Sunday, October 15, 2006

NaBloPoMo

Okay: buttons! I decided to call it National Blog POSTING Month instead of WRITING month because let's face it, a lot of what we do, to paraphrase Truman Capote, is closer to typing than the other thing. You know, deathless prose.

If you want to use one of these buttons, please upload it to your own server and link back to this url:

http://www.fussy.org/2006/10/nablowrimo.html
http://www.fussy.org/nablopomo.html
(The official NaBloPoMo page is under construction but should be up by this afternoon.)

If you don't know what "upload to your own server" means then you probably don't have one, but check with your blogging service to see if they'll host the image for you. If you still don't know what the hell I'm talking about, e-mail me.

Here's the first style:



Jack thought that might be too aggressive or upsetting to some people, even though blogging with a gun to your head? Comedy platinum, people. However, in the event that the whole gun thing puts you off, I've provided some alternate "peaceful warrior" type badges:



I almost wrote "a post a day keeps the Ewoks away" because man, I don't want those fuckers near me under ANY circumstance (I'm sorry, that is horribly 1985), but I think "Wookiees" is the funnier word, especially considering this.

So there you go. I seem to be starting early with the daily posting thing, so feel free to do likewise if the mood strikes.

Also: t-shirts? Is this getting totally out of hand?





("Aut blog aut mori" is most likely incorrect Latin for "blog or die.")

87 Comments:

Blogger capello said...

Buttons?! Buttons?!

Now you're really putting me under pressure.

Btw, we call my dad "Wookie" so, yeah, that's not really gonna work for me.

Clone troopers? Fetts? Jar Jars? (ooo, yeah, Jar Jar Binks is one scary MF)

I mean, I don't want to get *disowned* and all.

October 15, 2006 3:36 PM  
Blogger Lynnster said...

The gun to the head ones are a freakin' riot. Awesome!

October 15, 2006 4:10 PM  
Blogger mathew said...

i sure george would love to see the yoda nablopomo shirts made up - as will his legal department

October 15, 2006 5:15 PM  
Blogger Mrs.Chili said...

The guns? Maybe comedy platinum under other circumstances, but I'm still pretty freaked out over all the school shootings (http://teacherseducation.blogspot.com/2006/10/i-have-daughters.html and http://teacherseducation.blogspot.com/2006/10/more-musings-about-current-events.html), so I'm going to put myself in the Yoda camp.

I've posted your call to write on my blog. May I add the Yoda tee shirt design to the entry?

October 15, 2006 5:43 PM  
Blogger Mom101 said...

I like the gun ones! I'll take comedy over my delicate liberal anti-gun sensibilities any day.

Oh and I love my "writing well" shirt - only drawback is I have to wait another year to wear it. Unless you offer them in maternity...

October 15, 2006 6:12 PM  
Blogger Kimblahg said...

oh man i can't decide. yoda or gun, yoda or gun...
(i'm totally in)

October 15, 2006 6:52 PM  
Blogger Muad'Dib said...

Hey, nice site ya got. I'm going with yoda.

:)
Cheers!
Gorthos

October 15, 2006 8:23 PM  
Blogger Danielle said...

I'll buy a tshirt if I actually complete the task.

October 15, 2006 8:58 PM  
Blogger Regan said...

oh my. those are pretty fucking awesome. i'm adding one to my blog soon.

October 15, 2006 9:11 PM  
Blogger margalit said...

Mine's already buttoned down (pathetic pun, huh?) and I'd buy a t-shirt as long as it doesn't have Yoda on it. I know I'm in the minority, but I can't stand Star Wars. Do you think it might have to do with my son watching it every frigging weekend? You think?

October 15, 2006 10:24 PM  
Blogger jenB said...

I WANT A YODA ONE (t-shirt)!!! any colour.

these are all great. i think i might use at least two, one yoda, one with the gun.

YOU RULE! Mrs. Kennedy.

I was expecting a button like "Mrs. Kennedy is making me post everyday this month and I don't want to be spanked", but this is much much better.

October 15, 2006 11:50 PM  
Blogger schmutzie said...

I'm in! I've got your button and everything. Now I can pretend that I still accomplished something over November without having to put myself through a third failure at NaNoWriMo.

October 16, 2006 5:48 AM  
Blogger honestyrain said...

oh buttons!

October 16, 2006 6:20 AM  
Blogger velocibadgergirl said...

Can we use the "Aut Blog Aut Mori" seal as a button, or is that against the rules?

October 16, 2006 8:37 AM  
Blogger the patriarch said...

Sellout. I mean that as a compliment.

October 16, 2006 8:59 AM  
Blogger Formerly Mrs. Kennedy said...

