Author Archives: Rosanne Spector (Administrator)

Back to School, v. 2009

It waits there like a big toad. Sooner or later it’s going to leap. Is that how you see the start of the school year? Here’s a place to talk about the dread, indifference or, yes, excitement that comes with … Continue reading

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Summer in Greenland

What’s up in Greenland? The sun, for one thing — it’s shining 24 hours a day. And two of Robert’s and Rosanne’s friends, Mary Miller and Lisa Strong-Aufhauser, have just arrived there to document life among scientists in Greenland for … Continue reading

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On the Road with the Gozas

The latest issue of Muse introduced us to the Gozas — a family that calls the entire United States its home. Kimberly (mom), Dennis (dad) and Zephyr (teenage son) travel the continent in their RV, rarely staying put for more than two days. What’s it like? We can ask them. They’ve promised to stop by this thread and answer our questions. So let the questions begin. Continue reading

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Back to School 2007

What happened last year on August 11? Answer: We opened a Back-to-School thread on MuseBlog. And it looks like it’s that time again. Continue reading

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More Hats in the Ring

It turns out Kokopelli’s not the only Muse running for office. The election will take place … um … we’ll figure that out later. Let the campaigning begin! Continue reading

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Expedition for the Scribblemaya

Gimanator explains: Ahem…my idea was to have an rpg sort of thread, based on the archeological expedition for the scribblemaya. On the thread everyone would not be in character, but under their MB name. Each person who joins would be another archeologist on the expedition. It wouldn’t necessarly be an action filled thread, just sort of us MBers creating and putting together our ideas on the ancient civilization. Continue reading

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Partial Scripts

Writing a script? Here’s a place for works in progress. Continue reading

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Words & Names, v. 2007.2

Words & names you ♥ or just want to talk about. Hey, is ♥ a word? Continue reading

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Pie Isle, Part 1

An uncharted island has been discovered by Museicians: Pie Isle. Here’s a place to tell what’s happening there.

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Music, v. 2006.3

Do re mi fa so la ti do and all that jazz. A place to talk about music. Continue reading

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Poems and Songs, v. 2006.4

A fresh thread for poems and songs of interest. Elassë~adael’s idea. Continue reading

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OMG-I-NEED-HELP-WITH-MY-HW

Easing into the school year with a little help from your friends. But not too much help, please. Continue reading

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You Know You’re Addicted To X When You Y

Chokoholics, video-game addicts, manga fiends — tell us how you know when you’ve crossed the line. MuseBlog addicts, however, can still post about that obsession here. Continue reading

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Sim Stuff and Computer Games in General

What do you love or hate about computer games? Or just wonder? Here’s a virtual place for a virtual chat about that. (Because Batman suggested a discussion about Roller Coaster Tycoon and Purple Panda proposed a general discussion about computer games.) Continue reading

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The More the Merrier?

Suppose the present Muses retire. What would the new Muses be like? Or suppose the present Muses don’t retire, but new Muses show up in their neck of the universe anyway. What would happen then?

Thanks to Captain Cynomys/Prarilius Canix for the idea for this thread. Continue reading

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Movie Reviews

Have something to say about a movie? Rants, raves and more nuanced responses are welcome. Only please post a “Spoiler Warning” if you’ll be giving away the ending or major twists in the plot. Continue reading

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Writing, v. 2006.4

A clean slate for your prose. Write on, MuseBloggers. Continue reading

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Poems and Songs, v. 2006.3

‘Twas brillig and the slithy toves, quoth the raven, “Nevermore.” A continuation of the poems and songs thread because Kuai Zi Angel Pentatonikk asked. A place for your creations or others’. Continue reading

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Invisible Thread

An invisibility cloak isn’t necessarily just the stuff of Harry Potter stories. In last week’s Science magazine (where Robert works), theoretical physicists explain how to make invisible cloaks and whatnot — theoretically, at least. You can learn more about invisibility on Professor Ulf Leonhardt’s home page or his page on invisibility.

So, what would you do if you were invisible?
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States and Countries We’ve Lived In: v. 2006.2

In which MuseBloggers describe where they’ve lived in the past, present or future. (Because Darth Yoda asked.)
Remember, though, no names of cities or towns you currently live in. We want MuseBloggers’ identities to remain mysterious. Gigantic cities like Chicago and New York are OK too. If it’s got more than a quarter million people living there, you can give the name. Continue reading

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Towel Day 2006

Reports from Towel Day celebrants throughout the galaxy — at Ebeth’s request. Continue reading

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Dreams v. 2006.2

What’s happening in the land of Wynken, Blynken and Nod? A thread for your dreams, per Otzi’s request. Continue reading

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The Iliad in Haiku

For a recent Muse contest, three talented lasses in Virginia condensed the Iliad into haiku: one verse per book, plus a conclusion. The magazine didn’t have room to print it, so the editors sent it to be posted on the blog. Herewith, this amazing feat of distillation, in honor of MuseBlog Haiku Day (Friday, May 19). Respond in haiku, please! Continue reading

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History v. 2006.2

Don’t get hysterical, get historical. Continue reading

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