wandale

@wandale (95)

United States • Age 41

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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Discussions (15)

wandale's Discussions

Mylot Motivation: Why Do You Post? What's Your Favorite Mylot Experience?

wandale @wandale (95) • United States 14 May 07

I thought it would be nice to have a discussion where people can talk about why they post to MyLot, or what they've gotten from the community here. Of course, the money is nice, but I for one find plenty of non-monetary rewards...

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New Year's Eve Party Pros And Cons.

wandale @wandale (95) • United States 18 Dec 06

I'm trying to decide whether to throw a joint NYE party with a couple of friends. Does anyone have advice about how much champagne to buy per person, or how many people to invite for a party in a three-room apartment? I've never...

Christmas Disasters.

wandale @wandale (95) • United States 18 Dec 06

What is the worst Christmas disaster you've even been involved in or seen? From falling off the ladder while trimming the tree to ruining a batch of gingerbread through a misadventure in the kitchen, there are a lot of things...

Is Erykah Badu's new style a turn for the worse, or a positive evolution?

wandale @wandale (95) • United States 18 Dec 06

I'm really torn about Erykah Badu's new look. On the one hand I miss her signature hair-wrap that towered so elegantly on her head, but on the other hand I kind of like the laidback, funky style she's rocking these days. Is her...

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What is it about Citizen Kane that makes it so widely parodied?

wandale @wandale (95) • United States 18 Dec 06

Citizen Kane has been parodied and satirized dozens of times. From the Simpsons to Saturday Night Live, many of the major comedy outlets of contemporary times have poked some gentle fun at Orson Welles' movie. What is it about...

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Why Do Millionaires Become Millionaires?!

wandale @wandale (95) • United States 18 Dec 06

It seems to me like most millionaires are either supermodels, or incredibly geeky computer geniuses. What's going on? This is ridiculous! Why are these groups of people so highly rewarded, while other groups of people like...

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How Not To Get Published.

wandale @wandale (95) • United States 18 Dec 06

Let's all learn from each other's mistakes! I'd like to talk about the mistakes in creative writing that keep pieces from making it into print. What have you done in your writing that may not have turned out so well as you...

Why Is Christmas So Depressing?

wandale @wandale (95) • United States 18 Dec 06

Christmas is supposed to be the happiest time of the year for people who celebrate it. So why isn't it? Many people experience seasonal depression around the holidays, and find the whole time of the year a trial rather than a...

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Are Greek myths outdated, or still relevant?

wandale @wandale (95) • United States 18 Dec 06

A lot of the character archetypes that we see in today's tv and movies are based on some of the characters and stories of Ancient Greek myth, at least if you believe the mythology scholar Joseph Campbell. Do we like the stories...

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How long must you live in a country before you can say you're "from" there?

wandale @wandale (95) • United States 18 Dec 06

I am especially interested in what ex-patriates think about this question. The idea of where people are "from" is fluid. What do you think makes a country "yours"? Do you think that there is a certain amount of months or years...

Is Outkast's Idlewild As Good As Speakerboxx/Love Below?

wandale @wandale (95) • United States 4 Dec 06

Outkast's last album was pretty much universally acclaimed as one of the best hip-hop albums in years. Is Idlewild a strong follow-up, or just a sad step downhill? I think it's really interesting that they chose to do a movie...

Do How-To Books Help You Write A Novel?

wandale @wandale (95) • United States 4 Dec 06

There are so many books that promise to teach you how to write a novel. They cover everything from story structure to how to establish characters to how to schedule your writing day! I want to write a novel in the next year or...

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Is Citizen Kane really the greatest movie of all time?

wandale @wandale (95) • United States 4 Dec 06

Citizen Kane is the "greatest movie of all time" according to the American Film Institute panel that put together their famous "top 100 films of all time" list. I love Citizen Kane and think it is a great film, but I'm not...

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What Would Have Happened If John Lennon Hadn't Been Shot?

wandale @wandale (95) • United States 4 Dec 06

When John Lennon was gunned down, he was still in his artistic prime. I think he would have continued to use his talents to inspire his generation, and the next one, to purse lives of peace and beauty. Do you think agree, or was...

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What Does "To Be Or Not To Be" Mean?

wandale @wandale (95) • United States 4 Dec 06

So we've all heard "To Be Or Not To Be," but what does the most famous speech in all of Western theatre really mean? Is it a profound meditation on whether life matters, and whether struggle is worthwhile, or is it just the whiny...

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