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It only happens when it rains
me: it is raining outside
me: a good day to not be at work for 3 days :p
me: the "only happens when it rains" people will have all called in by the time I return :p
kitten: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esEdC0c3YI4
me: I have modified that song at work :P
For those of you who have not heard me amongst the cubicles:
It only happens when it rains
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Juxtaposition
One of my creative writing teachers at the U of M used to say "when you put two things side by side, a third thing appears." Juxtaposition is also one of the key elements of irony, hidden meanings, layering, etc. It's powerful.
And this is one of the reasons I love twitter. (It could just be that my twitter feed is awesome - twitter is, after all ( Read more... ) -
Bill C-11 Canadian Copyright Information - Important stuff to know
This was sent to me in an email from Val (vace117 on lj) and he gave me permission to post it up here so I can link to it and spread the information as widely as possible. I have a very high opinion of him both professionally and academically, as well as him being and a much-loved awesome person I do not see enough. What he has written is well ( Read more... ) -
The Beast that Shouted Love at the Heart of the World - Explain this to me?
This is the full text of a story that has won a Hugo award:
http://www.scribd.com/chichocha/d/38435859-1969-Harlan-Ellison-The-Beast-That-Shouted-Love-at-the-Heart-of-the-World-09-10-23
It's not long (only nine pages) and it's poetic, violent and intriguing.
I don't get it.
I read it with my beloved Californian. She and I both have English Literature ( Read more... ) -
General Broadcast Message from the Turtle to the World (May contain TMI)
This message involves stuff about non-normative relationships, non-normative sexuality, relationship issues, and in general, quite personal shit. If you do not wish to know, don’t click and move along.
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ugh
I am trying to write my thesis. This is why I am hermiting so much.
It is not going very well.
