This Is Me--2024 A to Z Theme

My A to Z Themes in the past have covered a range of topics and for 2024 the theme is a personal retrospective that I call "I Coulda Been" which is in reference to my job and career arc over my lifetime. I'll be looking at all sorts of occupations that I have done or could have done. Maybe you've done some of these too!

Friday, March 11, 2011

60 Words but not in 60 Seconds

                                                        



         Nahno McLein is hosting the 60/60 Blogfest.  You have until next Wednesday to enter.  Go here to find out more.  So here is my 60 word submission, but it's going to take me more than 60 seconds.


The art of brevity is a misnomer.  The history of art spans a long stretch of time.  And the range of variety within the arts is broad and as infinite as the mind will allow.  How can art and brevity even be used side by side?  How can a windbag like me expect to be brief?  Me?  Sixty words? Hmmph!
       So that is my sixty words according to Word Count.  And you know?  I actually counted them myself and came up with sixty.  That Word Count is pretty amazing isn't it.

        Thank you Nahno for the 60/60 Blogfest!

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          Please come back tomorrow for a special announcement.   I have an additional challenge related to the April Challenge.  I'm hoping that I can find a few good bloggers to help me take A to Z from ground level and send it soaring into the stratosphere. 



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Posted by Arlee Bird at 2:00 AM
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16 comments:

  1. RHYTHM AND RHYMEMarch 11, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    A wonderful thing to be able to count Lee, actually it was a very good entry.
    My mind is boggled as to what the special announcemnt is. but looking forward to the challenge all the same,

    Yvonne.

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  2. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 11, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Humorous twist on the 60/60 fest!

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  3. DEZMONDMarch 11, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    he he "Hmmph!" as the 60th word :))
    Nahno will be happy with your story, Arlee!

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  4. Gregg MetcalfMarch 11, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Here's to hoping you do well!

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  5. LarriMarch 11, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Hilarious take on the 60/60 challenge. Thanks for sharing. Happy Friday! :o)

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  6. JulesMarch 11, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Well that took a spin :) Humm, special announcement?!
    Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow

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  7. The Old SillyMarch 11, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    60/60, eh? Pretty cool writing exercise. Might just try that one ...

    Marvin D Wilson

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  8. Karen LangeMarch 11, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Nice! Love the 60/60 idea. Will see if I can give it a go.

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  9. Golden EagleMarch 11, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I love the way you did the challenge! Funny twist. :)

    Looking forward to finding out what the special announcement is!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Oh, I'm not the clever one, but I will give it a shot. Why not try at least once... :)

    Sandi
    http://www.ahhsome.wordpress.com

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  11. The Words CrafterMarch 11, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Very clever. Wondering about the announcement.....

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  12. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Okay, Lee!
    I don't write anything resembling poetry what-so-ever. I'm just not talented like that. However, I did give it a go. It's 60 words and can be read in 60 seconds, but no way was it completed in 60 seconds. I had to work on it, but something special happened...it's the first time I ever made anything rhyme (or attempted to) so, it's not super...but I felt like I've grown a little today...forced myself out of my comfort zone! :)

    here's the link, it's a regular post with the "60 second" challenge inserted into it with a link to that blogger's site.
    http://wp.me/p1ilhc-bv

    Sandi
    http://www.ahhsome.wordpress.com

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  13. Jemi FraserMarch 11, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I like it! And I'm curious about that announcement... :)

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  14. Arlee BirdMarch 11, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    My thanks to everyone who stopped by to comment on my 60/60.

    I hope that everyone will stop back by tomorrow to listen to what I have to say with an open mind and at least give my ideas some consideration.

    Thanks
    Lee

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  15. AnitaMarch 11, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    I'm impressed with your 60 word paragraph, but even more impressed and fascinated with your blogging diligence!

    You lead, you participate, you organize, you bring people together, and you WRITE!

    Obviously, you're having fun and I think that's great!

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  16. UnknownMarch 12, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    You're welcome.
    And Dezmond is right, I am pleased, mighty pleased.

    The twist is awesome, couldn't have done it better. Thank you so much for taking part.
    I was wondering how you can write along doing other things, that would be a nice challenge for me actually haha.

    Curious about the announcement now.
    Nahno ∗ McLein ™

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