I have enough to worry about sleeping at night as I am terribly afraid of the dark and am convinced there really IS a boogey man.
That zombie cow is very cute, but it would be the death of me if I woke in a fright looked over and saw that thing sitting atop my desk.
Now, my son on the other hand has a real macabre sense of humor and would love to get his hands on that cow. Although I have a sneaking suspicion if he got it, I would be finding it all over the house in the most unexpected places.
Such as when I go to the pantry, the dreaded cow would be lurking between the garbonzo beans and diced tomatoes.
Or in the laundry room when I reach up to pull down the fabric softener and find a pair of dead eyes staring back at me from atop the shelf.
I must be grateful then that I live in another country and that having said afflicted cow shipped here would be prohibitive.
Is it bad to say that I want it? I would love it and keep it on my writing desk as a reminder of the McK challenge and what will happen tome if I fail.
I would love a zombie cow! It is so cute yet horrible! I can say that safely knowing my wordcount this week has been yummy (2946 fairy words and lots of pages edited).
My daughter already has a frankenstein teddy bear so I think we're good when it comes to mutilated cuddlies thanks! It is cute though. Sortof. I think I'd want to wash it and make it all better.
Also - just to let know I edited 4 chapters last night. I'm not sure how many words that was but it was a good two hours of work.
You know, we could start a blog: The Travels of the Zombie Cow.
Everyone gets to "host" Cowie Bunga (or whatever the heck we name it) and duly notes the travels and adventures of the cow with photos and letters from Cowie Bunga and everything.
We can even make official accoutrements like luggage and a passport and whatnot. (You know you can buy fake passports online? I could get one for the cow, and I could get both US and Canadian customs stamps on it, too.)
ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME MEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMMEMEME pant ME ME ME ME ME ME M EM ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME M EM EME M EMEM EMEM ME MEEM ME ME ME M EME M EME MEM ME EM ME ME ME ME ME M EMM M EMMM .... wheeze
If it made it to my house, it would lose body parts. *sigh* We have animal fluff parts all over the living room on a regular basis. My children are blood thirsty.
I have coveted Zombie Cow since it was first unveiled. And I would love to have one, though I am sure that it would mysteriously end up in the dustbin within hours of its debut in my home office.
Given the people I used to hang with, I think you might be right, Peter. But I was thinking about a piercing that was inappropriate for a cow, actually. :)
I think we'll call this column an 'example' of a typical month for a while...keep picking up the badges, though!
Keep writing, keep submitting and earn Koala Love Points! Report in at the end of every month and She Who Is Always Right will total your points and let you know which badge you may display on the side of your blog.
New victims always welcome - please let me know in the comment trail of the latest post. Full instructions for the 2012 challenge here!
Nine or more points: Angie Stevie Pam Rick (who's Rick? Ah well, he reported in) Eight points:
Seven points:
Six points: 6 Iasa (it was 5.5, but I'm rounding her up out of amazement. I think it's an Iasa Record)
Five points:
Four points:
Sempra
Whirl (how'd he beat me?! That never happens!)
Three points:
3 McK
Two points
Mar
Sylvia
One point Pete
"We were on a break..."
Jenna
JJdeGoblin
Retired from combat (and yet The Koala never forgets...)
Displease the Koala by neglecting your writing altogether and you may find yourself joining Sarah
on
KOALA SMACKDOWN
Displease the Koala even more and she may call in her slippery sidekick and put you on: SUPER-SMACKDOWN!
Aniket Robin
With thanks to JJ de Benedictis for the fantastic artwork (and her fine abilities with toenail pliers).
McK's Top Ten Books 2011
I lost count a while ago. But it's well over 100 now, and I suspect it will be somewhere between 150 and 200 by the end of the year.
1. Before I Die - Jenny Downham According to my library, technically this is YA, but I think it defies genre. I think I managed not to cry until about page 25, but after that...I. Did. Not. Stop. Crying. Until I got to the end two and a half hours later. I couldn't stop reading either. Absolutely amazing. Utterly transcendent. 2. Dark Matter - Anita Paver I have a strange weakness for historical Arctic expeditions and this one added in one of my other weaknesses...ghoulies and ghosties. Admirably tight writing as well. Highly recommended. 3. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand - Helen Simonson Wonderful portrait of English village life with all its petty biases, plus a sharper undercurrent of racism. A beautiful story of love in the older generation, and it's funny too! The best thing, though, and the element that really made this story sing for me, was the strength of characters. 4. Ender's Game - Orson Scott Card Yes, I can't believe I hadn't read it before either. Isn't it good! 5. Room - Emma Donoghue Enchanting and utterly horrifying at the same time; an unforgettable read. 6. The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins Ah, good old-fashioned adventure! Unputdownable. 7. Sixty Lights - Gail Jones Admirable, but oddly frustrating. Maybe a bit too 'surface literary' for my taste. Tells the story of a fascinating life, with some interesting motifs running through it, but personally I think I would have preferred a plainer style. That's just me though. And it makes the list. 8. The City in the Lake - Rachel Neumeir Just gorgeous! 9. The Harrowing - Alexandra Sokoloff A fairly traditional little horror tale that I zipped through in a couple of hours - gave me a few genuine chills. 10. The Good Mayor - Andrew Nicoll - Didn't really come to life for me until around half way through, but then it really did!
