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Opinions
Don’t Waste Your Time
“Don't waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear.” ―Paulo Coelho
It’s Okay To Disagree With The Thoughts
“It's okay to disagree with the thoughts or opinions expressed by other people. That doesn't give you the right to deny any sense they might make. Nor does it give you a right to accuse someone of poorly expressing their beliefs just because you don't like what they are saying. Learn to recognize good writing … Continue reading It’s Okay To Disagree With The Thoughts
I Am Of The Persuasion…
"I am of the persuasion that opinions are okay, as long as they stop at the boundaries of another person. My mother once told me a story of an immigrant who, upon arriving to New York for the first time, ran off of the ship that carried him there and began to dance wildly, flailing … Continue reading I Am Of The Persuasion…
If You Can Tell Stories…
I disagree. If it didn't matter how you write, every idiot who thinks they're the next J.K. Rowling would be published. Bookstores would be overrun with poorly written material that some idiot behind a desk thought would make money, as opposed to truly believing in a story or the author behind it. Writing is a … Continue reading If You Can Tell Stories…
They’re Certainly Entitled…
They're certainly entitled to think that, and they're entitled to full respect for their opinions... but before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience.” ―Harper Lee
After Midnight Musings
Writers are a very different breed of artist. We create differently. We all have different “methods to our madness”, which, in my opinion, is a good thing. I have friends from all different professional walks of life, but I am drawn to the creative, unique, and quirky. I am drawn to well thought out opinions, … Continue reading After Midnight Musings
Remember That People Who Know…
Sometimes people over-estimate their comfort level with me and say the most heinous things, all under the guise of "friendship" and/or "honesty". It's something I have absolutely no respect for. I am taking a "sick day" today to work through that because no one deserves to receive my work when I'm pissed off to the … Continue reading Remember That People Who Know…
