Writer's Block

[blonde madonna]

Manna your crappy story gives me the shits.
I think you will find that:
there is no zoo in Paderborn, Germany,
you will be no record of any zookeeper anywhere named Friedrich Riesfeldt and
that this story was originally published ten years ago in some pinnacle of quality journalism like Who Weekly.

But you probably already know that.

I bought The Darwin Awards book for my teenage nephew - that's the target audience.

BM

[Cate]

anyone want pie?

I'd like pie, but I don't like coffee, can I have tea?

Wait, wait I just remembered your baking techniques. Maybe not the pie.

[jimbo]

from Amandas earlier posts i would believe she is a excelliant cook
because she doesnt measure anything.she just knows...............
and that is a gift............she loves life.family.friends
and i would definatley eat her pie..............

and of courese you KNOW WHAT TO GIVE an elephant with the Sh1ts.?????

[Manna]

you will be no record of any zookeeper anywhere named Friedrich Riesfeldt and

You are right; I will not be that.

that this story was originally published ten years ago in some pinnacle of quality journalism like Who Weekly.

But you probably already know that.

nope, I didn't. I only know that my sister sent it to me, and that I enjoyed reading a few of the Darwin Awards once. Can't remember how long ago. post-teenage days, tho.

Jimbo, you are such a sweetie. While I enjoy the idea that you would protect me, I wonder if you saw my story about moose turd pie (which I didn't make up, btw). I think it's in the militant wing thread.

[jimbo]

I wasnt really welcome there...............but i know you like to have fun alot and make shit pies
but there for throwing not eating....dont we all know that???

[Cate]

and of courese you KNOW WHAT TO GIVE an elephant with the Sh1ts.?????

Okay, I hate to ask but I can't help myself - What do you give an elephant with the shits?

[jimbo]

Two spoons of bisto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

because it......................

DO YOU REMEMBER THE ADD??

[Steven]

Such scat in the hallowed halls of poetry. Maybe a plunger is better
than a "plumber's snake" (the tool, not the trouser item). As for regularity, lots
of people find that appropriate dietary fiber, exercise, sufficient water intake,
and emotional wellness goes a long way towards unblocking. Blocks or remedies for them,
should be addressed with one's personal physician. By the way, the root of
"physician," I understand is "physic" -- having to do with enemas.

[damellon]

Steven - I owe you an apology. I started this frivolity so now it's incumbent upon me to stop it.
Some practical suggestions for surmounting your writer's block -
1. Go for a run around the.............
2. Listen to Ian Drury
3. Think and then write about your ancestors. You may be a chip off the old......
4. Read 'A diet of treacle' by someone who seems to have been there.
Hope this is constructive.

[Manna]

Portnoy's Complaint also offers from comic relief (or at least commentary) in this field.

[Steven]

Hi Damellon,

I owe you a thanks. The frivolity was just what was needed to free up the
block surrounding an ad that I was writing. It's done.

[damellon]

Yahay!!!!!!!!!!
Glad to be of service.
And thanks to the other scatalogical contributors.

[Steven]

Damellon,

To you and them, have a good weekend. Scat can make for
good fertilizer.

Be well.

[Socializard]

there is a story a friend reminded me of when i asked about the same thing. it did help a little...

there is a story in the book zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance by robert persig about someone wanting to write about a building or something like that...but he or she (i can't remember which...) is stumped so her professor tells her to focus on a brick i think. its been years since i've read the book so i can't remember well. but my friend summed it up best by saying, "the moral of the story is to narrow it down, if you're too broad then you're overwhelmed with all the possibilities that you could write about, that you get caught not being able to decide on anything."

[Socializard]

and i know for the guitar...i get stumped sometimes. then i find myself in moods where i'm not wanting to play it as often. of course i keep at it. even if i'm not in the mood i'll make myself practice and soon enough i find myself having fun again. of course its a roller coaster and i accept the ups with the downs. but if you're in downtime and are wanting to do something about it...i think there is an effort to be made in whatever way you like to be creative. it is something you have to cultivate. just make yourself do it. with the guitar i just keep at it...and soon enough i have a handful of riffs i like and if i'm lucky enough...some of those riffs will get played together...complimenting eachother in a way that is exciting for me and i find myself with a new song.

good luck.