List ten uses for dead batteries** 1. Use as part of an artwork 2. Use as part of a joule heist 3. Use in a wireless computer mouse 4. Use to power emergency lighting 5. Use in low voltage items such as wall clocks or remotes 6. Part of a weapon (not something I personally recommend or would do, it’s
Read moreList the world’s six most expensive sandwich fillings** 1. Wagyu beef 2. Matsusake mushrooms 3. Beluga caviar 4. Bluefin tuna 5. Pule cheese 6. Saffron (to provide flavour) **Reference: Marsden, J 1998, Everything I Know About Writing, Pan Macmillan, Australia.
Read moreFrom Writing Topic #131 until Writing Topic #149 are “based on a book”. The book I have chosen to focus on is Where Rainbows End by Cecelia Ahern. Interview a character from the book–write it as though it’s the transcript of a TV or radio interview** RL: Welcome back, for our Friday business segment we will be highlighting small business,
Read moreFrom Writing Topic #131 until Writing Topic #149 are “based on a book”. The book I have chosen to focus on is Where Rainbows End by Cecelia Ahern. Write a scene when a character from the book finds himself/herself in another book you know well** For this writing topic, I have chosen to write a letter as Rosie to Alex
Read moreFrom Writing Topic #131 until Writing Topic #149 are “based on a book”. The book I have chosen to focus on is Where Rainbows End by Cecelia Ahern. Write a conversation between a character in the book and his/her conscience** For this writing topic, I have chosen to write a conversation between Alex and his conscience relating to Rosie changing
Read moreList ten revolting sandwich fillings** 1. Anchovies 2. Sardines 3. Insects# 4. Expired food 5. Dirt# 6. Cabbage 7. Garbage# 8. Worms# 9. Lemons 10. Vegemite (only because I find it revolting) #The writing topic doesn’t specify that the fillings have to be restricted to food. **Reference: Marsden, J 1998, Everything I Know About Writing, Pan Macmillan, Australia.
Read more‘Hate is just a failure of the imagination.’ (Graham Greene)** I have always felt that hatred is an emotion that requires effort. When you dislike something or someone, it’s like a reflex–it’s instantaneous and you can’t help it. Hatred to me requires effort and action, it’s an emotion that is consciously felt. Therefore my interpretation of this quote is that
Read moreThere’s no progress without discontent** My interpretation of this quote is that people don’t progress or grow without some sort of dissatisfaction or adversities in their lives. Without dissatisfaction or adversity, people don’t learn how to deal with their emotions, how to grieve, how to overcome obstacles nor do they learn how to appreciate happiness and good times in their
Read moreFrom Writing Topic #131 until Writing Topic #149 are “based on a book”. The book I have chosen to focus on is Where Rainbows End by Cecelia Ahern. ‘People who read this book will have more insight–to themselves and their world.’ Is this true?** For Where Rainbows End I think this is slightly true. When people read this book they
Read moreFrom Writing Topic #131 until Writing Topic #149 are “based on a book”. The book I have chosen to focus on is Where Rainbows End by Cecelia Ahern. Choose a character from the book and write the similarities and differences between you and that character** For this writing topic, I have chosen to compare myself to Rosie. Similarities: -Rosie
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