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Re: litpark » Question of the Month: Complete

Kimberly — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:56:58 -0000

I remember when I used to finish things... now it seems an endless stream of 'to do's with no end in sight. *sigh*

But I'm so proud of YOU!!! Brava!!!

Re: Monthly Wrap: Lessons from Squaw Valley

Kimberly — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:11:35 -0000

Wow. I'm going to tape up all of those quotes over my computer screen right now!

We will, no doubt, talk about all this in person sometime, but as for the "don't spread yourself too thin" thing: I hear ya, sister! Loud and clear!

Great week in the park!

Re: Question of the Month: Instrument

Kimberly — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:52:34 -0000

I love how you immediately blame the teacher and not my fickle and ever-changing nature! :)

Truth is, the minute my inner light switch flips to "off," I'm done. There's no telling me otherwise.

Re: Question of the Month: Instrument

Kimberly — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:40:17 -0000

I played the flute for many, many years - and I got so "good" that I had to start taking private lessons. After one exceedingly difficult lesson (maybe around age 14?) when I was learning to "double tongue", I announced to my mother that I was quitting because my mouth hurt too much. No matter how much she tried to reason with me, I was done. Basta. Cosi. I never picked it up again.

Re: Book Deal!

Kimberly — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:16:28 -0000

Seriously??? That's terrible! Fevers from blisters??? Wow! Who knew? Hope you're feeling better soon so you can fully enjoy the wash of success that's about to hit.

Re: Book Deal!

Kimberly — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:48:39 -0000

This is the best. news. ever.

Next dinner's on me!

Re: Lance Reynald, author of POP SALVATION

Kimberly — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:19:01 -0000

Ooh! I'm so pissed! I just put this same review on Amazon and my glitchy mouse voted 4 stars, not 5 like I wanted it too, and now Amazon-bots won't let me edit it! Boo, Amazon, boo!

Re: Lance Reynald, author of POP SALVATION

Kimberly — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:57:49 -0000

Well... it's true.

Re: Lance Reynald, author of POP SALVATION

Kimberly — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:38:25 -0000

The thing about Lance's book that absolutely kills me, is its startling simplicity*. As a writer, he respects the reader enough to grant them access into the world he's created without spoon-feeding them any more than is absolutely necessary - which allows us to become active participants in the journey.

It's a bit like an extraordinary black and white photograph in that way: so vivid, that you can see every single color in the monochrome.

*which cannot have been anything but extraordinarily difficult to achieve.

Re: Question of the Month: Hero

Kimberly — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:14:48 -0000

I think it's all we can do, isn't it? It's nice when people with a larger corner (like celebs) can use their power to influence so many, but also, the lovely old man who sits on the sidewalk in his tattered folding lawn chair and waves at passersby with an enthusiastic, toothless smile affects me just as deeply.

Re: Question of the Month: Hero

Kimberly — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:26:40 -0000

I don't have a hero. Public or otherwise. Perhaps that's my problem. No one to emulate or idolize - not even when I was a kid. I admire lots of people for the good they do and the lives they change through the pursuit of their passions, but I can't think of anyone that has impacted me in such a profound way, to the point that I would call them a "Hero".

But I do like Ellen DeGeneres an awful lot: she manages to change the things she can and make her corner of the world a better place, and she does it all with grace, humor and dancing.

Re: Monthly Wrap: Sore Throat

Kimberly — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:34:35 -0000

Woah! I've never been called out to solve TWO dilemmas in one piece before! Render me speechless!

One of the primary reasons I stopped dating singers was that I never wanted to hear those noises coming out of my shower again! I promise to demonstrate one day...

...perhaps after too much limoncello in Central Park? :)

Yet one more superb week in the park, Susan! THANK YOU!

Re: Attica Locke

Kimberly — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:47:13 -0000

Attica, I admire you so much for hanging in there, and for also being able to scoot over to something that allowed your voice to finally be heard (rather than having it be stifled all these years in the Hollywood recycling bin)!! Movies are meant to be made, and seen, and I know all too well the frustration of how loud you have to be to finally get heard, only to end up involuntarily silenced.

