According to Christopher Vogler (author of The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers) “all stories consist of a few common structural elements found universally in myths, fairy tales, dreams, and movies. They are known collectively as The Hero’s Journey.” http://sfgirl-thealiennextdoor.blogspot.com/2008/10/heros-journeypart-1-journey.html This first of a series of posts on The Hero's Journey describes the journey itself.

In the wake of Hurricane Ike, many are still without services. Is global warming the cause for increased frequency and intensity of violent storms like Ike? http://sfgirl-thealiennextdoor.blogspot.com/2008/09/intensity-of-hurricane-ike-linked-to.html

[Singing sands] at times fill the air with the sounds of all kinds of musical instruments, and also of drums and the clash of arms—Marco Polo, 13th Century Explorer Certain sand dunes, particularly when disturbed, will occasionally emit a loud, low-pitch rumble that lasts up to 15 minutes and can be heard up to 6 miles (10 kilometers) away. Find out why: http://sfgirl-thealiennextdoor.blogspot.com/2008/09/singing-sandsnatures-boom-boxes.html. Nature is SO COOL!

Come and take a ride in my new balloon ... http://speedcathollydale.blogspot.com

What does the exquisite Chambord raspberry liqueur and Louisville Kentucky have in common? Find out and also get cool recipes for drinks and desserts. http://sfgirl-thealiennextdoor.blogspot.com/2008/08/chambord-liqueur-royale-deluxethe-taste.html

OOPS.... sorry, I sent you the wrong URL. Here is the right one for NASA's 50th birthday: http://sfgirl-thealiennextdoor.blogspot.com/2008/07/nasa-celebrates-its-50th-aniversary.html

NASA celebrates its 50th anniversary: read a summary of its wonderful history and catch some VERY COOL PICS! http://sfgirl-thealiennextdoor.blogspot.com/2007/11/sacred-balance.html

Shot a picture of midnight sunset over a village in the sea. Summer=awesomeness :) http://blog.thomaslaupstad.com/2008/07/26/midnight-sunset-picture-of-distant-village-in-the-sea-in-northern-norway/

A new author at http://speedcathollydale.blogspot.com has published a review for the new "Dark Knight" batman movie ~ now breaking records at the box office. Please stop in and welcome Julie to my blog!! ..."SpeedyCat"

Join Nina on her continuing tour of the US in "America, You're Beautiful--Part 2: Louisville, Kentucky." Read about Louisville's coolest, funkiest part of town, where to shop, eat and meet people: http://sfgirl-thealiennextdoor.blogspot.com/2008/07/america-youre-beautifulpart-2.html

I'm back, just don't know for how long yet lol. Thanks to everyone that joined my community and do no forget to visit my blog http:/brazilbusiness.biz

A new weekly poetry prompt! All poets, writers and readers welcome! http://www.penmeapoem.com/category/weekly-poetry-prompt/

America, You're Beautiful! Follow Nina's drive across the Unites States and her eclectic observations of the central states and take the twister quiz here: http://sfgirl-thealiennextdoor.blogspot.com/2008/07/america-youre-beautiful.html

Made a photo series of starlings feeding their young. It is so fascinating to observe these birds :) http://blog.thomaslaupstad.com/2008/07/02/pictures-of-european-starlings-sturnus-vulgaris-feeding-their-young/

The Electronic Village publishes the Top Ten Black Blogs on the first day of each month. Take a look and share some love with these hardworking brothers and sisters! Today, we share the July 2008 update -- http://tinyurl.com/4evxkt

Hotep! We will celebrate July 4th holiday this week. Ever consider what Black folks think about July 4th? Frederick Douglass said it best -- http://tinyurl.com/5h3vlf

Good morning villagers! Join me for Old School Friday meme. Kids Groups is this week's theme. I decided to honor 'The Jackson 5' -- http://electronicvillage.blogspot.com/2008/06/old-school-friday-jackson-5.html

http://www.mybloglog.com/buzz/community/virtualentrepreneur/ http://www.mybloglog.com/buzz/community/earningblogonline/ http://www.mybloglog.com/buzz/community/propertybrazil/

3,684 friends & contacts, 1,077 members (and counting!) on Virtual Entrepreneur's community (http://brazilbusiness.biz)... Time to 'improve on MyBlogLog' and invite all of you to visit and join these 2 new blogs: EARNING BLOG ONLINE (http://www.mybloglog.com/buzz/community/earningblogonline/) by Tom (a hot member already!) and PROPERTY BRAZIL (http://www.mybloglog.com/buzz/community/propertybrazil/) by MrEthanol. C'mon folks, let’s do it! Friends get friends that get links that get lots of fun... ;)

Hotep! Do you participate in memes on your blog? I enjoy one called 'Manic Monday'. Visit my MM-meme post today. I honor Langston Hughes poem -- http://tinyurl.com/4ocxdn