Elizabeth Barrette

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Water Pollution

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 11:05 am
Recently I received an alert from Environment Illinois regarding the amount of toxins in Illinois rivers and across America.  Remember that we need water to live and to grow crops; the supply of fres...
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A City Under Siege

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 2:11 pm
Today I was delighted by an interlude piece from zyngasvryka in which she steps aside from her main character and shows the sack of Arko from another perspective. It stands alone quite well, and is a...
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Update: New Verses in "Choralia"

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 11:36 am
Another donation has come in, revealing four new verses of "Choralia." You can read the currently available verses on the original page. This poem is a first-contact tale involving music and xenolin...
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Poem: "Dancing with the Beast of Tanagra"

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 11:09 am
This poem came out of the November 3, 2009 Poetry Fishbowl. It was prompted by stonetalker, cheered by several other people, and sponsored by janetmiles. It refers to an episode of Star Trek: The Ne...
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Poem: "The Language of the Birds"

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 10:55 am
This poem came out of the November 3, 2009 Poetry Fishbowl. It was prompted by jenny_evergreen and sponsored by janetmiles. The Language of the Birds In the time before time, it was the birds who f...
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Poem: "Oxrows"

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 10:49 am
This poem came out of the November 3, 2009 Poetry Fishbowl. It was prompted and sponsored by janetmiles. Oxrows In the early days when literacy was still learning itself the lines were written back...
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Poem: "Pronouncements"

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 10:39 am
This poem came out of the November 3, 2009 Poetry Fishbowl. It was prompted by haikujaguar and sponsored by janetmiles. Pronouncements It was perhaps regrettable that the instructions for creatin...
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Repower America with Al Gore

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 2:07 am
Al Gore is promoting a new website, Repower America.  You can post your hopes or accomplishments on “The Wall.”  There is also an action page explaining how you can support the project, ...
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Poem: "The Graffiti War"

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 9:41 pm
This poem was prompted and sponsored by minor_architect. It takes a gritty yet whimsical look at a science fiction classic, aliens-invade-Earth. The Graffiti War When the Gkarr came to conquer Eart...
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Call for Cosponsors of "Choralia"

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 9:35 pm
Here is another call for cosponsors, this time minor_architect drumming up support for "Choralia." This free-verse science fiction poem came out of the November 3, 2009 Poetry Fishbowl, inspired by h...
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Poem: "Storyboard"

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 9:16 pm
A special welcome to new prompter zyngasvryka! (If you have not yet read her ongoing novel Eclipse Court, I highly recommend that you go check it out.) So here is the second freebie poem of the day,...
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Call for Cosponsors on "Warning Sine"

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 7:00 pm
For those of you interested in reading "Warning Sine," miintikwa is calling for cosponsors. So far I have $3 of the $20 needed to fund this poem, leaving $17. This is a poem about deep time and the ...
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Three Questions: Obama on Climate Change

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 2:15 am
President Obama is in a crucial position to minimize climate change or let it barrel ahead unchecked.  This article talks about the need for strong action. Bill McKibben | Mr. Obama, Be Tough on Cli...
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Fire Spinning

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 2:06 am
One of our friends, Tim Roberts, is a fire spinner.  He has always been fascinated by fire, and he has really taken to this sport.  He and some friends perform in central Illinois.  Recently Tim di...
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Call to Action: "No pesticide lobbyist nominees"

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 2:02 am
America doesn’t have a democracy; it has an auction.  I’m disgusted by the amount of power lobbyists have in the government; they aren’t elected, and they make a great deal of money...
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The Goreletter

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 11:27 am
A friend of mine posted this today, useful if you want more Halloween reading material: Just wanted to let folks know that the new issue of The Goreletter will be going out to subscribers later today...
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Visit Blood Moon Publishing

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 11:03 am
Blood Moon Publishing is currently seeking horror novels. They accept works from writers without an agent and reprints if you currently hold all the rights. They are looking for novellas and novels ...
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Halloween Poetry Reading

