A whole scene flashed before me while listening to Bach's Violin Concerto for Two Violins (it gives me thrills every time). At any rate, I thought, "Hey, you can write a story around this!" So, I'm thinking about writing a history- based ficticious book chronicling the events which may have inspired the brilliant J.S. Bach while at the same time, chronicling the life of a contemporary person (starving artist, young refugee, single mother trying to make it . . . ?) who is in some way, shape, or form being influneced by Bach's music. Maybe their events will mirror each other? Not sure, still have to think this one out. . .
I wonder if Earth is just one big, giant pit-stop for the galaxy? This could explain people's claims over the years. Of course, so could the social experiment of free love and drugs of the 60's along with the allowance of general "craziness." But kids might have fun with the concept. It'd be like a cute alien family of four, taking the summer vacation to visit Grandma on planet Zorgin. Everyone is restless and so it's time for a pit-stop, naturally. As long as the kids remember not to touch or feed the humans, things should be just fine. But of course, what is a summer vacation without a little adventure?
Believing in the Princess
Saturday I got to dress up and do a fairytale reading at a friend's daughter's Princess-themed birthday party. The little girls' willingness to believe that I truly was a princess, and not just a woman who still manages to fit into her decade-old prom dress, awed and humbled me. I am inspired. I am currently reworking Emma's Jam Jars (see Fiction) so that there is an actual story with conflict and resolution, and not just fanciful rhymes. The hard part is keeping the whimsy that is inherent to these rhymes. In other words, how do I create a story arch without losing the "Princess Fantasy" as I will now start calling this willingness to believe and accept a new reality (like the little five year olds did on Saturday)?
Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 12:38 AM
By Corina Lopes
Okay, really this is just about gazing dreamily at the scrumptious Michael Fassbender.