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No Time, Long See
2008-06-06 07:16:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/06/05/no-ti me-long-see/.This place is getting a little dusty. I wish I could think of stuff to write here, but beyond reading, housework, and writing, there’s nothing I can bring myself to write about. I look at my blog and it’s a proverbial albatross around ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "No Time , Long See", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/06/05/no-t ime-long-see/" });

Mr. President
2008-05-15 11:27:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/05/15/mr-pr esident/.I was such a heel yesterday when I ran quiz results for a post and FORGOT to acknowledge where I got the idea to do the quiz. Mr. President ’s original post - Monday Meme - is quite a good one that lets you discover ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Mr. President", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/05/15/mr-p resident/" });

Which Shakespeare Play Are You?
2008-05-14 20:40:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/05/14/which -shakespeare-play-are-you/. Your Score: Hamlet You scored 67% = Tragic, 25% = Comic, 23% = Romantic, 26% = Historic You are The Tragedy of Hamlet. Highly regarded as the best play ever written by anyone ever, Hamlet tells the story of Hamlet, the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Which Shakespeare Play Are You?", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/05/14/whic h-shakespeare-play-are-you/" });

New Glasses & A Movie
2008-05-11 05:11:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/05/10/new-g lasses-a-movie/.We went to pick up my reading glasses today. They’re quite nifty. They’re in a set of 1930’s antique frames I bought for a dollar at a garage sale almost 25 years ago. I’ll have to take a pic of them later. ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New Glasses & A Movie ", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/05/10/new- glasses-a-movie/" });

I?ve Got An Errant Eye
2008-05-01 11:22:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/05/01/ive-g ot-an-errant-eye/.Well, I went to the eye doc today and discovered that part of the lightheadedness I’ve been experiencing comes from my wandering eye - my left eye. Just as I said, it wanders unless I am concentrating on the left eye and making it ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "I’ve Got An Errant Eye", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/05/01/ive- got-an-errant-eye/" });
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Back in Time - Where to Read it
2008-04-29 14:37:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/29/back- in-time-where-to-read-it/.I’m publishing my Snape-centric Harry Potter fan fiction in two places. I’m posting a few chapters each week, so enjoy. You can find it at FanFiction.net or at FanLib. UPDATE: Both FanLib and FanFiction have been updated with more chapters. This thing is just ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Back in Time - Where to Read it", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/29/back -in-time-where-to-read-it/" });
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Back in Time - Where to Read it
2008-04-23 10:51:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/23/back- in-time-where-to-read-it/.I’m publishing my Snape-centric Harry Potter fan fiction in two places. I’m posting a few chapters each week, so enjoy. You can find it at FanFiction.net or at FanLib. No tag for this post. Related posts No related posts. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Back in Time - Where to Read it", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/23/back -in-time-where-to-read-it/" });
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Don?t Worry, Be Happy
2008-04-14 20:57:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/14/dont- worry-be-happy/. I didn’t mean to frighten those of you who read my last post, but am sorry that I did. It’s been a tough week, mentally. Just when I think I’ve got my mind figured out, it goes and shows me otherwise. The lightheadedness is ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Don’t Worry , Be Happy ", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/14/dont -worry-be-happy/" });
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It Is Backwards
2008-04-12 21:09:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/12/it-is -backwards/.I’m walking backwards these days. It’s not good. It’s been three weeks since I’ve stepped outside my house. I tried to force myself to go to the movies today with hubby, but as every minute ticked closer to the time to leave, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "It Is Backwards ", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/12/it-i s-backwards/" });

Editing Nearly Finished
2008-04-09 09:09:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/08/editi ng-nearly-finished/.My fanfic story is almost finished being edited. Some sections were removed (thanks, Lav!) and new stuff was written. I’ll be making it available here as a .pdf download. It will also be posted, one chapter a week at fanfiction.net and at ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Editing Nearly Finished", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/08/edit ing-nearly-finished/" });
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Excellent, Dude!
2008-04-07 12:22:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/07/excel lent-dude/.I’m so out of it these days that this lovely nomination almost passed me by: Mr. President of Textual Relations recognized my blog for its excellence. Although, it’s been rather woefully lacking in excellence, but perhaps in another week or two it will be back ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Excellent , Dude !", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/07/exce llent-dude/" });

