25 Random Things
The latest thing over at Facebook is that people are posting 25 Random Things about themselves.  Here’s my list.

1. Plain M & Ms are better than the peanut version.
2. The Shawshank Redemption is one of my favorite movies.
3. I’ve been married for 25 years.
4. My wife is cuter than yours.
5. I’ve had the same best friend since 1976.
6. Beets still suck!
7. I was the only member of my high school wrestling team to make it to the state championships.
8. I sold my first book after twelve years of rejection.
9. I’m still in love (see number 3).
10. Jedediah Smith State Park is the best place to camp in California.
11. I’ve been to Jedediah Smith State Park eight times.
12. I’ve watched every Lost episode (mostly on DVD).
13. Get Smart still makes me laugh.
14. Steven King is at his best when he’s not writing horror (see number 2).
15. Chocolate came to us via divine inspiration.
16. I hate yard work.
17. My wife calls the floor on my side of the bed “the rats nest.”
18. People on Craigslist don’t know what a  sentence is.
19. After I finish this list I’m eating M & Ms (plain ones).
20. I’m a good dad.
21. The highlight of my school presentations is the Evil Laugh Contest.
22. I once swam around the Ventura pier.
23. I love the sound of rain.
24. Wolfgang Puc has a very cool name.
25. I’m one of the few 50 year old males who can Hoola Hoop.
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written by a guest , March 10, 2009

Wow, your website ROCKS!!

I actually came here by way of SCBWI Listserv but I'm going to have to look for these books. I think my son would really enjoy them.

I like Facebook and plain m 'n' m's, too :^)

Sherrie
http://solvangsherrie.blogspot.com

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written by a guest , February 05, 2009

Hey Laurent,

Nice to hear from you. Hope you are doing well. How's the new job?

Greg

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written by a guest , February 05, 2009

Hi Greg! Just checking in on all things Melvin . . . I love your list here. Very funny and poetic and meaningful, very much like your wonderful writing. Hope all is well with you!

Keep on M&Ming and hoola hooping and having fun,
Laurent

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