:57:16.324-07:00And Benjamin Franklin's picture is on the $100...And Benjamin Franklin's picture is on the $100 bill.<br /><br />And while we're talking about Ben...don't forget to set you clocks back this weekend.Rick Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-91605349107263050512011-11-04T11:39:15.369-07:002011-11-04T11:39:15.369-07:00Benjamin Franklin invented the bifocals.
Theo Cho...Benjamin Franklin invented the bifocals.<br /><br />Theo Chocolates is in Fremont.<br /><br />-AlexAlex MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121919349442258779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-15336748928985064232011-11-04T11:25:58.659-07:002011-11-04T11:25:58.659-07:00Oh, and what I like about the lab is the community...Oh, and what I like about the lab is the community of writers that group here. I get as much from the comments as I do from the posts.Rick Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-53955372047944176482011-11-04T11:25:13.442-07:002011-11-04T11:25:13.442-07:00$100 question:
Who invented the bifocals?
HINT: ...$100 question:<br /><br />Who invented the bifocals?<br /><br />HINT: There's a clue in the value awarded to this question. <br /><br />BTW...it's payable in Mon only money, so don't get too excited.Rick Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-40694958477808280602011-11-04T11:04:19.224-07:002011-11-04T11:04:19.224-07:00Are they in Fremont? I'm ashamed to say I don&...Are they in Fremont? I'm ashamed to say I don't know.<br /><br />Come in the spring and we can all have tea in the back yard.scott g.f.baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726743149139510832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-62466707613008609922011-11-04T10:57:40.196-07:002011-11-04T10:57:40.196-07:00Michelle: Sure, we can go there -- it's in th...Michelle: Sure, we can go there -- it's in the heart of a wonderfully funky neighborhood and also, they do tours. <br /><br />Scott: I do like Fran's sea salt caramels but my teeth do not. Sigh.<br /><br />-AlexAlex MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121919349442258779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-81889482796748066972011-11-04T10:39:23.041-07:002011-11-04T10:39:23.041-07:00S.P.: Thanks! We try to make it fun here. Chocolat...<b>S.P.:</b> Thanks! We try to make it fun here. Chocolate helps. :)<br /><br /><b>Alex:</b> Can we pretty please go there when I visit? That sounds amazing. They need to open a shop here.Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-87886717093596879282011-11-04T10:36:30.239-07:002011-11-04T10:36:30.239-07:00You can have all the Theo Chocolates you want; I h...You can have all the Theo Chocolates you want; I have no interest in them. I like the sea salt caramels from Fran's.<br /><br />Subtle you ain't, Miss M.scott g.f.baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726743149139510832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-51007458626192343372011-11-04T10:29:21.315-07:002011-11-04T10:29:21.315-07:00Michelle: We have a place here in the Emerald Cit...Michelle: We have a place here in the Emerald City called Theo Chocolates -- they make their chocolates from scratch ("the only organic, fair trade, bean-to-bar chocolate factory in the United States") and it is a fine, fine place to visit, especially when they put out free samples for the holidays.<br /><br />Scott: HINT for Christmas gifts: THEO CHOCOLATE. <br /><br />Nobody ever accused me of being subtle.<br /><br />-AlexAlex MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121919349442258779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-16266689508675244632011-11-04T10:27:56.577-07:002011-11-04T10:27:56.577-07:00I like how fun it is here. You talk about literat...I like how fun it is here. You talk about literature and it can be serious but you're all friends and you get along well.S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-55045867543201925182011-11-04T10:14:19.609-07:002011-11-04T10:14:19.609-07:00I might also add that GOOD dark chocolate is the o...I might also add that GOOD dark chocolate is the only way. You know, stuff actually made in Europe.Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-78653466826738256952011-11-04T10:14:03.659-07:002011-11-04T10:14:03.659-07:00Dark chocolate is the only way. It is the force.Dark chocolate is the only way. It is the force.Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-2543926385611981182011-11-04T10:13:19.409-07:002011-11-04T10:13:19.409-07:00Scott: There is only dark chocolate. Other thing...Scott: There is only dark chocolate. Other things claiming to be chocolate are an abomination, unless they are free leftover Halloween candy from the coworkers.<br /><br />Michelle: It would be lovely if you could visit the Emerald City! Oh, and yes, not only do I know where Scott works, I also know where he and Mighty Reader *live*, so if you visited them, I could track you down...er...hope to be invited, too!<br /><br />*DARK* chocolate.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />AlexAlex MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121919349442258779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-53936600644042008252011-11-04T09:56:49.123-07:002011-11-04T09:56:49.123-07:00Anne: We try very hard to talk only about mostly o...<b>Anne:</b> We try very hard to talk only about mostly old dead guys... *cough* I think Ms. Chopin, however, would be quite irritated at being called a guy. Which I've always meant to ask you if you've read The Awakening? It's SO up your alley! I'd love to know what you think of it. :)<br /><br /><b>Scott:</b> That was funny. :)<br /><br /><b>Alex:</b> Punning another day is our daily punishment for our readers. <br /><br />So this means if I ever make it out there to see Bailey, I get to see you, too, right? We'll just have a party with Rhemalda and you and Scott and Mighty Reader and Davin if he decides to come. :)<br /><br /><b>Davin:</b> Yeah, say good bye to the eBook! Because that would be way cooler.Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-73580518268041341562011-11-04T09:51:52.791-07:002011-11-04T09:51:52.791-07:00Happy Friday Filler Michelle and everyone else! I ...Happy Friday Filler Michelle and everyone else! I think in the picture Scott is just trying to read Monarch without opening it. Really that would save a ton of time.Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-9354376293948329952011-11-04T09:51:00.194-07:002011-11-04T09:51:00.194-07:00"I know exactly where to find him. Heh."..."I know exactly where to find him. Heh."<br /><br />That wasn't designed to make me feel comfortable. Dark or milk chocolate?scott g.f.baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726743149139510832noreply@blogger.com