Chaos and Creation in the Backyard - 10 years ago today
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moptops:
Susy, pls space your posts out with more, and shorter paragraphs. Very hard to read.
Why shorter? I'm all for separate paragraphs, but why do they have to be any set length?
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HaileyMcComet:
moptops:
Susy, pls space your posts out with more, and shorter paragraphs. Very hard to read.
Why shorter? I'm all for separate paragraphs, but why do they have to be any set length?
I think he just meant it would be easier to read if she broke up the info into shorter paragraphs.
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Nancy R:
HaileyMcComet:
moptops:
Susy, pls space your posts out with more, and shorter paragraphs. Very hard to read.
Why shorter? I'm all for separate paragraphs, but why do they have to be any set length?
I think he just meant it would be easier to read if she broke up the info into shorter paragraphs.
Oi vey, eh? Thanks Nancy.
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That's just my writing style. I always admired the long paragraphs in 18th century literature and in The New York Times, for example. Long meaty complex sometimes flowery and fancy passages that are a bit overly eloquent and convoluted and take some extra effort to parse, gives the brain a workout. Might not follow the writer's handbook "The Elements of Style" but it's my preference. Reflects early literary influences which made a deep impression on me.
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Personally, I take all my writing advice from Mark Twain: "Plain clarity is better than ornate obscurity."
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Bruce M.:
Personally, I take all my writing advice from Mark Twain: "Plain clarity is better than ornate obscurity."
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Nancy R:
HaileyMcComet:
Why shorter? I'm all for separate paragraphs, but why do they have to be any set length?
I think he just meant it would be easier to read if she broke up the info into shorter paragraphs.
That's my question. Why shorter?
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SusyLuvsPaul:
That's just my writing style. I always admired the long paragraphs in 18th century literature and in The New York Times, for example. Long meaty complex sometimes flowery and fancy passages that are a bit overly eloquent and convoluted and take some extra effort to parse, gives the brain a workout. Might not follow the writer's handbook "The Elements of Style" but it's my preference. Reflects early literary influences which made a deep impression on me.
I'm glad you said that. I thought you were in high school with all the broken clauses and misuse of words they think will make them sound smarter. Since you've said you're doing it on purpose, that clears up a lot.
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HaileyMcComet:
Nancy R:
HaileyMcComet:
Why shorter? I'm all for separate paragraphs, but why do they have to be any set length?
I think he just meant it would be easier to read if she broke up the info into shorter paragraphs.
That's my question. Why shorter?
I don't think "shorter" was the right word. Maybe separate...as you have said Hailey.
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HaileyMcComet:
Nancy R:
HaileyMcComet:
Why shorter? I'm all for separate paragraphs, but why do they have to be any set length?
I think he just meant it would be easier to read if she broke up the info into shorter paragraphs.
That's my question. Why shorter?
Easier to read! Yes, and separate, as oobu said.
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This is my favorite Paul solo album. Like none of his other albums. Dark and introspective and mature, with complex melodies. Fine Line, Friends To Go, Too Much Rain, Promise to You Girl, Anyway. I was shocked at its quality when it came out. Not that I didn't expect quality from Paul but this was near Beatle quality IMO.
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I think I forgot to mention the album opener "Fine Line" in my mini-review--it's a perky, jaunty upbeat number that's still poetic and complex, and something about it reminds me of my favorite song from his most recent album "New," which is the song "New." An irresistible very fetching compelling quality (to my ears and sensibilities). "Riding to Vanity Fair," if I left that one out too, sort of overwhelms with poignant sadness at his expressed disillusionment and disappointment in a romance and at ways the partner seemed to change and their values and goals go down hill. Become more worldly and ambitious and egotistical. At least, that's what its lyrics suggested to me.