tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post4090177794852005007..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Words ( #BOTB & #IWSG )Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-90254079077961849582020-09-27T23:03:30.204-07:002020-09-27T23:03:30.204-07:00No, I don't think I'd want a critic for a ...No, I don't think I'd want a critic for a partner. I guess it would depend on if I valued their opinion though. I have not been drawn to more (or less) dystopian entertainment than usual. I do seem to have been busier, though I can't seem to figure out what consumed my time. I like to find new words in their "natural setting," in books and websites, being used. I love getting to look up words I don't know. It doesn't happen as often as it once did, either because I know a lot of words or because editors de-thesaurus books nowadays.<br /><br />I am excited for the upcoming YA scavenger book hunt (YASH), and for the Pass or Pages query contest at Operation Awesome with the YA category this October. J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81777111049481291692020-09-07T14:41:58.172-07:002020-09-07T14:41:58.172-07:00Mitch, I've imagined the lives of characters I...Mitch, I've imagined the lives of characters I've made up, but have never written out their biographies. I've heard of people doing that.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Missing Persons</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-30467943131881789982020-09-07T09:48:49.293-07:002020-09-07T09:48:49.293-07:00You asked a couple of questions, so I'm going ...You asked a couple of questions, so I'm going to answer both of them.<br /><br />Beta partner... JK Rowling. Other than a guy who used to be in a writing group I was a part of, she's the only author I've ever heard of who wrote detailed biographies of every character she was going to put in her books before she wrote them. I tried that; failed at it!<br /><br />Second, I have to go with Missing Persons on "Words", especially since I bought the first album; no idea where it is now. The Bee Gees song irritates me, though I loved the group, and this is probably one of the least liked songs of Neil Young I can remember.Mitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02125633934727204568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-90287001836005841002020-09-06T14:54:57.902-07:002020-09-06T14:54:57.902-07:00Mike, another vote for...
Neil Young.
LeeMike, another vote for...<br /><br /><b>Neil Young</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-34163496459576746402020-09-06T14:54:01.977-07:002020-09-06T14:54:01.977-07:00Cherdo, a literary critic seems like they might be...Cherdo, a literary critic seems like they might be more harsh than I'd like, but hopefully they would be encouraging along with providing insight. <br /><br />I've heard a lot of people being drawn to dystopia these days. I tend to relate our current situation to a lot of things in older films.<br /><br />A thesaurus is a great resource, but usually these days I'll go to the ones online. Somewhere I know I have at least a couple hard copies, but easier to look on the computer.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Bee Gees</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63573242921746558132020-09-06T14:39:40.583-07:002020-09-06T14:39:40.583-07:00Neil Young gets my voteNeil Young gets my voteMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21580760937940462892020-09-05T16:56:05.519-07:002020-09-05T16:56:05.519-07:00First, I love the Orwell rules. Perfect! Lest I go...First, I love the Orwell rules. Perfect! Lest I go barbarously off the deep end.<br /><br />When I saw the title, I immediately hoped that the Bee Gees version was included. Love that song, and most Bee Gees songs. Their vocals were so smooth...<br /><br />Bee Gees get the vote, but Missing Persons could be close behind; love that song, also. Neal...you'd be third. Sorry...if only you'd given your horse a name...<br /><br />As for your questions: <br /><br />Would you want a literary critic as a beta partner? I could possibly get into that...<br /><br />I HAVE been drawn to more dystopian films...what does that say about me? <br /><br />What is your favorite resource for finding interesting words? Ye Olde Thesaurus...I'm old school, man.<br /><br />Thanks, Lee!<br />Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23226273183034137442020-09-03T15:51:01.634-07:002020-09-03T15:51:01.634-07:00Fundy, I shoot for precise and clear, but often mi...Fundy, I shoot for precise and clear, but often miss the mark. <br /><br />A vote for <b>Bee Gees</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44667528610234036842020-09-03T15:47:25.635-07:002020-09-03T15:47:25.635-07:00Carrie-Ann, I'm not surprised that you'd c...Carrie-Ann, I'm not surprised that you'd come up with a resource that to me seems so obscure. You really know how to come up with great reference materials.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Missing Persons</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-35483852376285026962020-09-03T14:18:50.095-07:002020-09-03T14:18:50.095-07:00Great choice for a Beta reader, Arlee! I'm a ...Great choice for a Beta reader, Arlee! I'm a big believer in precise and clear language, and his six rules for writing are spot on. I choose the Bee Gees! I hop that all is well with you!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41072537879680468092020-09-03T14:11:30.594-07:002020-09-03T14:11:30.594-07:00As an Eighties kid, I have to vote for Missing Per...As an Eighties kid, I have to vote for Missing Persons! I enjoyed all three versions, though.<br /><br />My favorite source for finding words is The Phrontistery (http://www.phrontistery.info/index.html), particularly their sections on lost words (some taken from Thomas Blount's 1656 Glossographia) and obscure words. Many of these words aren't so confusing once I recognize common Latin and Greek roots in them.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-92123863404005300012020-09-03T10:03:03.516-07:002020-09-03T10:03:03.516-07:00There are some Young songs I like a lot... this ju...There are some Young songs I like a lot... this just was not one of them. I believe that undiSTILLed Young (haha) is not nearly as appealing as when he is in a group. I like Buffalo Springfield and CSNY way better than just Young. Actually, I feel that way about all the members of those groups. Nash better with CSNY and the Hollies than alone, etc, etc.Sixgun McItchyfingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06992204092539589944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-57384438408188197222020-09-02T21:45:24.832-07:002020-09-02T21:45:24.832-07:00STMcC, that indeed does come as a surprise. I'...STMcC, that indeed does come as a surprise. I'm also kind of surprised that you hadn't heard the Bee Gees song before because it seemed to get a lot of airplay in the 60's and 70's, but maybe not in California so much. Or just wasn't in your wheelhouse (whatever that expression is supposed to mean).<br /><br />A surprising vote for <b>Neil Young</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-36571863917247298262020-09-02T21:40:37.424-07:002020-09-02T21:40:37.424-07:00CW, might be an interesting mash-up. Incongruous m...CW, might be an interesting mash-up. Incongruous maybe, but could be interesting.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Neil Young</b>.<br /><br />Lee<br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-91200530345393877622020-09-02T21:39:20.134-07:002020-09-02T21:39:20.134-07:00Jo-Anne, and hello to you.
