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Introducing Rusty Quill
Legend has it Rusty was born with an eagle feather quill solidly clenched in his tiny fingers and an old bottle of rusty dark ink lodged firmly on his left foot. But then again legends have a way of getting out of hand which his mother will attest to as it was not an eagle feather but the feather of a red-breasted Grosbeak - less glamorous but no less bizarre.
Squidoo is the procrastinators love shack; and when I, Rusty though I may be, find myself needing to get some work done I'll head on over here instead and make a crazy new lens on whatever quirky little tid bits I dream up at night while listening to the bed bug circus beneath the sheets.
If you'd like to join me beneath the sheets check out my lenses about Tea Legends, Classic Car Auctions, Family Vacation Ideas, Rhyming, Minneapolis Music, Designer Fashion, Suntastic Sunglasses, Buying Meteorites, Cloning Extinct Animals, Exotic Kit Cars, and VW Buses for Sale if you please. WOW! What a mix "but you're missing the circus of fleas!"
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Recent books I've enjoyed
The Plot to Save Socrates
Classics grad student Sierra Waters is understandably skeptical when her advisor hands her an unknown Socratic dialogue between the imprisoned teacher and Andros, a time traveler. Andros offers Socrates an escape from the hemlock--a clone will be left in his place, and Socrates will live in the future...
This was an interesting well-told story. Some books involving time travel lose the reader in complex dialogue about paradox and time travels' effect on the recreation of the future. While The Plot to Save Socrates did touch on what effect the events in the story would have on the future the author focused more on character and story development. If you are in the mood for an entertaining read that brings the enigmatic figure of Socrates to life (more so at least than Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure) I highly recommend checking this one out.
Amazon Price: $20.24 (as of 10/12/2008)
Grandmaster (Otto Penzler Presents)
Winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Paperback Original in 1985. Two men, born on the same day on opposite sides of the world, driven to oppose each other for only one man may be the Grandmaster. Grandmaster is an extraordinary tale of spymasters and assassins, murder and intrigue played out against a background of Far Eastern mysticism from Moscow to Washington, from Havana to Tibet.
Amazon Price: $14.35 (as of 10/12/2008)
The Best Thing That Can Happen to a Croissant
This was a very quirky but fun light hearted mystery....
I don't know that I've read anything quite like it before.
From Publisher's Weekly:
The book is a pleasure precisely because it so brazenly sloughs off responsibilities to pacing, plot or emotional resonance. Rarely has such a winning story been built out of such a paean to the joys of slackerdom.
Boy they sure do use high falutin' words over there eh? In case you are still scratching your head over what exactly a "paean" is I looked it up for both of us. It is a thing that expresses enthusiastic praise. I did enjoy the book though. Enthusiastically.
Amazon Price: $12.60 (as of 10/12/2008)
Chromosome 8
Mutations and generations of breeding have altered our DNA, but fragments of ancient code remain, every living cell is a junkyard of lost abilities and each strand of DNA holds mysteries of the past. Dr. Gastro Nister, in a desperate attempt at saving his young daughter from fatal illness discovers a way to turn on some of these "lost" strands of DNA. Apparently healed Katya has undergone a miraculous transformation but something unforseen stirs within her, something that will change humanity forever, or destroy it.
Moo-ha-ha (Deep evil laugh belches forth from the depths of my esophagus) Actually this was a really good book. Like-able characters and lots of action... check it out, you'll be glad you did, but don't blame me if you hate it I just said I liked it.
Amazon Price: $22.95 (as of 10/12/2008)
The wonderous world of the web
Links to interesting sites
- Brandelic Artistry
- A fun whimsical romp in the art world. A couple of artists with a quirky sense of humor and great art too. Lots of great drawings, photography, and jewelry. Buy some art for your wall and tell them Rusty sent ya - they'll say who? But tell them anyway.
