The Relâche Hub
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"Relâche" is a French word that sort of means "no performance tonight." The Surrealists staged a dance/theater piece with this as the title back in the 1920s. The surreal part is that "relâche" is the word that was put on signs outside old-fashioned stage theaters on nights when the stage was to be dark, that is to say when there was NO show.
I like unusual words and I really liked this one. I first heard it in one of my graduate school classes in the mid-1990s, just before the "dot.com" boom in the Bay Area. It's since become my online moniker.
I do a good amount of web writing. You'll find links to my own web site here, my Squidoo lenses, my latest hubs and different capsules highlighting my most recent features from other web sites where I produce content. I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures!
If you've got a question or comment, there's a spot at the bottom of this page where you can ask or add your thoughts. Thanks for visiting my Hub!
My Latest Hubs
- Ugly Sweater Parties
Get wrapped up in the pop culture celebration that is the Ugly Sweater Party! Turn tacky into trendy, wooley into winning and a dreaded sweater into the hit of the party. - 5 days ago
- Sugru - the Fix-it, Mod-it, DIY Silicone
Have you heard about Sugru? It's a new clay-like, silicon putty that you can use to repair or modify just about anything! - 3 weeks ago
- Dictation Software
If you are looking for a different way to write, you might consider dictation software. Check out this great option for productivity which helps reduce repetitive hand and wrist stresses. - 6 weeks ago
HubPages Interview with Me!
I was profiled in the HubPages Sept 27, 2007 newsletter. Here's the interview:
Tell us a little about yourself.
I'm a former Bay Area resident now living in the Pacific Northwest. Those SF rents finally got to be too much for self-employment. I grew up on the East Coast but my adult life has been spent on the West Coast. A lot of things agree with me much more on the "left" coast.
What brought you to HubPages?
I was over at Squidoo and read a bit about HubPages while it was still in beta. I emailed asking for an invite and Paul Edmondson sent me one. I've just been playing on the platform ever since. I was curious to see how HubPages was the same or different from other sites offering to pay royalties for content building. I also was curious to see how it worked in conjunction with a site like BellaOnline.com, where I've been the body art editor for five years now.
What do you like Hubbing on, with respect to topics?
Hubbing works for a lot of topics. I love movies, and I've been slowly learning to cook, and you could probably tell that from looking at my Hubs. HubPages also makes a good home for topics that I'm not heavily invested in on other sites, odd bits of info like shoe shining or how to tie a necktie.
What has been your best Hub so far (in your opinion)? Why?
My hub on The Best Salmon Recipes wins for being the hub I print out most often at friend's houses while cooking dinner. The roasted-garlic-topped salmon is a crowd-pleaser. I find that a great hub for traffic might not be the top earner, or the one with the most comments, so really, I feel like I've got a lot of different "bests" in my group of Hubs.
What is your favorite Hub by another Hubber? Why?
If there's one thing that's incredibly hard about HubPages, it's picking just one of anything.
What is one nice thing about HubPages (the site) that many might not know?
Diversity of resources (links) really makes for a better Hub and HubScore. Too many people coming to HubPages are just trying to drive traffic to one other place and that's not what HubPages was founded to do.
Name one thing you learned about from another Hubber's Hub that you didn't know about before.
Well, I haven't tried it just yet but I'm hoping to make my own yogurt, courtesy of another author's Hub info.
What kind of Hubber do you typically join the Fan Club of? Why?
I tend to be fans of authors who are doing their own thing, who tend to exhibit something that isn't typical. I'm a fan of things that catches my interest unexpectedly, but also have clear quality of thought behind them.
If you could impart one piece of advice to a new Hubber, what would that be?
I think the greatest benefit from HubPages comes from putting up material that is both practical and personal, like how you'd offer advice to a friend who asked you for help. And if in doubt, keep it simple versus trying to make it complicated.
Tell us something that we'd never guess about you—surprise us!
If I really said the first thing that came to mind, you'd have a non-family-friendly statement here.... LOL! I think I'll keep that surprise to myself for now.
