What I've been doing

It's not as if I haven't been busy.

Most of my time on the net has been spent in Wikipedia. I think that this blog got so neglected for so long because a year ago was about the time when I really discovered it and got addicted. I've had a marvelous time, and now use it as a way to de-stress after everyone's gone to bed. It's a way to express myself creatively.

I think, like other WP editors, I'd like to use this forum to record my "wiki-experiences". WP has changed the way I write, probably for the best, and a blog can be a good way to explore my experiences with the editing and writing process.

Lots of stuff has also happened with the kids, but that's another story for another time.

To start, here a link to my user page on WP: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Figureskatingfan. My user page lists some of my WP "accomplishments"; it's also a good place to find out more about me and my interests.

Currently, I'm in the research phase for Sesame Street. This article was, back in 2006, a featured article, back when the criteria wasn't as strict. I wasn't surprised when it was delisted; it's by no means high enough quality at this point. So my goal is to get it back there, but it needs a great deal of research.

I'm also waiting for a complete copyedit of my newest high-priority article, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. My goal for that article is to get it to FA before the 4oth anniversary of its publication in 2009. I think that Maya Angelou is enough of a gem in this country to deserve high-quality articles, so I've taken her articles on. (Actually, I'm in the midst of a minor controversy right now; see here.) I can write more about Dr. Angelou's bio page, and will, at a later time.

In a couple of days (either Friday or the weekend, depending on my time), it's my plan to re-nominate List of people with hepatitis C, as a featured list. It failed on its previous nomination, due to lack of support. I'll write more about that article, especially why it interests me, also later.

Finally, two other articles, Stanford Memorial Church and Gather Together in My Name are pending good articles nominations.

So it looks like at the current time, mostly I'm playing a waiting game. Shoot, I'm like Indigo Montoya: "I hate waiting!" Fortunately, I have Sesame research to do, so I'm all right.