Brava on this book! And I may have to re-up my HBO subscription once that new mini-series comes out!

Re: Question of the Month: Voice

Kimberly — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:43:22 -0000

Nathalie has the best. laugh. ever. Loud and bright and honest. And her eyes and nose get all wrinkled and squishy too.

Re: Question of the Month: Voice

Kimberly — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:58:05 -0000

If you're talking 'la voce', I've been told more than once:

Him: "You have such a lovely voice."
Me: "Why, thank you!"
Him: "It carries right over the band."

But if we're talking about describing your writing voice, that's something I'm still working on. I have a feeling it might be similar to my speaking voice, though: a little sharp in tone, woefully unapologetic, either an 11 or a 2 on the volume scale: no middle ground whatsoever.

Re: Monthly Wrap: Time for Waltzing

Kimberly — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:35:03 -0000

Ha! Mine are C, G and D7!

(Clearly we are guitar goddesses!)

Re: Monthly Wrap: Time for Waltzing

Kimberly — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:56:18 -0000

Aw dang - you made me cry with this...

See you Sunday! Watch out - I'm bringing my guitar and all THREE of my chords! :)

Re: Lac Su

Kimberly — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:49:48 -0000

Knowing how much it burns on unbroken skin, I can only imagine the agony on an open would - OUCH!

(But what a world of healing it does for sore muscles...)

Re: Lac Su

Kimberly — Wed, 06 May 2009 22:44:44 -0000

The thought of becoming what you hate about your parents/family/upbringing is a recurring theme for me always. SO interesting the way you answered this Lac! (Tiger Balm on cuts??? REALLY??????????)

Can't wait to add you to my ever-expanding LitPark shelf, Lac!

Re: Question of the Month: Heal

Kimberly — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:14:39 -0000

It might sounds totally bizarre to say this (esp for people who only know me peripherally) but the ungotten gift that I would want to give a child is strength and self-confidence.

I'm a voyeur, so no matter how often I heard the words: "You're good enough, you're smart enough, and gosh-darn it, people like you" the people I heard those words from were also the ones who I would watch as they looked into the mirror and said to themselves: "You're stupid, fat, and a bore." So those were the learned self-descriptors I left home with - never the empty praises.

I would like to think that now, several thousand therapy-spent dollars later, the simple act of removing self-deprecating language and behavior from my daily routine will one day reflect upon someone else.

And if I were to see a child repeating those same self-hating patterns? Gosh. I don't know what I'd say that could change those stubborn, destructive thoughts. But I bet baking something together would be involved.

Re: Question of the Month: You on the Web

Kimberly — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:15:34 -0000

Oh... I'll work on bringing a *treat*. ;)

Re: Question of the Month: You on the Web

Kimberly — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:10:39 -0000

I've never had Twisted Sister on my calendar before. Ever. This is too friggin' hilarious for words!!! Send me deets via email, please, and I'll be there!

Re: Question of the Month: You on the Web

Kimberly — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:29:14 -0000

Oh poo. For some reason I thought it was the first monday of the month again.

Dang it.

Re: Question of the Month: You on the Web

Kimberly — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:40:44 -0000

Mekka-lekka-hi, Mekka-hiney-ho, Hendersons!!!

Website: http://www.sheshootstoconqu...
Scribbles: http://www.thenervousbreakd...
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pro...

Re: Question of the Month: Amazon, B&N or Indie?

Kimberly — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:18:11 -0000

Like most: D: all of the above.

I've a B&N just a few blocks away, and since the local used bookstore in my 'hood closed, it's the default "I need it right now" option. But spending hours at Strand is so worth the subway ride and I try to get to the library at least once a month - even if I don't check anything out - just to remember why I love books in the first place. Something about a library trumps any bookstore for me. It brings back my childhood in a way very little else can.

And of course, Amazon for discounts, bulk shopping and free shipping.