Rae's Adventures - Highlighting Whatever I've Been Up To Lately
Click thumbnail to view full-sizeWhat I'm Reading Online
- SoBe Body Paints Their New FlavorsBody Art @ BellaOnline
For the launch of their new zero calorie beverage flavors, drink company SoBe decided to go with almost zero clothing. The commission a pair of painted skinsuits to be worn and modeled by Twilight...
- Jump for Juice: Healthy, Human-Powered Battery ChargerGajitz
[ Filed under Gadgets or in the Various Gizmos category ] We’re big fans of multi-tasking items, especially when they improve the world in some way. This great design...
- Artangel Longplayer 2009 Conversation Audio AvailableThe Long Now Blog
As you may remember, Longplayer is a project by Jem Finer: a composition designed to last 1,000 years. Along with a live performance of portions of the composition last year, a Long Conversation...
- Review: Fear and Loathing in Las VegasDoseNation
'Fear and loathing in Las Vegas -- A savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream' originally appeared in two parts, in Rolling Stone magazine, in November 1971. The novel appeared soon...
Relache's Milestones
I started at HubPages in July of 2006 while the site was still in its beta phase and so far, here are the Hubtivity Milestones I've achieved:
- Hub Views - 1,000,000
- Published Hubs - 100
- Fans - 1000
- Forum Posts - 1000
- Years at HubPages - 3
Get HubPages Help From Rae!
- The HubPages Insider
Do you wish you knew more about how HubPages works? Here's an insider's guide to HubPages to help you get the most from your Hubs! - Hub Content Guidelines
Knowing the rules and guidelines for allowable Hub content helps make for better Hubs. Learn what it means to have a Hub flagged and unpublished, and how to fix it. - How To Improve Your HubScore
If you've been trying to figure out how to boost the HubScores of your lower-ranking Hubs, here are some suggestions and advice for making your Hubs perform better. - How To Improve Your Hub Earnings
Many Hub authors are working to get their Hubs to earn more money. Here is my advice and recommendations for boosting the earning potential of your Hubs. - Fine-Tuning Your Hub Experience
If you've made some Hubs but are wishing you could make them even better, here are some suggestions for increasing earnings potential, marketing yourself better and fine-tuning your Hub experience. - Answering Hub Requests
Ever wanted to answer a Hub Request and make a great Hub at the same time? Get tips for making an answer Hub that provides great info and will have a long and relevant internet life! - HubPages or Squidoo?
HubPages and Squidoo are both web sites that pay the user a royalty in exchange for creating content. Learn what is similar and different for building pages and earning royalties with each.
Meet the Hubbers
Close Encounters of the Hub Kind
In October 2007, I put together a nearly month-long road trip of sorts. I had a few events in Las Vegas that I wanted to attend, and they took place at either end of the month. So, I found other places to travel and friends to stay with and hit the road for the entire month!
One of my stop-overs was San Francisco. After living there for a dozen years, I try and get back to catch up with friends at least once a year. I got to stop by the HubPages home office too! I can now lay claim to the title of "first Hub author to visit the office." Essentially, it's nine guys in a room. No kidding, that's Web 2.0 for ya! The big question the guys had for me was... how is "relache" pronounced? Hahahaha.... If anyone else out there is wondering, it's "ray-losh." (rhymes with "wash") I also got in a visit to the Winchester Mystery House while I was in the Bay Area.
On my second pass through Las Vegas, I also got to meet Scott, aka somelikeitscott. If you haven't read his stuff here, I recommend it. And he's just as fabulous and funny in person as he is in his writing and videos too! We had lunch at GameWorks, which is where he worked at the time. He's definitely a kindred spirit and I'm glad we were able to cross paths.
Rae Visits HubPages HQ!
Rae Recommends - Stuff I really read and listen to!
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The Traveler (Fourth Realm Trilogy, Book 1)
This was given to me for my birthday and I devoured it. And the really cool thing is, NO ONE actually knows who the real author is!
Price: $3.29
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Speaker for the Dead (Ender, Book 2)
I was given this by a friend this past summer who felt it was long overdue to read it. She was right.
Price: $4.54
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System
I've always enjoyed Seal's music and finally got around to getting his latest CD. Another winner!
Price: $4.84
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Monter Au Ciel
New favorite song from belly dance class. Awesome for doing slow drills or warm-up.