I know, I'm a weirdo. But I'm not the only one. John Lennon said that.

Totally use the seal as a button if you want.

October 16, 2006 9:09 AM  
Blogger clickmom said...

I want the shirt!! The shirt would fulfill me. And my girls get so much attention, they would happily break the "no advertising" rule for that shirt. But Puh-Leeeease make the shirts big (really big) so my girls can fit into them, I hate buying men's shirts for the ladies, they are touchy about those things you know. Not into cross dressing.

October 16, 2006 10:11 AM  
Blogger Greg said...

I don't think anyone needs to see me posting every day, but I just wanted to put my vote of approval for both the idea itself and for GUNS. Fuck the muppet.

October 16, 2006 10:59 AM  
Blogger Meg said...

I already post every day (sometimes twice, sometimes five times...) but I support it. Wholeheartedly.

October 16, 2006 11:18 AM  
Blogger Norm said...

NaBloPoMo? POMO?!? *vreent vreent vreent* Pomo alert! Prepare to be Derrida'ed.

(I couldn't resist).

October 16, 2006 11:48 AM  
Blogger Alyndabear said...

Oooh. I'm up for this. Although I already kind of do that, because I am bored and HAVE NO LIFE.

The end. :)

October 16, 2006 1:50 PM  
Blogger corley said...

I am so for T-shirts. I love T-shirts with guns on them - this would make three! Maybe it'll make me remember to post every day too?

October 16, 2006 4:38 PM  
Blogger Antonia said...

I'm in. I'm too thick to work out how to link back properly to you, but I'll find another Beta-Bloggerer to copy off.

I'll have a newborn baby either by or in November, so my posts might be a bit sleep-deprived and poo-related, but I'm in.

Blimey, I will finally be a [gag] mommy-blogger. A Mo-Blo in NaBloPoMo. Yo.

October 16, 2006 5:38 PM  
Blogger Thailand Gal said...

I'm in. Maybe it will motivate me to post each day. It's a strain sometimes. LOL


Thailand Gal

~*~*~*

October 16, 2006 6:18 PM  
Blogger Dana said...

These buttons rock. I've got mine up, but my link to your page is not working, so I'll have to work on it. When I put it in the sidebar, nothing else on the page shows up. Hmmmph. I'm gonna work on it! This Nablo WriMo will be great!

October 16, 2006 6:31 PM  
Blogger Kim said...

I'm in. I've gone for the yoda, what can I say, with three boys Star Wars permeates my life in ways I never thought possible.

I've managed to upload the pic, but can't get it to link back to this post. Any guidance for the technical idiot would be appreciated...

www.allconsuming.blogspot.com

October 16, 2006 10:54 PM  
Blogger Kelly said...

I'm in...great idea, and just the kind of motivation I need to get back to work on my blog. Poor, languishing piece of the interweb.

http://herablehands.com

October 17, 2006 3:09 AM  
Blogger Rachel said...

All linked up and ready to go!

I did choose the yoda. I think the gun's funny, but it would be somewhat jarring with the very oceany, calm blog design.

totally petty question - I don't see myself on the list of participants, but I might not have noticed 'cos I'm wretched at scanning - would you like someone to reorg them alphabetically?

Rachel
A Gaggle of Girls

October 17, 2006 6:01 AM  
Blogger Cate Ross said...

YES! I want to participate--I'm sure I can post daily better than I can write a novel in 30 days--given that I have a family that needs things like food, rides home from school...stuff that gets in the way of the writing.

Plus, I want your design talent. Blog or Die!

October 17, 2006 2:28 PM  
Blogger Average Jane said...

I'm in! I don't know what I'll do while I'm in Jamaica for several days, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

Average Jane
http://averagejane.blogs.com

October 18, 2006 6:34 AM  
Blogger ~moe~ said...

I'm in too! Thanks, M. Kennedy. You rock!

October 18, 2006 10:38 AM  
Blogger Stuntmother said...

Hell, I'm in. Via Carrie at whatever her new blog is called dammit. Crap I forget. It's good stuff, though.

I'm Stuntmother and my blog is stuntmother@blogspot.com.

October 18, 2006 12:28 PM  
Blogger Yvo said...

Count me in as a participant. On my blogger http://feistyfoodie.blogspot.com. This will be a tough month since I'm also participating in NaNoWriMo. Great idea.

October 18, 2006 1:08 PM  
Blogger Alyssa said...

I am definitely in and I would LOVE to purchase a shirt in addition to the red one I am already buying!

www.shoppingwiththepreppyprincess.blogspot.com

October 18, 2006 5:02 PM  
Blogger Ryn Tales said...

