Comments for WGEO http://blog.wgeo.org Writers Guild of Eastern Oregon Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:10:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 Comment on What is a BISAC code? by Clair Button http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/02/20/what-is-a-bisac-code/#comment-63 Clair Button Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:52:45 +0000 http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/02/20/what-is-a-bisac-code/#comment-63 Frank, I would suggest the following codes from the 2007 list as possibilities for you in the order I think might best apply. Remember that if more than one applies, you may list multiple codes. Consider the intent of the work, and the system's definitions of the code usage. While the definitions are not explained in detail on the website, a little extra research might get you zeroed-in on the appropriate use. Librarians are always a good choice to ask for advice as well. Clair FOR007000 FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / English as a Second Language; LAN023000 LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Translating & Interpreting; EDU020000 EDUCATION / Multicultural Education Frank,
I would suggest the following codes from the 2007 list as possibilities for you in the order I think might best apply. Remember that if more than one applies, you may list multiple codes. Consider the intent of the work, and the system’s definitions of the code usage. While the definitions are not explained in detail on the website, a little extra research might get you zeroed-in on the appropriate use. Librarians are always a good choice to ask for advice as well.

Clair

FOR007000 FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / English as a Second Language;
LAN023000 LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Translating & Interpreting;
EDU020000 EDUCATION / Multicultural Education

]]> Comment on What is a BISAC code? by Frank Gerace http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/02/20/what-is-a-bisac-code/#comment-62 Frank Gerace Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:20:14 +0000 http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/02/20/what-is-a-bisac-code/#comment-62 I am new to the BISAC business and am trying to find a suitable code for a book on English for Spanish Speakers that is written in Spanish. I have looked through the codes and can't find a suitable one. I had a 2007 list. Is a new one out? Any ideas? Thanks I am new to the BISAC business and am trying to find a suitable code for a book on English for Spanish Speakers that is written in Spanish. I have looked through the codes and can’t find a suitable one. I had a 2007 list. Is a new one out? Any ideas? Thanks

]]> Comment on Trivia Mania by David R. Terry http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/06/18/trivia-mania/#comment-56 David R. Terry Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:44:57 +0000 http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/06/18/trivia-mania/#comment-56 I have had the pleasure of hearing many of Mr. Rama's humorist essays and must say those along with "Trivia Mania"are most delightful reading. They always tickle the funny bone. Thank you Mr. Rama. I have had the pleasure of hearing many of Mr. Rama’s humorist essays and must say those along with “Trivia Mania”are most delightful reading. They always tickle the funny bone. Thank you Mr. Rama.

]]> Comment on Trivia Mania by Hello http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/06/18/trivia-mania/#comment-54 Hello Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:48:07 +0000 http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/06/18/trivia-mania/#comment-54 I stumbled across this blog entry, and decided to read it. Don't feel alone. As we get older, we go on tangents. That's life. You are defined by your tangents. Take comfort in them. Sometimes they get extremely bizarre. Some people make a hobby out of building miniature radio controlled steamboats. However, I think sharing your thoughts is excellent. In addition to writing, draw a few doodles and post them, or anything! I stumbled across this blog entry, and decided to read it. Don’t feel alone. As we get older, we go on tangents. That’s life. You are defined by your tangents. Take comfort in them. Sometimes they get extremely bizarre. Some people make a hobby out of building miniature radio controlled steamboats. However, I think sharing your thoughts is excellent. In addition to writing, draw a few doodles and post them, or anything!

]]> Comment on Joy Luck Club- The Big Read Community Literature Project by Linda Bergeron http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/05/11/joy-luck-club-the-big-read-community-literature-project/#comment-48 Linda Bergeron Mon, 12 May 2008 06:23:01 +0000 http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/05/11/joy-luck-club-the-big-read-community-literature-project/#comment-48 I was reluctant to read THE JOY LUCK CLUB again having already read it before about five years ago. I am a slow reader, with so many books passing through my hands and unknown-to-me authors often being discovered through other books - that my reading time feels so precious and a re-read is a rarity. I did feel compelled to set an example in my library by getting into the book once again. While I had to stop at page 157 it was good to step into that very special world where a writing artist such as Tan can present characters through voice and gesture, and invite one in to share an experience, and be enriched. I will likely not go to China, and have not had any language but English in the home I was brought up in. My mother had no dark secrets that became uncloseted after her death. Yet, my human experience has room for Tan's suggestions, and her ability to drop puzzle tokens in a story path, has lead me in to a tale of worthwhile treasures. I was reluctant to read THE JOY LUCK CLUB again having already read it before about five years ago. I am a slow reader, with so many books passing through my hands and unknown-to-me authors often being discovered through other books - that my reading time feels so precious and a re-read is a rarity.
I did feel compelled to set an example in my library by getting into the book once again. While I had to stop at page 157 it was good to step into that very special world where a writing artist such as Tan can present characters through voice and gesture, and invite one in to share an experience, and be enriched.
I will likely not go to China, and have not had any language but English in the home I was brought up in. My mother had no dark secrets that became uncloseted after her death. Yet, my human experience has room for Tan’s suggestions, and her ability to drop puzzle tokens in a story path, has lead me in to a tale of worthwhile treasures.

