Carnival of Light - The Beatles

2010-01-27T09:56:00.000-08:00

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The story begins: In the deepest part of the ocean,10:01 AM Nov 16th, 2009 from weba YELLOW SUBMARINE began its ascent towards the New Moon Reef11:25 AM Nov 16th, 2009 from webThis journey was A BEGINNING to the exploration of a secret place. The crew had worked EIGHT DAYS A WEEK to find it.10:02 AM Nov 17th, 2009 from webThe crew was randomly picked by the Captain AKA MEAN MR. MUSTARD1:52 PM Nov 17th, 2009 from webIf u asked where they came from, they'd reply, "HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE." It's the same response when asking their destination 3:43 PM Nov 21st, 2009 from UberTwitterThree of the crew members were DAY TRIPPERS. A group of orphans taken by the SHIEK OF ARABY and left on the docks as slaves.12:05 PM Dec 3rd, 2009 from webTheir names were JOHNNY B. GOODE, MAGGIE MAE, and PENNY LANE. 9:39 PM Jan 5th from webEach of them dreamed about the treasure that would change their life. The 35 carat gem named, LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS.5:00 PM Jan 21st from webAnd LIKE DREAMERS DO, they ventured out naively with no fear. No CHAINS to hold them back. in their minds they were FREE AS A BIRD now.5:06 PM Jan 21st from webIt was at night they shared the dark secrets that filled each with MISERY. 2:47 PM Jan 22nd from UberTwitterPenny's unstable mom shouted daily obscenities at her. Then she'd apologize & blame it on the DEVIL IN HER HEART.2:55 PM Jan 22nd from UberTwitterPenny knew it was the whiskey in her blood. She promised to get HELP dozens of times, but it never seemed to be GETTING BETTER.2:59 PM Jan 22nd from UberTwitter@lisahanockjasie: It was another rotten DAY IN A LIFE of a woman with a RUBBER SOUL. But she just couldn't bounce back this time.8:35 AM Jan 25th from UberTwitterPenny continued, "I SAW HER STANDING THERE wearing all her jewelry. On the bridge. She looked right at me, then jumped."9:19 AM Jan 26th from webMaggie Mae rubbed Penny's back slowly, "CRY BABY. CRY. Get it all out. I know exactly how you feel."9:25 AM Jan 26th from web

