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Writer's Block: Proven by Science

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:25:26 GMT

Do you believe everything has a scientific explanation?

No, I think that some things defy scientific explanation, like a belief in a HIgher Being (God), and that sometimes, that is as it should be. I do however believe that 95 percent of things in the universe have a logical, scientific, perfunctory explanation.

Writer's Block: The Greenest Grass

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:54:34 GMT

Who has it easier—men or women? Why or why not?

Submitted By rona_emo

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Men have it easier because they can't get pregnant (and deal with morning sickness), they can't have a period (and deal with mood swings and stomach cramps), and they can get it up till they drop (sorry for being a little dirty here). I'm not saying they don't have problems, but being a woman celebrating her 44th today, and having gone through many of the "girly things", I just think we women have it harder, and men have it easier.

Happy Birthday to La Odalisque!

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:35:57 GMT

May you have much prosperity and great health, and may the road always rise up to meet you!

Writer's Block: Get Real

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:13:48 GMT

What reality show would you most want to be a contestant on? What would your strategy for winning be?

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"Deal or No deal", the "Wheel of Fortune" or the "Price is Right" would be my top three. As for my strategy, I'll have to get back to everyone on that one!!!

Writer's Block: How Soon Is Now?

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:24:42 GMT

What scientific or medical breakthrough do you most want to happen in your lifetime?

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I want a cure for Diabetes to happen in my lifetime, along with a cure for Hypertension!

Happy Birthday, Audioboy!!!

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:39:35 GMT

n/t

Writer's Block: Church and State

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:34:12 GMT

Today in 1893 U.S. President Benjamin Harrison declared full amnesty for Mormon polygamists. Is it the government's place to define which marriages are valid and which are not?

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This is a difficult question to answer, but I think in the end, it should be states and local governments who decide, if they butt in at all. In the end, I am in favor of monogamy; however, I think that getting involved at the Federal level just opens up more cans of worms than should be opened, so states and counties should decide.

Happy Birthday, Aibhinn Fic

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:45:39 GMT

n/t

Writer's Block: House Call

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:34:37 GMT

Whose house (besides your own) were you in last and why?

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I was in my ex boyfriend's house. His father had died, and since we are still friends, I was there with him and his family for emotional support.

Another Visitor

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:42:33 GMT

Characters: Phil, the mechanic, the Tenth Doctor, and MacGyver

Synopsis/Time Period: This takes place between the Third and Fourth season of the Doctor Who series, and the sixth Season of MacGyver during the episode “The Visitor”. It is one of my earlier fan fics, and I decided to post it.

Disclaimer: Don’t own Doctor Who or MacGyver. The BBC and Paramount, as well as Russell T. Davies and Henry Winkler with John Rich own DW and MacGyver. This story is intended for fun and makes no profit.

MacGyver sighed as he prepared to go to the Phoenix Foundation that afternoon. Between the run in with the Sheriff, the stubbornness of the Wylie Family, and the hallucinations of UFOs that he’d seen, he had had it. He thought about the fishing he’d put off to travel to the small town of Mill Creek to insure that the Phoenix Foundation’s desire to build an environmentally safe power plant wasn’t in vain.

He watched as his blue and white car was taken away to be fixed at the local garage. As he looked at the mechanic driving his car to the inspection area, MacGyver was aware of a man standing beside him.

“Hullo,” the man greeted cheerfully, his Cockney accent sounding in Mac’s ears.

“Hi,” Mac replied glumly.

“Penny for your thoughts,” the man said, chuckling.

“Don’t mention money,” Mac said.

“Oh, it can’t be that bad,” the man said, looking at Mac Gyver’s car. “That yours?” he asked, watching as the mechanic raised the car and inspected it.

Mac nodded, saying, “yeah, all mine. Although I sometimes wonder why I traded my jeep in for that wreck.”

“I know exactly what you mean,” the man said, adjusting his pinstriped suit. Mac noticed his thin frame, brown hair, and round face dotted with freckles. “I have a vehicle which is not always reliable, and yet, I love her anyway.”

“They say us guys love our cars,” Mac agreed.

“I had a car once which gave me nothing but trouble,” the stranger said. “Her name was Bessie.” His brows furrowed as he thought about the yellow car. “Wonder what happened to her, come to think of it? Oh, well. Maybe I’ll ask Alastair next time I see him.”

“You’re from England or Scotland, aren’t you?” Mac asked, waiting for the mechanic to tell him the bad news. Without waiting for an answer, Mac Gyver extended his hand, saying, “I’m MacGyver.”

The man shook Mac Gyver’s hand, saying, “John Smith.”

“Mr. MacGyver, your car should be ready in a few hours,” the mechanic pronounced. “I’m afraid it’s gonna cost you about $1,000 though.”

“One thousand dollars?” Mac cried. “Great, just great!” He reached into another pocket, pulled out a check book, and wrote out the amount, handing the check to the mechanic.

“Sorry about your finances,” Smith said sympathetically.

“Thanks,” Mac said. He went outside, saying, “so what are you doing here so far from home?”

“Oh, I love traveling,” Smith replied. “I’ve been all over, you might say.”

