Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
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Helping to Change the World Word by Word
Today’s Fun Friday is a bit more educational, but still fun!
Learn, in three minutes, how wool goes from a sheep to your sweater and the ingenious processes that go into it.
Much like all the various parts of making a book, it takes a lot of work and many smart people involved in the process.
Enjoy!
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A bit by the comedian Gallagher from the 70s and 80s. He was mostly known for his “Sledge-o-Matic” gag where he smashed watermelons on stage. But not today! Instead, he makes great fun of the English language. Enjoy watching! [If you can’t view the video in your newsletter email, please visit the website and enjoy.] Thanks to Deb Haggerty for the tip!
Today’s video depicts a writer pouncing on an editor or an agent at a writers conference. Veteran editors are rarely surprised, but if you wait for it, “Success!”
A classic song for a summer day. I grew up playing Alan Sherman’s album on our family record player! [If you cannot see the video in your newsletter feed, please click through to our site where you can view today’s fun.]
Today’s fun Friday vividly expresses the writing life as you travel through twists, turns, highs, and lows. May your day be a great one! Turn up the volume to experience it fully. [If you cannot see the video in your newsletter feed, please visit our site where it can be enjoyed.]
Enjoy a fun sing-along today! [If you cannot view the video in your email, please go to our site where it can be seen.]
Enjoy these definitions of “biblio!” Care to add any more? Do so in the comments. From A Passion for Books by Harold Rabinowitz, Rob Kaplan How about these? Bibliogrumpypants – A literary agent Biblionope – A literary agent Biblioparasite – A literary agent
Enjoy today’s video of the song “The Auctioneer.” And in case you want to follow along, I’ve posted the lyrics below the video. If you’ve ever been to an auction, it’s quite incredible to hear the patter of the auctioneer. Lyrics found at: https://genius.com/Leroy-van-dyke-auctioneer-lyrics [Intro] Hey, alright, sir here we go there an’ what can we get for …
Today’s video dispenses with the notion “Good things come to those who wait.” Sometimes you just can’t wait for the blessings from the Lord. What sheer joy!
I’m sorry about today’s video, but it made me laugh. The title is so appropriate: “When You’re Overqualified for the Job.” Stick with it till the one-minute mark and be amazed. This drummer just had to let loose! Sometimes you simply have bills to pay. Ever feel this way, metaphorically?
