tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post2957475151024378261..comments2023-09-28T08:30:13.361-07:00Comments on Thoughts and Ponderings: Friday Friends: Learning to Write Through Other Artistic MeansUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-11471562443082393352010-10-13T04:30:12.658-07:002010-10-13T04:30:12.658-07:00Sounds like a cool job, Carrie. You know, being a...Sounds like a cool job, Carrie. You know, being a writer is sort of like working backstage at the theater of life, recording all the dramas and plot-lines and characters and sending them back out of the world in rearranged packets of prose and meaning.Dr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-63660142023061765602010-10-11T06:37:52.243-07:002010-10-11T06:37:52.243-07:00I work backstage at a theater and I learn so much ...I work backstage at a theater and I learn so much from the actors I work with every day. I think the fact that the actors I work with have the courage to go onstage every day gives me courage to write.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226974782422398270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-36772508853913056842010-08-02T11:19:11.245-07:002010-08-02T11:19:11.245-07:00Dear mrs.,
Of course it's OK. I have to admi...Dear mrs.,<br /><br />Of course it's OK. I have to admit up front that I'm a big nobody, but I'm always eager to make the acquaintance of anyone you describe as a "talented artist."<br /><br />Thanks for thinking of me and for stopping by today!<br /><br />Mohamed<br /><br />p.s. - please kiss the dog for me (yes, I kiss dogs :)).Dr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-64339220120035245262010-08-02T10:59:25.142-07:002010-08-02T10:59:25.142-07:00thanks for this post-
I have a very talented artis...thanks for this post-<br />I have a very talented artist friend who is trying to break into the official 'author' world. She needs to 'meet' you.--<br /><br />so I linked both of you in a post-hope that's ok. you can find it here: http://www.becomingversed.com/2010/08/permission-to-blab.html<br /><br />thanks for sharing your talents!the mrs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13203301805590370660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-64840994476683748612010-08-02T07:38:47.197-07:002010-08-02T07:38:47.197-07:00wallflower,
You know, they had the same process w...wallflower,<br /><br />You know, they had the same process with the water heater in Africa that you say your Grandma uses in Europe. Small world! Apologies for my inability to read :). I'll double-check my dare.<br /><br />MohamedDr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-45159494942528956352010-08-02T06:09:42.554-07:002010-08-02T06:09:42.554-07:00Replying to your comment..
You're right. Who n...Replying to your comment..<br />You're right. Who needs the water heater on all day? Here at my home in Canada, it's always on.<br /><br /><br />At my grandma's house in Europe, it's always off, until someone says they're going to shower soon! Haha.<br /><br />By the way, it's great that you did that but you were tagged in a different dare! You might have misread it maybe, but I tagged you in an easy Free Rice game that helps fight poverty.Dori the Gianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788389711272504033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-14895493440765130432010-08-01T10:49:31.875-07:002010-08-01T10:49:31.875-07:00wallflower,
I think it's neat that you've...wallflower,<br /><br />I think it's neat that you've chosen so many different media for projecting your creative impulses: painting, photography, sculpture and writing. It's certainly reflected in the eclectic imagery and expressions on your blog. Your approach reminds me of Picasso's approach in the sense that he was unfraid to create art from whatever he found in his environment including bicycle seats, fishbones and metal wires. Keep an open mind; resist stricture.<br /><br />Hey, I took one of your challenges :) Not only will I turn off all the lights and appliances at my home tonight, I'll also turn off the water heater (who needs hot water 24 hrs a day?). Great idea, wallflower!<br /><br />Mohamed<br /><br />p.s. - I like your blog too :DDr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-39578591610831195672010-08-01T10:29:47.412-07:002010-08-01T10:29:47.412-07:00Abby,
It's great that you give yourself those...Abby,<br /><br />It's great that you give yourself those additional creative outlets of music and photography. I'm impressed by how many of my fellow writers practice photography...hmmmm...maybe there's a lesson for me in there....<br /><br />I hope that you're having a fun weekend, laughing and giggling this very moment :)<br /><br />MohamedDr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-14458470325788118822010-08-01T10:25:10.374-07:002010-08-01T10:25:10.374-07:00Rachna,
It's nice to meet another writer who n...Rachna,<br />It's nice to meet another writer who needs absolute quiet to compose. I don't feel so alone now :)....speaking of which, you probably enjoy and need to be alone from time to time? If so, me too :)<br />Thanks for stopping in!<br />MohamedDr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-1598362360868587832010-08-01T10:22:40.780-07:002010-08-01T10:22:40.780-07:00Susan,
I can relate with the too-busy-to-do-one-mo...Susan,<br />I can relate with the too-busy-to-do-one-more-thing syndrome. It happens to me a few times a week.<br />Hey, I loved the word definitions that you made up in the latest round of Balderdash on your blog. Very creative!<br />MohamedDr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-58128902860109566952010-08-01T10:16:48.082-07:002010-08-01T10:16:48.082-07:00Tabitha,