Love your blog - found it through Laid Off Dad. Am doing the WoMo thing but must have Yoda.

October 18, 2006 6:23 PM  
Blogger Sherry said...

I debated doing NaNoWriMo this year because I have all these ideas. I ultimately decided not to because with a 4-year-old and an almost-one-year-old, I can't even pee without an audience, let alone write a novel.

BUT, I can try this! I'm totally in! I'll be participating from my blog Chaos Theory at http://andromeda.qc.ca

October 19, 2006 10:28 AM  
Blogger dharmabumx said...

I'm in.
Just the kick in the pants I need. . .
I'll be writing from http://dharmabumx.livejournal.com

October 19, 2006 2:06 PM  
Blogger Sabrina said...

I'm already starting so that I can have myself in good standing! Thanks for the idea!

I'm A Two Martini Knotty Grrl at http://knottymartini.typepad.com/grrlnotes/

October 19, 2006 6:31 PM  
Blogger Sarcomical said...

good god. how can i pass this up?

i'm so in.

http://www.sarcomical.com

October 19, 2006 8:37 PM  
Blogger Mrs.X said...

I'm in. I had to go with Yoda. After torturing my husband while watching that movie? How I could I not?

October 19, 2006 8:47 PM  
Blogger Victoria said...

mumbles to self.. tries to figure out linky thing...

post image.. mumble..

October 20, 2006 11:22 AM  
Blogger DirtyCatholic said...

Sign me up!

I can't wait to see what kind of posts working under the gun will lead to...

www.dirtycatholic.com

October 20, 2006 6:51 PM  
Blogger Disgruntled Owl said...

I am stoked to participate!
I'll be posting at disgruntled-owl.blogspot.com

October 20, 2006 7:24 PM  
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October 20, 2006 7:59 PM  
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October 20, 2006 7:59 PM  
Blogger noshowmo said...

I'm in!

http://www.noshowmo.com

October 20, 2006 7:59 PM  
Blogger devra said...

*pathetic blogger - maybe this will jumpstart the writing again*

http://bluebelle.blogs.com/

October 20, 2006 8:23 PM  
Blogger clumsyraine said...

I'm definitely stretching myself - I've posted to my blog uh, once this calendar year. But I'm up for it! I've been looking for a reason to come out of blogsilence and try these things like Love Thursday, etc...

(Sent this way by Very- erm, Kerflop. Jessica. There we go.)

Newly imported from LJ work-in-progress:

http://clumsyraine.wordpress.com/

October 21, 2006 2:45 AM  
Blogger Col and/or Dave said...

nablopomo me! need a good kick up the kahoonie.

www.collieanddave.blogspot.com

gosh how exciting!

ps brillo blog

October 21, 2006 3:08 AM  
Blogger Killired said...

i already posted on the other post that i'm participating... gladly taking a button to display now! thanks! love them too!

October 21, 2006 9:12 PM  
Blogger Maria P. said...

I love a good challenge. I'm in.
www.madisoncody.com

October 22, 2006 8:02 AM  
Blogger Plain Jane Mom said...

You're on dude, count me in!

http://plainjanemom.com

October 22, 2006 9:04 PM  
Blogger cindy said...

Ok - I'm in too. I'm at http://hecticmom.com. I already post every day - easy enough! I've yoda'ed my button - but guns are good too.

October 22, 2006 9:30 PM  
Blogger BethGo said...

Count me in and wish me luck.

http://its-really-me.blogspot.com/

October 22, 2006 10:44 PM  
Blogger Brian said...

I'm in. I sent you an email as well. Got my button up. http://storyline.typepad.com

Thanks!

October 23, 2006 12:02 PM  
Blogger Mary said...

Can I get in on the action:
http://ascloseasyoucanget.blogspot.com

October 23, 2006 1:20 PM  
Blogger sassymoll said...

I'm in!

http://littlegraycellz.blogspot.com

October 23, 2006 2:50 PM  
Blogger rvincoletto said...

I'm in!

http://rvincoletto.multiply.com

Renata Vincoletto

October 24, 2006 3:04 AM  
Blogger ~Sheryl said...

I'm going to give it a go. My four stalkers ought to be pleased.

Crap-o-rama
www.sherylhs.wordpress.com

October 24, 2006 8:34 AM  
Blogger Chiada said...

I'll try it, too. Is this where I link back?

http://colorfulllife.blogspot.com/
"Pointless rants, raves & reminiscences for your time wasting pleasure"

Thanks!

October 24, 2006 9:55 AM  
Anonymous Jonathan Beckett said...

Hi, can you add me to the list of people taking part please (it's a wonderful idea, btw)...

