Wednesday, February 20, 2008

something from the archives

I sometimes find that a writers block can be eroded by going back to a random notation from the past. I'm hopping this one will unhinge something.

"Oblivious to the greater social ramification, Ling and Charles Curr, named their newborn 'Wan'."
-'Good Intentions' from Cheaper Than A Moleskine (Jan 13, 2006)

8 comments:

S said...

That kid must have some complex.

Nice one.

Prixie said...

that damn poor kid. i will never ever again complain about my horrendous middle name and rather think of folks like Wan

ExMi said...

i used to hate my name, it's growing on me though...

i love The Kid's name - Troy Riley Shepherd. (The Dad insisted The Kid have his surname)

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Saaleha Idrees Bamjee said...

oooh Pri... You never told us about your horrendous middle name?
Penelope St.Claire or Gertrude?

Troy Riley Shepherd - now that's a good solid name.

Anonymous said...

its always nice going back to the archives,
its also pretty good finding afew writers/bloggers that never cease to touch your creative spirit

Prixie said...

i take it to my grave - unless ofcourse i have one too many drinks. ;p or u hijack my I.D...either way I am not going down without a fight! adn i would gladly take both Penelope St Claire and Gertude any day over what I have. Betcha totally intrigued now...

Saaleha Idrees Bamjee said...

It's not Aishwariya or something else bollywoody?

KiLLa said...

Whats wrong with a Bollywood name ???

Ever wondered what the name "John" means or symbolises.. Just a thought..

Mr Wan is a dead man... Shame..

YNWA

Profane. Profound. What's your poison?