Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
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Thu, Apr 03 2008
Paws at the door
If you've ever had a pet walk in on you while you were in the bathroom you will appreciate the April 2 Cute Overload photo. Our outdoor cat, Austin, managed to open the slider screen door one day when we didn't have it locked. At the time I thought it was an accident, because he simply put his paws up the screen and leaned, causing the door to slide open. He looked genuinely stunned, but after reading some of the comments below that photo, I'm rethinking the whole incident and am wondering if he did, in fact, plan the whole maneuver, following it up with that "I wonder how that just happened?" look that cats do so well.
posted at: 06:53 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
If you've ever had a pet walk in on you while you were in the bathroom you will appreciate the April 2 Cute Overload photo. Our outdoor cat, Austin, managed to open the slider screen door one day when we didn't have it locked. At the time I thought it was an accident, because he simply put his paws up the screen and leaned, causing the door to slide open. He looked genuinely stunned, but after reading some of the comments below that photo, I'm rethinking the whole incident and am wondering if he did, in fact, plan the whole maneuver, following it up with that "I wonder how that just happened?" look that cats do so well.
posted at: 06:53 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
Wed, Mar 26 2008
To sleep, perchance to dream of flying
The day got away from this writer with tasks that kept me from doing a blog entry until now. Sleep calls, but I hate to give up without saying something. So I'll say for you to go and enjoy the great helicopter videos at Rotorwingflight.com. And dream your own dreams of flight, until tomorrow.
posted at: 21:34 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
The day got away from this writer with tasks that kept me from doing a blog entry until now. Sleep calls, but I hate to give up without saying something. So I'll say for you to go and enjoy the great helicopter videos at Rotorwingflight.com. And dream your own dreams of flight, until tomorrow.
posted at: 21:34 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
Thu, Jan 10 2008
Fun at Flixxy.com
Is Earth expanding? One man thinks so. But where does he think all the the water came from? As a believer in Creation, I find this theory great fun, and a chance to consider even more possibilities for the stories contained in the Book of Genesis.
One of my favorite perfumes is the classic Chanel No. 5. One commercial pairs a classic scent with a classic fairy tale.
I know someone else who was once mistaken for a valet parking attendant (while waiting for the valet parking attendant to return with his car), so this Nespresso commercial featuring George Clooney is particularly amusing to me.
posted at: 08:42 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
Is Earth expanding? One man thinks so. But where does he think all the the water came from? As a believer in Creation, I find this theory great fun, and a chance to consider even more possibilities for the stories contained in the Book of Genesis.
One of my favorite perfumes is the classic Chanel No. 5. One commercial pairs a classic scent with a classic fairy tale.
I know someone else who was once mistaken for a valet parking attendant (while waiting for the valet parking attendant to return with his car), so this Nespresso commercial featuring George Clooney is particularly amusing to me.
posted at: 08:42 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
Fri, Dec 21 2007
Simple, inexpensive light tent
If need good photos for things you sell on Ebay or if you just want to document a collection of items that you own, check out a set of instructions for a really useful D.I.Y. Light Tent.
I'm already thinking about this as something one could modify for miniature displays. Due to time constraints, I didn't get the Christmas village put out on display this year, but I've thought about showcasing just one or two of the buildings or creating a small scene. While a shadowbox version is often used for miniature scenes, a lighted box (or tent) would show off a miniature's details even better.
posted at: 12:22 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
If need good photos for things you sell on Ebay or if you just want to document a collection of items that you own, check out a set of instructions for a really useful D.I.Y. Light Tent.
I'm already thinking about this as something one could modify for miniature displays. Due to time constraints, I didn't get the Christmas village put out on display this year, but I've thought about showcasing just one or two of the buildings or creating a small scene. While a shadowbox version is often used for miniature scenes, a lighted box (or tent) would show off a miniature's details even better.
posted at: 12:22 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
Thu, Dec 13 2007
A spell of silliness
Did you ever wake up in a silly mood and find it difficult to concentrate on anything serious? That would be me today. Instead of fighting it I've decided to spread it like a virus. I attempted to put a silly picture here, but it broke my blog style. So, please go check out the link of the spelling kitty. And smile. Or else.
posted at: 08:07 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
Did you ever wake up in a silly mood and find it difficult to concentrate on anything serious? That would be me today. Instead of fighting it I've decided to spread it like a virus. I attempted to put a silly picture here, but it broke my blog style. So, please go check out the link of the spelling kitty. And smile. Or else.
posted at: 08:07 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
Tue, Dec 11 2007
Reindeer cows
The magic of the season is upon us. I'd heard once before that Santa's reindeer were probably female. One recent article confirms this. I wonder if they kid Santa about never stopping to ask for directions...
posted at: 12:43 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
The magic of the season is upon us. I'd heard once before that Santa's reindeer were probably female. One recent article confirms this. I wonder if they kid Santa about never stopping to ask for directions...
posted at: 12:43 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
Wed, Nov 28 2007
Santa Cruz named a surfing hot spot once again
You may be familiar with the rivalry between Santa Cruz and Huntington Beach when it comes to being titled "Surf City, USA". Santa Cruz has wowed the crowds again when it comes to the world of surfing. The city ranks 6th, according to Transworld Surf magazine, and was the only U.S. city named among the Top Ten in the world.
posted at: 09:25 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
You may be familiar with the rivalry between Santa Cruz and Huntington Beach when it comes to being titled "Surf City, USA". Santa Cruz has wowed the crowds again when it comes to the world of surfing. The city ranks 6th, according to Transworld Surf magazine, and was the only U.S. city named among the Top Ten in the world.
posted at: 09:25 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
