The grammar discussion taking place on Neil Gaiman's Twitter (started when someone tried to correct him on a point of grammar and was wrong), is in its second day, and I'm about to unfollow him. Apparently I only like to argue fine points of grammar with my friends -- watching other people do it is like nails on a chalkboard.
And we live to fight another day.
Mal ,'Objects In Space'
Natter 75: More Than a Million Natters Served
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Dana - May 06, 2018 8:50:22 am PDT #24982 of 30002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Sheryl - May 06, 2018 9:18:56 am PDT #24983 of 30002
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Finally got to see Infinity War last night. Now to try to catch up with things....
Amy - May 06, 2018 9:25:30 am PDT #24984 of 30002
Because books.
Grammar is really not interesting for that long.
My brother and SiL have become huuuuuuge runners. They did a 59 miler last year, and his goal is to do a 100 mile marathon someday. I can't even fathom running down the block.
Tom Scola - May 06, 2018 9:58:29 am PDT #24985 of 30002
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
I've got a whole bunch of photographs printed out and spread over the floor, and I keep staring at them, hoping that they'll arrange themselves into a coherent portfolio, somehow.
Steph L. - May 06, 2018 10:03:58 am PDT #24986 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I've got a whole bunch of photographs printed out and spread over the floor, and I keep staring at them, hoping that they'll arrange themselves into a coherent portfolio, somehow.
It seems like it would be hard to assemble your own photos into a portfolio in the same way that it's hard for a writer to edit their own writing -- you're too close to it, because it's your own creative work.
Tom Scola - May 06, 2018 10:10:50 am PDT #24987 of 30002
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
That's exactly the problem, Steph.
Anne W. - May 06, 2018 11:11:23 am PDT #24988 of 30002
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
I adore your photos, Tom. I wish I could offer some helpful suggestions on how to proceed.
Teppy, I feel your pain - literally - when it comes to the plantar fasciitis. I'm about ready to ask for a foot transplant.
Today was productive at least as far as getting plants in the ground or into planters goes.
Tom Scola - May 06, 2018 11:22:55 am PDT #24989 of 30002
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Well, here's a first stab at a portfolio site.
Now I need are better project titles than "Color" and "B&W", and a domain name.
msbelle - May 06, 2018 1:26:54 pm PDT #24990 of 30002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I'm not sticking to my order of importance for tasks. I guess I am working from both ends instead of linearly on my list.
Now I need to :
take pics and list the things for sale - Done 3
label the storage bins
mop the kitchen/living room - did half
file the next pile of papers in living room
and if that gets done:
hang up clothes in bedroom
fold laundry & put away - did half
vacuum bedroom
Calli - May 06, 2018 1:39:53 pm PDT #24991 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Well, having gorgeous photos collected in one spot is certainly a good place to start, Tom.
Several themes stand out for me: shadows, architectural shapes, and graffiti. Perhaps something like that's a place to start? What do you think of as you're looking for a good shot? Are there thought processes or plans that could be organizing principles? Maybe your neighborhood, excursions, adventures?