- Sunset Classics - Classic Car Auctions
- Do you love classic cars? Well, then this is the site for you. Sunset Classics is the place to go if you are looking to buy or sell a classic car, or if you just love looking at expensive classic car photos and video. And the site design is rather spiffy if I do say so myself (hmmm I wonder who the designer is?)
- Left Coast Classics
- Another great classic car web site, absolutely beautiful classic car photography, and quite a selection of cars for sale. Check out the classic cars sold gallery too!
- Minneapolis Music and the Twin City Music Scene
- minneapolismusic.com is a web site featuring musicians and venues from the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. Find great legends of music such as Bob Dylan and Prince as well as the new up and coming artists like Atmosphere and Mason Jennings. Or if you are in the buying mood they offer concert and event tickets and music gear for sale. Now includes a brand new Music Forum - Let's talk about, music ba-by!
- Vintage VW Cars and Buses for Sale
- vintagevwcars.com is a web site devoted to the restoration and sale of vintage Volkswagens and parts. If you are into vintage VW Bugs, Beetles, Buses or Karmann Ghias this is a site you'll want to check out! The site includes photo galleries, forums, VW stories, and restoration project photos.
- Writing.com
- Writing.com is a great online writing community for those who love to write or for those who love to find new original stuff to read. The site has developed over the years into a very large interactive supportive group of writers who love to develop their craft through interaction with fellow writers.
- Movie Patron
- If you are into movies this is the place to go. Great movie review site - kept very current, also includes a forum to discuss movies and a whole lot more.
- Classroom Discipline Blog
- If you are a teacher struggling with unruly students (I swear kids these days!) this blog is the place to go. Real world experiences from a guy who's been teaching for 20 years in L.A.'s toughest schools. His book Classroom Discipline 101 is a must read as well.
My Squidoo Lenses
An eclectic bed of creative meanderings
- Minneapolis Music
- Here is Rusty Quill's (that's me!) Squidoo lens on the Minneapolismusic.com website. Check it out and give me a hey-ho how's it goin', if you please.
- Jurassic Park for Real?
- My lens on the attempts to clone the extinct Tasmanian tiger using the remnants of a stuffed museum display! Can it be done? Only time will tell my friends. (picked as Lens of the Day 9/28/06)
- Meteorites for Sale!
- Another Rusty Quill lens about the HOT meteorite collecting craze. Meteorites could be the next big investment boom, get in while they are...well, hot.
- Synfully Sweet Style
- One of my latest lenses, and an experimental attempt to enter the world of high fashion. Imagine I am holding my pinkie high as I sip exotic white tea from a three hundred year old China cup...
- Review Central
- Here is my very own Squidoo group. Come on in and add your review lens - any review will do - music, movies, restaurants, products of any kind. If you've reviewed it ad it!
- The Music Archive - Vintage Guitars for Sale
- Find Vintage Guitars, concert tickets and music clothing for sale, as well as an archive of featured bands from MinneapolisMusic.com
- Vintage VW Cars and Buses for Sale
- This just in...my brand spankin' new lens on Vintage Volkswagen Car and Bus restoration. Featuring great tid bits from the VintageVWCars.com
web site. - Rhyme Time
- My latest lens all about rhyme - take the word of the day rhyming challenge, or look for the Rhyme Time challenge in the forum to add your little rhyme to the Rhyme Time lens. (Picked as Lens of the Day on: 11/23/06)
- Kit Cars and Car Body Kits
- Hey exotic kit car fans this is the lens for you! Whether you are in the buying mood and want to pick up your dream kit car, or just like looking at all the kit car auctions on eBay this lens will wet your appetite and get your sports car dreams racing.
My Other Lenses - Just as Rusty as the Rest
A swirling whirling hodge podge of pleasentries
Here is a more visually stimulating look at the rest of my lens creations, I believe they will rotate through them all if you refresh the page - so get your refreshing fingers ready and give them a whirl!-
Best Family Tents and Other Camping Goodies
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Well, let's face it fall is here and prime camping days are waning. The good news is that now is the best time to take advantage of tent and camping gear sales. In my opinion early Fall offers some of the best camping days of the year. The cool night...
