The Making of Many Books

Pictorial Webster's: Inspiration to Completion from John Carrera on Vimeo.

You probably know how books are written (or you've figured it out by now!) . But wouldn't you like to know how they are MADE? Follow the fascinating journey of one man as he makes a dictionary. Now I understand why quality leather-bound books are so expensive!

A tip of the hat to Jerry J for the link above. :-)

~Angie

By Angela on Friday, November 06, 2009 @ 7:00 AM

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Okay, I've had a couple of days off . . .

. . . so I got some friends to send me some video and I put it together to observe NaNoWriMo . . . or "national write a novel month." Seems that every November, thousands of Americans set out to write the first draft of a novel, and here's to 'em. :-)

Those of us who do this full-time tend to search for reasons to NOT write, but eventually we have to . . .

Enjoy!

~~Angie

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By Angela on Thursday, November 05, 2009 @ 4:00 AM

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Kathy C. Says: 8:18 AM

I am actually working on a preteen devotional that when done will be way more than 50,000 words (the Nov goal I guess).

Mocha with Linda Says: 8:38 AM

I love it! You gals are so much fun!!

Accidental Poet Says: 10:51 AM

What a blast. I laughed out loud at your finger puppets talking to each other, and your bemused dogs in the "rain".

Suzanne Says: 9:30 PM

Completely adorable! Had me giggling for most of it. Thanks for the laughs :)

Sue Says: 10:38 PM

I saw this over at Kristin's blog yesterday and had a huge giggle. You girls are a BLAST!

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The Grandma Gene trailer

I've been on a movie-making binge. I was waiting for another project to shape up (details to come once they solidify), and so I found myself pulling images together for my WIP, The Grandma Gene. Before I knew it, I had a completed trailer.

This story is only in rough draft form, but there's enough here to know where I'm going. Enjoy!

Did anyone else watch "V" last night? My paper said that only "middle-aged geeks" would remember the original, so count me among the geeks who not only remembered it, but loved it! The new version has been updated with some interesting and relevant references to terrorist cells and universal health care. I tell you, the latter gives me the willies without involving any lizards.

Have a great day!

~~Angie

By Angela on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 @ 7:00 AM

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Mocha with Linda Says: 9:08 AM

Oooh! I think WIP stands for Winner in Progress!

Angela Says: 9:09 AM

(grin) I sure hope so, Linda! Thanks for the vote of confidence!

Deborah Says: 10:32 AM

I love it!!

About V...my most vivid memory was of a woman swallowing a rat...because, of course, she was actually a lizard! hmmm.....not sure I'll be watching this time around.

Laura in Texas Says: 1:30 PM

I couldn't watch V last night, but believe you me, I had the DVR set up to record it, and I'll be watching it as soon as I can make the time to sit down and do it! I LOVED the original. I noticed it was playing on some cable channel last week -- almost recorded it, too.

Laura in Texas Says: 1:33 PM

And by the way . . . I CAN'T WAIT for this book to come out.

Leslie Says: 2:17 PM

Middle aged geeks?!

Sorry but I'm not even close to middle aged yet and I remember the show quite clearly. I was very young when it originally came out, so I may have seen re-runs of the two mini-series, but I belive that I did watch the actual tv show "live"

I recorded the original shows on SyFy this weekend and was having a very fun time watching. I did watch the new show last night and enjoyed it.

Here's something to get your brains working: There are quite a few people that do think aliens are *real* - that they are actually manifestations of the enemy designed to get our minds focusing elsewhere (and not on God). As I was watching both the original and especially how last nights' episode was very "Left Behind-ish" in a way. I've already seen how the enemy has used the media to brainwash the masses; I'm having a laughing fit about how in many ways the show seems to outline the last days.

Doni Brinkman Says: 12:33 AM

What???? Please tell me that 36 is NOT middle aged! :) I loved loved the original series and I was really bummed that last night was only one hour. :)

Suzanne Says: 9:32 PM

I'm 40 and clearly remember the original V series. Creeped me out then, not sure I want to revisit that.

Angela Says: 4:34 PM

I hate to break it to you, Doni, but if a man's years are "three score and ten," then 35 is EXACTLY middle-aged. :-)

Scary, isn't it?

Angie

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Procrastination Made Artsy

As an expert in procrastination, I loved this. It's brilliant, artsy, and sooooo true. And one of these days I just might stop watching videos and get up and do something. :-0

~~Angie

By Angela on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 @ 7:00 AM

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Mocha with Linda Says: 8:58 AM

Funny. Except too many of the things he mentioned as ways to procrastinate are things I procrastinate to avoid doing!

Kathy Says: 9:45 AM

"Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow." -Mark Twain

Deborah Says: 9:49 AM

I just procrastinated by watching that entire video, and counting how many cups of tea he made.

Anonymous Says: 11:59 AM

I love "Thesaurisizing" your words. I do that all the time. And sometimes I STILL don't find the right one. He missed a big one tho' by not mentioning how much time is lost by playing with kitties or the doggers. Really cute! Clyde

Peg Says: 3:10 PM

Very clever! I identified with so many of them! Especially staring out the window. I tell myself I'm thinking. :)

Kay Day Says: 2:59 PM

The art reminded me of Sesame Street!

I agree with Linda, a lot of those things are things I procrastinate.

He didn't mention Farm Town. Or Sims. Or FB.

I'm gonna go make some tea.

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Special Announcement

By Angela on Monday, November 02, 2009 @ 7:00 AM

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Mocha with Linda Says: 9:09 AM

Oh My!!! What absolute fun! I'd say I can't wait, but I'm not ready mentally for Christmas to be only 10 days away!

Peg Says: 12:08 PM

Looking forward to this! Saw it on Robin Lee's blog, um, yesterday? I'm a little brain-dead from the first day push of NaNoWriMo. (Made my word goal, too!)

Angie, who's doing the vocals for this video? Very nice.

Peg Says: 12:10 PM

Duh - was typing above comment and it covered the video - I see my answer: Celtic Woman

Lynda in MO Says: 7:37 PM

Yay!!! Can't wait!!

Momstheword Says: 8:34 PM

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you,

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Talking Cat

This one made me laugh out loud. If the eyes are the window to the soul, I think this guy interprets for his cat very well!

~~Angie

By Angela on Sunday, November 01, 2009 @ 7:00 AM

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Deborah Says: 9:24 AM

This one was so good! I'll have to get my son to try it with our kittens.

Sue Says: 2:45 PM

Oh my... that was LOL funny! Have to show that to my hubby. Thanks for the giggle Angie!

The Dynamic Uno Says: 5:07 PM

Too funny! I had a cat that would "answer back" when I spoke with her. The only talent my current cat has is giving the teacher stare and rolling her eyes.

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Baby and Beyonce

LOL! I found this video sort of by accident . . . and my hubby and I sat here and giggled all the way through it. Who said babies don't have rhythm? This one sure does!

Enjoy!

~~Angie

By Angela on Saturday, October 31, 2009 @ 7:00 AM

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Mocha with Linda Says: 8:34 AM

Too cute!

Debbie Says: 11:41 AM

I've seen this video before but each time I laugh even more. Isn't it amazing how they imitate what they see even as babies? It says much. But oh ...how cute!

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: Name: Angela; Location: Florida, United States

In no particular order, Angela Hunt is a novelist, teacher, mother, wife, mastiff owner, reader, musician, student, aspiring theologian, and bubble gum connoisseur. The things that enter her life sooner or later find their way into her books, hence "a life in pages."

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