Total books read so far this year: 85
McK still wants to read... Most of the Orange Prize shortlist Most of the Booker Prize shortlist The Bird Sisters - Rebecca Rasmussen
McK's Top Ten Books - The Rules Rules? What rules? One rule only - if McK is not impressed or entertained, it doesn't go on the Top Ten list. Oh, OK, rule number two - books on the Top Ten list will move around depending on how much McK is impressed or entertained.
24 comments:
I have enough to worry about sleeping at night as I am terribly afraid of the dark and am convinced there really IS a boogey man.
That zombie cow is very cute, but it would be the death of me if I woke in a fright looked over and saw that thing sitting atop my desk.
Now, my son on the other hand has a real macabre sense of humor and would love to get his hands on that cow. Although I have a sneaking suspicion if he got it, I would be finding it all over the house in the most unexpected places.
Such as when I go to the pantry, the dreaded cow would be lurking between the garbonzo beans and diced tomatoes.
Or in the laundry room when I reach up to pull down the fabric softener and find a pair of dead eyes staring back at me from atop the shelf.
I must be grateful then that I live in another country and that having said afflicted cow shipped here would be prohibitive.
It would, wouldn't it?
Please say yes.
Is it bad to say that I want it? I would love it and keep it on my writing desk as a reminder of the McK challenge and what will happen tome if I fail.
BTW - JC - yes, there is.
I would love a zombie cow! It is so cute yet horrible! I can say that safely knowing my wordcount this week has been yummy (2946 fairy words and lots of pages edited).
Oh yeah. Count me in.
That's like yelling, "Who wants ice cream?"
You know what the answer is.
Two please.
Son Of Whirl loves cuddlies and this would complement his collection brilliantly. Plus, I could steal it off him.
My daughter already has a frankenstein teddy bear so I think we're good when it comes to mutilated cuddlies thanks! It is cute though. Sortof. I think I'd want to wash it and make it all better.
Also - just to let know I edited 4 chapters last night. I'm not sure how many words that was but it was a good two hours of work.
Can the claw take one step back puh-leeease?
You know, we could start a blog: The Travels of the Zombie Cow.
Everyone gets to "host" Cowie Bunga (or whatever the heck we name it) and duly notes the travels and adventures of the cow with photos and letters from Cowie Bunga and everything.
We can even make official accoutrements like luggage and a passport and whatnot. (You know you can buy fake passports online? I could get one for the cow, and I could get both US and Canadian customs stamps on it, too.)
I LOVE that idea!
The traveling zombie cow. Hmmmmm.
ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME MEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMMEMEME pant ME ME ME ME ME ME M EM ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME M EM EME M EMEM EMEM ME MEEM ME ME ME M EME M EME MEM ME EM ME ME ME ME ME M EMM M EMMM .... wheeze
If it made it to my house, it would lose body parts. *sigh* We have animal fluff parts all over the living room on a regular basis. My children are blood thirsty.
I have coveted Zombie Cow since it was first unveiled. And I would love to have one, though I am sure that it would mysteriously end up in the dustbin within hours of its debut in my home office.
What I really want is a vicious pack of meerkats.
Cowie could also have an autograph album whereing all her hosts sign and write notes. And souvenirs of her travels and everything.
When she visits Peter in SF she can get an inappropriate piercing or a tatoo.
(Sorry, but this idea amuses me.)
But, is there such a thing as an inappropriate piercing or tattoo in San Francisco? Seems like everything is appropriate here.
Given the people I used to hang with, I think you might be right, Peter. But I was thinking about a piercing that was inappropriate for a cow, actually. :)
Just a quick update I finished my short story today. Another 1,823 new words.
Oh my.
which gaelic does she speak? no matter, i'd provide her a good home...
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