30daysof Your past is over as is mine. We will never be BACK IN THE USSR .7 minutes ago from web in reply to storyexperimentMaggie was the daughter of the noble peace prize recipient, DOCTOR ROBERT & the russian actress, CLARABELLA.10:18 AM Jan 27th from TweetDeckThere was a REVOLUTION in the streets. Both of her parents were mugged, then left to die. She started SEARCHIN through their pockets...5:01 PM Jan 27th from TweetDeckNothing was left except for a TICKET TO RIDE the MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR bus her parents were going to take her on later that day. 9:18 AM Jan 28th from webIN SPITE OF THE DANGER in the streets she couldn't leave her dead parents bodies, until someone grabbed her."girl, KOMM GIB MIR DEINE HAND."11:58 AM Jan 28th from web"That's when I broke free and ran home. However, WHEN I GET HOME there was NO REPLY," she continued.4:48 PM Feb 4th from web"So then, what'd you do?" asked Johnny. "IT'S ALL TOO MUCH, I tell ya."4:55 PM Feb 4th from webI hid under the porch and just sat there CRYING, WAITING, HOPING for someone to find me. 4:59 PM Feb 4th from webRT @marcusod: It was a HARD DAY'S NIGHT curled up under there. 10:52 PM Feb 4th from webI was hungry, cold & broke. It was then I wanted MONEY (THAT's WHAT I WANTed).11:04 PM Feb 4th from webMy mom told me, MONEY CAN'T BUY ME LOVE...but it could buy me a Frankfurter and some gherkins.11:15 PM Feb 4th from webI made it into my house FROM A WINDOW below and started to scavenge through the disarray, hoping our money and moms jewels were still left. about 11 hours ago from web"I did manage to grab my MICHELLE," she said holding her stuffed animal.about 11 hours ago from webI SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER. I should have known the BOYS would COME AND GET IT. 11:29 PM Feb 5th from web"HELLO LITTLE GIRL," he said in a mean raspy voice, "WHAT YOU'RE DOING here?" 10:24 AM Feb 9th from webHe started to touch my cheek, "AIN'T SHE SWEET? HEY BULLDOG! Take her to the SHIEK OF ARABY. I am sure he can always use ANOTHER GIRL."10:28 AM Feb 9th from webI started to TWIST AND SHOUT "HELP!" But nobody heard, nobody cared, and NOBODY I KNOW came to rescue me. 22 minutes ago from web"OOH! MY SOUL" was all Penny could say while she sat with her legs tucked under her oversized t-shirt w/an OCTOPUS'S GARDEN picture on it.15 minutes ago from web"You ok?" asked Johnny. "I FEEL FINE. HERE COMES THE SUN. Finally." Maggie was tired of talking about the past. It was time to LET IT BE.12:04 PM Feb 10th from webAs the submarine surfaced, the rose-pink light of dawn shown through the window. JOHNNY B. GOODE asked, "DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET?"12:06 PM Feb 12th from webI know where the diamond is! And WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS, we can share the wealth, bury our pasts, and follow our dreams together12:11 PM Feb 12th from webIt took at least an hour to vacate the sub. so the THREE COOL CATS (as they liked to call themselves) stayed onboard planning their mission.2:41 PM Feb 13th from webSGT. PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND left singing, "it's wonderful to be here, it's certainly a thrill, we've hoped you enjoyed the show!"2:46 PM Feb 13th from web @marcusod: In the other corner LONG TALL SALLY was watching everything. "We're gonna have some fun tonight" she thought mischievously5:11 PM Feb 13th from UberTwitter @katmomdo54: Her eyes lowered, and a slight smile crept across her face when she heard, I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND, forever.about 16 hours ago from UberTwitterUnfortunately it was the persistent radio guy stalking her again. Everyone called him the SUN KINGabout 15 hours ago from UberTwitterHe was already in his speedos ready to reconnect with MOTHER NATURES SON, the culprit responsible for his leathery wrinkled skinabout 15 hours ago from UberTwitterBut Sally wanted Johnny. He was her MR. MOONLIGHT. She couldn't resist his beaming smile & radiant eyes. He was her whole universe.about 14 hours ago from UberTwitterACROSS THE UNIVERSE he was still there with the two girls. Her scheme to breakup them up would be like A TASTE OF HONEY, sweet and seductive5:41 PM Feb 15th from UberTwitterShe thought to herself, ALL I GOT TO DO is ACT NATURALLY, give him ALL MY LOVING and do THE HIPPY HIPPY SHAKE."5:03 PM Feb 17th from webFinally! The last of the cleanup crew, DIZZY MISS LIZZY, ELEANOR RIGBY and LOVELY RITA had left the sub. Sally made her move.6:08 PM Feb 17th from webIt would be A new BEGINNING if the 3 could find the diamond. Johnny grabbed their hands and shouted "ALL TOGETHER NOW!" until... 7:33 PM Feb 17th from webSally sauntered over, "I DON'T WANT TO SPOIL THE PARTY but POLYTHENE PAM needs u."7:38 PM Feb 17th from webHE CAME IN THROUGH THE BATHROOM WINDOW THE NIGHT BEFORE, & she's been trapped w/SOME OTHER GUY from MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE ever since. 7:43 PM Feb 17th from webUgh! Johnny's sister was such a nuisance. His life would be STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER because of her.7:51 PM Feb 17th from webPredictably, Johnny left to help while Maggie and Penny waited. They knew they couldn't CARRY THAT WEIGHT of the diamond. 