Laurie M's Profile |
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"Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls." -- Joseph |
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| Age: | 100 years old |
| Sex: | Female |
| Location: | REDDING, Connecticut |
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| Height: | 0' 0" |
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| Last Login: | Oct 26, 2008 (426 days back) |
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About Me |
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| “A master in the art of living makes little distinction between work and play, between labor and leisure, between love and religion. Hardly knowing which is which, a master is always doing both."
-- Zen saying. . .
Former corporate marketing and sales manager, currently write screenplays and teach yoga. . . .
One of my scripts placed as a SEMIFINALIST in FADE IN AWARDS 2007; 2006 versions placed as a QUARTERFINALIST in FADE IN AWARDS and SCRIPTAPALOOZA . . . . Another script placed as a Second Round Qualifier in the FILMMAKERS INTERNATIONAL SCREENWRITING AWARDS 2007. . .For info about yoga, visit http://www.innerflameyoga.com Did You Know 2.0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMcfrLYDm2U
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My Interests |
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| .. .. .. ..WRITING: screenplays, essays, poetry, and lately lots of emails.YOGA and Pilate Mat: teach and attend classes.DANCE: jazz, modern, tap.TENNIS: restarting after a long break.OTHER: I love getting cheery comments from you! | |
I'd like to meet:"Mankind comes to me along many roads, And on whatever road a man approaches me, on that do I welcome him, For all roads are mine." ~The Bhagavad-Gita................ People who are honest./// People who love my scripts, and are willing to share expertise in acting, directing, and/or producing. Investors welcome too./// Networking contacts, to support one another in overcoming obstacles to achieve personal and career success./// People curious about the wonders of yoga. Nervous new yogis graciously welcomed./// Philosophers and aspirants of all types./// People who bring out my strengths, whether intentional or not./// People with a sense of humor, willing to let go of their own egos, open to sharing the joy, the laughter, and the possibilities of the scripts yet unwritten. |
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Music:too many to list |
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Movies:21, Mojave Phone Booth, Entry Level, Big, Sideways, There's Something About Mary, Romancing the Stone, Almost Famous, Shrek 2, Little Miss Sunshine, Crash, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Tootsie |
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Television:Desperate Housewives, Boston Legal. |
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Books:Read nonfiction books and narrative screenplays |
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Heroes:“When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and your discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.” – PATANJALI |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| MaritalStatus: | Married |
| Hometown: | Milford, CT |
| Children: | Proud parent |
| Education: | Post grad |
My Pictures |
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My Blog |
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Yoga/Pilates in Redding and Easton, CT |
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Yogalates
Wednesdays / Begins Sept. 10 / 9:00-10:00AM
First class free. $4 per class.
Combine the benefits of yoga and pilates in this fusion class: strength, flexibility and stress re... Posted by Laurie M on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:29:00 PST |
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Road trip to Maine |
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| ** SAT. 8/9 **
CHECK IN: MILLENNIUM BOSTONIAN HOTEL
The hotel is next to Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the balcony overlooks the North End.
NORTH END, OLD NORTH CHURCH
DINNER: ITALIAN FOOD, OF COURSE!
... Posted by Laurie M on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:31:00 PST |
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15 Random Facts |
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| Fifteen Random Thoughts About Me
I am writing this blog in response to a challenge from my myspace comrade Michelle L. Devon (Michy): write a blog of , "15 weird, random facts, habits or goals... any... Posted by Laurie M on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:54:00 PST |
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Script Samples |
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| Archive of Screenplay Samples posted in MySpace Blog
6-1-08 MONEY, THE SKUNK, AND THE BANANA, 3 pages
5-14-08 FETCHER'S FUR, 3 1/2 pages
4-30-08 &n... Posted by Laurie M on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:55:00 PST |
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Don’t look a gift guinea pig in the mouth |
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| My husband got the idea to get my son a small pet for his birthday-- a gerbil or guinea pig. We both thought he would love it. Meanwhile, my son started asking for an ipod nano for weeks before his b... Posted by Laurie M on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:18:00 PST |
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A Peek Inside My Head, Perhaps? |
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| Thanks to all who responded to the "Guess What's in the Picture" Challenge posted this week.
Drumroll please& It is a Retina, also called Fundus. Doesn't Fundus sound more, well, fun?
The grand prize ... Posted by Laurie M on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:14:00 PST |
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DREAMS ON HOLD (poem) |
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| Dreams on HoldBy Laurie Mayper They are not dead--My dreams on hold.No need to rushas years unfold.Though time has passed,I'm not too oldTo reach for moreThan tales retold.In light of dayI strive... Posted by Laurie M on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:18:00 PST |
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Money, the Skunk, and the Banana |
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| This is an exercise from my Creative Writing Class.Assignment: start with A MAN THROWING HUNDRED DOLLAR BILLS; must include a SKUNK, a BANANA, and a MAN PASSED OUT IN AN ALLEY.
I hope you have as much... Posted by Laurie M on Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:20:00 PST |
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Endless Storm (poem) |
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| Endless StormBy Laurie Mayper
A fierce tornado blew through here. It left me trembling with fear.
The snow looked pretty from afar. It pulled and spun my little car.
Rainstorms washe... Posted by Laurie M on Wed, 21 May 2008 12:44:00 PST |
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Fade In Awards |
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| I am pleased to announce that my screenplay, UPSIDE DOWN, has advanced to the SEMIFINALS of Fade In Awards screenplay contest. Thanks to all of you for your encouragement and support, and especi... Posted by Laurie M on Fri, 16 May 2008 11:46:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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