
Here’s some fun for a Holiday Weekend.
- Copy the unfinished story below into your post box.
- 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.
- Link the text you added back to the blog or blogger you’re referencing.
- Be creative. Change the words or storyline as you wish in order to fit in the links you like.
- 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.
_____ 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.
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.

LOL! This looks like fun =)
HI Ilker!
That’s the reaction I was going for!! YEA!! 🙂
This is like the adventure books they used to make (still make?). Thanks, Liz. Mine’s up already.
Enjoy your holiday!
Hi Rick!
Enjoy your extra long weekend too!
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. 😉
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.
OK – I’ll play!
Mine is called Content, Publishing, Marketing, and Some Fun
Hi Polliwog!
Glad you like it! I had a holiday kind of feeling! 🙂
YEA!!!
What a fun way to tie it to your content!
“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.
Hey Sean!
Here you are “out of the blue!” Great to see you! Hope you enjoy the story you make!
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.
Yep Char!
That’s it exactly! YEA!!
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. 😀
Great idea Liz!
Hey Kirk!
It’s not homework! Honest!! 🙂
Liz – my story is up!
Having Fun with Blogging Mad Libs and Link Love
That was just too much fun!
Hey Char,
I’m on my way over to read it!
…and the most creative person I know award goes to….. LIZ! =)
Hi Alex!
I’d like to thank . . . the Academy, my dear friend, Alex, who’s been there through thick and thin . . .
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
Hi Joanna!
I just got back from reading what you wrote. As always it’s fabulous!
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/
Hey Brad!
Stop that underselling yourself before I even see it!! 🙂
You’re right I do love the title!! 🙂
Thanks for the reminder, coach! The project was a ton of fun and I discovered about ten fantastic new blogs.
Did I get this in under the wire teacher? 😉
Evolving Times Mad Libs Assignment
Thanks Liz. Great fun
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!
Hi Edward!
Thank you! You’re fine. I’m glad you wanted to you play along!
No worries, Polliwog!
I know how life gets. Take your time. I won’t leave you! 🙂
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/
I forgot to tell you the title. My story is called: Strange Days Indeed or Mimi Meets the Cat
Hi Polliwog!
What a great title! I can’t wait to read it! I’n on my way there now!
OK. I stopped by Polli’s place about three hours ago and here is the result: For the Love of a Commentor.
Hey Frogster!
How cool are you?!!! Thanks for that. I can’t wait to read it!! 🙂
What a truly clever and fun idea!
Hi Sue!
It was fun. If you hurry and do one, I’ll include you in the list!
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
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!
Hey no worries. I know that Juggling Frogs on holidays is especially time consuming. 🙂
We’ll be here when you get back. 🙂