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September 1, 2007

A Puzzler for a Fun Post and a Little Labor Day Link Love

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 7:33 am

How-cool-is-this!!!

Here’s some fun for a Holiday Weekend.

  1. Copy the unfinished story below into your post box.

  2. Fill in the blanks to finish the story. For most of the blanks use a blogger’s name, a trait, a post title, a blog title — get creative. Finish each sentence in an unexpected way. You can find plenty of links to spark your imagination at the A-Z directory.

  3. Link the text you added back to the blog or blogger you’re referencing.

  4. Be creative. Change the words or storyline as you wish in order to fit in the links you like.

  5. When you’re done, leave a link with the title to your version of the story in the comment box below.

I’ll do something creative with the links you leave. I’ll collect the links to your titles at 2pm CST on Saturday, September 7, 2007, that way folks who are traveling can have a chance to play.

My version of the story follows the blank one.

Title: _______________________________

_____ was _____ , when out of the blue _____ . You might think this is strange,

but in _____ such things happen all of the time. Our brave and quirky hero knew

exactly what to do — _____ , but our brave and quirky hero had no _____ .

Seeking help for this dilemma, our hero headed down the road to _____ .

The road passed three creatures — each of them was more interesting than the

next. The first was _____ . The second was

_____ . The third was _____ . Our brave and quirky hero ran the rest of the way,

and when _she_ got there, she got another surprise!

“_____ !” our hero exclaimed.

“_____ ,” _____ answered.

“I was _____ , when out of the blue _____ .” our brave and quirky hero said, knees

shaking. “Could you spare _____ ?”

And so it passed that _____ gave our brave and quirky hero _____ AND _____

and all was well.

You might think this is strange, but in _____ such things happen all of the time.

Title:

Shards of Consciousness in the Thinking Blog

Conversation Agent “ was practicing Essential Keystrokes, when out of the blue a Geek With Laptop appeared. You might think this is strange, but in the thinking blog such things happen all of the time. Our brave and quirky hero knew exactly what to do — She had to Manage to Change, but our brave and quirky hero had no Random Good Stuff.

Seeking help for this dilemma, our hero headed down the road to Polliwog’s Pond. The road passed three creatures — each of them was more interesting than the next. The first was Just Thinkin’. The second had been Sippin’ Whisky and frankly, he seemed long gone from this world. The third was Juggling Frogs. Our brave and quirky hero ran the rest of the way. When she got there she got another surprise!

“A Miracle Man!” our hero exclaimed.

“That’s me,” Dawud answered.

“I was practicing Essential Keystrokes, when out of the blue a Geek With Laptop appeared.” our brave and quirky hero said, knees shaking. “Could you spare 45 Things?”

And so it passed that Smart Wealthy Rich Dawud gave our brave and quirky hero 45 Things AND Six Degrees of Inspiration and all was well.

You might think this is strange, but in the thinking blog such things happen all of the time.

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54 Comments to “A Puzzler for a Fun Post and a Little Labor Day Link Love”

  1. September 1st, 2007 at 8:43 am
    ilker -=- The Thinking Blog said

    LOL! This looks like fun =)

  2. September 1st, 2007 at 8:45 am
    ME Strauss said

    HI Ilker!
    That’s the reaction I was going for!! YEA!! :)

  3. September 1st, 2007 at 9:09 am
    Spirit in Gear said

    […] this weekend Liz Strauss has put together an adventure for us. Here’s my story. What story will you tell? Spirit in […]

  4. September 1st, 2007 at 9:11 am
    Rick Cockrum said

    This is like the adventure books they used to make (still make?). Thanks, Liz. Mine’s up already.

    Enjoy your holiday!

  5. September 1st, 2007 at 9:55 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Rick!
    Enjoy your extra long weekend too!

  6. September 1st, 2007 at 9:59 am
    Edward Mills said

    What a great, fun way to spend Labor Day Weekend. Forget going to the beach! No, seriously, this is a great idea, Liz. And thanks to Rick for including me in his version and turning me on to this adventure! Look for my version early next week after I’m back from the beach. ;)

  7. September 1st, 2007 at 12:06 pm
    Polliwog said

    Oh Liz, this is amazing and such fun!! I have the BIGGEST smile on my face. I’m going to participate in this one for sure. You do the coolest things here.

  8. September 1st, 2007 at 12:28 pm
    ann michael said

    OK - I’ll play!

    Mine is called Content, Publishing, Marketing, and Some Fun

  9. September 1st, 2007 at 1:05 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Polliwog!
    Glad you like it! I had a holiday kind of feeling! :)

  10. September 1st, 2007 at 1:05 pm
    ME Strauss said

    YEA!!!
    What a fun way to tie it to your content!

  11. September 1st, 2007 at 1:54 pm
    Sean said

    “out of the blue a Geek With Laptop appeared”

    This is so cool. I’m looking forward to doing this as well.

    Looks like it will take a bit of time but with the long weekend, it will be a fun project.

    Thanks for the mention Liz.

  12. September 1st, 2007 at 1:57 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hey Sean!
    Here you are “out of the blue!” Great to see you! Hope you enjoy the story you make!

  13. September 1st, 2007 at 6:34 pm
    Char said

    Oh Liz - this is like MadLibs for bloggers! How fun. I just printed it out so I can play “old style” - complete with a pencil.

