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27 Feb, 2009

Just for today, let’s embrace the cliché – word game

Posted by: robertstevenson In: Fun stuff| Writing

A cliché and is an expression that at its birth was both original and clever. But clever expressions spread like wildfire (I couldn’t resist that one!), and over the passage of time such expressions become trite and overused. Readers often see clichés as signs of laziness and/or lack of creativity. http://robsmegaphone.com/2008/02/21/layers-of-revision/

But just for today, let’s embrace the cliché.

Prepare yourself for a journey back in time.
One of these things is not like the other
If you grew up watching Sesame Street like I did, you’ll remember the game: One of these things is not like the other. Below is a short video to prime the pump, starring the Cookie Monster. After that, I’ve added [...]

15 Jun, 2008

Let’s play the “Write Your Own Headline” game

Posted by: robertstevenson In: Fun stuff| Thoughts

What are they reading?

If you want to play, leave your headline in my comments section. I’ll copy and paste selected headlines and blog addresses (unless otherwise requested) directly into this post. Please remember, Rob’s Megaphone is family oriented.
 
 
Wow !!!! Gas went down 0.00002 cents ….
http://www.momscrazylife.com
 
Gas in America is back down to 99 cents per gallon!!!!
http://www.hiddenstreamsproductions.com/thevillagestream/
 
 Rob’s Megaphone now [...]

14 Jun, 2008

More magical than Disney, but no amount of money can buy

Posted by: robertstevenson In: Life

Did you ever notice that families with little money are more tight nit and happier than wealthy families? I’m sure there are other explanations for this reality, but I’ve stumbled across one epiphany that makes sense to me. Here’s how I reached my conclusion.
My boys and I are a very close, happy family, and we [...]

02 May, 2008

Sanity tester

Posted by: robertstevenson In: Fun stuff

Find the moving circle.

18 Mar, 2008

Now for a little ESP

Posted by: robertstevenson In: Life| Thoughts

YOUR AGE BY EATING OUT

It takes less than a minute. Work this out as you read . This is not one of those waste of time things, it’s fun.

1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to go out to eat. (more than once but less than 10)

2. [...]

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