Stupid Blogger

[laceblade]

So, um, blogger isn't working. And I have this post that I want to put in there. It's more pertinent to me "IRL" friends. So, I'm going to try making a LiveJournal cut.

Thank you, Josh, for reminding what reason is, ^^ *has grown up* So, ah, band concert. I had on a heavy black sweater. And the stage lights were hot, like they always are. Almost passed out. The concert was pretty boring. Came home and kinda did my math. I still feel like crap, like I'm going to throw up. I won't bother asking Mom if I can stay home tomorrow. She's just laugh at me. But...only tomorrow, the next day, the next day, the next day, the next day, and then Christmas Vacation! And The Two Towers!! *everyone cheers

Comments

[slackananda.livejournal.com]

Your LJ cut worked just fine!

BTW, I noticed you just joined writingcritic. I'm glad you did, but I thought I'd warn you that as of tonight it seems to be taking a turn towards a harder edge. I am in the process of revising the community guidelines to support a more free-wheeling free speech environment. We welcome absolutely everyone and I see from your interest in fantasy that you will find a lot to be interested in. (Though that is still awaiting further development.) We've also got some types (including me) with a bit of an attitude problem so fair warning!

jillandrhodry is very sweet, though!

[mystickeeper.livejournal.com]

I can take hard edge, ^^ One of my best friends and I constantly tear apart each other's papers, etc. At this point, any criticism is better than no criticism...and if it is, in fact, too much, I'll just leave. Not a problem, ^_~ I'm excited, though, this is my first LJ community. Go, me!

[slackananda.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're interested. By hard edge I meant not so much that we're harsh on the criticism, but more about the subject matter. The following is a tough subject, but I am sincerely interested in your thoughts.

I can tell by your interests that you seem to be Christian. I'm a pagan myself, but more than that I believe in individualism. I want Writing Critic to be a place for all people to be themselves. Just moments before you joined I read a comment on the community which I thought was hilarious and yet I could see where it would be offensive to some. I have no more desire to alienate than I do to censor.

The reason I wrote with my little "warning" had to do with the timing. I have been called anti-christian at times, but I think that is only when I have been taken wrongly. Basically, I don't think people like Jerry Falwell are Christians is what it comes down to.

I know that politics and religion are two traditionally tabu subjects for polite conversation, but I don't see why people can't talk politely about them if they have respect for individual freedom.

Thanks for bearing with me on this. On another note, I see you are very into LOTR. I have read them repeatedly over the past 20 plus years. Tolkien is great because he took the time to imbue his work with the qualities of fine literature. His vision is grand, but we must not overlook his skill with language.

[mystickeeper.livejournal.com]

I understand your warning, as there are many Christians who delight in shoving their beliefs down other people's throats. I assure that although faith is a large part of my life, and I am very 'into' what I believe, I can discuss life, existence, etc., without being a prat about it. Just because I'm Catholic doesn't mean I dislike anybody because they're not. I'll give you a warning myself, though...if anybody slimes me or my beliefs, well...heh. I guess you'll just observe that when it happens, ^^ It's very hard to light my fuse, but that fuse is rather short. I joined the community becaue I love talking about "deep stuff", but oftentimes there isn't anybody who is willing to discuss things like that, and if they are, they get mad at me because I don't agree, but don't want to stop talking about it. I hope to maturely discuss all kinds of things with the members of the community.

[slackananda.livejournal.com]

Thanks for such an intelligent response. I feel like a dumbass for even bringing it up.

"if anybody slimes me or my beliefs, well... heh. I guess you'll just observe that when it happens,"

I hope I don't have to! In any case, you shouldn't ever be put in that spot. That's one of the reasons I think fiction is so valuable. We can talk about "The Church of Artos" (in my recently posted story) without risk of offense. It is in some ways a representation of "The Church," but it is not an allegory. That is, if I portray the Church of Artos as terribly evil, that does not necessarily translate directly.

Anyway, what a mess I've started! I'm glad you liked your surrealistic complement. (A little non sequitur for all your other readers....)