9:19 AM Feb 19th from web"I hope it's not just the TWO OF US. I want all of our dreams to come true - especially Johnny's and his CARNIVAL OF LIGHT idea"about 21 hours ago from web"And I can afford FLYING lessons then take you to see HER MAJESTY," exclaimed Penny. "we'll leave all our YESTERDAY's behind us."about 21 hours ago from webOn his way to save his sister, Sally showered her love all over Johnny, "I'M IN LOVE with u. Plz LOVE ME TENDER. I'll KEEP YOU SATISFIED."9:33 AM Feb 20th from webIt was a LONG AND WINDING ROAD to get to his sister. He stopped Sally cold, "Listen! I WANT TO TELL YOU!"9:41 AM Feb 20th from web"I DON'T WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!"9:43 AM Feb 20th from web"This is not REAL LOVE. There is no such thing. Not IN MY LIFE!" 9:45 AM Feb 20th from webJust then he heard a loud scream! "GET BACK!" Johnny yelled as he opened the door to his sister's room.about 5 hours ago from webThe mans hands were wrapped around Pam's throat. "HEY JUDE! KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF MY BABY sister!"about 5 hours ago from webHe didn't listen. So Johnny went completely HELTER SKELTER on him. 2:03 PM Feb 21st via webHe pryed Jude's hands from Pam's throat, then slammed him agaisnt the wall, "you better RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!"about 5 hours ago via UberTwitterThe girls ran toward the SHOUTs. Hoping to find THE FOOL ON THE HILL gone and Johnny ok. about 5 hours ago via UberTwitterThe door was cracked open. "TELL ME WHAT YOU SEE," begged Penny.about 5 hours ago via UberTwitterI see a picture of a BLACKBIRD in a WILD HONEY PIE, a half eaten BIRTHDAY cake, a GLASS ONION and an OLD BROWN SHOE.about 5 hours ago via UberTwitter"OB-LA- DI, OB-LA-DA, blah, blah, blah!," penny teased back, "I mean do u see Johnny or Pam. Anybody?"about 5 hours ago via UberTwitterRT @marcusod: Johnny was standing there with MAXWELL'S SILVER HAMMER, wishing to avoid an unpleasant sceneabout 4 hours ago via UberTwitterHis sister was laying motionless. Breathless. Appearing to be in a GOLDEN SLUMBER forever.38 minutes ago via webMaggie slowly approached him...
RT @thecitizeNY: DON'T BOTHER ME they're FIXING A HOLE, GIRL32 minutes ago via webs, I'm NOT GUILTY. TELL ME WHY this had to happen to her!" Johnny was delusional. He continued, "I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND."16 minutes ago via web"Shhhh. SLOW DOWN, it'll be ok," said Maggie. "Here's a SHOT OF RHYTHM AND BLUES. Drink it. IT'S FOR YOU."9:20 AM Feb 25th via webAs he drank the shot, Penny took the hammer from his hand. "I'VE GOT A FEELING, IT WON'T BE LONG before he'll be GLAD ALL OVER."9:36 AM Feb 25th via webSince ALL THINGS MUST PASS, Johnny composed himself within minutes of his sisters death...he knew what he had to do. Get the Diamond.12:12 AM Mar 1st via web"LEND ME YOUR COMB & some scissors," he ordered Penny. Then he pulled back his LONG, LONG, LONG hair & cut it off.12:21 AM Mar 1st via webHe now looked and acted like a BAD BOY, but his newfound friends could see LONESOME TEARS IN his EYES. 4 minutes ago via web"So we're ALL TOGETHER NOW. Let's go get the diamond so it will change our crappy lives! Come on. I'm not going to CRY FOR A SHADOW1 minutes ago via web"Let's just forget her. WE CAN WORK IT OUT."9:13 AM Mar 3rd via webThis was not a GOOD NIGHT. Penny suggested sleepily, "Let's get some rest. In the morning we'll COME TOGETHER. I'LL FOLLOW THE SUN strai...about 11 hours ago via webPenny was asleep in seconds. Johnny joked, "Even blaring ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC wouldn't wake her."about 11 hours ago via webIt was a good thing, because the RAIN would not SLOW DOWNabout 11 hours ago via TweetDeckand the thunderstorm started to SHAKE, RATTLE and ROLL their inadequate shelter about 11 hours ago via web"Look at her. She's sleeping like a LITTLE CHILD & I'M SO TIRED, but too excited to sleep. I'LL BE ON MY WAY soon," he cont'dabout 9 hours ago via webpeople will say, BABY, YOU'RE A RICH MAN! You know, for I AM THE WALRUS king." He stuck his chest out and stood arrogantlyabout 9 hours ago via webHe would not shut up. "All the girls will DIG IT."about 9 hours ago via webUgh! HOW DO YOU DO IT? THE NIGHT BEFORE you were THIS BOY who cared about EVERY LITTLE THING....about 9 hours ago via webnot a NOWHERE MAN who only cares about I ME MINE.about 9 hours ago via webFROM ME TO YOU, After we find this socalled life-changing diamond, I DON'T WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!about 9 hours ago via web"THAT'LL BE THE DAY," Johnny grunted as he turned over and attempted sleep. 27 minutes ago via webJohnny fiddled w/his MATCHBOX 'til the sun rose. Penny woke up screaming, GOOD DAY SUNSHINE!2:28 PM Mar 5th via webHe finally understood the term, HAPPINESS IS A WARM GUN. He replied despondently, "GOOD MORNING." "GOOD MORNING," Maggie echoed.2:32 PM Mar 5th via web"why YES IT IS," replied Penny noticing a slight tension between the two. "now get over YER BLUES and let's go. DON'T LET ME DOWN."4:53 PM Mar 5th via webTheir trek began on BlUE JAY WAY, a 15 mile road ending at ROCKY RACCOON black mountain hillsabout 24 hours ago via webUp until the fork in the road it was a very silent journey. Then she charged right past him. Johnny said, "DON'T PASS ME BY!about 13 hours ago via webHe grabbed her backpack. Out fell a tattered stuffed cat. Embarrassed Maggie shrieked, "LEAVE MY KITTEN ALONE."about 12 hours ago via webHe picked up the pussycat & teasingly sang, "I've GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE" while rubbing it all over his body.about 12 hours ago via webShe seductively spoke like SEXY SADIE to hide her anger, "Johnny, give me my MICHELLE. PLEASE. PLEASE ME. You owe me for the way you treated me last night."about 3 hours ago via webASK ME WHY I should give it to you? he mocked. 11:17 AM Mar 13th via web"Because HER MAJESTY gave it to her mom," Penny explained.8:37 PM Mar 14th via webSHE SAID, "SHE SAID IF I NEEDED SOMEONE I could find her as long as I had this cat." Maggie hated sharing this fact with him.8:39 PM Mar 14th via web"Then why are you looking for the diamond with us? THERE'S A PLACE you can go ANY TIME AT ALL."8:42 PM Mar 14th via webJohnny, don't you realize YOU'VE REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME?8:45 PM Mar 14th via webWell that's WITHIN YOU. WITHOUT YOU we're better off. He tossed the cat back at her. 8:50 PM Mar 14th via web

