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

September 1, 2007 by Liz 55 Comments

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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Comments

  1. ilker -=- The Thinking Blog says

    September 1, 2007 at 8:43 AM

    LOL! This looks like fun =)

    Reply
  2. ME Strauss says

    September 1, 2007 at 8:45 AM

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

    Reply
  3. Rick Cockrum says

    September 1, 2007 at 9:11 AM

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

    Enjoy your holiday!

    Reply
  4. ME Strauss says

    September 1, 2007 at 9:55 AM

    Hi Rick!
    Enjoy your extra long weekend too!

    Reply
  5. Edward Mills says

    September 1, 2007 at 9:59 AM

    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. 😉

    Reply
  6. Polliwog says

    September 1, 2007 at 12:06 PM

    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.

    Reply
  7. ann michael says

    September 1, 2007 at 12:28 PM

    OK – I’ll play!

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

    Reply
  8. ME Strauss says

    September 1, 2007 at 1:05 PM

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

    Reply
  9. ME Strauss says

    September 1, 2007 at 1:05 PM

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

    Reply
  10. Sean says

    September 1, 2007 at 1:54 PM

    “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.

    Reply
  11. ME Strauss says

    September 1, 2007 at 1:57 PM

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

    Reply
  12. Char says

    September 1, 2007 at 6:34 PM

    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.

    Reply
  13. ME Strauss says

    September 1, 2007 at 6:36 PM

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

    Reply
  14. Kirk M says

    September 1, 2007 at 7:55 PM

    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!

    Reply
  15. ME Strauss says

    September 1, 2007 at 7:57 PM

    Hey Kirk!
    It’s not homework! Honest!! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Char says

    September 2, 2007 at 9:06 AM

    Liz – my story is up!

    Having Fun with Blogging Mad Libs and Link Love

    That was just too much fun!

    Reply
  17. ME Strauss says

    September 2, 2007 at 9:07 AM

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

    Reply
  18. Alex Shalman - Practical Personal Development says

    September 3, 2007 at 6:04 AM

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

    Reply
  19. ME Strauss says

    September 3, 2007 at 6:06 AM

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

    Reply
  20. Joanna Young says

    September 3, 2007 at 10:28 AM

    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

    Reply
  21. ME Strauss says

    September 3, 2007 at 11:38 AM

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

    Reply
  22. Brad Shorr says

    September 5, 2007 at 6:48 AM

    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/

    Reply
  23. ME Strauss says

    September 5, 2007 at 7:57 AM

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

    You’re right I do love the title!! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Brad Shorr says

    September 5, 2007 at 8:04 AM

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

    Reply
  25. Edward Mills says

    September 8, 2007 at 11:14 AM

    Did I get this in under the wire teacher? 😉

    Evolving Times Mad Libs Assignment

    Thanks Liz. Great fun

    Reply
  26. Polliwog says

    September 8, 2007 at 4:04 PM

    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!

    Reply
  27. ME Strauss says

    September 8, 2007 at 4:20 PM

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

    Reply
  28. ME Strauss says

    September 8, 2007 at 4:48 PM

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

    Reply
  29. Polliwog says

    September 8, 2007 at 6:00 PM

    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/

    Reply
  30. Polliwog says

    September 8, 2007 at 6:16 PM

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

    Reply
  31. ME Strauss says

    September 8, 2007 at 6:53 PM

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

    Reply
  32. the frogster says

    September 8, 2007 at 8:27 PM

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

    Reply
  33. ME Strauss says

    September 8, 2007 at 8:29 PM

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

    Reply
  34. Sue says

    September 11, 2007 at 11:02 AM

    What a truly clever and fun idea!

    Reply
  35. ME Strauss says

    September 11, 2007 at 1:57 PM

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

    Reply
  36. Juggling Frogs says

    September 11, 2007 at 2:01 PM

    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

    Reply
  37. Juggling Frogs says

    September 11, 2007 at 2:02 PM

    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!

    Reply
  38. ME Strauss says

    September 11, 2007 at 2:05 PM

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

    We’ll be here when you get back. 🙂

    Reply

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