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Kit Cars and Car Body Kits - Auctions, Buying Guides, and Photos
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Kit cars are the exotic car lovers ticket to luxury without the luxury expense. Whether you are looking to buy a Lamborghini kit car, a Cobra kit, or a classic 356 Porsche kit car you'll find the hottest kit cars for sale right here. Bookmark us and...
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Meteorites for Sale! Meteorite Buying Guides and Auctions
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Meteorites for sale! Get them while they’re HOT! It won't be long before you hear this wild proclamation from street corners, well at least from your local neighborhood eBay store. That's right; meteorites continue to be the hottest trend amon...
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Vintage Guitars for Sale at the Music Archive
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Shopping for vintage guitars is one of the most addictive endeavors I have undertaken. Why, you ask? (if you are a lover of rare vintage guitars you already understand) Vintage guitars are a thing of beauty - from the rich sound to the unique design,...
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Classic Dodge Coronet - the Forgotten Muscle Car
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Although the Dodge coronet didn’t hit muscle car status until the late 1960’s when they were decked out with the 426 Hemi and 440 Magnum engines, the 1953 model did show a hint of the power to come with the introduction of the optional 24...
And the Rust Randomly Descends
More Rusty lenses for your loving attention
When lenses roll about in a bowl they tend to gather in the middle - if you shake the bowl strange things begin to happen the top gets turvey and the turbeys get topsy. In other words clecker-oo the refresh button to get a whole new bowl of lenses!-
Sun-tastic Sunglasses - Designer Sunglasses! Dior, Oakley, Revo and More
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Whether you are looking for a pair of Oakley sunglasses, a super hot pair of vintage Revo sunglasses, some slick aviators, or you want to make sure you are on top of the over-sized sparkles and jeweled vintage sunglass trend epitomized by Christian D...
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Unique Tea Blends - Try a Blended Tea or Two
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What do you get when your blueberry muffin falls into your cup of delicate Silver Needle tea? You get a wacky wild tea blend! (After a few well chosen swear words perhaps - and a soggy muffin) Well, maybe that isn't technically considered a tea blend...
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Jurassic Park for Real? - Cloning Extinct Animals
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Geneticists have cloned sheep, horses, cats and dogs. The next step it seems is to bring back the dead. Scientists are currently working on resurrecting through cloning an animal extinct since 1936. The Australian Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, was h...
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Synfully Sweet Style - Sexy Women's Designer Clothing and Accessories
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Slip into the splendiferous folds of Synfully Sweet Style where I review and highlight my favorite deliciously sexy women's designer clothing and accessories from Couture Candy - one of my latest delectable delightful fashion store pics - they have t...
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Family Vacation Ideas-Take the Best Family Vacation for Your Family
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The best family vacation ideas stem from what you love. Come on in to find family vacation ideas suggested by fellow vacationers, and please take some time to suggest your best family vacation ideas before you leave to help others in their quest for...
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If you have to wear clothes you may as well make people laugh
Your thoughts and comments...
or just say a quick howdy-do...
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Margo_Arrowsmith
Love your humor! Just my style. Next time you want to procrastinate, you can also write a poem! http://www.squidoo.com/victorhugopoetry Posted August 04, 2008 |
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coolrate
Hi, Colorful lens. A lot of information. Step into this site Posted June 05, 2008 |
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ticketsourceonline
Great Lens here. Keep up the good work! Posted March 18, 2008 |
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NotePromote
Thats amazing that you can keep up with all of those!! Posted February 26, 2008 |
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Margaret_Schaut
I have waaaaaayyyyy too many lenses to republish every day, though some I do. If I could, I would! 5* Posted June 06, 2007 |
