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I have this nasty, isiduous habit of observing people in minute detail. What strikes me most, of all such observations, is how convinced people are of their own especial uniqueness. I see patterns. I see repetitions in behavior, thoughts, feelings. Most people are convinced that what they feel is unique and first to the history of man. They think they're complex, contradictory—ambiguities, if you will, with layer upon layer of imperceptible subtleties... In my experience, those who are simple—ie. NOT fucked up—are the most extraordinary. They're really inexplicable... how can you explain someone who just is? That's right. Most people assume that they're complex individuals. Truth to be told, most of us are more like characters from a David Eddings novel. One dimensional, reliable in their idiosyncrasies, exactly like the others but in a unique way. No sense? Well, regardless of superficial differences, everyone thinks the same. However our reactions and consequent actions may differ, the thoughts themselves, once you get to know the person, are monotonously predictable. The number of truly indefinable, extraordinary people I've met in my lifetime, I can count them on my fingers. These people, regardless of the intimacy of your acquaintance, are constantly surprising you. It's all opinion, of course. How can you possibly know if I'm a reliable judge of human nature? The answer is simple: I'm not. If I were, I would be doing humanity an injustice. A detached, scientific viewpoint may be reliable, but it's not possible. Actually, more to the point, it would be wrong. Impudent... callous, even. Only a human being is qualified to understand another human being. Otherwise, the representation will do us no justice. Besides, how many souls are *you* privy to? »· The Messenger Frankly, I'm not a poet. But this not-quite-a-sonnet (a bit esoteric, so not necessarily intelligible) deserves homage for what it taught me: word choice. »· Paradise Lost With footnotes. »· Guide to Grammar & Writing Comprehensive grammar, for those with lots of time on their hands. It also gives you such useful information such as how to organize bibliographical information. »· Aurora It was an assignment. We had to write a creation myth. This is what I felt inspired to do. Yes, it's odd, and surreal, and very abstract. Bear with me. »· Complete Shakespeare! 'nuff said. »· Andrew Moore's Teaching Resource Site Ok, I realize that not everyone's a linguistic/semantic/language nut like I, but if you are, this site's chock full of good shit. »· Literature My favorite literature, and why... »· Thrice Welcome, Darling of the... Something's rotten in the town of Lexington... »· The Journey Ever wonder what I must think about writing, the process, itself? »· The Blogger Phenomenon Strange article for Musket... mmm... |
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