Showing posts with label link sharing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label link sharing. Show all posts

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Smiley Sociology Study #12 - The No Evil Monkeys



One of my goals for this year is to make my studies
more Sociological however I can.
You can still contribute however you please,
but I will layout a more thorough plan.

I will offer many study ideas specifically,
which I plan to act upon myself.
You can write a post that fits randomly,
or do one of my studies yourself.

This month's theme comes from three monkeys
who neither see, speak nor hear evil doing.
More often than I lose my darn car keys,
it seems examples of this philosophy are brewing.

Do we think it's wise to keep quiet about "things"
to avoid becoming a part of the drama?
Are we waiting to speak 'til the fat lady sings,
or keeping the peace like the Dali Lama?

How often are we heeding the advice of this trio -
ignoring the dark deeds we know must exist?
Now, let's see if we can expand what we know.
Join me in the study!  It's futile to resist!!

THREE NON-RHYMING WAYS TO PARTICIPATE:

(1)  WRITE A POST about the "No Evil Monkeys" - Come up with your own twist on the theme or answer one of these questions: What do they stand for?  What is the origin of the saying, "See no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil."?  How often do you see examples of people living this saying?

(2)  LIVE STUDY - Count all the instances of people living out that saying which you come into contact with, take notes and share the following information in your post:

How did you encounter this example?  Personal, Business, Media or Other Reasons?

If the encounter was a story about the past, when did the instance actually occur?  i.e. someone might tell you today that they knew for years someone was cheating on someone and she kept her mouth shut.  From when to when was she or he keeping their mouth shut?

What happened?  Summarize the example and why you think it applies.

(3) INTERNET STUDY - Choose one type of example (doctors, teachers, CEOs, politician(s), etc.) and find as many examples as you can while searching the Internet.  Keep track of how much time you spend searching and collect the following information:

Total # of Searches Run

Keywords Searched For

Total # of Pages You Viewed

Total # of viewed pages that truly apply to your topic.

List the examples you found and describe how they apply.


DUE TO THE NEED TO BETTER PRIORITIZE MY TIME
AND MY DESIRE TO FOCUS ON WRITING RHYME
I'VE DECIDED TO CANCEL MY SMILEY SOCIOLOGY STUDY
UNTIL SOME UNKNOWN TIME WHEN I'M A LESS BUSIER BEE.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Doors and Windows Ramble



Doors and windows; windows and doors;
More exciting to look at than ceilings and floors.

Doors and windows; windows and doors;
Both often make excellent metaphors.

Doors and windows; windows and doors;
Amazingly good at drowning out snores.

Doors and windows; windows and doors;
Places known to gather mold spores.

Doors and windows; windows and doors;
Symbols of our "keeping up with the Jones" scores. 

Doors and windows; windows and doors;
My studies taught me very little about yours.

© 2011 - All rights reserved. - Rachel Hoyt


This is my rhyming response to
Smiley Sociology Study #10.
It was inconclusive, so I made you
a silly random rhyme again.

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Trendy Weather Talk

Image by prozac1 via freedigitalphotos.net

Let's face it people. We all talk about the weather.
Something about the subject brings us together.
Yet the study I conducted with that very theme
wasn't so popular... just what does that mean?

I could assume the obvious: people find the weather boring
and are trying to avoid causing their readers' snoring.
But how could you ignore the weird storms that we've had lately?
Am I wrong to think talking about them won't date me?

I'm pretty sure discussing Haboobs is quite trendy.
I've heard more talk of them lately than I have of Fendi.
I'm also quite certain if animals again fell from the sky
that we'd loudly debate if it was true or a lie.

are either trend setters or writers quite plain.
I think all the entries were far from mundane.

So, whether you think weather talk is cool or nerdy
we'll keep discussing the odd, cool and perty
that we see all around us each and every day.
Feel free to join in this life enriching trend, ok?

© Rachel Hoyt 2011.  All rights reserved.

 This rhyme was written in response to Smiley Sociology Study #7 on Weather.
Check back for the next opportunity to link up together.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Smiley Sociology Study #7 - Weather


Image by Salvatore Vuono via freedigitalphoto.com

It is time once again for a Smiley Sociology Study...
perhaps a weather theme will interest you, blog buddy?

Have you written anything about the tornadoes?
Have you seen a rain storm drench a field of potatoes?

Is June your favorite weather month of the year?
Or is there a different season that you hold dear?

Have you dreamt of being a weather man for a living?
Or do you feel the forecasts are always misgiving?

 Whatever it is you think or feel about the weather,
let's write some posts about it and link up here together.

© Rachel Hoyt 2011.  All rights reserved.


Non rhyming directions for the poetry challenged:

(1) Create a new post about weather or link to one that was already on your blog. Please note: your post does not need to be poetic. All styles of blogs are welcome as long as their post is about weather.

(2) Please include a link back to the Smiley Sociology Study within your post to help spread the word about the link exchange. The more "data" / posts I have to peruse, the better pseudo sociological results I can produce!

(3) copy the link for that post and paste link into Mister Linky below.
Please link directly to the post you want to share, not to your home page.
I will delete your link from the study if I cannot find a weather themed post to link to directly.

(4) leave a comment here to let me know you've posted a link

(5) read links left by others and tell them (nicely) what you think

Friday, February 4, 2011

Smiley Sociology Study #3 - Time Travel


  Image by Suat Eman via freedigitalphoto.net

Two of my blogging friends - Nuclear Headache and I Like Cheese -
have begun a themed writing journey on a subject that's sure to please.
I've decided to encourage more of their fun by opening my next study early.
Don't you think further discussion on the subject of time travel is worthy?