Fine. YOU WON'T SEE ME ever again.8:59 PM Mar 14th via webShe turned to Penny, "DON'T EVER CHANGE, and don't give up your dream of FLYING. Come see me, K."9:06 PM Mar 14th via webPenny warned, "YOU'RE GONNA LOSE THAT GIRL and face A WORLD WITHOUT LOVE." 9:14 PM Mar 14th via webEven WHEN I AM 64, FOR NO ONE will I choose to adore. Now let's get outta here.9:22 PM Mar 14th via webPenny knew better. She learned early that TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS 9:30 PM Mar 14th via webONE AND ONE IS TWO and the two of them finally arrived at the location of the buried diamond.10:53 PM Mar 14th via webPenny started digging. "WAIT!" Johnny ordered.11:04 PM Mar 14th via webThere are explicit directions we must adhere to. First, ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN 11:49 PM Mar 14th via webso they moved their fingers through the dirt as if they were playing arpeggios on a piano. Next they prepared for their PIGGIES12:14 AM Mar 15th via webto be pricked. Then each had to taste each others YOUNG BLOOD as an act of trust and sacrifice.12:17 AM Mar 15th via webPenny & Johnny were 1 step closer to their dreams. It was time to DIG A PONY as Johnny's dad like to say. Only this pony was worth millions.12:28 AM Mar 15th via webNumerous objects were pulled from the hole. They all looked like JUNK, until the Lucy appeared. 12:39 AM Mar 15th via web"HOLD ME TIGHT, Johnny!" He was holding her feet as she reached for the diamond. "I almost got it!"12:46 AM Mar 15th via web"Ok, I'M DOWN on it," yelled Penny. "TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY BABY," he replied. about 22 hours ago via webAs Johnny pulled Penny and the diamond up, SOMETHING snapped! about 22 hours ago via web"IF YOU'VE GOT TROUBLE, I'LL GET YOU!"about 22 hours ago via webI WILL have to, he planned. For the diamond was still with her. about 1 hours ago via webShe strained to climb up again. She thought, IF I FELL there would NOT be A SECOND TIME. It would be THE END.13 minutes ago via TweetDeckHe reached for her hand. She tossed the diamond out. Thinking she was safe she smiled, "HELLO." "GOOD BYE" he replied as he dropped her.2 minutes ago via webHe figured, WHAT GOES ON here, no one would ever24 minutes ago via webAt all costs he finally had the diamond. Too impatient to wait, he looked for a place to clean it off. WHY DON'T WE DO IT IN THE ROAD?5 minutes ago via webNOT GUILTY at all he began to wipe away the dirt and debris from the stone. But NOTHIN was SHAKIN from it. It remained dingy and dull.The following entries are from the blog posted on St. Patricks DayAn INNER LIGHT appeared in the center. As he gazed deeper, he'd JUST SEEN A FACE staring back.
What was this? Some sort of LOOKING GLASS?
In the stone, he saw an image of his dead sister PAM last SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN.
It was at her SWEET LITTLE SIXTEEN party. Traces of SAVOY TRUFFLEs were spread across her lips.
It was there his parents, LUCILLE and CAROL gave Pam a special gift, a map to the diamond.
Johnny was so angry Pam always got what she wanted from them. They were so BAD TO ME he said out loud as he gripped the rock tightly.
I FORGOT TO REMEMBER TO FORGET. Memories came pouring out of him of the day he kidnapped her. It was the only way to get back at them.
'SHE's LEAVING HOME with me' were THE WORDs he last spoke to his two abusive, male-bashing, lesbian guardians.
Johnny SAT RIGHT DOWN AND CRIED over the loss of PAM. Then Penny Lane appeared above him. She was an angel.
Her dream of FLYING came true. She spoke. " Johnny, the THINGS WE SAID TODAY about love...
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE. Nothing else matters. Turn yourself in. Learn to forgive yourself and others for their sins."
"I'M A LOSER," Johnny was ashamed.
" YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO," replied Penny. Then she flew away. She appeared to have someone with her. Maybe it was her mom. ONLY A NORTHERN SONG would know.
Johnny spent many years in prison for his crimes. One day two women visited him. HER MAJESTY and MAGGIE MAE.
He looked surprised. "Your dream came true too Maggie. And without the diamond!" YOUR MOTHER SHOULD KNOW.
Yes my dream to meet the queen came true but I NEEDed YOU! HER MAJESTY spoke curtly, "SHE LOVES YOU, TEDDY BOY."
Maggie THAT MEANS ALOT that you LOVE ME DO. You know I love you and I will always be true. I WANNA BE YOUR MAN.
OH DARLING! I'M LOOKING THROUGH YOU and see your heart.
He told her about his visit from Penny. Penny had flown to see Maggie as well. "TO KNOW HER IS TO LOVE HER!" She was always an angel to me."
He pulled out the rock from his pocket. He explained it wasn't the lucy diamond he wanted. This was even more valuable. It gave him LOVE OF THE LOVED.
The looking glass filled Johnny with WORDS OF LOVE to share with others, everywhere. It was his CARNIVAL OF LIGHT and he was the richest man in the world.