    I’ll get mine posted this weekend.

  14. September 1st, 2007 at 6:36 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Yep Char!
    That’s it exactly! YEA!!

  15. September 1st, 2007 at 7:55 pm
    Kirk M said

    Oh man! This is great stuff! And a rather unique idea. Requires thinking though. You know how much thinking hurts me. Alright, I’ll give it a go but it may take to Monday evening and a dozen aspirin or so.

    Or perhaps I doth protest too much. :D

    Great idea Liz!

  16. September 1st, 2007 at 7:57 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hey Kirk!
    It’s not homework! Honest!! :)

  17. September 2nd, 2007 at 9:04 am
    Having Fun with Blogging Mad-Libs and Link Love said

    […] Here’s some fun for a Holiday Weekend courtesy of Liz Strauss at Successful Blog. […]

  18. September 2nd, 2007 at 9:06 am
    Char said

    Liz - my story is up!

    Having Fun with Blogging Mad Libs and Link Love

    That was just too much fun!

  19. September 2nd, 2007 at 9:07 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hey Char,
    I’m on my way over to read it!

  20. September 3rd, 2007 at 6:04 am
    Alex Shalman - Practical Personal Development said

    …and the most creative person I know award goes to….. LIZ! =)

  21. September 3rd, 2007 at 6:06 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Alex!
    I’d like to thank . . . the Academy, my dear friend, Alex, who’s been there through thick and thin . . .

  22. September 3rd, 2007 at 10:28 am
    Joanna Young said

    Hi Liz

    I can’t resist your writing challenges! This one wasn’t easy - but it was fun :-)

    Here’s mine

    http://coachingwizardry.typepad.com/confident_writing/2007/09/solving-a-word-.html

    Joanna

  23. September 3rd, 2007 at 11:38 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Joanna!
    I just got back from reading what you wrote. As always it’s fabulous!

  24. September 4th, 2007 at 5:53 pm
    Mythology Blog: Between Old and New Moons » Far beyond all oceans, lakes, rivers and springs... said

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  25. September 5th, 2007 at 6:48 am
    Brad Shorr said

    Hard work for a holiday, Liz! Don’t know if my story is any good, but I bet you’ll like the title. My submission is at -

    http://www.wordsellinc.com/blog/blogs/valuable-links/the-good-world-filling-in-the-blanks/

  26. September 5th, 2007 at 7:57 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hey Brad!
    Stop that underselling yourself before I even see it!! :)

    You’re right I do love the title!! :)

  27. September 5th, 2007 at 8:04 am
    Brad Shorr said

    Thanks for the reminder, coach! The project was a ton of fun and I discovered about ten fantastic new blogs.

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    Friday Fun said

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  29. September 8th, 2007 at 11:08 am
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  30. September 8th, 2007 at 11:14 am
    Edward Mills said

    Did I get this in under the wire teacher? ;)

    Evolving Times Mad Libs Assignment

    Thanks Liz. Great fun

  31. September 8th, 2007 at 4:04 pm
    Polliwog said

    I’m posting mine today Liz. So sorry I was a little late. Life happened in a big way. :-)

    I’ll be back with the link!

  32. September 8th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Edward!
    Thank you! You’re fine. I’m glad you wanted to you play along!

  33. September 8th, 2007 at 4:48 pm
    ME Strauss said

    No worries, Polliwog!
    I know how life gets. Take your time. I won’t leave you! :)

  34. September 8th, 2007 at 5:49 pm
    Blog-Libs Anyone? | Polliwog's Pond said

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  35. September 8th, 2007 at 6:00 pm
    Polliwog said

    I finished! This was the MOST FUN I have had in a long time.

    My Post: http://www.polliwogspond.com/2007/09/08/blog-libs-anyone/

  36. September 8th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
    Polliwog said

    I forgot to tell you the title. My story is called: Strange Days Indeed or Mimi Meets the Cat

  37. September 8th, 2007 at 6:53 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Polliwog!
    What a great title! I can’t wait to read it! I’n on my way there now!

  38. September 8th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
    the frogster said

    OK. I stopped by Polli’s place about three hours ago and here is the result: For the Love of a Commentor.

  39. September 8th, 2007 at 8:29 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hey Frogster!
    How cool are you?!!! Thanks for that. I can’t wait to read it!! :)

  40. September 11th, 2007 at 11:02 am
    Sue said

    What a truly clever and fun idea!

  41. September 11th, 2007 at 1:57 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Sue!
    It was fun. If you hurry and do one, I’ll include you in the list!

  42. September 11th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
    Juggling Frogs said

    This is such a clever idea! Thank you for including me. It may be a while before I can respond with a blog post because this is our holiday/very, very busy season… but I’m looking forward to playing Bloggy Mad Libs, too!

    All the best,
    CLKL

  43. September 11th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
    Juggling Frogs said

    I had just scrolled to the bottom to write the previous comment before ducking back into my kitchen, but then saw the comments. It seems today is quite the day for us amphibians!

  44. September 11th, 2007 at 2:05 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hey no worries. I know that Juggling Frogs on holidays is especially time consuming. :)

    We’ll be here when you get back. :)

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