05.11.07
Ode to orangehands
So, yeah, originally this was going to be poetry, but then, um, no. Self-awareness kicked in and convinced me that, not only would it pretty much suck, it would probably be pretty stupid too.
Note - Doritos were involved.
But this post is dedicated to orangehands, and many, many others. While writing a blog is not indicative of the ability to write a book, it does give one many opportunities to assess one’s ability, to float ideas, to get that feedback in a lifestyle that is essentially solitary. Some of my friends here are writers. Some are readers. Others are family just looking for news because I rarely call. But everyone comes here to read what I’ve written, and that, my friends, is pretty special.
Worthy of an ode, even.
It’s hard to imagine that I’ve only been writing about writing for a year now (officially next week is the anniversary). In that year, I’ve met a half-dozen imaginary people, spoken to another half-dozen imaginary people on the phone, and consider many other imaginary people to be my friends. But just as important as the friendship, perhaps more so, is the support.
It seems that when my doubts are the strongest, I’m able to post something that inspires people to inspire me. How weird is that? It still hasn’t translated to a finished book, but progress is being made.
For that, you have my thanks.
And an ode to orangehands.
me said,
May 11, 2007 at 2:57 pm
It couldn’t be poetry anyway, because nothing rhymes with orangehands.
Happy anniversary!
McB said,
May 11, 2007 at 3:22 pm
Happy Anniversary. What, no ode to margaritas?
Sheryl said,
May 11, 2007 at 7:18 pm
Pour yourself a scotch and pat yourself on the back for having the courage to expose your process to all of us. I, for one, appreciate your inspirational posts. The support goes both way. Do you know your CB anniversary? That’s the one that begs for margaritas.
orangehands said,
May 13, 2007 at 3:06 am
awww, bryan. you are so sweet.
support goes all ways (and always). support is the CB way of life.
so where’s my excerpt? (what, you thought that would keep me quiet?)
orangehands said,
May 13, 2007 at 3:08 am
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
jenb said,
May 13, 2007 at 7:47 pm
What is happening on St.Vincent? You have me hooked and I would like to know what happens next.
And Happy Anniversary!
dee said,
May 13, 2007 at 11:06 pm
Happy Anniversary!
I am one of the half dozen. And I was there when you met another one. How cool is that? Was I the first? I’ve always wanted to be somebody’s first.
Bryan said,
May 14, 2007 at 9:43 am
Dee, you were indeed my first.
orangehands said,
May 14, 2007 at 4:17 pm
we can give you two a room so you can renew your first time.
oh geez, i grossed myself out. never mind.
Bryan said,
May 14, 2007 at 4:21 pm
OH, it’s a good thing you abandoned that thought, because not long after I met Dee, McB joined us.
Sheryl said,
May 15, 2007 at 9:57 am
Uh, and then Dee’s husband showed up. Quite the mental image there.
There are no rules to this excerpt posting thing we got going all over the Internet. I was going to do one sentence at a time but decided that would be mean, very mean. Mwahahaha
Crystal* said,
May 15, 2007 at 12:12 pm
*CYBER HUGS*
Ok. And a grope. *grins* Because I gotta be me.
Happy anniversary, hon!!!
Grins*
orangehands said,
May 15, 2007 at 9:46 pm
sheryl: i was going to do that too. i guess i shouldn’t then…damn
orangehands said,
May 16, 2007 at 2:17 pm
you should BCB how it can be done, bryan. posting, i mean. i think she knows how to do the thing you did with dee. and MCB. and then dee’s husband.
yep, i grossed myself out again
orangehands said,
May 16, 2007 at 9:36 pm
ahem, that is show.