via Jay Lake:
Yes // No // Cannot be determined
Answer in the article, and yeah, I got it wrong.
people
“… the most powerful heartwarming story.”
StandardMany of you have already heard the appalling story of Jaycee Lee Dugard, the 11-yo girl who was kidnapped 18 years ago and was just rescued from her imprisonment now at the age of 29. She was taken from the street right in front of her house–her stepfather saw it but was too far away to do anything to stop them–and help prisoner in Phillip and Nancy Garrido’s backyard.
She was raped, bore him two children, forced to live in hiding behind a fence in the back yard, under a tarp, with an outdoor toilet and shower. The two children had never been to a doctor in their lives.
They were only caught because Garrido found Jesus and was questioned by campus security while passing out religious literature with his two daughters. The guard notified his parole officer, and Garrido brought his wife, daughters and Jaycee to the parole office, where he was questioned until he admitted his kidnapping.
I imagine his stay in prison will be short, and not because the criminal justice system will release him, either.
However, he sees his story a little differently:
“If you take this a step at a time, you’re going to fall over backwards and in the end, you’re going to find the most powerful heartwarming story.”
Obviously, the man is dangerously insane. Here’s his blog. But it’s amazing what people can get away with. Seriously. I want to see what this “hidden backyard” looks like.
Let me explain:
StandardI get stuck when I’m writing a story, sometimes even “mired.”
You have writers block, which doesn’t even exist.
I struggle with a story because of “because of something I’m doing, or not doing.”
You get “Nerves and Vapors.”
I work hard to solve problems.
You lie on a couch eating bon-bons and wailing. Or you sit on a bar stool drinking booze and wailing. But there’s definitely wailing.
I put on my “big girl panties and deal.”
You are simply afraid and probably looking for sympathy.
I am a hard-working professional who deals rationally with my problems. Did you hear me? I’m regular folks.
You are an elitist artistic wannabe who behaves like a seven-year-old.
::is annoyed::
Let’s not dwell…
StandardLet’s not dwell on the fact that the dude in this blog looks like Howdy Doody after a visit from the Blue Fairy. Seriously. Let’s not.
Instead, let’s focus on his efforts to create a “meatini”–a cocktail of dead animal flesh. (No, I will not be making one).
The world = Strange place
Government out of Medicare!
StandardAlso, many Americans believe false allegations about the health care reform bill.
“Repeat a lie a thousand times and it becomes the truth.”
“Maybe you were abused in childhood…”
StandardYou can listen to both voice mails at the link above. Together they’re only four and a half minutes long.
via Keith Calder
StandardBe sure to watch to the end. This is classic. As Keith said, I’m glad this guy is out there.
Informal poll
StandardHave you ever gone to see a movie in the theater/read a new book right away/rearranged your schedule to watch a TV program because you knew there would be talk about it in social media and you wanted to be part of the conversation?
Attn, filmmakers and lovers of film
StandardHollywood producer Keith Calder, who made BATTLE FOR TERRA, THE WHACKNESS, ALL THE BOYS LOVE MANDY LANE and more has started a blog.
He’ll be talking about his experiences making films, posting anecdotes, and other cool stuff. If you like that sort of thing, here’s something you’ll like.
Who doesn’t love charts?
StandardThe chart of fantasy cover art.
eta: Also, craziness!