Inside the Blogger's Studio

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Dear Daily Rice Consumers,

*Point of Information: If you noticed something different in the world today you have a sharp eye. The new and improved format of the Daily Rice is up and running. If I know anything it is that reading the Daily Rice is what gives the day its sparkle for many of you. Indeed, it seems as though I've once again captured lightning in a bottle!*

**2nd Point of Information: You can now post COMMENTS. I was under the dellusion that you had to be a member of blogger to post comments, but I was able to change that. So now, to comment, just click on the comment icon at the end of the blog you'd like to comment on. As long as the feedback is not be more logical and use smaller words (I'm working on that, I promise!) it would be awesome if we could start some sort of dialogue here.
It's funny-two random people commented on my blog from earlier this morning... It threw me for a loop but then I was happy about it. I suppose that is the beauty of the blog; it promotes the exchange of ideas and connects us all. So, sure, everyone feel free to respond :) Plus, as you'll see on the comment, someone else understands my strife caused by the asshole paperclip man. You should really read the rest of the blog and the comment to understand that one. I knew it wasn't all just in my head!!

3-2-1... And we're off!
I'm not sure if anyone can empathize with this complaint, but when I use Microsoft Word there is this little asshole paperclip guy with a stupid grin on his face that pops out, acting as though he is better than me and suggests how I should write whatever it is that I'm writing. How dare he??!! Of course, if there was a little run-on sentence guy who popped out that would probably alleviate sentences like that first one I just typed.

Actually, it would be so cool if in real life this a little asshole paperclip guy with a stupid grin on his face (I suppose that's not a technical title) jumped out whenever you messed anything up. You're about to over bake the cookies? Bam! There he is, reminding you that it can't wait until the next commercial! Trying to parallel park? Once again, the Mr. Paperclip is in the street directing you!
Sorry. I swear I don't plan this stuff ahead of time. I'm actually against any prior thinking when writing the blog. I suppose some might quip that I'm against ANY thinking WHILE writing the blog as well. I'm done.


So I have a new idea that is sure to revolutionize blogging as we know it, or if nothing else, kill an additional fifteen minutes of my day. In an effort to curb my existential tendencies and despair (kidding), I'm starting the official Blogfiles. It's a sort of post-modern, faux biographical, deconstructionist workshop that is sure to enchant the mind and dazzle the spirit while revealing the innermost feelings, emotions and fears about our friends, acquaintances, and total strangers. Err, I know I say this a lot and it might have very well lost its meaning, but even I have no idea what I'm talking about at this point.

But we can all agree there are worse ways to spend our time and dissipate our energies. So as the curtain drops and the drum roll reaches its zenith, here are the questions, courtesy of yours truly!




Inside the Blogger's Studio, with Michael W. Rice

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What would be your most desired profession, if time, money, and talent were no object?
-What sound or noise do you love?
-If heaven does indeed exist, what would you like God to say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
-What are you afraid of?
-Besides your parents, who has helped you the most in your life?
-Which of the seven deadly sins, pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed and sloth, are you most guilty of?
-Where do you feel safest?
-Are you absolutely sure of your beliefs, in regards to the world and how you live?
-What is your favorite curse word?
-What turns you off the most?
-If you could build anything, what would it be?
-If you could change any one thing about yourself, what would it be?
-If you had to change one past event of your life, what would it be?
-What do you feel is your strongest attribute?
-What do you look for most in a potential husband/wife?
-If you could have lunch with anyone person, living or dead, real or fictitious, who would it be and why?
-If 100 people your age were chosen at random, how many do you think would be leading a life more satisfying than yours?
-Finally, if you were to describe your existence in one all encompassing word, what would it be?
-Finally (really this time), what is your favorite word?

The first person I will hopefully engage in my tangled web will be Dan Reiter, who coincidentally, I am off to meet for lunch at the BSM. Hopefully it will be lasagna, as my stomach launched something of a coup, followed by a junta, against my digestive system after last weeks hot dogs. Once again, I'm sorry for that last sentence, which absurdly equated the digestion process with political upheaval. In the words of Howie Day, â??I'm sorry. So sorry.

Until next time, I remain, desperately trying to be funny but it's not really working out so well aaaaaaahhhh,
Michael Warren Rice (from the blog)

Quote of the Day:
One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life:
that word is love.
(Sophocles) ((I think))