Trifecta MeMe
The editors at Trifecta have asked us to introduce ourselves by answering a few questions. Here are my answers. (I did try to hold my snark at bay)
What is your name (real or otherwise)? Today it is Barbara, aka PurpleMoose. I have been called Barbie, sweetie, Mommy/Mom/MOTHER, Gramma and Nana. I am loved by many names
Describe your writing style in three words. Gramma-style, Quick-witted, Old-fashioned
How long have you been writing online? Hmmm – since the internet was invented 
Which, if any, other writing challenges do you participate in? 100 Words by Velvet Verbosity (whom I miss). I also participate in the local Writers Present each year.
Describe one way in which you could improve your writing. I think I am sometimes way too literal, but am trying to get over myself.
What is the best writing advice you’ve ever been given? Keep writing – don’t give up
Who is your favorite author? Whichever one I am reading at the present. I love books – period.
How do you make time to write? I don’t do housework. Ha ha
Give us one word we should consider using as a prompt. ungulate
Direct us to one blog post of yours that we shouldn’t miss reading. Hmmmmm – I sometimes write ‘em and then forget ‘em. I love to tell people about Alaska living, maybe you will get a bit of sense of who I am by reading this one: Starvation
Tough to write about myself, but thanks for asking.
Posted: January 21st, 2012 under Moose Nuggets.
Comments: 12
Comments
Comment from Joules
Time: January 21, 2012, 6:01 pm
I wasn’t able to reign in the snark, but you did great:) I loved Starvation. AND you made me Google two words. Impressive.
Comment from Jessie Powell
Time: January 21, 2012, 7:16 pm
“Whichever one I am reading at the present.”
I almost said that. I totally almost said that!
Comment from Tara R.
Time: January 21, 2012, 7:29 pm
Looks like you and I have the same reason for being free to write. Housework be damned!
Comment from Trifecta
Time: January 21, 2012, 7:29 pm
I love the word ungulate–have loved it ever since learning it in my Wildlife Management class I took in undergrad. (No, seriously.) Unfortunately, it is lacking a third definition. Maybe we can work it into our weekend challenge somehow. Thanks for sharing. Off to read Starvation.
Comment from Trifecta
Time: January 21, 2012, 8:46 pm
Oh, I should’ve mentioned that I majored in English and sociology. I don’t know a damn thing about how to manage wildlife. I don’t even know why they’d need management. But the course was a very, very interesting one. It was just basic zoology. I imagine the rest of the class went on to work at zoos. I went on to. . .become a social worker. Same thing.
Comment from Lance
Time: January 21, 2012, 9:01 pm
Hi Barbara…I miss you and velvet
Comment from Dana
Time: January 21, 2012, 9:23 pm
Count me as another person who had to look up ungulate.
Thanks for sharing Starvation, I can imagine how shocking and fantastic it must be to see bright yellow after a long, monotonous winter of white.
Comment from Joules
Time: January 21, 2012, 10:35 pm
The second word I Googled was ptarmigan. I think I might have a handle on snark. Heh.
Comment from Satu Gustafson
Time: January 22, 2012, 2:25 am
I loved the expression “I am loved by many names”. I’m glad to read I’m not the only one who struggles with being too literal. Nice to meet you!
Comment from Kim Nelson
Time: February 21, 2012, 1:42 pm
Love getting to know you better. This is a really fun meme!
Comment from Laciejay
Time: March 10, 2012, 4:21 pm
I never really thought about not doing housework to do some writing, but I think maybe tonights dishes can wait til tomorrow. I have been inspired. Nice to meet you 
Comment from SAM
Time: January 21, 2012, 6:01 pm
At least you admit that you don’t do housework.
It’s nice to meet you.