Hey DW Ningers. I am working on an alternative cover idea for my new version of Hooked on Meaning. This would be a second cover for the book that goes on the title page. I have this great idea using the Hulk photo. Trouble is the Hulk, who symbolizes testing and all the anxiety it brings, is about to crush me. I have to be thinking or saying something to augment the reality of the image and create both truth and humor and convey the message of the project: Imagination, fun and writing beats terror every time.

Here is my latest. "You'll never put me in that box, Big Boy!"

Please submit your entries as comments below. If I use your idea you get a free copy of the final DVD and book.

Thanks, Barry.

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Comment by Larry on April 26, 2009 at 12:01pm
"Just because you are a government experiment gone wrong,doesn't mean I have to be one!
Comment by Denni Kay Scates on April 26, 2009 at 11:22am
1. All this press has filled you with hot air--I'm about to burst your balloon with the "pen" of preparation!
Comment by Joy on April 26, 2009 at 11:03am
The pen is mightier than the sword!

The test does not define me!
Comment by julie fowler on April 26, 2009 at 10:55am
ok Barry... Here are a few ideas: "Looking forward to regretting this", "I think I need a bigger box" (remember the Chihuahua trying to catch the dinosaur in the Chihuhua ad for Taco Bell) . "Anybody smell something funny?" to self, "Keep on smiling Barry, keep on smiling, keep on smiling."
Comment by Alana Morris on April 26, 2009 at 10:52am
One size does not fit all! Don't even think about it!
Comment by Sue on April 26, 2009 at 10:51am
Something like:
Bring it on! I've got the write stuff!
Comment by Barry Lane on April 26, 2009 at 10:47am
"You can't hurt me--I've read Vygotsky!"
Comment by Barry Lane on April 26, 2009 at 10:43am
Pam and Mark

These are great!
Comment by Barry Lane on April 26, 2009 at 10:42am
From Mark Flescher:

1. What Me Worry?

2. Write is Might!

3. There is a reason why your pencils are named number 2.
Comment by Barry Lane on April 26, 2009 at 10:40am
From Pam Allyn: Optimism never fails, Greenie! OR:

There's nothing to fear but fear itself!

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