The very manly and prolific John Wiswell who blogs at The Bathroom Monologues have given us the (very unmanly-looking) One Lovely Blog Award. I gotta say, it looks like Holly Hobbie designed this thing with all its frilly doilies and teacups on it. But I digress...
Anyway, here are the rules: I think I have to tell you guys seven things about myself that you may not have known and pass the award along to a few worthy bloggers.
Anyway, here are the rules: I think I have to tell you guys seven things about myself that you may not have known and pass the award along to a few worthy bloggers.
That said, though, I'm sure this award has made the rounds so I'm not sure if I can hit a blog that hasn't had it. If I give it to you and you've received it already, my apologies.
In any case, here are the seven things you may not have known about me:
1. I had two kidney operations when I was 11 and 13 and needed to go to Cornell Medical Center in The Big Apple. Only two docs at the time could've performed the operations -- I had blockages in my kidneys and probably wouldn't have lived to see college had they not been found.
In any case, here are the seven things you may not have known about me:
1. I had two kidney operations when I was 11 and 13 and needed to go to Cornell Medical Center in The Big Apple. Only two docs at the time could've performed the operations -- I had blockages in my kidneys and probably wouldn't have lived to see college had they not been found.
2. If I may put my Bukowski grittiness aside, allow me to say that I could happily live at Disney World resorts 24/7... If you put me at the Boardwalk Resort which replicates an East Coast boardwalk during the roaring 20s, I'd be fine. Especially with all the hot jazz they pipe in everywhere. Now this is blasphemous since Buk was notorious for hating Mickey Mouse.
3. September 11, 2001 was one of the most surreal days of my life. Driving to work, watching those towers smoke in the distance mere miles away was downright scary. It was also one of the only two days during my 20-plus years working at my newspaper that we printed an "EXTRA" edition -- you know, those things paperboys sell on street corners in B&W movies.
4. HGTV soothes me. No kidding...
5. I was pretty much dry until the age of 24ish. It's true... A woman did, in fact, drive me to drink. Thank God. ;)
6. I take roughly 50 vitamins a day. Maybe more. What else would explain my youthful effervescence?
7. I'm no thrill seeker. I don't jump outta planes, ski, hike, mountain climb, mountain bike, swim, ride a motorcycle, jet ski, surf or snowboard. I chill. Gimmie a cabana, newspaper, pair of shades and a cold drink at a five-star Vegas strip hotel. That's what I do best...
And now, here's who I want to bestow the "Lovely Blogger Award" upon:
scibo ergo sum: Jen Brubacher's nifty blog is a cool lil' hangout for any writer. She's a librarian who writes fiction (mostly Mystery/Suspense) and posts mainly about the writing craft, books and authors, libraries and information technology, and issues such as censorship and privacy. Good stuff all around.
Life on the Muskoka River: Cathy Olliffe's stupendous blog delivers her elegant musings, well-crafted flash fiction and a plethora of guest writers where one of the main highlights are Cathy's profile on her subjects. She's got such a way with words that you'll find yourself hanging out at her house more and more...
Mindspeak: Carrie Clevenger brings it on so many levels. Her yarns, ranging from disturbing horror to nuanced crime and noir, are delivered in a gut punch style that is certainly unique. If ever there's a scribe that leaves me in awe, it's Ms. Clevenger.
Winedrunk Sidewalk: John Grochalski's no-frills joint is one of my favorite blogs. When I grow up as a writer, I wanna be just like him. He delivers a poem a day from the gritty streets of Brooklyn (I believe) and my jaw drops at his prolific nature. He makes it look easy. Sadly, we were supposed to share a flipbook/chapbook together published by the now defunct Tainted Coffee Press / Zygote in my Coffee outfit. It woulda been a great title.
3. September 11, 2001 was one of the most surreal days of my life. Driving to work, watching those towers smoke in the distance mere miles away was downright scary. It was also one of the only two days during my 20-plus years working at my newspaper that we printed an "EXTRA" edition -- you know, those things paperboys sell on street corners in B&W movies.
