My Bucket List

Film poster for The Bucket List - Copyright 2007, Warner Bros. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

       This thing caught my eye at Buck Inspire.  I've seen and heard about many "bucket lists" in the past.  I've even seen that movie with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.  So since it's been suggested that I compile a "bucket list", here's mine:

1.  Galvanized bucket  -- There were always metal buckets like this around my house when I was growing up.   Plastic is just not the same.

2.  Hole in My Bucket -- I think there was a song many years ago with this title.   I thought it was the funniest thing when my younger sister had a hole in the back of her pants and my father started singing that song.  I was thankful that it wasn't my pants.  How embarrassing!

3.  Oaken Bucket -- I used to see an old establishment by this name on the Old Knoxville Highway in Rockford, Tennessee.   I'm not sure what the place was.  I think it was closed.  It always intrigued me though.  The place looked like it was probably open in the 40's or 50's and probably even into the 60's.  Maybe someone from that area can enlightened me about this.

4.  Bucket Brigade --How many times have you resorted to using the "Bucket Brigade" method to move things along more quickly?

5.   Kicked the bucket--Anyone remember the scene in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World where Jimmy Durante kicked the bucket?   This film is one of my all time favorite comedies.

6.   Bucket Head-- I guess more than one person in the world has this nickname.   My younger brother had a friend they used to call "Bucket Head".  Have you ever known anyone with this nickname?

7.   Bucket -- This is a term used in basketball that I've heard fans use.  Not exactly sure what it means, but I guess it has something to do with the basket.    I'm sure one of the readers can explain.

8.   Buckets of Rain -- A song by Bob Dylan.

9.   Bucket of baseballs -- Makes batting practice easy and baseballs are cheaper by the dozen.

10.  Drop in the bucket -- Considerably less than a drop in the ocean, but still a minute fraction of the overall scope of things.

       So there you have my "Bucket List".   What?  Are you saying that's not the way I'm supposed to do it?

        Oops!

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Declare Your Independence!: an #IWSG Post

             The fireworks of insecurity are sounding because today is Alex J Cavanaugh's Insecure Writers Support Group day.   Gain independence from your insecurities as we lean on each to help us through tough times and rejoice together in the good times.   To read more from other participants check out the #IWSG List.  

What, Me Worry?

        Fans of Mad Magazine will probably recognize the slogan of Alfred E. Newman, spokesman of the wacky humor publication.   You don't have to be goofy to not worry, but it probably helps.  That's why I'm a great believer in getting nutty now and then.

A postcard with the public domain "me worry?" face that later inspired Mad magazine's Alfred E. Neuman. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

       Those who follow this blog here that you're reading now may notice now and then that I get a bit weird.  I actually think sometimes readers take me serious all of the time and don't notice when I'm being silly.  I'll concede that I take on some serious  topics much of the time, then suddenly I'm out in the ozone with a topic that could be taken seriously I suppose, but I put some twists in it.  Even the serious topics I'll throw in a monkey wrench now and then.  Why not?

        I'm one who thinks blogging should be fun.  I even have fun when we get down and dirty in controversy.  To me that's one form of entertainment.  I try not to offend, but I don't worry so much if readers get angry with me because of what I write.   Actually, if anyone gets angry with me because of what I've written it's because they probably haven't carefully read what I wrote and thought it through for themselves.  In that case I guess those people aren't really my readers.

         So I may say exactly what I think sometimes, present the opposite side other times, or I might just ramble to see if I say anything at all.   No matter what, don't get mad as in angry, but it's okay to get "mad" as in dopey like Mad magazine.  I just hope you read my blog and whatever else I may write and then let me know your thoughts.  I'm a proud writer and I declare my independence from insecurity!   Well, I'll try at least.

        If you're looking for someone to support you in your nuttiness, you can count on me.  I'll be your Nutty Buddy.  Be of Good Humor my friends.   Hope you're having a great summer!

        Do you like to get wacky in your writing sometimes?   Do you ever scratch your head when you read my posts and try to figure out where I'm coming from?    Are you or have you ever been a Mad Magazine fan?   What's your favorite--Nutty Buddies, Popsicles, or some other treat?

  

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Insecure? Join Alex J Cavanaugh and #IWSG

        While I'm still in some undisclosed location I'm getting a little help from my friends.   Today I welcome one of my dearest online friends from early in blogging beginnings--Alex J. Cavanaugh.  He needs little introduction to most of my readers.  But just in case you don't know him, you can find him at his blog Alex J. Cavanaugh.   He has also been an integral part of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge from the beginning and is founder of the Insecure Writers Support Group about which he is here to say a few words about.   Thanks for standing in for me Alex!

 

The IWSG – What Does That Mean?

Most of you have seen Lee and others post for the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. Maybe you’ve wondered what it’s all about. Who can join? What do group members get out of it? (How long will it take me to remember the acronym IWSG?)

The IWSG is nearing its two year anniversary and has grown beyond my expectations. Now three hundred strong, it requires the assistance of three co-hosts to manage the list. (Even with clones, I can’t do it all!)

Here is the official description:

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writers.

Here are some other things you should know about the IWSG:

It is open to all writers, published and unpublished. You write music or movie reviews? You write on your blog? You are welcome to join us!

You cannot be TOO insecure to join. Trust me.

Just sign up, grab the badge, and post it and a link to the list when you post for the group.

You are free to discuss any aspect of writing that might be troubling you – writer’s block, rejections, feeling inadequate, etc. If you need help with a problem, this is the time to ask.

You are free to offer encouragement to other writers – anything that would lift someone’s spirits, provide answers, or give hope. (Or give someone a good laugh.)

We try to catch ad sites and non-participants and remove them from the list. Those who miss two months in a row are removed but are free to join again when ready.

Most important, the group has become something really special. Participants say it is their favorite day of the month. Those who are struggling receive encouragement and often from total strangers. Connections are made and friendships formed. We are more than just a group – we are a team committed to one another.

On a personal level, this group has just overwhelmed me. Watching the members support one another and grow stronger is a total blessing. I am humbled by every word of thanks. When I look back over the past few years, the success of my books and growth of my blog are great, but it’s the IWSG that means the most to me.

Want to be a part of something awesome? Join the Insecure Writer’s Support Group today! http://alexjcavanaugh.blogspot.com/p/the-insecure-writers-support-group.html

Alex J. Cavanaugh

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Alex J. Cavanaugh has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and works in web design and graphics. He is experienced in technical editing and worked with an adult literacy program for several years. A fan of all things science fiction, his interests range from books and movies to music and games. Online he is the Ninja Captain and founder of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. The author of the Amazon bestsellers, CassaStar and CassaFire, his third book, CassaStorm, will be released September 17, 2013.

            Thank you, Alex.  Join us this Wednesday for the IWSG.    I'll even be posting though still in absentia.   Hopefully things will be back to the norm on my blogs starting July 8th.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer.

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