What are you talking about? - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T12:26:17Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:133316?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A133385&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIn real life, a "look" often…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-28:537324:Comment:1341042008-03-28T23:34:45.387ZCynthia Ricehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/CynthiaRice
In real life, a "look" often says it all.<br />
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In writing, I love the idea of a Jesus! list.<br />
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"Hold that thought...."
In real life, a "look" often says it all.<br />
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In writing, I love the idea of a Jesus! list.<br />
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"Hold that thought...." that's like relatives telling…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-28:537324:Comment:1340892008-03-28T22:04:53.529ZAnne Frasierhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/annefrasier
that's like relatives telling me my book was "interesting". :D
that's like relatives telling me my book was "interesting". :D I spent a year teaching and m…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-28:537324:Comment:1340322008-03-28T18:14:21.409ZD. C. Hawkinshttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/CurtDaniels
I spent a year teaching and my students made me aware of how many times I said 'interesting.' But then they also were the first to make me aware that my hair was thinning.<br />
I also once found my self as a student in a Train-the-Trainer class where the instructor stressed the importance of responding to participant's comments. She then told us that when she was faced with something so stupid that she could not in good conscience agree she would respond with, "That's an idea."
I spent a year teaching and my students made me aware of how many times I said 'interesting.' But then they also were the first to make me aware that my hair was thinning.<br />
I also once found my self as a student in a Train-the-Trainer class where the instructor stressed the importance of responding to participant's comments. She then told us that when she was faced with something so stupid that she could not in good conscience agree she would respond with, "That's an idea." I can't actually take credit…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-28:537324:Comment:1340282008-03-28T18:04:17.408ZAngiehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/slackerwriter
I can't actually take credit for it - Steve Martin used it on his "Wild 'N Crazy Guy" album. He was advocating teaching your children all the wrong words so they would grow up speaking an entirely different language. i.e. small child at first day of school raises his hand and says, "Excuse me, teacher. Can I mambo down to the banana patch?"<br />
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We've used it for years to replace "what the hell did you just say?"
I can't actually take credit for it - Steve Martin used it on his "Wild 'N Crazy Guy" album. He was advocating teaching your children all the wrong words so they would grow up speaking an entirely different language. i.e. small child at first day of school raises his hand and says, "Excuse me, teacher. Can I mambo down to the banana patch?"<br />
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We've used it for years to replace "what the hell did you just say?" i think sometimes a quick res…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-28:537324:Comment:1339892008-03-28T16:09:02.816ZAnne Frasierhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/annefrasier
i think sometimes a quick response is needed not to move the plot forward but to complete the beat. in that situation it can't be lame, but you don't really want it to stand out, and it can't take up much space. It's just for rhythm or balance.
i think sometimes a quick response is needed not to move the plot forward but to complete the beat. in that situation it can't be lame, but you don't really want it to stand out, and it can't take up much space. It's just for rhythm or balance. On further studious reflectio…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-28:537324:Comment:1339872008-03-28T16:07:11.236ZDaniel Hatadihttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/danielhatadi
On further studious reflection, I must say, "verbal opacity" is an excellent phrase! :)<br />
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(yes, I'm up way past my bedtime)
On further studious reflection, I must say, "verbal opacity" is an excellent phrase! :)<br />
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(yes, I'm up way past my bedtime) You know, peanuts have many,…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-28:537324:Comment:1339852008-03-28T16:05:09.948ZDaniel Hatadihttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/danielhatadi
You know, peanuts have many, many, many uses ...
You know, peanuts have many, many, many uses ... haha! Some one those could de…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-28:537324:Comment:1339802008-03-28T16:03:06.590ZAnne Frasierhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/annefrasier
haha! Some one those could definitely work in the book. The others will serve me well in real life. :D<br />
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"Off your meds again?"<br />
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I used to say that to my mother all the time. It made her very, very angry. :D
haha! Some one those could definitely work in the book. The others will serve me well in real life. :D<br />
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"Off your meds again?"<br />
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I used to say that to my mother all the time. It made her very, very angry. :D James Lee Burke often attribu…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-28:537324:Comment:1339782008-03-28T16:00:42.957ZJude Hardinhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/festus
James Lee Burke often attributes verbal opacity to the offender having metaphorical mashed potatoes in his mouth. I'm sure peanut butter or any number of other sticky foods would work just as well. :)
James Lee Burke often attributes verbal opacity to the offender having metaphorical mashed potatoes in his mouth. I'm sure peanut butter or any number of other sticky foods would work just as well. :) yeah, I'm a little late since…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-28:537324:Comment:1339762008-03-28T15:59:14.332ZAnne Frasierhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/annefrasier
yeah, I'm a little late since Easter was last Sunday, but what the heck?<br />
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I love all of those, Daniel. and I actually think you serious might work very well for me.<br />
I'm going to have to add many of these to my little notebook of Jesus! thread suggestions. If anybody comes across that they'll know I'm deranged.
yeah, I'm a little late since Easter was last Sunday, but what the heck?<br />
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I love all of those, Daniel. and I actually think you serious might work very well for me.<br />
I'm going to have to add many of these to my little notebook of Jesus! thread suggestions. If anybody comes across that they'll know I'm deranged.