4. HGTV soothes me. No kidding...
5. I was pretty much dry until the age of 24ish. It's true... A woman did, in fact, drive me to drink. Thank God. ;)
6. I take roughly 50 vitamins a day. Maybe more. What else would explain my youthful effervescence?
7. I'm no thrill seeker. I don't jump outta planes, ski, hike, mountain climb, mountain bike, swim, ride a motorcycle, jet ski, surf or snowboard. I chill. Gimmie a cabana, newspaper, pair of shades and a cold drink at a five-star Vegas strip hotel. That's what I do best...
And now, here's who I want to bestow the "Lovely Blogger Award" upon:
scibo ergo sum: Jen Brubacher's nifty blog is a cool lil' hangout for any writer. She's a librarian who writes fiction (mostly Mystery/Suspense) and posts mainly about the writing craft, books and authors, libraries and information technology, and issues such as censorship and privacy. Good stuff all around.
Life on the Muskoka River: Cathy Olliffe's stupendous blog delivers her elegant musings, well-crafted flash fiction and a plethora of guest writers where one of the main highlights are Cathy's profile on her subjects. She's got such a way with words that you'll find yourself hanging out at her house more and more...
Mindspeak: Carrie Clevenger brings it on so many levels. Her yarns, ranging from disturbing horror to nuanced crime and noir, are delivered in a gut punch style that is certainly unique. If ever there's a scribe that leaves me in awe, it's Ms. Clevenger.
Winedrunk Sidewalk: John Grochalski's no-frills joint is one of my favorite blogs. When I grow up as a writer, I wanna be just like him. He delivers a poem a day from the gritty streets of Brooklyn (I believe) and my jaw drops at his prolific nature. He makes it look easy. Sadly, we were supposed to share a flipbook/chapbook together published by the now defunct Tainted Coffee Press / Zygote in my Coffee outfit. It woulda been a great title.
Thank you doll. And that award is awfully frilly lookin'. [eyeballs] I think I've gotten it before, but getting it from my friends really means a lot. Thank you again. :D
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think this award is worth it just to get to read a few things I didn't know about you.
ReplyDeleteI admit I have received it before... actually twice today, but it doesn't take the shine off the apple. In return for this gift, I offer a piece of one of my favourite Bukowski poems, The Gift:
"this this is the gift
and I am ill with it;
it has sloshed around my bones
and brings me awake to
stare at walls.
musing often leads to madness,
o dog with an
old rag doll."
Wow, Ant. I feel like I know you so much better now. That was a great list. I'm with you on Disney World. But no jumping out of planes? Really? No alligator wrestling either I suppose. I'm a little disappointed.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog pics too.
Congrats to you and your awardees!
ReplyDeleteDisneyWorld...whoda thunk? ;)
Maybe Buk had a secret thing for Mickey, too. After all, he who complains the loudest....
ReplyDeleteHey, I have a thing for HGTV, too!
Thanks for the nice word, Anthony! You come round to the house any time - I'll bring out some cold drinks and some comfy chairs and we'll watch all the other yahoos jump out of airplanes!
Hey,
ReplyDeleteThat frill warms up the site. How crazy about those kidney operations, it's these little coincidences in life that keeps us alive. Laughed about the disney resort- right on. And 50 plus vitamins? I'm right there with you, bud. No wonder you look so healthy (although I would have attributed that to the bungee jumping in spandex I was secretly hoping you were doing on the side- lol. My bubble is popped!) Great list, Ant. You're a cool guy, but we already knew that.
" if bukowski had written haiku
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I love these awards because folks tell us the stuff about them we'd never know. Wow. Two kidney operations. I'm glad they saved you, Ant -- in so many ways you and your writing have powered my days.
ReplyDeleteCongrat on the award. Lace looks good on you ;^) Peace...
PS -- and Jen and Doc, thanks for the poems in comments -- bonuses both!
You're Mr. Pink now!
ReplyDeleteGood choices, Anthony. I thought you'd forward it in those directions.
Well I found you through my other writer/pal-Jhon.. So i hope youdon't mind if this new word scribbler tags along for a ride...
ReplyDeleteAwards are fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat to read that little piece of insight :)