http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/index/ dollaraword.com is an attempt to start a discussion about what art--and artists--are worth in our increasingly media-focused society. en dollaraword@sbcglobal.net Copyright 2008 2008-01-07T16:05:22-08:00 http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/karma_chameleon/ http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/karma_chameleon/#When:16:05:22Z As you might have noticed, we've added some new words to go along with the new year. Chapter 03 is getting longer and things are getting interesting. In addition to new words, we also have a new sponsorship opportunity. If you're a fan of the weird and wonderful, you might know about Patricia Breen's oddly beautiful chameleon holiday ornaments. These are highly-collectible pieces, made in very limited numbers. Well, we have some and we've put them up for auction on Ebay. When you purchase one it counts as a sponsorship of dollaraword, and the amount of the sale will be matched in words. So not only will you be donating to a great cause, you'll get a fantastic piece of art at the same time.As you might have noticed, we’ve added some new words to go along with the new year. Chapter 03 is getting longer and things are getting interesting. In addition to new words, we also have a new sponsorship opportunity. If you’re a fan of the weird and wonderful, you might know about Patricia Breen’s oddly beautiful chameleon holiday ornaments. These are highly-collectible pieces, made in very limited numbers. Well, we have some and we’ve put them up for auction on Ebay. When you purchase one it counts as a sponsorship of dollaraword, and the amount of the sale will be matched in words. So not only will you be donating to a great cause, you’ll get a fantastic piece of art at the same time. If you’ve never seen one of the Breen chameleons, here’s what they look like. This is one of the Ultra-Mini clip-on ornaments. They also come in a hanging variation, which looks like this. We started with 17 ornaments, and we have only 8 left. To see what they look like, click on the links below. Ultra-Mini “Zebra”Ultra-Mini “Letters”Ultra-Mini “Bees”Once Again For James “Turquoise”Once Again For James “Red”Once Again For James “Lavender”Once Again For James “Silver”Once Again For James “Platinum” 2008-01-07T16:05:22-08:00 http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/new_and_improved/ http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/new_and_improved/#When:21:06:08Z I know it's been a long time, but some exciting things have happened and now we're back. Most important, ALL sponsorships will now be donated to non-profit groups. That's right, every dollar you sponsor will now go directly to a non-profit group supporting writers and writing. As each 5,000-word mark is achieved, a donation of $5000 will be made to a non-profit group supporting writers and writing. Second, the novel has changed. Take a look at the first chapters. I think you'll find it very interesting.I know it’s been a long time, but some exciting things have happened and now we’re back. Most important, ALL sponsorships will now be donated to non-profit groups. That’s right, every dollar you sponsor will now go directly to a non-profit group supporting writers and writing. As each 5,000-word mark is achieved, a donation of $5000 will be made to a non-profit group supporting writers and writing. Second, the novel has changed. Take a look at the first chapters. I think you’ll find it very interesting. 2007-12-05T21:06:08-08:00 http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/whats_going_on/ http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/whats_going_on/#When:15:55:06Z First, reports of our death have been greatly exaggerated. So what's happened, and why are no words appearing? The short answer is that I've been having some medical stuff going on, and haven't had time or energy to keep up with work AND the site. But I'm not dying or anything, and should be back up to speed in a little bit.First, reports of our death have been greatly exaggerated. So what’s happened, and why are no words appearing? The short answer is that I’ve been having some medical stuff going on, and haven’t had time or energy to keep up with work AND the site. But I’m not dying or anything, and should be back up to speed in a little bit. In the meantime, thank you for the donations that have come in. I’ve been trying to find a way to make them tax-deductible, but it’s a complicated thing to work out, and I don’t think it’s doable without a lot of fuss and bother. I appreciate that this hasn’t stopped anyone from donating. I know those write-offs come in handy come April. 2007-10-02T15:55:06-08:00 http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/im_getting_wet/ http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/im_getting_wet/#When:21:38:30Z Hey Dollaraword fans. Thanks for all of your patience while I've been finishing revisions on my next young-adult novel, Suicide Notes, which will be out in 2008. I'd hoped to have some more chapters up before now, but the rewriting took longer than expected. Now I'm in British Columbia doing some scuba diving. I'll be back to work on August 20, and promise to have some good stuff for you. Until then, try to behave yourselves.Hey Dollaraword fans. Thanks for all of your patience while I’ve been finishing revisions on my next young-adult novel, Suicide Notes, which will be out in 2008. I’d hoped to have some more chapters up before now, but the rewriting took longer than expected. Now I’m in British Columbia doing some scuba diving. I’ll be back to work on August 20, and promise to have some good stuff for you. Until then, try to behave yourselves. 2007-08-10T21:38:30-08:00 http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/teddy/ http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/teddy/#When:19:47:10Z 2007-07-26T19:47:10-08:00 http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/care_for_a_ruck/ http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/care_for_a_ruck/#When:19:20:05Z 2007-07-23T19:20:05-08:00 http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/i_feel_pretty/ http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/i_feel_pretty/#When:17:52:46Z 2007-07-19T17:52:46-08:00 http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/shopping_spree/ http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/shopping_spree/#When:21:02:54Z 2007-07-11T21:02:54-08:00 http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/the_confession/ http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/the_confession/#When:16:45:45Z 2007-07-09T16:45:45-08:00 http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/get_lucky/ http://www.dollaraword.com/index.php/blog/comments/get_lucky/#When:16:16:17Z So it's 07-07-07, and all of these people are getting married because they think it will bring them good luck. I can't wait to see how many of them are divorced next year. Or perhaps I'm just bitter and jaded. Anyway, since 777 is a very nice number, particularly if you're playing the slots, why not guarantee you'll get lucky and sponsor some words today? How about 7 of them, or 77, or 777. So it’s 07-07-07, and all of these people are getting married because they think it will bring them good luck. I can’t wait to see how many of them are divorced next year. Or perhaps I’m just bitter and jaded. Anyway, since 777 is a very nice number, particularly if you’re playing the slots, why not guarantee you’ll get lucky and sponsor some words today? How about 7 of them, or 77, or 777.  2007-07-07T16:16:17-08:00