LeeJo-Anne, and hello to you.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-89723912803911406052020-09-02T21:38:43.333-07:002020-09-02T21:38:43.333-07:00Diedre, from the dawn of time to Jesus on trial to...Diedre, from the dawn of time to Jesus on trial to this day people still look for truth and often it's hidden away by deceivers or not discernible to the seekers. I think we are in an age of great deceit.<br /><br />I also knew who I was going to pick from the outset, but I like all three songs. More in my results post.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Bee Gees</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-65114329531860928612020-09-02T21:30:02.335-07:002020-09-02T21:30:02.335-07:00LEE ~
I figured for sure I'd probably be cast...LEE ~<br /><br />I figured for sure I'd probably be casting my BOTB bote for the Bee Gees. However, the song was new to me and I didn't really care for the lead vocals.<br /><br />As you know, I'm not generally a Neil Young fan (although I do dig a few of his songs), so I figured he would be O-U-T.<br /><br />And the less I say about Missing Persons, the better. (I preferred Missing Persons before they were found.) <br /><br />In the final analysis, the only song in this 3-Way that I had heard before was Missing Persons. And although the Bee Gees were the odds-on favorite to get my bote, I'm actually boting for <b>NEIL YOUNG</b>. (Yeah, surprised me, <i>too!!</i>.)<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br /><b><a href="http://stmccpresentsbattleofthebands.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">STMcC Presents BATTLE OF THE BANDS</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66048728696307078402020-09-02T17:28:26.851-07:002020-09-02T17:28:26.851-07:00Can I vote for a mashup of the BeeGees song with t...Can I vote for a mashup of the BeeGees song with the Crazy Horse instrumental? No? Okay, give me Neil.<br />CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63965756085584843322020-09-02T16:28:59.893-07:002020-09-02T16:28:59.893-07:00Just dropped by say hi Just dropped by say hi Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9156208468787417532020-09-02T16:17:20.609-07:002020-09-02T16:17:20.609-07:00George Orwell laid out some interesting guidelines...George Orwell laid out some interesting guidelines.<br /> <br />One of my favorite quotes is attributed to him “In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act,” Indeed, the man was a visionary.<br /><br />So, between the three,<br /><br />“It’s only words, and words are all I have to take your heart away,” The Bee Gees. It’s true, and they did.<br /><br />“Words, words between the lines of age,” by Neil Young. Nice lyrics, but is there an angry cat under the sofa?<br /><br />“What are words for when no one listens anymore?” by Missing Persons. The song was popular once, but that video is going to haunt me.<br /><br />The hardest part was giving each one equal consideration when I knew from the start who I’d pick. A very interesting mission you set us on, Lee. <br /> A vote for the Bee Gees, please ;-)<br />diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-11750483955805380022020-09-02T12:06:05.532-07:002020-09-02T12:06:05.532-07:00Loni, Orwell's work reads almost like prophecy...Loni, Orwell's work reads almost like prophecy. He understood the dark art of manipulating the masses through fear and oppression.<br /><br />Again a vote for <b>Bee Gees</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-83177572402197336822020-09-02T12:04:10.332-07:002020-09-02T12:04:10.332-07:00PJ, I'll break rules if it accomplishes someth...PJ, I'll break rules if it accomplishes something I'm trying to get across or sometimes just for the audacity of it.<br /><br />A needed vote for <b>Neil Young</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-11118104716399876212020-09-02T10:37:41.205-07:002020-09-02T10:37:41.205-07:00Definitely the Bee Gees for me! Yeah, it's int...Definitely the Bee Gees for me! Yeah, it's interesting to compare Orwellian stories to present times. Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40014322589665945022020-09-02T10:29:03.575-07:002020-09-02T10:29:03.575-07:00Joylene, Bee Gees made me feel young. Well, at lea...Joylene, Bee Gees made me feel young. Well, at least until 2020 came along.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Bee Gees</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77368903306559953682020-09-02T10:20:13.594-07:002020-09-02T10:20:13.594-07:00Teresa, Books in a book case are the way to go, bu...Teresa, Books in a book case are the way to go, but sometimes those books just take over all sorts of places. That's my house.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Bee Gees</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com