tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post7802371889121351742..comments2023-11-03T08:03:15.599-05:00Comments on Killer Fiction: The Fine Art of Writing Humor...No Matter WhatKathy Bacushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-50587542240871059352008-02-23T22:39:00.000-06:002008-02-23T22:39:00.000-06:00I'm a little late commenting on this - don't hate ...I'm a little late commenting on this - don't hate me because I'm in Dubai visiting friends and it's terrific weather here right now.<BR/><BR/>Seems to me that you wrote funny just fine - your blog post was hysterical :)<BR/><BR/>Stay warm and have some hot chocolate!Jenyfer Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769550148821002722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-20474999448275991172008-02-22T11:08:00.000-06:002008-02-22T11:08:00.000-06:00Now why didn't I think of that? Heck, while she's...Now why didn't I think of that? Heck, while she's at it, maybe Gin could bring over some Death by Chocolate.Angie Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05843918280581285622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-23555051360607313152008-02-22T03:26:00.000-06:002008-02-22T03:26:00.000-06:00A nice peppermint feet soak and a cup of Earl Grey...A nice peppermint feet soak and a cup of Earl Grey.<BR/><BR/>Hugs, Danettedanettebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080821348744144432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-64735547017979791892008-02-21T17:01:00.000-06:002008-02-21T17:01:00.000-06:00Validation, indeed, Angie. I'm ready to pay a mem...Validation, indeed, Angie. I'm ready to pay a member of 'The Assassin's' Bombay family to take care of a certain groundhog. <BR/><BR/>Feel free to chip in!<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole who just made a run to Mickey D's for more comfort a/k/a avoidance food (french fries and ketchup!)~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-34866881990355367142008-02-21T16:05:00.000-06:002008-02-21T16:05:00.000-06:00LOL I knew I'd find validation here. St. Louis is ...LOL I knew I'd find validation here. St. Louis is also in the middle of a huge winter ice storm. I just fell on my rear while attempting to get the mail and I don't feel like writing either. Nope. I feel like blogging, even though I promised myself I wouldn't start until book two is done. So I came here, instead!<BR/><BR/>Your picture was like looking out my window, minus my butt marks in the snow. I like the idea of food therapy - your chocolate oatmeal cookie solution sounds just about right. A hot shower couldn't hurt either. Or maybe just a quick nap...Angie Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05843918280581285622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-50469528692551824282008-02-21T15:20:00.000-06:002008-02-21T15:20:00.000-06:00One more vote for a hot bath, music, and candles f...One more vote for a hot bath, music, and candles from Beth. Yay!<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-23666729674696255472008-02-21T15:16:00.000-06:002008-02-21T15:16:00.000-06:00I'm looking forward to settling down with a book (...I'm looking forward to settling down with a book (or four or five)when I finish writing my latest, estella.<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-8054412135217230102008-02-21T15:14:00.000-06:002008-02-21T15:14:00.000-06:00Oops! I meant Tori on that last comment. Need mo...Oops! I meant Tori on that last comment. Need more chocolate!<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-81830151893636035252008-02-21T15:11:00.000-06:002008-02-21T15:11:00.000-06:00I do plan to invest in one of those lamps before n...I do plan to invest in one of those lamps before next winter, Terrio. So many folks have mentioned those to me.<BR/><BR/>Hope the ideas start to come for you again. Maybe estella's bubble bath idea might help.<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-55490005799880568082008-02-21T15:00:00.000-06:002008-02-21T15:00:00.000-06:00I always say we pay extra for good weather in Sout...I always say we pay extra for good weather in Southern California! And it's worth every penny.<BR/>When I need to clear my mind and get it back on track I take a bath. Candles, music, deep hot water-it works everytime!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719680912770877740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-83238873059620307102008-02-21T14:54:00.000-06:002008-02-21T14:54:00.000-06:00A bubble bath and a good book work for me!A bubble bath and a good book work for me!Estellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199693275287344161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-72527676230663639062008-02-21T14:06:00.000-06:002008-02-21T14:06:00.000-06:00I used to get lots of fun ideas in the shower. No...I used to get lots of fun ideas in the shower. Not so much these days. It's very disapointing. <BR/><BR/>And I don't envy you your weather at all. I am so over winter and I haven't had to deal with nearly as much as you have!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-2499239596772503712008-02-21T13:33:00.000-06:002008-02-21T13:33:00.000-06:00Bullet Hole,I was a DJ for 8 years and had a blast...Bullet Hole,<BR/><BR/>I was a DJ for 8 years and had a blast but that was enough. I'd like to be able to make a nice living so I had to venture back to office work.<BR/><BR/>The hardest part was 9/11. Luckily no one expected funny that day but when we were supposed to return to normal two days later, that was hard.<BR/><BR/>Hope the poster helps. And maybe one of those sun lamps. They sell those in Iowa?Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-37279119204003816232008-02-21T13:05:00.000-06:002008-02-21T13:05:00.000-06:00>And you've never let us down in >your books.Gee C...>And you've never let us down in >your books.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Gee Crime Scene. Just when I was determined to never forgive you for spring having sprung in your neck of the woods you go and say something so doggone nice. Thank you. <BR/><BR/>Your "bite back" comment also brings to mind a quote Lucille Ball once made. "I'm not funny," she said. "I'm brave."<BR/><BR/>Write on!<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-74937753058183302012008-02-21T12:45:00.000-06:002008-02-21T12:45:00.000-06:00Kathy,I don't know why you didn't feel like writin...Kathy,<BR/><BR/>I don't know why you didn't feel like writing humor, I thought the whole frozen car, frozen locks were good for a laugh. (Smile) Okay, I totally can relate. Life can bite, humor writers have to bite back. <BR/><BR/>When ever I'm in a situation that I don't think is funny, generally, later, upon reflection, I see the whole episode with fresh eyes and I can laugh about things. <BR/><BR/>Of course, not everything is funny, and it's tough when those things hit. Ahh, but we manage. And you've never let us down in your books. Thanks for that, by the way.