]]> Comment on This is How the World Will End. by Terry Ley http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/04/05/this-is-how-the-world-will-end/#comment-39 Terry Ley Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:59:13 +0000 http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/04/05/this-is-how-the-world-will-end/#comment-39 So.........did it work? Years ago a friend, who manufactured natureopathic medicines, came to me with a box of "meds" and 28 bags full of magic powder. I am here so they worked.......does your wife have insights as to herbs that may assist me against that which is ailing me? Take care. Terry</p> So………did it work? Years ago a friend, who manufactured natureopathic medicines, came to me with a box of “meds” and 28 bags full of magic powder. I am here so they worked…….does your wife have insights as to herbs that may assist me against that which is ailing me? Take care. Terry

]]> Comment on My Unpaid Office Job ~ Probably Yours Too by Clair http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/04/05/my-unpaid-office-job-probably-yours-too/#comment-37 Clair Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:03:27 +0000 http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/04/05/my-unpaid-office-job-probably-yours-too/#comment-37 Well,Linda, Inspired by your thoughts, I just inventoried my own partial office space in the attic room. Three copies of tax documents on the floor to be signed(ours, the feds, and state), Family calendar, my activity calendar,quarterly statements of investments, two bills to be paid, fishing regulations to be read, specifications for contract job to be followed, various items to be incorporated into volunteer presentation for master gardeners, documentation that I am waiting for my analog digital converter box coupon, and at least three other volunteer projects involving multiple documents. This is just on the surface, not the standing wall of books and folders, nor the file cabinet. Paperless office was a cruel joke of an idea, applicable only to people who do nothing but email and cruise the internet. I recycle my paper twice, printing both sides so it is well-used before going to recycling. This is modern life. Get used to it. Anybody want to read some used computer magazines? Clair Well,Linda,
Inspired by your thoughts, I just inventoried my own partial office space in the attic room. Three copies of tax documents on the floor to be signed(ours, the feds, and state), Family calendar, my activity calendar,quarterly statements of investments, two bills to be paid, fishing regulations to be read, specifications for contract job to be followed, various items to be incorporated into volunteer presentation for master gardeners, documentation that I am waiting for my analog digital converter box coupon, and at least three other volunteer projects involving multiple documents. This is just on the surface, not the standing wall of books and folders, nor the file cabinet. Paperless office was a cruel joke of an idea, applicable only to people who do nothing but email and cruise the internet. I recycle my paper twice, printing both sides so it is well-used before going to recycling. This is modern life. Get used to it. Anybody want to read some used computer magazines?
Clair

]]> Comment on Greetings from my little niche in the writing world by Debby Schoeningh http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/02/21/greetings-from-my-little-niche-in-the-writing-world/#comment-9 Debby Schoeningh Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:13:39 +0000 http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/02/21/greetings-from-my-little-niche-in-the-writing-world/#comment-9 I can really relate to this. I love to write, but I am an expert at finding distractions to keep me from it. Checking email, eating, cleaning my desk, surfing the Internet, playing with the dog, looking out the window... ut-oh, now that you have a window with a view at your desk... I can really relate to this. I love to write, but I am an expert at finding distractions to keep me from it. Checking email, eating, cleaning my desk, surfing the Internet, playing with the dog, looking out the window… ut-oh, now that you have a window with a view at your desk…

]]> Comment on On Sex, Gender, and Moral Superiority by storyteller http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/03/21/on-sex-gender-and-moral-superiority/#comment-8 storyteller Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:42:12 +0000 http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/03/21/on-sex-gender-and-moral-superiority/#comment-8 It's about time something is blamed on hormones in the male species. Now we just need to introduce men to PMS and hot flashes so they will have a viable excuse for their "senseless violence and destructive impulses." I can just see it now… “Honey, I tore down your flower bed today to make room for my bass boat. I didn’t mean too, but I was feeling a little bloated and irritable, and had cramps…” Good one Clair! Although I would think being a man yourself, you could be a little more understanding of the buck's actions... he was probably just having a bad hair day! It’s about time something is blamed on hormones in the male species. Now we just need to introduce men to PMS and hot flashes so they will have a viable excuse for their “senseless violence and destructive impulses.”

I can just see it now… “Honey, I tore down your flower bed today to make room for my bass boat. I didn’t mean too, but I was feeling a little bloated and irritable, and had cramps…”

Good one Clair! Although I would think being a man yourself, you could be a little more understanding of the buck’s actions… he was probably just having a bad hair day!

]]> Comment on On Sex, Gender, and Moral Superiority by Linda Bergeron http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/03/21/on-sex-gender-and-moral-superiority/#comment-7 Linda Bergeron Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:39:28 +0000 http://blog.wgeo.org/2008/03/21/on-sex-gender-and-moral-superiority/#comment-7 This reader wasn't warned this would be a sad commentary! At least I was led gently to the concluding remarks although there was one important phrase left out: "Grrr!" LB This reader wasn’t warned this would be a sad commentary! At least I was led gently to the concluding remarks although there was one important phrase left out: “Grrr!”
LB

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