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 3:06 am
I received this announcement from the Science Fiction Poetry Association: 2009 SFPA Halloween Reading This year, 18 poets have submitted audio files for the on-line reading: Halloween at the End of...
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Weekend Meet-n-Greet 10-31-09

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 3:03 am
This activity is designed to cultivate community on a blog by helping the readers get to know each other. Spread the Comment Cheer! Here are the instructions for the Weekend Meet’n’Greet: Leav...
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Halloween Poetry Reading

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 1:00 am
Check out the SFPA horror show! Ooga booga BOO!
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News: Cash for Clunkers

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 11:58 pm
The idea behind this program was to get old, inefficient, polluting cars off the road permanently.  It seems to be working.  I would like to see more programs like this that reward people for doing ...
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Health Care News

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 11:44 pm
I found these articles today: Lack of Health Care Led to 17,000 US Child Deaths Agence France-Presse: "Lack of adequate health care may have contributed to the deaths of some 17,000 US children over...
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Discussion: Friday Favorites 10-30-09

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 3:07 am
This is a weekly opportunity to talk about books, music, and other things you enjoy. What are some of your favorite books? What are you currently reading? What kind of music do you like? What are you...
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Universal Phone Charger Coming

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 2:08 am
Cell phone companies have finally agreed to create a new universal charger -- yay! Universal phone charger standard approved United Nations body the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) last ...
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Whose Religion?

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 10:16 pm
This article deals with the topic of cultural misappropriation. While I don't believe in the venereal transmission of religion, I do believe people are responsible for understanding the religion(...
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Author News: "Goldenthread" in Dead Souls

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 5:01 pm
I am pleased to announce that my short story “Goldenthread” is now available in the anthology Dead Souls edited by Mark S. Deniz from Morrigan Books.  (Other contributing authors include ...
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Call for Good News

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 3:06 pm
I often blog a lot about intense and controversial topics, because part of my responsibility includes spreading information. Too much of that can lead to burnout, though, both for readers and for blo...
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Looking Up an Old Friend

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 12:03 pm
I had cause to look up an old friend today. His name was Machiavelli, and he wrote this book.
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News: Political Updates

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 3:03 am
A couple of environmentally related bills came to my attention recently as they are progressing through the legislature. Scheduled for Debate: H.R. 2190: Mercury Pollution Reduction Act This bill h...
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Fallen Treasure

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 1:50 am
Today I was outside and saw the leaves falling, yellow leaves caught on the trunk of a dark tree, so pretty in the afternoon light. I didn't have time to take a picture, but it was an eye-catchin...
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Featured Community:

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 12:52 pm
Most folks on LiveJournal belong to a bunch of communities. Some of the good ones are kind of obscure. The "Featured Community" meme encourages people to share their favorite communities. Cite a comm...
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This week on Gaiatribe...

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 12:34 pm
This week's posts on Gaiatribe: Ideas for a Thinking Planet include: How to Naturalize Narcissus Bulbs Three Questions: “Why Billionaires Should Pay for the Jobless Recovery” What Can Be Recy...
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How to Naturalize Narcissus Bulbs

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 3:02 am
Many fall bulbs are ideal for naturalizing, which means planting them outside a formal flower bed.  Narcissi or daffodils are especially suited for this because they don’t taste good to wildlif...
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Future Cities 2009

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 1:56 am
I was intrigued by this gathering which is intended to develop cities along more sustainable lines: Future Cities Future Cities 2009 will help you to strengthen and practice democracy at the local le...
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Applied Geometry in Entertainment

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 1:52 pm
I love both pool and dominoes as applied geometry. This video combines the two.
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Propaganda ... now in new Klingon flavor!