Price: $0.99
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The Road (Movie Tie-in Edition 2008 of the 2006 publication)
An intense and heavy book, but an incredibly powerful story too. I'm totally bringing tissues for when the movie starring Viggo Mortensen comes out.
Price: $4.85
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Anathem
A cloistered future world inspired by the Clock of the Long Now faces challenges to its very perceptions of reality.
Price: $4.23
List Price: $29.95 |
More About Relache
- The Illustrious Rachel Schwarz
Welcome to the lens about Rachel Schwarz, writer-artist, eclectic human, dress-up maven and Squidoo Lensmastress. Photo of Rachel by Mark I. Chester - Underwater Man Movie
An awesome film I made of a guy who wore a tank of water on his head at the SF St Stupid's Parade. Total chance I was standing right there when they "put him back in the tank." - INKEDBlog: Rae Schwarz and Jessica Lund talk Tats, Pagans, and Snoopy Dances…
An interview with me from INKEDBlog from August 2005 - Q-Notes Online: Body art for the Pride season
Tattoos for the queer-minded guy and gal, June 2005. This SC paper bought one of my articles! - Amazon.com: Profile for Rae Schwarz
Post-modern Renaissance woman
My Latest Articles at Bellaonline Body Art
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SoBe Body Paints Their New Flavors
For the launch of their new zero calorie beverage flavors, drink company SoBe decided to go with almost zero clothing. The commission a pair of painted skinsuits to be worn and modeled by Twilight actress Ashley Greene. - 3 days ago
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Marine Corps Tattoo Regulation Updates
The few and the proud are now tightening up their rules regarding tattooing. If you want to be a Marine, especially an officer, you will need to make sure you don't have any plans for extensive tattooing. - 2 weeks ago
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Body Art Top 20 Articles of 2009
Here's a recap of what the most-read body art topic articles were for 2009. See some old favorites and new features in the worlds of tattoos and piercings. - 3 weeks ago
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So, did you learn anything interesting about me?
love this one, they are all male? No Maggie yet, Thanks Ms Relache, Maita
So nice to meet you! It's great when a popular hubber like you reaches out like this. I've read so many of your helpful hubs! Congratulations on all the views and followers. You are an inspiration to us all. (And I love the drawing that is your avatar)
You have a unique quality about you that I admire. Thanks for sharing.
Great relache... Happy New Year!
I was pronouncing your name wrong in my head until I read this. I heard it as "rel-aysh." Glad you set the record straight.
Very interesting.:)
you fit perfectly under my arm, thats not so short. Now Im off to join your fan club!
Wow, this is a great hub. I know I can learn a lot from you in order to create my own great hubs. Thank you.
Shorty! Nice self-hub, though. Definately going to have to read this full later on.
I'm five feet tall, and I'm guessing Paul's pretty close to 6'6". My German heritage is short and stocky, not much I can do about that... except keep a few quality footstools and small ladders around the house...LOL! BTW, my preferred South Park character generator is http://www.sp-studio.de/
Love it - Wow, you are short ! I must find myself a south park character. Great hub - keep 'em comin.
That link is not an err. I'm offering up my Hot Hubs as the example of what HubPages was founded to do. From the get-go, I've stacked them with the best content, info and resources I can.
Great Hub, Relache! I was wondering where the name came from (I used to speak French fluently, somewhere back in the mists of time).
I notice the phrase "what HubPages was founded to do" looked like a link, but it leads to your Hot Hubs. Was it meant to go somewhere else? I'd love to know what you feel "HubPages was founded to do", especially in light of our conversation on Ralph's thread in the forum.
I love this hub. Awesome to know so much about you!
Kathy, There's a wonderful "south park character generator" online that let's anyone build a cartoon version of themselves.
I love your pseudo-South Park portrait. Did you do that yourself, or is there a Website that allows you to do that?
Thanks, Guru! I have fun with it...
love your site! fabulous!!!
























The Rope says:
3 weeks ago
How fun! The trip and the meet & greets! Thanks for sharing it on the forums - rather makes our experience here even more special.