tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27322848650761433962011-04-21T15:36:17.767-04:00In honor of the lovely and illustrious Moonrat and the Second Anniversary of Moonrat's Brilliant Blog, we hereby proffer tribute.The Mischiefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415344748525185766noreply@blogger.comBlogger81100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2732284865076143396.post-62082213956684850292008-11-05T03:30:00.002-05:002008-11-04T11:13:48.075-05:00<strong>Lay down your love. </strong><br /><br /><strong>Right here.<br /></strong><br /><strong>In pretty words...</strong><br /><br /><br /><br />A comment area for anyone who opted not to create a blog post ahead of time or who doesn't have a blog or who has extemporaneous admiration to express. (If you think you weren't invited, you might need to change your Spam Filter settings!)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2732284865076143396-6208221395668485029?l=moonielove.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Mischiefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415344748525185766noreply@blogger.com67tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2732284865076143396.post-58287074340656875442008-11-05T03:25:00.002-05:002008-11-04T09:56:33.047-05:00<a href="http://www.visit4info.com/sitecontent/LG/fullZZZZZZTVCCL0126161025PIC.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.visit4info.com/sitecontent/LG/fullZZZZZZTVCCL0126161025PIC.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Karaoke, anyone?<br /><br />We all know about MoonRat's unfortunate karaoke addiction. (The first step is admitting you have a problem, Moonie!)<br /><br /><strong>Contest:</strong> What should be MoonRat's "theme" song and why? What song encompasses the loveliness and brilliance and goodness that is MoonRat? <strong>Alternately,</strong> name a song that you'd LOVE to see MoonRat sing on karaoke night and why.<br /><br /><strong>Deadline:</strong> 9 pm ET TONIGHT<br /><br /><strong>Prize:</strong> One $25 Amazon gift certificate donated by Ello<br /><br /><strong>Judge:</strong> Moonrat, of course, or a surrogate named by her.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2732284865076143396-5828707434065687544?l=moonielove.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Mischiefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415344748525185766noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2732284865076143396.post-64795386611665915232008-11-05T03:20:00.001-05:002008-11-04T09:56:52.855-05:00<a href="http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/sabaw1/19771663055l.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 269px; CURSOR: hand" height="268" alt="" src="http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/sabaw1/19771663055l.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />FOOD!<br /><br />MoonRat is a self-described foodie. She'll try anything, we suspect. Um, anything food-related, that is. She'd probably give Anthony Bourdain a run for his money. So tantalize the beloved Moonrat with your most delicious recipes! The more exotic, the better!<br /><br /><strong>Contest:</strong> Post your best recipe...or most favorite recipe...or one you think MoonRat would swoon over.<br /><br /><strong>Deadline:</strong> 10 pm ET TONIGHT<br /><br /><strong>Prize:</strong> A $25 gift certificate for <a href="http://www.igourmet.com/shoppe/giftcertificates.aspx">cheese</a> donated by Chris Eldin<br /><br /><strong>Judge:</strong> MoonRat or a designated surrogate.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2732284865076143396-6479538661166591523?l=moonielove.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Mischiefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415344748525185766noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2732284865076143396.post-26535577383357064572008-11-05T03:15:00.002-05:002008-11-04T09:57:38.335-05:00<a href="http://images-cdn01.associatedcontent.com/image/A6448/64486/300_64486.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 271px" alt="" src="http://images-cdn01.associatedcontent.com/image/A6448/64486/300_64486.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Let the poetry flow!<br /><br />Moonrat has inspired and encouraged so many of us. The Mischief is such a small example of the ways in which Moonie brings light and life to the world.<br /><br />How does Moonrat inspire you?<br />Write a Moonrat-related haiku.<br /><br />In case brevity isn't your style, feel free to delve into sonnets, couplets, an epic poem, free verse, what have you.<br /><br /><strong>Contest: Write Moonrat a poem.</strong> Post your entries in the comments section.<br /><br /><strong>Deadline:</strong> 11 pm ET TONIGHT<br /><br /><strong>Award:</strong> One $25 Amazon gift certificate donated by Precie<br /><br /><strong>Judge:</strong> Moonrat or anyone she designates.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2732284865076143396-2653557738335706457?l=moonielove.