We’re bloggers, so we know that the internet has made the world a whole lot smaller and a whole lot more accessible to the so-called common person.  Used to be that literary competitions were only open to literary folk, i.e. those who had been accorded their bona fides by the publishing world.  These days, though, we all have a chance to test our writing mettle and vie for prizes.

That’s what the TrueNorth Snacks people are giving us in the competition they have going.  They’re asking you to tell the story (or that of someone you know) of how and why and where and when you are pursuing your life’s passion.  The winning story will be made into a 60-second commercial, to be directed by Oscar-winning actress Helen Hunt.  It will be broadcast during the 81st Annual Academy Awards on February 22, 2009.   In addition, the winner will receive $25,000 to help in the pursuit of the passion they wrote of.  No word about the Red Carpet, but hey, which of us hasn’t dreamed of being on the Oscars!

This is so perfect for MidLifeBloggers, where the emphasis is on writing our lives, and that’s why I’m telling you about this contest.  Go to the True North Snacks site for further information and inspiration.<-->