Okay, My blog is so titled because for some reason, the only person who sees fit to tell me about their blogs is SCOTT!!! Katie, I received 0.0 notification about your blog, and indigo, I received even less notification about yours. But don't worry, I'll forgive this oversight and move on like the mature adult that I am.
I finished my marking yesterday, and I am ready, oh so ready, for long days, warm nights, some silver bullets, and some novelling. As most of you already know, my novel this year will be tackling the hilarious and lighthearted themes of death and grieving. I got this idea from Katie, who reminded me that there are few things more interesting than dysfunctional families at funerals. So what I am looking for from you, dear readers, are stories about funerals. Funny ones, sad ones, strange ones, whatever, because I am looking for ideas for this year's novel. I am planning on elevating the subthemes a bit, from personality and its relationship to beer choice (although this will definitely be a BIG part of the novel), and characters named after soft drinks (although Tab will likely make a reappearance). Actually, who am I kidding? Those are the major themes of everything that I write, including, but not limited to screenplays, novels, and conference presentations.
In response to the ongoing discussion about the Habs/Bruins, I'm with Katie. I hate the Bruins, I hate Lucic, I hate their fans, I hate their logo, I hate everything they stand for. Period. The End.
I thought that I put you in the e-mail where I notified everyone of the creation of my blog? Oh well, we all know about it now. I think that Esmondes having blogs is just about the best thing that could happen to the world. That, and Milan Lucic getting a nose job. But one thing at a time.
ReplyDeleteAt a funeral I went to over the summer, there was something of a reception after with speeches and food and everything. I had the unfortunate luck of sitting next to this man who polled the entire table as to who they would vote for in the 2009 American presidential election, and when everyone said Obama, he proceeded to tell everyone that they were wrong, and why. It was a real treat.
ReplyDeleteOther than that, you have been to all of the funerals that I have been to.
I blame Katie.
ReplyDeletere: funeral stories. Please have lots of dead people turned into fake diamonds. I know this request probably goes without saying, but I thought it would be helpful to put it in writing.
1. A reverend/priest who says jesus is his boss
ReplyDelete2. A metaphor of people as different kind of bricks
3. What could be better than a little funereal threat? "You can't get away from me that easily" (said by a certain Masonic uncle)
4. A eulogy that has nothing to do with the deceased, maybe including a story in which the deceased may or may not have been on a boat, and may or may not have been compared to a dog
You're welcome Jill. But to be fair, I clicked reply all to indigo's e-mail...thus katie's friends got invites to read my blog...think they declined though...
ReplyDeleteI will not comment on the Bruins bashing that is going on...
My funeral story from the summer was my Aunt telling her speech at such a blistering speed it was incomprehensible...not funny really and a little sad.
I forgot all about "The Dash"! Please let "The Dash" make it into your book! Or some other equally relevant and touching poem.
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