I needed a makeover. I could hear my mother’s jubilation across town, but I didn’t mean me, Mom, I meant my blog. When I first ventured online, I needed to bust out of the indie film world and boil it all down, so I chose the simplest WordPress template I could find and started scratching words on the screen. The white background and red pen said it all.
When my brain blew on the acid-trip of technology and attention-deficit disorder of the virtual world, it became clear that words alone were not enough to fan the flames; I needed images, too. And I couldn’t do it alone. We met on the internet. My bloggy friend Kat steered me. I loved his nom de guerre and byline: because every day is fucking magic. He introduced me to his ass-whupping wife, and a non-unionized, unpaid, arty-farty team was born.
Le Clown helped me get my shit together and Sara Draws lit my pix on fire. They are bloggin’ crackerjacks and the stylin’ godparents of this blog. I thank them with all my blazing heart.
Huge, honking love to my husband, in-house music composer and biggest fan.
Buying me a new Mac was the most romantic thing anyone has ever done for me. Fixing it when it gets sick is second, and finding the perfect knapsack for me to carry it in- is third. Every artist needs a patron she can sleep with and he is mine.
Last but not least, high-five way in-the-sky to you, my dear readers. Your interest and feedback is fuel for my fire. What do you think of the new look?? Tell your friends, and do come back for more. We are all in this together.
Check out Burns the Fire’s new Homepage and its offspring on the Menu, right here.
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GOOD NEWS FLASH: Egypt. People are rising up. It’s messy, but it’s no status quo.
In case you haven’t read it, have a look at my very first guest-post on none other than my favorite Clown’s blog, right here.
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20 Responses to The New Me
I love the new look! I’ve been terrible about writing just lately, but I always love reading what you have to say.
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Sweet! Not. Coming from you that means a lot.
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Egypt? Really? Do you have any idea what the Muslim Brotherhood will do for the democratic rights of those people? I am generally amused by most of your writing most of the time. Now…simply saddened. Another wannabe “expert” on things they know barely nothing about.
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I appreciate your commenting, Neil, am sorry that you’re saddened. Though I never called myself an expert, I am very moved by their turnout on the streets and have long-term hopes for the Egyptian people.
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Neil,
My impression is that Brenda is expressing her feelings based on what she knows, which I don’t think is very far off from what a great deal of people are thinking. Instead of deploring her as a “wannabe expert”, perhaps you’d be willing to adopt a more convivial tone, and take this opportunity to educate Brenda, and other readers, based on what you know.
Le Clown
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Dude, that was mean.
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Brenda, things are looking wonderfully creative. I love your blog.
And your husband’s music: I’m in love! It just took a few chords…
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I am delighted, Karen, and feel the same way about your blog and my husband’s music. Swoon!
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I didn’t find anything lacking with the old you, but I get the need for a refresh and new dane move every now and then. Great new look. Yes. Liking.
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Thanks, IRIB. I’m happy you appreciate the original pen and page. It’s the filmmaker in me that needed more.
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I love the new look! It is simple and easy to access. Very crisp too. Well done! I need a makeover too, but I am on blogger and it is a nightmare. I don’t know where to start and my head hurts just thinking about it!
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Mumu, you might want to come join the WordPress community. There are limitations, of course, but a lot of good happening.
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Wonderful! Bravo B! Never let the dust settle on your ruby slippers. xo
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I shine them everyday.
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Those are some pretty sexy stick figures….
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You guys are pretty sexy in real life.
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lol, my mom wants me to get a makeover too. For real. You know, cur your hair short, that kind of thing. But love YOUR makeover!
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Glad you understand me, Sandra. Burns the FIre is my kind of makeover.
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I like your new blog !!! cool !!!
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I liked the old format, but like the new blog even more!
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