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Mel Briscoe
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- Location: here in larryville
- Hometown: salina, kansas
- Occupation: mom, writer, thinker and occasional bum
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Biography
just a squirrel tryin' to get a nut.... well, not really. i always liked that line tho.
How I came to live in Lawrence
went to school here many moons ago. came back here to live not too long ago because folks in salina kept laying me off. so here i be.
Hobbies
i am a writer. well, i have a regular, ordinary 9 to 5 also but my true passion is writing. i have written several articles for a regional family publication. that was fun to do but i am just getting my feet wet-- i plan on writing a book or two or three and would also love to write a screenplay.
Favorite Web sites
i like cracked.com. what fun!
Favorite music
Soul and "Neo Soul"; Classic R&B (R.I.P., Mike); 70s Funk, 80s New Wave; "Old School" Hip-Hop; Acoustic Music; Jazz, especially Bop; Blues, especially the 2 baddest guitarists of all time: Jimi and Stevie Ray; I am impressed by skilled songwriters and lyricists; My favorite solo artist is Prince and favorite group is Earth Wind and Fire.
Favorite books
i usually read books on expanding one's consciousness, spirituality and self-actualization. yeh-- i know i need to lighten up, right? lol
Favorite TV shows
dancing with the stars is a guilty pleasure. as is operation repo.
Favorite movies
i don't care for tyler perry. i have my reasons.
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