The lovely photography on your blog cert...Tabitha,<br /><br />The lovely photography on your blog certainly underscores your visual nature. I agree; writing's a lot like photography in that you need to consciously choose the imagery and composition that frames your central focus.<br /><br />Happy Sunday!<br /><br />MohamedDr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-72034414138027443272010-07-31T17:51:03.218-07:002010-07-31T17:51:03.218-07:00I like a lot of forms of art and they all coincide...I like a lot of forms of art and they all coincide. In fact, a lot of ideas I get can be turned into different things. A painting, a photograph, a sculpture, a piece of writing.... all about the same thing.<br /><br />I like your blog a lot!!<br /><br />Today I tagged you in a dare for good. Maybe you can achieve it. :)<br /><br />http://www.dorithegiant.com/2010/05/dares-for-good.html<br /><br />Thanks.<br />Dori.Dori the Gianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788389711272504033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-22564432170392838252010-07-31T05:12:09.644-07:002010-07-31T05:12:09.644-07:00My music-making definitely influences my writing i...My music-making definitely influences my writing in that it gives me inspiration, and it makes me think about how certain writing practices apply to music (show don't tell, etc) and vice versa. I am also a little of an amateur photographer, and that helps, too.Abbyhttp://lovedfromthestart.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-31338087564491454022010-07-31T04:32:15.861-07:002010-07-31T04:32:15.861-07:00Thanks, Nomar! BTW, I've had a number of expe...Thanks, Nomar! BTW, I've had a number of experiences OUTSIDE the traditional 5 senses that have also found inclusion in my writing. I hope all is well in beautiful Puerto Rico :)Dr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-80670524849030041312010-07-31T04:13:59.325-07:002010-07-31T04:13:59.325-07:00Rachel,
I'm fascinated that you cite "ge...Rachel,<br /><br />I'm fascinated that you cite "geometry" as a source of inspiration for your writing. My first novel includes the quadratic equation and Einstein's E = mC2, so I can relate with the inspirational potency of mathematics.<br /><br />Wishing you a pleasant and fulfilling birthday week brimming with fun, fun, fun,<br /><br />Mohamed :)Dr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-84171600619544865412010-07-31T04:06:05.696-07:002010-07-31T04:06:05.696-07:00Jolene,
Thanks for joining us. I howled when I r...Jolene,<br /><br />Thanks for joining us. I howled when I read this part of your post: "my misadventures have ended up on the page."<br /><br />I often think my first novel is a twisted memoir of personal misadventures masquerading as fiction. Oh, the dangers of self-revelation in creative writing! :)<br /><br />MohamedDr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-47266008636983917632010-07-31T03:59:39.374-07:002010-07-31T03:59:39.374-07:00K.M.,
I can certainly relate with your notion of ...K.M.,<br /><br />I can certainly relate with your notion of finding inspiration in others' creative energies. As a literary cubist, I often take the time to study visual cubists. Picasso's art gives me inspiration both from a structural standpoint and from a thematic standpoint; create forms of expression in new ways, explore themes that others might find taboo.<br /><br />BTW, I love the videos on your blog. They're well done and the content is useful for writers.<br /><br />Happy weekend!<br /><br />MohamedDr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-4388558399812806492010-07-31T03:50:06.683-07:002010-07-31T03:50:06.683-07:00Thanks, Tere! Gosh, I never knew you were an Art ...Thanks, Tere! Gosh, I never knew you were an Art Historian. I agree that that knowledge base will inspire and inform your writing. I made a trip to the Salvadore Dali Museum when I was in Petersburg, Florida a few years ago. The abstract, provocative and surreal imagery is often reflected in my writing. Thanks for stopping in, Tere. It's always great to have you :)Dr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-25794262958715203422010-07-31T03:40:02.386-07:002010-07-31T03:40:02.386-07:00Hi Mohamed...my inspiration comes from nature: wat...Hi Mohamed...my inspiration comes from nature: waterfalls, mountains, trees, beautiful and scenic locations, bird songs. For me every experience subtly adds to my storehouse of inspiration. <br />Let me confess that I too need an absolute quiet atmosphere to write. The other day heeding my friend's advice I listened to music and started writing. I hardly wrote anything during that half hour.<br /><br />RachnaRachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-80323077287259941372010-07-30T20:57:32.641-07:002010-07-30T20:57:32.641-07:00I'm afraid I don't have any other artistic...I'm afraid I don't have any other artistic pursuits - writing takes up almost all of my free time. I'm always so impressed when I see writers who are accomplished in other artistic areas as well.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-43620171436441148242010-07-30T16:17:12.107-07:002010-07-30T16:17:12.107-07:00I am a very visual person. Photography influences ...I am a very visual person. Photography influences a lot of what I write. It both inspires me and often helps me to focus on the heart of a post. You can't fit everything into a photo. The lense must focus on the subject matter that is most important. The same is true of writing. :)Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-36328863155820878062010-07-30T16:01:44.335-07:002010-07-30T16:01:44.335-07:00I believe everything you experience within the sco...I believe everything you experience within the scope of the senses has a chance to make its way into your writing, even things we're not consciously aware of. Anything you do artistically, music, art, acting is bound to add dimension to your work. Great post Mohamed! :-)Silent Screams: A Blog About Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15545989854023945226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-86155296767590667962010-07-30T13:32:13.835-07:002010-07-30T13:32:13.835-07:00Inspiration comes from everywhere for me. I've...Inspiration comes from everywhere for me. I've used music and geometry and art and photography in my latest NIP and I'm always picking up ideas. <br /><br />I, too, enjoy editing :) Which is handy...Rachel Fentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10046917627054462214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-79241548932869540372010-07-30T10:56:59.606-07:002010-07-30T10:56:59.606-07:00Thanks, Victoria! It's great that you can use...Thanks, Victoria! It's great that you can use music as a tool to help improve the emotive power of your writing. I'm limited in that sense - I need absolute quiet to compose my prose.<br /><br />It's cool that we both enjoy editing. So many writers seem to see it as drudgery. I like it! :)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing yourself and your experience with our cyber-community of writers.<br /><br />MohamedDr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333774250225175729.post-69122234386671300992010-07-30T10:51:23.686-07:002010-07-30T10:51:23.686-07:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, Judith! ...Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, Judith! It's interesting that both you AND Lynda feel that your writing is improved through the study of acting. I wonder if acting might be a beneficial part-time field of study for all writers? Hmmmmmm......Dr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.com