<BR/><BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-24020288059014776332008-02-21T12:19:00.000-06:002008-02-21T12:19:00.000-06:00I'm about ready to give up any claim to Iowa right...I'm about ready to give up any claim to Iowa right about now, Les.<BR/><BR/>And absolutely nothing is melting. I went out to get in my Jimmy the other day, opened my driver's door, slipped on the ice and slid 3/4 of the way under the truck. All that was sticking out was my head and shoulders.<BR/><BR/>Enough already.<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-29898221983846170522008-02-21T12:14:00.000-06:002008-02-21T12:14:00.000-06:00I LOVE IT!!! Dry erase markers in the shower! Nece...I LOVE IT!!! Dry erase markers in the shower! Necessity is truly the mother of invention, Keri! <BR/><BR/>And about the hubby's face--just think what it will look like when one of those dry erase shower ideas brings you beau coup bucks!!!!<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-2418205737910088292008-02-21T12:08:00.000-06:002008-02-21T12:08:00.000-06:00"I wonder if dry erase markers will write and eras..."I wonder if dry erase markers will write and erase markers will come off a shower wall?"<BR/><BR/>Um, what? should be: I wonder if dry erase markers will write and erase off my shower walls?Keri Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342480359177235075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-51630220773851437202008-02-21T12:06:00.001-06:002008-02-21T12:06:00.001-06:00Ahhhh. Memories. You know, you can't really clai...Ahhhh. Memories. You know, you can't really claim you live in Iowa until you've had to pry open a car using a screwdriver. I remember those days! That means I have an attached garage now, but I still carry extra long jumper cables in my trunk. And with -27 last night - it's pretty hard to be funny!<BR/><BR/>Love the post!<BR/><BR/>LesLeslie Langtryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616716802552673056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-17358090479804105712008-02-21T12:06:00.000-06:002008-02-21T12:06:00.000-06:00I have a small hotwater tank (I guess people who d...I have a small hotwater tank (I guess people who design a trailer decided it's inhabitants didn't like long showers, another story for another day), so I can't stay in long and my notes disappear. So I have to wait for the water to get hot so I can steam my walls back up to see my notes.I wonder if dry erase markers will write and erase markers will come off a shower wall? the walls (which are not tile) feel the same. I have to try this...<BR/><BR/>...<BR/><BR/>...<BR/><BR/>...<BR/><BR/>HOLY COW, IT WORKS! I'll be keeping a marker in my shower from now and can see my hubby's face to this idea. not only is their hair stuck to the walls, but now notes are going every where!Keri Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342480359177235075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-33756626438099989102008-02-21T11:44:00.000-06:002008-02-21T11:44:00.000-06:00I do think there is something to the shower thing,...I do think there is something to the shower thing, Keri. I know I've had some of my best plot breakthrough moments in the shower. For some reason, the ideas seem to flow right along with the water and break through a story's logjam. <BR/><BR/>Laugh, but I keep a notepad and pencil in the loo to save ideas before they evaporate!<BR/><BR/>Great mental picture there, huh?<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-22125460272577813892008-02-21T11:39:00.000-06:002008-02-21T11:39:00.000-06:00Great ideas, Terrio! And wow! You were a radio D...Great ideas, Terrio! And wow! You were a radio DJ? How cool is that? <BR/><BR/>I realize the petty crap I blogged about today is insignificant compared to huge issues such as illness, deaths in the family, divorce, family crises, etc. Which makes me wonder, how do others carry on 'as usual' when they're in such a dark, sad, place in real lives? Sheer guts, I guess.<BR/><BR/>I also keep a serial killer or slasher story handy for those times I just can't do funny. You'd be amazed at how cathartic it can be to immerse yourself in a dark, scary place and create madness and mayhem for a while.<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole who is taking Terrio's advice and is running to Wally's World for a poster of some warm, sunny spot~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-61668618830923484322008-02-21T11:36:00.000-06:002008-02-21T11:36:00.000-06:00I take a shower. Bath's don't work, has to be a sh...I take a shower. Bath's don't work, has to be a shower. I'm guessing it's the water hitting me over the head, I don't know, but it works everytime to get me in the mood to sit and write, no matter how the day's been.<BR/><BR/>It's queit, the water noise covers every other sound in the house that been nonstop beating on my ears and gives me a chance to think. I couldn't tell you how many times I've jotted notes in the steam on the shower doors :O)<BR/><BR/>Now if only I could figure out how to go straight from the shower to the computer without dripping water over my keyboard and sitting on my furniture naked. the whole drying/combing hair/dressing part flicks my creative flow out of lineKeri Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342480359177235075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-57087728174943989562008-02-21T11:18:00.000-06:002008-02-21T11:18:00.000-06:00Yet another reason I DO NOT miss living up north. ...Yet another reason I DO NOT miss living up north. Three blizzards in Pittsburgh in 18 months and I was outta there. That was 14 years ago and I'm not going back. More power to you for sticking it out.<BR/><BR/>This reminds me of when I went through my divorce. I was a disc jockey on the air five hours a day, five days a week. Talk about not feeling light-hearted. It was so hard to keep smiling and be witty and perk everyone up while listening to Brooks & Dunn sing about the end of a relationship. <BR/><BR/>I hear smiling (whether you feel like it or not) can work wonders. Other than that, a large poster of a sandy beach maybe? One big enough to cover the entire wall behind your computer. Think that might help?Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.com