Haven't you thought about some piece of the past you'd like to see?
Is there someone who is now gone with whom you wish you could be?
Do you wonder what would happen to the present if someone changed the past?
Is your mind now ponderously churning? Are you ready to have a blast?

Those who are interested have the rest of the month to write a post.
I'll link back in my "results" rhyme in March to those I like the most.
Or if you're just an average Joe and want to tell me something you know,
leave me a comment below and perhaps your influence will also show.

© Rachel Hoyt 2011

Non rhyming directions for the poetry challenged:

(1) Create a new post on time travel or link to one about time travel that was already on your blog. All blog types are welcome - writers, photographers, artists, crafts people... but please keep it PG-13 and link directly to the post, not to your home page.

(2) mention and link back to the Smiley Sociology Study within your post

(3) copy the link for that post

(4) paste link into Mister Linky below

(5) leave a comment here to let me know you've posted a link

(6) read links left by others and tell them (nicely) what you think

(7) enjoy your increase in traffic

I will keep Mr. Linky open until midnight on Monday, February 28th. Until then... keep sending me your links! Don't forget to visit the other blogs.  Reading, commenting and promoting others' work is good blogging karma.  If you made it this far... thanks for reading!!




If you want to support my effort but don't have the time to write a post, here's a little four question survey...



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This post is being shared in Poetry Pantry Week 28.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Smiley Sociology Study #2 - Mood Rings



One of my very first rhymes was about a mood ring
and it has brought me a decent amount of net search traffic.
So I thought my blogging friends could write and bring
me mood ring related stories to help me study that demographic.

Whether you still have your mood ring or never wanted one,
lost it in you teens or still wear it now and then for fun...
I bet you have some memory of mood rings that'd be fun to share.
So, write it up now and link it up here if you dare.
Please don't link to your home page - link directly to your post.
Read the rules of the Smiley Sociology Study to benefit the most.

© Rachel Hoyt 2011


Non rhyming directions for the poetry challenged:

(1) Create a new post on mood rings or link to one about mood rings that was already on your blog.  All blog types are welcome - writers, photographers, artists, crafts people... but please keep it PG-13 and link directly to the post, not to your home page.
(2) mention and link back to the Smiley Sociology Study within your post
(3) copy the link for that post
(4) paste link into Mister Linky below
(5) leave a comment here to let me know you've posted a link
(6) read links left by others and tell them (nicely) what you think
(7) enjoy your increase in traffic

I will keep Mr. Linky open until midnight on Saturday, January 22nd. Until then... keep sending me your links! Your possible prizes for participation include a linkback in a future Rhyme Me a Smile post, the Honest Scrap blog award, and more. 


If you want to help me with my study, but think all of the above is too much darned work... perhaps you'd have time to take this survey?



READ THE RHYMING RESULTS OF THIS SMILEY SOCIOLOGY SURVEY HERE.

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This post is being shared via Poetry Potluck and the Poetry Pantry.  Both places have lots of fine poetry for you to see.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Smiley Sociology Study #1

You may have noticed while reading my site,
that I link to bloggers whose writing brings me delight.
I seek wacky news and opinions from talented writers,
cartoons, art, and other curiosity igniters.
Anytime you like you can email links to rachhoyt[at]gmail[dot]com,
but you may enjoy more the Smiley Sociology forum.

Once a month I will post rhyming request for your links,
so I can pseudo-qualitatively learn what each of you thinks.
The mutually beneficial fees for participation are two chores:
First, you must reference Rhyme Me a Smile's blog within yours.
Next comment here and on others' posts to make friends and "open doors".

While hosting a meet and greet for my soon to be blog friends,
I will collect the wacky links on which my rhyme writing depends.
I will also showcase my new blog friends as I'm able to fit them in...
because a new rhyming blog review showcase is about to begin.
I know it's hard to get new followers and want to help you spread the word.
By linking back and forth together, surely more of us will be heard.

           Image by jscrationzs used with permission of freedigitalphotos.net.


Study #1:  Top 10 _____ of 2010

Right now I'd like to read your Top 10 _____ of 2010 ramblings:
favorite memories, new discoveries or strangely popular gatherings.
Any family friendly lists are welcomed -- no naughty stuff please.
This site focuses on adventures, art, poetry and plots that appease.

Let the link sharing begin -- just use the entry form below.
(Brownie points for posting my link on social websites you know.)
Why not put together a quick list of your favorite posts from 2010?
It's a good idea to recap your writing and brag a little now and then.

Don't be shy... you need not be funny or write stuff like I do.
I welcome mommy bloggers, artists and writers of all types.
Just post a link here and see what traffic comes to you.
Promoting blog writing brings Smiley Sociology delights.

© 2010 - 2011 Rachel Hoyt


Non rhyming directions for the poetry challenged:
(1) create a new top 10 list and post it to your blog OR choose a top 10 list already on your blog
(2) mention and link back to the Smiley Sociology Study within your post
(3) copy the link for that post
(4) paste link into Mister Linky below
(5) leave a comment here to let me know you've posted a link
(6) read links left by others and tell them (nicely) what you think
(7) enjoy your increase in traffic  :o)

I will keep Mr. Linky open until (at least) midnight on Saturday, Dec. 18th.  Until then... keep sending me your links!  :o)



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