Dennys Funny Quotes: Scotland Govt Shut Down Child Food Critic of School Lunches But She Rebounds Anew

Dennys Funny Quotes: Scotland Govt Shut Down Child Food Critic of School Lunches But She Rebounds Anew: From Denny:  A couple of months ago this happened:  Can you believe this crazy stunt?  A precocious nine-year-old, Martha Payne, decides she is fed up with the poor standard of school lunches so she starts photographing them.  Then she put them up on her blog, Never Seconds.

She is quite the observant food critic too.  She spots ugly things like hair in her food.  Oddly enough, she actually liked this garbage on a plate in this photo.  Kids do love mac 'n' cheese and jello, and, to her, these were infrequent treats.

On Martha's blog school kids from other countries sent her photos of their school lunches.  They certainly don't look as bare as this plate.  Apparently, Scottish kids actually like - and will eat radishes - not so here in America.  Radishes are great for your sinuses and good for staving off colds.  Since she lives in a cold climate it's good she enjoys them.

This plucky little girl hails from a Scottish coastal town called Lochgilphead which is about 130 miles west of  Edinburgh.  She caused quite a stir in her area by revealing the awful food truth.

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Video: Interviewing Novelist Dan Brown on The Lost Symbol, Life as an Author, Masons

From Denny: Dan Brown was interviewed by The Today Show host Matt Lauer. These clips were not on the show or the news as they are web exclusives.

Secrets of the Masons as a society:

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Pressure to succeed as an author:

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Dealing with criticism as a famous author:

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Brown discusses main character Robert Langdon in latest book:

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*** Note: Post 5 of the day. Check the other posts for more about The Lost Symbol book, secrets of the Masons and President Obama speaking about women's issues.

Libations Friday! 2 October 2009

From Denny: This poem was a wild ride! It's just as well since I wanted to talk about the writing process and the restlessness that goes along with the sometimes strenuous capture of rambling thoughts turning into vision, sharpening the focus on our vision and then releasing the words to tumble out in a torrent onto the page.

The easy writes are when you get a catchy phrase in your head that gives you a visual and then you add a few related ideas or actions and the poem is off and running along at a wonderful pace, easy to finish and easy to illustrate.

This one? Are you kidding? It was a real behavior problem: elusive, stubborn, playing hide and seek at every turn. It got to the point I had to cheerlead myself with the words, "Just seven more lines to finish." With the counter, "But how many lines have we already done? Are we on the home stretch?" If I had not organized contact photos on the page of how I wanted the poem to progress line by line to keep me focused, I doubt this poem would be out in the world this soon! :)

Writing can get like that; there are those rare times when you just can't seem to corral it, especially when it is about something as intangible as the process of writing from the inner levels. What kept me going were the awesome photos I found on flickr. They helped shape and define the poem with what the poem meant to reveal. I hope you enjoy their photos as much as I do!

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Eyeing Think Time




The energy in my swirling mind





Scribbles furiously lighting up the dark





The powerful pens pump streams of ink





Dancing faster pace, designing the page





My vision swells up in brilliant bold color





Painting my fertile imagination with delight





My sight foresees what will come in measure





Building the tension and anguish to deliver





Simple it was when first I tripped over the thought





Now it perches on my nose too close to see or touch





Squirming, twisting, constantly restless, gestating the write





Tumbling idea words pushing against my head





Snarling to be heard in the dazzling light yet detour





Escaping to dark places, slithering perilous crevices





Wondering if we dip in paint pale ghosts of ourselves





Unlocking beautiful painful things alive in our hearts





Refreshing old soul wisdom awakens to guide us on our way





Glowing amber coals of thought varnishing the write





Bursting through to glimpse the haloed oval light





My stretching vision leafing details like a secret lettered on a page





Onlooker to rambling thoughts racing to gather as a musing crowd





Drifting in the stillness word winds start singing from the silence





Lifting words to dizzying heights fluttering on the watcher wings





Mystically riveted into one sharp sight




Denny Lyon
Copyright 1 October 2009
All Rights Reserved


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Photo Credits

And when you write a poem, I know the words photo by You Don’t Love Me Yet @ flickr

