Shannonymous

@Shannonymous (108)

United States • Age 36

Joined myLot 12 years ago

Raising the Level of Intelligent Discourse on this Here Site...and Making Some Money While I'm At It.

Shannonymous's Discussions

Anyone else disappointed by Dark Knight Rises?

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 4 Aug 12

Let me preface this by saying that this was not a terrible movie, that I know people worked hard on it and did a good job, and that, as someone who has never made a movie, I am in no position to judge. But honestly, did anyone...

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Working as a Server

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 3 Aug 12

I work as a server in a fairly upscale restaurant, and I actually like the work quite a bit. I'm normally a bit shy around strangers, but the job encourages you to put yourself out there a little. It keeps you busy, teaches you a...

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Tackling Artichokes

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 12 May 12

When I get back from the store, I'm planning to cook up a couple of artichokes. I've got a vague idea of what to do to make them just like mom used to, but I'm sure it will involve a lot of Howto.com and guessing. So what do you...

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Let The Right One In

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 12 May 12

I finally just watched this unique horror film last night. Really enjoyed it, from start to finish. If you're a fan of the typical American slasher, you'll probably be thrown off by the slow pace, but it does have some truly...

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Having a pen-pal

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 11 May 12

I've always loved the idea of having a pen-pal, but I can never keep up with writing back to them. I'm not sure why: as a kid I continued writing to my friend in Germany for years, but I suppose now I don't have the time. Either I...

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What do you write when you write for yourself?

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 11 May 12

Most people have to write sometimes for work, or school, or to make money or to stay in touch with people. But then there are those of us who write just because we want to, and need to, and because it's fun. We might want to be...

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Fruit vs. Vegetable

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 29 Apr 12

The other day, I was talking to four other family members about fruits and veggies we enjoy. As such conversations often do, the topic turned to what is a fruit vs. what is a vegetable. As I usually do, I recited the biological,...

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Are you growing anything this spring?

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 29 Apr 12

I just have a little balcony, but I'm growing several pots of green beans and also trying to grow potato plants from sprouting potatoes. So what's in your garden or window-box? I'd be interested to see the number of people...

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What animal would you like to live as?

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 29 Apr 12

Assume you keep your human brain but must live in the body of an animal for the rest of your life. Don't worry about life expectancy, but solely based on the way the animal lives, what would you like to be? A lot of people say...

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What's your song?

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 27 Apr 12

Whether it's your significant other, best friend or family member, a lot of relationships have a soundtrack. What is a song or songs that always reminds you of that special someone? For me, it would be Ben Folds' "The Luckiest"...

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Eminem: Love or Hate?

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 27 Apr 12

Talk about your love-or-hate artists. I think a lot of people, at least those I interact with, talk about Mr. Mathers as a washed-up, sell-out, whiny, fake punk. Personally, I like a lot of his songs and think he's pretty...

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Well, got a new job.

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 27 Apr 12

Just a restaurant job like the one I had before, but it's a very nice place and I think I'll like it. I've realized that I'm not really interested in high-prestige jobs at the moment, but look for ones that pay well and are fun....

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Finally Got the Eggplant Right

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 26 Apr 12

So I was finally, after many tries, able to fry eggplant so that it got all mushy and good. This is a tricky fruit; it likes to soak up the oil you cook it in and get all spongy and gross. At last, I took the advice of like every...

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What's your favorite movie from before 1970?

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 26 Apr 12

Old movie fans, what are your top picks? I especially want to hear about ones that not everyone will know: "cult" films or at least non-Oscar winners. My favorite of all time is Lawrence of Arabia, but I know that's a pretty...

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Living in a blue/red state?

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 26 Apr 12

This past election, I was one of the voters that turned my state from red to blue, for the first time since the JFK election. Needless to say, it definitely made me feel like my vote counted. Regardless of your politics, does...

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What is art?

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 26 Apr 12

Give me your definition. I'm not just talking about paintings in museums, and I don't mean "Webster's Dictionary defines..." I have a definition, but I want to hear yours first, myLot. Spirited discussion welcome.

art

philosophy

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Twin Peaks--and old TV shows?

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 26 Apr 12

I was sad to see that only one person has ever brought up Twin Peaks on this site, and it was five years ago! Anyone ever actually watch this crazy show? It was created in part by David Lynch, and if you know anything about him,...

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Book Lovers and Students of Literature--Favorite Books?

Shannonymous @Shannonymous (108) • United States 26 Apr 12

Yes, anyone can love the Hunger Games and Harry Potter, but I'm asking the people who were reading before it was cool: what's your favorite weird, underrated, or unknown book? Something that perhaps no one else on this site has...

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