I Like Happy Endings
2008-04-05 07:00:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/04/i-lik e-happy-endings/.I’m all for the tragic, angsty type of story which usually devolves into a tear-jerker of a sad ending, and there are some few stories in which I’m fine, if they end that way. For the most part, though, I like happy endings. ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "I Like Happy Endings ", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/04/i-li ke-happy-endings/" });

In Honor of Carl Sagan
2008-04-04 10:33:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/04/in-ho nor-of-carl-sagan/. Cosmos. Tags: Digital Abstracts Related posts New Digital Abstract (4) Space Girl (1) I Don’t Understand Some People (12) The Weeping Elf (2) Seaside Rendezvous (0) SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "In Honor of Carl Sagan", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/04/in-h onor-of-carl-sagan/" });
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Professor Snape’s 10 Rules for Teaching
2008-04-02 10:37:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/02/profe ssor-snape%e2%80%99s-10-rules-for-teachin g/.This is a list from the fanfic story: You Broke Him, You Fix Him: Education through intimidation… it’s the only way. Children should be seen; not heard… anyone heard will receive detention. Do not speak unless called upon… and don’t bother to raise your hand for I shan’t call upon you. The teacher is always right… if you don’t believe me, just ask me. If you don’t agree with the grade given… tough it’s non-negotiable. Criticisms will be graded and appropriate points deducted. Unacceptable essays will be used for lining owl cages. Extra credit to bring up your grade? You’ve got to be joking! Botched potions will be fed to the brewer so be careful how you brew. Any complaints should be directed to my superior… oh wait, I have no superior. ShareThis Tags: Harry Potter, Snape Related posts Professor...
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More on Delia?s Gone
2008-04-01 21:01:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/01/more- on-delias-gone/.As I was looking for the possible origins of the creepy murder ballad sung by Johnny Cash - Delia’s Gone - I found this interesting forum where it seems one fellow may have found the origin. Delia, age 14, was working as a scrub girl in ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "More on Delia’s Gone", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/04/01/more -on-delias-gone/" });

These People Need to Be Shot
2008-03-31 23:09:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/31/these -people-need-to-be-shot/.Check this out: Internet griefers descended on an epilepsy support message board last weekend and used JavaScript code and flashing computer animation to trigger migraine headaches and seizures in some users. These aren’t even people; they’re scum! No tag for this post. Related posts No related posts. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "These People Need to Be Shot ", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/31/thes e-people-need-to-be-shot/" });
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Delia?s Gone
2008-03-31 13:30:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/31/delia s-gone/.What do you think of this song, by Johnny Cash? Tags: music Related posts More Fresh Air (0) Mystery Topic #6 (8) Jorma Kaukonen (4) Slowly Being Creative (2) Johnny & Louis (0) SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Delia’s Gone", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/31/deli as-gone/" });

Johnny & Louis
2008-03-30 23:01:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/30/johnn y-louis/.Two greats, one from jazz/blues and one from country. Really not much going on and I know I’m seriously neglecting this place. Wordpress 2.5 is out, but I’m not ready to mess with it. Still editing my Harry Potter story. I’m about half ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Johnny & Louis ", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/30/john ny-louis/" });
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Vote For Your MTC #9 Favorite
2008-03-27 19:40:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/27/vote- for-your-mtc-9-favorite/.Chocolate Easter bunnies distracted most of those that signed up, but that’s the way things go sometimes. There are three entries for the Mystery Topic Challenge #9, so head on over, give them a read and vote for your favorite! Tags: Blog Ninjas Related posts Signup For ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Vote For Your MTC #9 Favorite ", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/27/vote -for-your-mtc-9-favorite/" });

Off His Feed
2008-03-27 09:43:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/27/off-h is-feed/.As my brother so succinctly put it, he is off his feed. No idea what happened, but Google Reader appears to have a problem with his feed. I’ve gotten Jack set up with Feed burner and that appears to have solved the problem. ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Off His Feed", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/27/off- his-feed/" });

