My mom executed another Downer With Upper yesterday. They are her specialty. She believes, I mean truly believes, that I am a writer. She’s been telling me this for years. And like the cliché about the ugly baby (mom digs the face, everyone else is running scared), I have nodded and smiled and fled.But I do want to believe her. I want to believe when she tells me I am wasting my talent, that she is correct. Instead I shriek, “see, you do think I’m a failure!” and slam off the cell phone. After which I go home and turn on the computer and stare at the screen and start to think about that novel. You know, the fictitious one.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill “Profess Your Love” Contest
The Rules: Submit a 350-words or less love note to your favorite food item or dish. Each entry must include: entrant’s full name, street address, city, state, zip code, phone number and email address.
Prizes: One (1) grand prize winner will receive car service for dinner for two at Carrabba’s Las Vegas; two tickets to The Beatles “LOVE” show by Cirque du Soleil; two roundtrip airfare tickets to Las Vegas from the airport nearest winner’s home, and a stay at The Venetian (one double-occupancy room, two nights) with one gondola ride for two people. Trip to Las Vegas must be redeemed prior to December 15, 2008. Nine (9) runners-up will each receive Carrabba’s certificate for dinner for four, as well as an apron and signed cookbook.
Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged on overall story (effectively conveys role of food/dish in entrant’s life; incorporates love theme) (40%), originality and uniqueness (35%) and humor (25%).
The Entry: Will post after the winner rides off into the Vegas sunset ;-)