The end.
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Cloud Gazing 11/2/09

2009-11-08T19:14:00.000-08:00

This week, let's write a children's story inspired by clouds. The title is, CLOUD GAZING. http://pic.gd/92490a First words are...

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Laying on my back, gazing at the clouds, an effigy appears, covered in a shroud 3:08 PM Nov 2nd from TweetDeckIt was a polar bear running scared, from a bunch of bats, visually impaired. 2:10 PM Nov 3rd from TwitterBerryThe bats collided with a big tall oak, then evaporated into a puff of smoke. 2:27 PM Nov 3rd from TwitterBerrySmoke spread across the length of the sky, like the billowy top of a coconut cream pie3:11 PM Nov 3rd from TwitterBerryOut of the pie, jumped 10 or so frogs, Who were chased away by big fluffy dogs. 5:26 PM Nov 4th from TwitterBerryThe dogs moved quickly up in the air, cavorting and frollicking without a care.
5:33 PM Nov 4th from TwitterBerryThen dark leopards gathered round, making loud, ominous, growling sounds. 9:45 AM Nov 5th from TwitterBerryIt turned gray and gloomy all around, no signs of blue could be found.9:46 AM Nov 5th from TwitterBerryLike a wet blanket, it started to drip, so I opened my mouth to get a few sips.10:02 AM Nov 5th from TwitterBerryRadiant light found an open space, then an arch of pastel colors filled the skies with power and grace. (via @lisahanockjasie)11:39 AM Nov 6th from webThe rainbow resembled the county fair slide, what fun it would be to go for a ride!11:47 AM Nov 6th from web

I could ride the elephants and the ponies too, or on top of the ferris wheel, with its spectacular views. 12:04 PM Nov 6th from webAn artist appeared and started to paint, using colors and textures without any restraint. 12:10 PM Nov 6th from webPurples, yellows, oranges and reds, layered atop the canvas like a quilt on a bed12:31 PM Nov 6th from webDarkness wiped the canvas clear. The cloud show came to a close. All the stars who were watching from above, twinkled, as they arose.
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The Storytime Experiment

Carnival of Light - The Beatles

Cloud Gazing 11/2/09