Happy New Year all! I have dubbed 2011 the year of The Writer because this year will be my most prolific writing year ever, and to kick off the new year with some vervy spirit, here’s a tune from my new favorite band, The Boxer Rebellion! Enjoy!

This is really quite hilarious. Who knew ScarJo was so talented? I do miss her long hair, though. What do you think of Scarlett Johansson’s new do?

Anne Boleyn The Most Happy_tudorhistoryorg

Today wouldn’t be today without mentioning Anne Boleyn. Today marks the 474th anniversary of Anne Boleyn’s execution by beheading. As y’all know, I am a huge Anne Boleyn fan. I’m still trying to figure out a reason to wear the famous “B” necklace, and I think I may have finally found it! Move over Betty!

I have always thought Anne Boleyn was a women way ahead of her time. She had a fine brain, and no, I don’t believe she had six fingers. I mean think about it. Would Henry VIII have even looked twice at her once he noticed an extra finger on her hands? If you know anything about Henry, had he seen six digits, I think you would agree he would have looked the other way so fast he would have given himself whiplash.

I love Anne not just for her feisty nature or daring feats of psychological maneuvering or political coups in a man’s world — and I could go on. I also loved her for her provocative nature, her love of fashion and trendsetting, her single minded determination, her ability to have drama and intrigue follow her wherever she went and make Tudor history scandalous. Let’s face it, Anne B. knew how to put the “S” in scandalous! I could so see her winning Survivor or having her own reality show. Now that would be scandalous indeed!

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No wonder Elizabeth I was such a glorious Queen. She took the best of both sets of genes and rocked it.

If you love Anne Boleyn as much as I do, here is an awesome site. R.I.P. Anne Boleyn and thanks for the memories!

Can you tell a story in 7 lines? I tried it out. Watch my little story I made using the Google Story Tool. It’s called How To Train Your Rottweiler. I had so much fun!

My very own Google Search Story! I think this just became my new favorite hobby!
If you watched the 2010 Superbowl you saw the ad by Google for the Search Story Parisian Love. I found out about this nifty little tool from Rosie Reay, hopped over to the blog The Art of Storytelling Show and I had to try it for myself. Creating your own Search Story is probably the most fun you can have in 5 minutes. So what do you think? Could you tell a story in 7 lines? Are you up for the challenge? And the best part is you can share you creativity and ideas with all your friends! I know I will!

Just click on the links above to find out how to make your own Search Story or go to:

http://www.youtube.com/searchstories

To watch Parisian Love go to:

­ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnsSUqgkDwU

Let me know what you think of How To Train Your Rottweiler, and if you create a Search Story, let me know! I’d love to watch it. I’ll even show it on my blog! Have fun storytellers!