“Me, too,” Mac said. “Did you say your car was named Bessie?” Smith nodded. “I knew someone once in England who named his car the same thing,” MacGyver commented.

“Really?” John Smith inquired, a smile touching his lips.

“Yeah,” Mac Gyver said, remembering a strange man wearing a velvet jacket and a ruffled blouse. He walked away from the shop, Smith following in his wake. Deciding to put his time to good use, Mac went over to the Rigels’ trailer to investigate. The man sighed, wanting to follow, but going instead to a little blue box hidden near the mechanic’s garage. Before he entered it, he noticed a man in a black fedora and a black overcoat. The man looked to be about fifty years of age, and his blue eyes had a spark of mischief in them.

“Hello, Doctor,” the man greeted warmly.

“Hello,” the Doctor said, his tone filled with recognition. “What are you doing here? Might far away from home for you, isn’t it?”

“Might I say the same?” the man asked, raising a brow.

The Doctor’s head bowed sadly, his eyes filling with tears. “I have no home anymore, save for the TARDIS.” He patted the ship affectionately. “Even that has given up on me, it seems.”

The man felt sorry for the Doctor. He pulled an object out of one of his coat pockets and handed it to the Doctor.

“I think you need this more than I do,” he said softly.

The Doctor held the object, muttering, “looks like a vacuum cleaner part.”

“That’s what everyone, including you, think, but trust me…insert this into your ship’s main drive…you’ll get her to run properly,” he assured the Gallifreyan. The Doctor took the part and entered the TARDIS. He did as the man had said, and was amazed to hear the TARDIS engine purring like a kitten. He emerged a second later, saying, “thanks.”

“Not a problem,” the man said. “You’ve helped my people often enough. I’m just returning the favor.” He peered at the Doctor, asking, “you’ve been talking to some humans just now?”

“Met one again that I had known briefly in my third incarnation,” the Doctor said. “MacGyver is one extraordinary man…as far as humans go. Doesn’t know me, of course.”

“Quite,” the man said. He held out a business card, saying, “you have changed much since then. Well, nice seeing you again, Thete. If you ever need me, call the number beneath the writing on this card.”

The Doctor stared at the business card, which upon first glance indicated the alien man was a vacuum cleaner salesman named Phil. As he trained his superior vision on the card, the Doctor saw the name Phenas Voldrani, Ambassador of Zenalar. “Great cover story you have there,” the Doctor praised. “I mean, no human would suspect your real identity. They wouldn’t be able to see past the first set of words.”

“True,” Phenas confirmed.

“So, I take it, you’re just visiting?” the Doctor queried.

“Yes,” Phenas answered. “Many of us are both enchanted by, and concerned about, the affairs on Earth.” He glanced at the console room over the Doctor’s shoulder and joked, “but look who I’m telling.” The Doctor’s ears twitched as he heard the familiar cloister bells, announcing imminent danger.

“I’ve got to…” the Time Lord announced. He ran back into the TARDIS, setting the controls for dematerialization.

“And I’ve got to help the people here, including MacGyver,” Phenas said. He watched the time travel device disappear and walked toward the Rigels’ trailer.

THE END

Happy Birthday to La Odalisque!

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:33:05 GMT

n/t

Writer's Block: I Left My Heart in...

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:10:01 GMT

What do you love about where you live?

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Love the mom and pop stores in South Arlington, VA, where I live! I also love the slightly older buildings; they have character, and they are well built, not like many modern buildings of today, where they seem to rush their creation, and the designs aren't well planned.

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:53:26 GMT

Are you planning on doing any spring cleaning this year? If so, please share a cleaning tip you swear by.

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I actually did do spring cleaning in February. As for any tips on cleaning, I can only say that putting items in clear storage bins has helped me tremendously! They enable you to see what you wish to keep, and what should be given away. Also, have a firm game plan in mind as to what you want to give away, or keep. I think the reason most people don't clean more often is that they are overwhelmed and tend to see cleaning as an "all or nothing" proposition, when it is really about going through various things and deciding!

Writer's Block: Spring Cleaning

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:29:43 GMT

Are you planning on doing any spring cleaning this year? If so, please share a cleaning tip you swear by.

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Writer's Block: All in the Family

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:58:57 GMT

How do you think having siblings (or not having siblings) affects who you are as a person?

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I think not having siblings has made me slightly more independent. Usually, it has been my experience that having brothers and sisters preclude a person's being slightly more dependent on them, depending on if that person is the oldest, or the middle, or the younger brother or sister in the family. It has also, slightly sadly, made me slightly more unwilling to share, since I didn't have to. Just being honest, although I try to share with others.

Happy Birthday, Neil

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:40:44 GMT

Just wanted to wish you a very happy birthday!

What Do You Have To Say? - I'm Taking It With Me

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:23:57 GMT

If you lived on a deserted island and could only have one photograph, which one would it be?

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I would have a photo of my grandma, because I was closer to her moreso than any other relative or person.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:59:46 GMT

Wishing everyone a happy new year, and a prosperous and healthy one!

Stories

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:49:27 GMT

Just letting people know some stories of mine can be found on FanFiction.Net & Teaspoon...