"The Life and Times of a Software Developer"
http://www.pluggedout.com/lifeandtimes/

October 24, 2006 4:11 PM  
Blogger Hannah Snelling said...

I am in! Please add me to the list!

"Nothing But Blue Skies"
http://hannahsnelling.blogspot.com

October 24, 2006 5:05 PM  
Anonymous Dionna said...

Does my cheap Xanga site count? Since I'm HTML-illiterate, my site is:

I'm in, thanks for the idea!

October 24, 2006 6:08 PM  
Blogger Erin said...

May I be added to the list?

Surreptitiously facetious
http://erinr42.blogspot.com/

Thanks!

October 24, 2006 7:08 PM  
Blogger the Girls' Moma said...

I'm totally participating but I can't find myself anywhere.

Maybe that needs to be one of my posts...

October 24, 2006 10:22 PM  
Blogger the Girls' Moma said...

Oh, and I am a total idiot, too, in case you haven't already figured that out.

Lisa (the girls' moma)
http://www.coleyblog.blogspot.com/

October 24, 2006 10:23 PM  
Blogger Annagrace said...

I'm in, dammit. Note to family coming for Thanksgiving: the house will look like hell!

LoveDrunk
http://www.ilovelittlepea.blogspot.com

October 24, 2006 10:59 PM  
Blogger Les said...

Love you Mrs. K, I am in!
http://www.pinkcollar.typepad.com

October 25, 2006 6:40 AM  
Blogger AGK said...

Oh, I see perhaps this is where we're supposed to let you know we're participating...

Angela Giles Klocke
http://agklocke.typepad.com/

October 25, 2006 10:02 AM  
Blogger carolb said...

Sweet! I'm in.
www.carolbrowne.com

Thanks!

October 25, 2006 11:23 AM  
Anonymous Heather said...

count me in

www.xanga.com/dancinbutterfly

October 25, 2006 12:00 PM  
Blogger Sassy Pants said...

I'm in!
www.biggirlunderoos.blogspot.com

October 25, 2006 1:23 PM  
Anonymous Kathuerun said...

I'm in, too! Ooh, this sounds fun :D

http://kathuerun.livejournal.com

October 25, 2006 2:01 PM  
Anonymous eatsbugs said...

I'll jump on this train. Let's go!

http://eatsbugs.wordpress.com

October 25, 2006 8:16 PM  
Anonymous Jen said...

im interested count me in

October 25, 2006 10:15 PM  
Blogger Bea said...

Please let me join!!!
http://dessimiracles.blogspot.com/
Bea

October 26, 2006 6:03 PM  
Blogger LauraJ said...

I want to participate!!
http://momma2aaron.blogspot.com/
LauraJ

October 27, 2006 9:36 AM  
Anonymous firewings said...

Wrote an email, but maybe leaving a comment is better.

I want in!

http://indecisivepeach.wordpress.com

Thanks!

October 27, 2006 7:19 PM  
Blogger Kathy said...

I may be crazy (since I haven't updated since July) but I'll give it a try.

http://myemptynest.blogspot.com/

October 29, 2006 11:33 PM  
Blogger Katrina said...

I love this idea! I would really like to participate, but is there any chance you have an alternate version of your NoBloPoMo home page that I could link to without the four letter words on it? Not gonna fly with my readers (a group that includes my dad and my very conservative former youth minister.)

If not, no worries. I'll just enjoy vicariously. :D

October 30, 2006 8:44 AM  
Anonymous Shane said...

I'll give it a shot.

I, Shane
http://topfivedesign.com/shane

October 30, 2006 1:23 PM  
Blogger Drhaggis said...

I could have sworn that I signed up for this, but can't find my comment

Sorry if this is a double post

My blog is "Slashboing" here:
http://slashboing.blogspot.com

October 30, 2006 8:49 PM  
Blogger Bridgett said...

i hope it's not too late to sign up! i'm a procrastinator / have a fear of committment!!

http://moonnfreak.livejournal.com

October 31, 2006 11:15 AM  
Anonymous Dean Hall said...

I know you're probably flush with incoming emails, so I'm cross-posting my participation in the infamous NaBloPoMo here:

deanpence
http://deanpence.com/

October 31, 2006 9:29 PM  
Blogger Think Pink Dana said...

I'm in
Dana
http://think_pink.typepad.com

November 01, 2006 6:10 AM  
Blogger Leann said...

I'm in too...
Leann
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Academy252

November 01, 2006 6:51 AM  
Blogger Bev Sykes said...

Hey--is it too late to join the group? I have posted a journal entry a day in November and plan to continue. http://www.funnytheworld.com

November 04, 2006 3:55 PM  

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