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Mischiefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415344748525185766noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2732284865076143396.post-42776758042842502192008-11-05T03:10:00.003-05:002008-11-04T16:24:53.378-05:00<a href="http://101reasonstostopwriting.com/uploads/2008/01/determinationdemotivatormar07_n.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://101reasonstostopwriting.com/uploads/2008/01/determinationdemotivatormar07_n.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Write a killer synopsis, one that Moonrat would move heaven and earth (aka, Robert the Publisher) to buy. It <b>doesn't</b> have to be for a book you've written or even intend to write.<br /><br /><strong>Contest:</strong> Write a 150-word synopsis that Moonrat can't resist.<br /><br /><strong>Deadline:</strong> 12 noon, ET, <strong>November 6th</strong><br /><br /><strong>Prize:</strong> An autographed Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of THE GHOSTS OF BELFAST, donated by Stuart (conduit) Neville. <span style="font-size:78%;"><em>Fine print: Only partipants who HAVEN'T read Stuart's novel yet are eligible to win.</em><br /></span><strong></strong><br /><strong>Judge:</strong> Moonrat. Who else would it be?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2732284865076143396-4277675804284250219?l=moonielove.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Mischiefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415344748525185766noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2732284865076143396.post-2227327726910018722008-11-05T03:08:00.003-05:002008-11-04T11:14:53.389-05:00<a href="http://lillianvernon.richfx.com.edgesuite.net/image/media/041326_M.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 234px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://lillianvernon.richfx.com.edgesuite.net/image/media/041326_M.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This one is a little more serious (despite the image above). No rhyming or singing required.<br /><br /><strong>Contest:</strong> Post a comment about the best writing or publishing advice you ever gleaned from Moonrat's supportive pages.<br /><br /><strong>Deadline:</strong> 12 noon, ET, <strong>November 6th<br /></strong><br /><strong>Prize:</strong> You could win a set of customized Lillian Vernon leopard-spot pencils (who would dare steal them?) in their own leopard-spot case, courtesy of Andromeda at <a href="http://49writersblogspot.com/" target="_blank">49writersblogspot.com</a>.<br /><br />The pencils say "I MAKE MISCHIEF" and "editorialass.blogspot.com." Use them as inspiration or leave them in public places to spread the word. We'll send Moonie her very own set so she isn't jealous.<br /><br /><strong>Judge:</strong> stuffed animal or innocent child.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2732284865076143396-222732772691001872?l=moonielove.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Mischiefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415344748525185766noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2732284865076143396.post-71076445686433162412008-11-05T03:02:00.000-05:002008-10-27T15:20:14.331-04:00<a href="http://asymptotia.com/wp-images/2008/01/trinity-college-library-dub.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 269px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 211px" height="221" alt="" src="http://asymptotia.com/wp-images/2008/01/trinity-college-library-dub.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Books to feed the Amazon one-click frenzy?<br /><br />I think we can all say that Moonrat has done damage to our book budgets. Let's return the favor.<br /><br />This one isn't a contest. But feel free to discuss, in the comments section, any books you think are absolute MUST READs.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2732284865076143396-7107644568643316241?l=moonielove.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Mischiefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415344748525185766noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2732284865076143396.post-59108911999519598892008-11-05T03:01:00.001-05:002008-11-04T11:10:40.355-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n_YvCkQmOLk/SQ99_oVdxsI/AAAAAAAAABA/ps_RKBlNHFk/s1600-h/orchid1-2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264565021532079810" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; cursor: pointer; height: 314px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n_YvCkQmOLk/SQ99_oVdxsI/AAAAAAAAABA/ps_RKBlNHFk/s400/orchid1-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">moonie, i'd love to gift this</span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> orchid<br />painting to you. thank you<br />for being you!! you're the most<br />gracious rat i know!<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">xoxo</span> cindy</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2732284865076143396-5910891199951959889?l=moonielove.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Mischiefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415344748525185766noreply@blogger.com19