Who Would Make Your Easter Basket?
2008-03-23 23:49:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/23/who-w ould-make-your-easter-basket/.I don’t really celebrate Easter (although I am fond of the chocolate bunnies) but I’ll wish you all a Happy Easter today. In honor of the season, I found this fun meme on Every Every Minute: If you could have an Easter Basket made for ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Who Would Make Your Easter Basket?", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/23/who- would-make-your-easter-basket/" });
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It?s Back!
2008-03-21 18:21:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/21/its-b ack/.No, it’s not Jack Nicholson from the Shining, it’s the SNOW!! From KXLY.com: SPOKANE — Glance at a calendar and it will tell you that spring has officially arrived, but look out the window and it’s clear that winter is still alive and well. Despite local golf courses ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "It’s Back !", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/21/its- back/" });

And So the Edit Begins
2008-03-18 10:46:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/18/and-s o-the-edit-begins/.The edit is going smoothly on my story and I quite like it so far. I have the prologue and the first two chapters finished. Tomorrow I’ll work on chapters 3 and 4. In other news, my brother, Jack has recently set up a ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "And So the Edit Begins", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/18/and- so-the-edit-begins/" });
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What Dragon Are You
2008-03-17 11:39:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/17/what- dragon-are-you/.Found this at Textual Relations. I think it’s rather too close for comfort, but interesting. What dragon soul do you have?created with QuizFarm.com You scored as Purple Dragon You’re a purple dragon. A purple dragon is always different from the rest, and it often feels like you’re ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "What Dragon Are You", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/17/what -dragon-are-you/" });

I?ve Done It
2008-03-17 07:57:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/16/ive-d one-it/.I finally finished a long story. Word count came to 66,523 words and 130 pages. I have a helluva lot of editing to do, though. I have to re-write a whole chapter, delete one chapter, and flesh out my original character so ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "I’ve Done It", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/16/ive- done-it/" });
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Professor Snape?s Here
2008-03-15 23:54:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/15/profe ssor-snapes-here/.So shut up and behave! And for Merlin’s sake, don’t act like a heroic Gryffindor. Ok, I’m in a Snapely mood this week and since I wanted to play around with the rotating header image script, I’ve gone and overdone things, as usual. Bite ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Professor Snape’s Here", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/15/prof essor-snapes-here/" });
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Migraines, Writing, Bad Eyes
2008-03-15 03:46:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/14/migra ines-writing-bad-eyes/.The last couple of days I’ve been hit with mild migraines that are leaving me tired and basically feeling blah. I am making some headway on the story I’ve been working on. I hit 60,000 words yesterday. I’m still having a lot ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Migraines, Writing , Bad Eyes ", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/14/migr aines-writing-bad-eyes/" });

Duck, Duck Goose by Sam
2008-03-11 11:38:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/11/duck- duck-goose-by-sam/.I have this friend, Sam of Spurious Ink. This woman has a sharp sense of humor that spills forth from her pens and paints. I just discovered that a recent post of mine, Brush With Fame, was a bit of inspiration for her ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Duck , Duck Goose by Sam", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/11/duck -duck-goose-by-sam/" });
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Miss Pettigrew
2008-03-09 02:17:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/08/miss- pettigrew/.We saw Miss Pettigrew Lives for A Day and its confirmed, I am becoming a mush. It’s a beautifully made movie with lots of 1940s glitz, glamour, art nouveau, and flirting. Guinevere Pettigrew, a middle-aged London governess, finds herself unfairly dismissed from her job. An ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Miss Pettigrew", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/08/miss -pettigrew/" });

I Confess?.
2008-03-06 10:21:00
Copyright © 2008 Jayne d'Arcy. Visit the original article at http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/06/i-con fess/.I’m reading fan fiction. Hah! I’m writing it, too. Here’s the thing: I discovered while I was mucking about at Glogster that to really make use of the place, I had to let go of some of my creative restraints. When I ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "I Confess….", url: "http://www.jaynedarcy.us/2008/03/06/i-co nfess/" });
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