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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Apr 22, 2010 13:13:12 GMT -5
OK, settle this for me: I say that "plotholes the size of the Himalayas" is a defective metaphor, since holes are the opposite of mountains, and it is therefore oxymoronic, or at best full of forced ambiguity. (Also, upon reflection, because it makes my ears pop, not a good sign). Anna says it's merely an indication of volume, and therefore perfectly fine. Julia, now, she's not as picky a beta as I nor as experienced writer... I'm with you. Plotholes as deep as the Marianas trench, or as big as the Grand Canyon, maybe. The mountain metaphor should be reserved for other descriptive criticism - for example, the errors pile as high as the Himalayas... Not that I have any idea what I'm talking about either, but I trust your writing skills. My little screen is almost finished - just the final coat of sealer, and it'll be done. For whatever that's worth. Oh well, it was a project I've been playing with for a while, and I guess getting one of those off the list is always a good thing. I don't know what's going on with me - for the last several weeks, I start out on Monday running around like a mad thing getting stuff done, but by Wednesday night or Thursday morning, I'm flat out of energy, depressed, having no fun, and about ready to chuck my life and find a hole to live in. But the chores just keep on coming...
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Post by Julia, wrought iron-y on Apr 22, 2010 13:30:32 GMT -5
OK, settle this for me: I say that "plotholes the size of the Himalayas" is a defective metaphor, since holes are the opposite of mountains, and it is therefore oxymoronic, or at best full of forced ambiguity. (Also, upon reflection, because it makes my ears pop, not a good sign). Anna says it's merely an indication of volume, and therefore perfectly fine. Julia, now, she's not as picky a beta as I nor as experienced writer... I'm with you. Plotholes as deep as the Marianas trench, or as big as the Grand Canyon, maybe. The mountain metaphor should be reserved for other descriptive criticism - for example, the errors pile as high as the Himalayas... Not that I have any idea what I'm talking about either, but I trust your writing skills. My little screen is almost finished - just the final coat of sealer, and it'll be done. For whatever that's worth. Oh well, it was a project I've been playing with for a while, and I guess getting one of those off the list is always a good thing. I don't know what's going on with me - for the last several weeks, I start out on Monday running around like a mad thing getting stuff done, but by Wednesday night or Thursday morning, I'm flat out of energy, depressed, having no fun, and about ready to chuck my life and find a hole to live in. But the chores just keep on coming... There's just too much x 3= x -3 going on for me. I have done pretty much zero today, minus some fiddly maintenance of my toenails and getting my clothes on. I am about to go do a bit of photography and then a large chunk of digging and broadcast seeding: Breadseed poppies, Shirley poppies, and dwarf stock, all in pastel whites, and pink-lavender-purple shades. Julia, hoping they actually, like, grow
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Post by Julia, wrought iron-y on Apr 22, 2010 14:51:47 GMT -5
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Post by Sue on Apr 22, 2010 15:49:44 GMT -5
Tonight's episode of BONES was written by Kathy Reichs.
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Post by beccaelizabeth on Apr 22, 2010 17:47:43 GMT -5
Be - A person should speak up if something is making him/her uncomfortable, but the speaking up should include specifics like "I find it very unpleasant the way you always talk non-stop about skin infections," or some such thing. Vague criticism like "you're consistently unpleasant" will, of course, leave you feeling like "I don't know what you mean." Who knows what is going on in the guy's head. I have never found you unpleasant. You can only be yourself, and let the chips fall. Be Be. This is helpful. Specifics would be helpful and lacking specifics I cannot read minds to figure them out. That makes sense. I can be Be :-)
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Post by beccaelizabeth on Apr 22, 2010 17:48:50 GMT -5
Thanks to many people who said nice things about me. And helpful things about why he might have walked off and said stuff.
I was going to answer each of them but my computer keeps telling me my USB devices are malfunctioning and try plugging them in somewhere else. Which then works for a few minutes until it says it again over there too. Wish teh computer shop hadn't closed. Now I have to figure out where else is good. Or possibly just buy a new computer... er, financial nonsense, but much simpler...
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Post by Lola m on Apr 22, 2010 19:22:41 GMT -5
Crime boss Abed? Awesome!!!!!
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Post by Matthew on Apr 22, 2010 19:24:42 GMT -5
Casting for NCIS behind the spoiler doohicky Claudia Black as a heavily tattooed biker on May 11th! Possibly Richard Burgi in the same episode! Julia, also *headbanging dance of joy*
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Apr 22, 2010 19:31:14 GMT -5
Went to pulmonologist. He's a dick. Won't go again.
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Post by Lola m on Apr 22, 2010 19:37:40 GMT -5
Casting for NCIS behind the spoiler doohicky Claudia Black as a heavily tattooed biker on May 11th! Possibly Richard Burgi in the same episode! Julia, also Ooooooooooooooooooohhh!! That? Is tres cool!
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Post by Lola m on Apr 22, 2010 21:09:35 GMT -5
Project Runway - woot!
You know, even tho' the make-up and hair consultations are in there sell product, I actually am finding them helpful as part of the overall competition. To hear from each of the designers exactly what they're aiming for, how it fits with their overall design concept.
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Post by SpringSummers on Apr 22, 2010 21:22:15 GMT -5
Project Runway - woot! You know, even tho' the make-up and hair consultations are in there sell product, I actually am finding them helpful as part of the overall competition. To hear from each of the designers exactly what they're aiming for, how it fits with their overall design concept. I like Seth Aaron's collection. I especially liked the yellow & black pants thing. But Seth Aaron himself . . . his look his sooo odd. Oh no - Maya is crying. May I never cry over anything to do with fashion, even if I show at Bryant Park. (And by rights, the S'cubies should be showing at Bryant Park, after all.)
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Post by SpringSummers on Apr 22, 2010 21:23:59 GMT -5
Went to pulmonologist. He's a dick. Won't go again. Good choice. There are other fish in the sea, I'm sure.
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Post by SpringSummers on Apr 22, 2010 21:28:28 GMT -5
Maya did a nice job, but kinda boring and I just don't like all black and white.
I liked her one with the gray stripe going down the left side.
Oh look, some purple! Yay, Maya!!
I really like the shiny metal dress.
I give a slight edge to Seth Aaron, so far.
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Post by SpringSummers on Apr 22, 2010 21:34:12 GMT -5
Emilio - love the first dress. Blue thing pretty boring. Love the patterned dresses.
Color!
Shimmery green dress is super-gorgeous.
Well . . . they all did great. This is one of the best shows we've seen.
It could go any way at all!
I'm trying to pick a favorite, but am having a hard time. Really excellent work.
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