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 12:20 pm
My partner Doug found me this awesome piece of Klingon propaganda, done in animation with all the narration in Klingon. I only recognized a few words, but hey, it's still fun to watch. Some Klin...
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Been There, Done That

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 12:14 pm
Every once in a while, my farmemory kicks in when I least expect it. I was surfing the web today and stumbled across this article about global warming being a hoax. I ... think I remember that speak...
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Poetry Fishbowl on Tuesday, November 3

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 11:51 am
This is an advance announcement for the November 2009 Poetry Fishbowl. This time the theme will be "languages and ways of writing." I'll be soliciting ideas for language speakers, writers, writin...
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Poem Generators

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 3:09 am
Here is a fun bit of inspiration.  These programs generate poetry and other literature: Goth-O-Matic Poetry Generator Billion Godawful Sonnet Generator Plot-O-Matic Possibly Related Posts: ...
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Author News: "North Left of Earth"

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 3:03 am
Bruce Boston has announced the release of his latest book. My sf/speculative poetry collection, North Left of Earth, has just been released by Sam’s Dot Publishing. Cover image, details, and o...
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Three Questions: "Why Billionaires Should Pay for the Jobless Recovery"

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 3:03 am
The gap between the richest and the poorest Americans has been growing for decades.  Wages and benefits for ordinary workers have stagnated or declined while rewards to supervisors, CEOs, and other p...
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Fresh Produce

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 3:29 pm
Sometimes it's the small things that make me happy. A friend tipped us that the local produce shop had cheap potatoes. So we stopped there today and bought 5 nice baking potatoes and some apples...
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What Can Be Recycled?

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 2:30 pm
The latest challenge in “Change the World Wednesdays” had to do with buying products made from recycled materials, or requesting such if they exist but are not available in a particular st...
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Ooo ... custom furniture!

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 11:31 am
Am I the only one who looks at this and thinks, "Narnian furniture! *SQUEE SQUEE WANT WANT*" ...?
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This week on Hypatia's Hoard of Reviews...

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 11:26 am
This week's posts over on Hypatia's Hoard of Reviews were: Author News: Kelley Eskridge at Stirling Editing Author News: “Devil’s Road Down” Discussion: Friday Favorites 10-23-09 News: ...
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Epic Update: "The Transformations of Terror"

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 11:19 am
The epic poem "The Transformations of Terror" is currently open for cosponsors. This is science fiction horror about starships and monsters. Visit the original page to read the verses posted so far....
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Latest Health Care News

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 1:24 am
These two bits caught my eye: Pelosi Disputes Reports She'll Drop Public Option http://messenger.truthout.org/ss/link.php?M=242986&N=334&C=77df04b1af279a19325f241f5f8dcb2c&L=3050 Yana Kunichoff, ...
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News: Organic Beekeeping

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 3:15 am
Previously we discussed some threats to honeybees and how you can help honeybees survive.  Now here is an article about the rise of organic beekeeping. Bee There, Do That: Organic Apiculture in a Ch...
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Author News: Kelley Eskridge at Stirling Editing

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 3:03 am
Kelley Eskridge mentioned that she and Nicola Griffith have some editing tips posted at Stirling Editing. Wanted to point you to a couple of things at Sterling Editing that might amuse you. I’...
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Author News: "Devil's Road Down"

Elizabeth Barrette posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 3:06 am
Adrienne J. Odasso recently announced that her new poetry chapbook is now available from Maverick Duck Press. The chapbook is called Devil’s Road Down, and it’s currently available from ...
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About Me

Elizabeth Barrette works as a writer and editor in central Illinois. She writes articles, essays, short stories, reviews, interviews, poetry, and more. Her main fields include speculative fiction, gender studies, and alternative religions. Her first book is Composing Magic: How to Create Magical Spells, Rituals, Blessings, Chants, and Prayers. She served as Managing Editor of PanGaia magazine for 7 years and Dean of Studies at the Grey School of Wizardry for 4 years. She often presents panels and workshops at conventions and festivals. She has eagerly observed the rise of electronic publication and online writing, and hopes to continue working with this cutting edge of literature. She enjoys suspension-of-disbelief bungee-jumping and spelunking in other people's reality tunnels.

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