I read this poem, and then went back and read it again, and again, and again, and each time some new detail, some wonderfully turned phrase, caught my eye. "Something wild and quiet is coming to life." Just lovely writing. Thank you.
How did I miss this? Musta been during the weekend. Happy birthday, Beffs! One of my oldest and dearest friends here. Glad you had an excellent birthday!
Hi all!
Thanks for the set-up, curves, and for the creme-filled (I hope that's cream...) donuts, Fuzz.
I am getting worn down by the one-two punch of the 'rona and the riots. This fucking year. I spent much too much time this weekend watching the news with LJ, hope girded that things stay calm. Scary times. My lefty friends say the looters are White Supremacists, my right wing friends swear the looters are antifa. It's like there are two entirely different sets of news facts, depending on what political bubble you are in. It scares me, and I am worried for our democracy.
But enough doom and gloom. Writing is going well, I have a good woman at my side, my kids appear to be entering adulthood with both feet sturdily on the ground.
And apparently there is a RUMPS HORROR MOVIE NIGHT approaching (he said, attempting to fan the flames)! I nominate Bug as our movie.
Köffee, please. Thanks!
So this totally paints me as a sheeplike follower of popular culture, but I am genuinely pyched that HBO Max has launched. Friends! And all of Ghibli Studio! The Anna Kendrick vehicle looks pretty lightweight, but I would watch her in nearly anything. Even that crappy Christmas movie she put out last year.
On curves ahead
Remember, sonny
That rabbit's foot
Didn't save the bunny
- Burma-Shave
With a sleek cheek
Pressed to hers
Jeepers! Creepers!
How she purrs
- Burma-Shave
All four of these posts in a row read like Burma Shave signs. Anyone old enough to remember Burma Shave signs?
Wow. Quintuple post. Don't think I've ever done that before. Carry on.
Happy birthday! You are truly a legend here. If there were a Mount Rushmore of Lush, you'd be on it. Enjoy your special day.
Nice thread.
It's easy to bash the mods. And writers are always too close to their own work, so having a mod suggest changes can understandably make a writer defensive. I like to think of it this way: they are making me look better, by taking the time to correct my mistakes.
I have a story currently in the hopper that has been delayed for 24 hours and counting, because it skirts dangerously close to breaking the TOS. I knew that when I submitted. But Lush has contacted me, and let me know their reservations, politely and professionally. I am happy with whatever they decide. It's their site.
I had a previous story that I was worried would break the TOS in terms of non-consent, and I contacted a mod and was told how to navigate the issue so it would avoid breaking the rules. The changes suggested also made it a better story.
My point is they are trying to help YOU, the writer, and also trying to help the site as a whole, by raising the quality of the stories. A rising tide lifts all boats.
Thanks Nic! Thanks Gav!
It's up! Heh.
I am getting a "Error - General Error" when I try to post a microfiction story. Anyone know why?