Light writing photo by madmarv004 @ flickr

Pens photo by pigpogm @ flickr

The Infamy of a Story Never Told (Dali lives!) Photo by Felipe Morin @ flickr

Wild neon eye photo by dreamglow @ flickr

Paisley eye Photo by dreamglow @ flickr

Grunge eye photo by dreamglow @ flickr

See me sweat Photo by ardenswayoflife (The Netherlands) @ flickr

Child’s eye Photo by peasap (California, USA)@ flickr

Cicada between my eyes Photo by OakleyOriginals @ flickr

I love a wild thing! Photo by helgasms! @ flickr

Her blue eyes photo by Ranoush (Egypt) @ flickr

Tiger blue eyes Photo by TakenBy Tina (Canada) @ flickr

Snake eyes photo by Care_SMC (Oklahoma, USA) @ flickr

Woman with Gray Eyes and Red Lipstick photo by Pink Sherbet Photography @ flickr

New Years eye photo by pareeerica (Australia) @ flickr

Old thoughtful eyes of an elephant photo by Felix Francis (India) @ flickr

Amber eye photo by lupinehorror (Scotland, United Kingdom) @ flickr

Fish eye lens photo by Il Conte de Luna (Italy) @ flickr

Lid (eye) understretch photo by DerrickT (Georgia, USA) @ flickr

Rainbow eyes Photo by Lin Pernille ♥ Photography @ flickr

The Expansive Relationship of Two Individuals as An Independent One Photo by DerrickT @ flickr (Georgia, USA)

Butterfly eyes photo by me’nthedogs (United Kingdom) @ flickr

Two eyes are one Photo by ViaMoi (Canada) @ flickr

Parable: Blue Heron Balancing the Wind

Parable: Blue Heron Balancing the Wind

"Parable about finding our place in life and trying to create balance. Rhyming a poem in an unusual way. How you can help in conservation of this magnificent bird the Great Blue Heron and awesome photos."

By Denny Lyon @ HubPages

From Denny: This is a short article and an original poem coupled with a lot of awesome nature photos. Too many photos to put up on the blog. HubPages is a great platform for longer articles or a slideshow of photos. Enjoy! Just click on the title link to take you to the article and thanks for visiting!

Photo by mikebaird @ flickr

New Link Page Companion to The Social Poets!

From Denny: In order to speed up the loading of the home page of The Social Poets, I've started some link pages for your convenience. As I enjoy reading other bloggers who are updated daily, and figure you do too, I like to carry their feeds and an extract of their posts. However, that slows down loading of the main blog: bummer... Thought this would be a winning solution for us all, enjoy!

Photo by Hammer51012 @ flickr

I Want To Be A Writer

I Want To Be A Writer:

"... browse through the stationary shop, feeling the smooth touch of the papers. My mind is racing... shall I pick up the onion skin paper, plain white notepaper or the handmade paper?

No wait! I'll pick up the recycled paper. It makes me feel real good and smug about myself. I've done my bit for the world environment. Why do I need these papers? Because, I have to write!"

By Laila Rajaratnam

Todays Blogging: Born from Yesterdays Underground Newspapers

Todays Blogging: Born from Yesterdays Underground Newspapers: "Read the real life story of the amusing transition from subversive underground newspaper writer to today’s blogger."

By Denny Lyon
Photo by nao-cha @ flickr

Pros and Cons of Being a Writer

Pros and Cons of Being a Writer: "Writing is a disease. Unless you check it in its early stages, it gets a hold of you like a pit bull and just won't let go. The good news? It's pretty fun."

This article is rocking good fun - and it's all true! A real must read!

By Tom Rubenoff
Photo by marfis 75 @ flickr

Word Puzzles to Work Your Mind

Word Puzzles to Work Your Mind - Here's a short article with some great links for all you crossword and other word puzzle enthusiasts! Great for keeping the mind nimble and refreshed as a break from writing.

By Whitney05
Photo by incurable_hippie @ flickr

Tips for Saving on Groceries and Food Leftovers Ideas

Photo by muha... @ flickr in the Maldives islands



Tips for Saving on Groceries and Food Leftovers Ideas - Now here's a fabulous beach for day dreaming and writing to your heart's content. Everyone living in a winter climate right about now would love to catch the first plane to this paradise!

Second choice? Well, in a downturn economy we might as well learn how to make the most with what we do have. There is a great video in this article of a woman from Washington state who saves 80% of her food budget.

She has a plan and tells all. She is a savvy shopper and without much effort you can be too. Certainly takes the stress out of life when you can easily cut your expenses.

Give a try and then journal or write a poem about your experience! Life is full of experiences and new awarenesses to write! We all know that food and writing go hand in hand.

Quote: truest power in the world

“It's the artists and writers who sculpt the world into meaningfulness, for the greatest power is in transforming mindsets.”

- Denny Lyon 7 July 2008

Photo by POSITiv @ flickr

Writing Love Poetry: Part 2

Writing Love Poetry: Part 2

Illustrated here in the large arena of love poetry is an example employing an unusual angle and cheeky glance at romance writing.

A humorous poem is included called “The Interesting Man,” by Denny Lyon, 27 May 2008.

HubPages.com article by Denny Lyon, 2 November 2008.

Photo by Abhi @ flickr

Writing Love Poetry: Part 1

Writing Love Poetry - This first article about love poetry is another writing idea of how to approach the vast subject of a love relationship from the perspective of "opposites attract." This is a subtly techniqued exampled of declaring love.

Included is the poem "Opposites in Love: Night and Day," by Denny Lyon 21 October 2008.

Photo by elbfoto @ flickr

HubPages.com article by Denny Lyon, 24 October 2008.