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Re: Speed Linking Slow Linking

Georganna Hancock — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:22:36 -0000

Thanks for this post. You've given me lots to ponder. Am I being deficient in my speed posts (new term to me, but not a new concept). The analogy that really jarred me was to compare them to a fire exit -- exactly what I don't want!

Re: Speed Linking Slow Linking

Georganna Hancock — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:22:36 -0000

Re: Gospel fake book

Georganna Hancock — Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:58:37 -0000

Yeah. Maybe you could tie it in with the "Simpsons" episode on "Faking It".
Actually, I suspect many people are faking it as far as religion is concerned, but for many different reasons. I had a pastoral counselor once who said that most ministers are faking it, too (belief in a god, the bible, etc.) She encouraged me to attend a church anyway for the social aspects--I was living, lonely, in a very isolated part of the country. So, I faked it for a while because I love hymn-singing! Fake books are just fine with me, though I don't even need that for "Onward, Christian Soldiers", "Holy, Holy, Holy", or "Hear the Pennies Dropping". Quiz: in which sect was I raised and in which era?

Re: No, really — what would Jesus do?

Georganna Hancock — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 10:30:18 -0000

It's a journal, and it happens to be in an electronic format. You know what that becomes -- an ejournal. Online journal, because it is on the Internet. Ooo! There's another one -- iJournal. I like that one "I Journal", a definitive statement ... or "I, Journal" ... I could go on and on.

Re: Unitarian Jihad

Georganna Hancock — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 18:41:33 -0000

John -- why no comment, or were you speechless?

The way I heard it, about a thousand years ago when I was an active UU, was that we knock at the door and hope no one's home.

Re: Goodbye, Jon Stewart

Georganna Hancock — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 11:46:55 -0000

Interesting -- I was just thinking yesterday how we met, and wondered if you were secretly working on the novel. I read so little of it before it did a masterful disappearing act from cyberspace.

I gave up all cable TV on Jan. 30, 2001, as a temporary austerity move. It's still missing from my mothly bills, as the price rises to astronomic heights. A broadband connection means much more to me. Broadcast channels are sufficient, though I miss the SciFi channel still. It's often difficult to get that spooky, weird, space fix from the mainline.

Re: Whence the novel?

Georganna Hancock — Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:37:13 -0000

As I beat my daily round of blogs, this is one I feel is a treat to visit. The only other ones I anticipate with warm fuzzies are also by writers. For your sake, don't self-publish fiction in a hard copy book form! You have lots of questions that need to be answered, but first take a step back and a deep breath. Examine your desires, your expectations about this novel. Do you only want to be known as an Author and all the accoutrements you fantasize that means? Do you know the realities of getting from a quickly written ms. to a published book? Are you aware of all the stresses and drawbacks of sustaining the sales efforts required to just make your investments break even, let alone actually make money on a book? You need to do some soul search as well as research before making the next move.

Re: More on Hitchhiker’s

Georganna Hancock — Tue, 03 May 2005 12:30:17 -0000

I wondered about that as I read your casting kudos. I was unaware of any two-headed actors, although I've heard of few of those mentioned. As much a fan as I am of Adams' books, I think I can wait a while (FOREVER?) to see this movie. I'm still yearning for someone to extend the Dune phenomenon. The two versions made pretty much covered the same "ground" and barely scratched the original trilogy.

Re: If I do say so myself

Georganna Hancock — Tue, 10 May 2005 21:58:49 -0000

I wish I'd known! I would have sent you an appropriately silly card. Maybe I will anyway -- hey, I'm glad you were born!

Re: Where no one has gone before (SPOILER)

Georganna Hancock — Sun, 15 May 2005 12:43:37 -0000

Each successive generation of Star Trek was less and less enjoyable to this Trekkie. I can't even follow what's happened in "Enterprise" and never enjoy Scott Bakula as an actor (he's so 'dead'), so I'm glad to hear the misery has ended. I'd be happy if someone would digitally remaster the original series (if that's possible) and broadcast it on a a network I can receive well (one of the original three, please!) I've watched the complete original series at least six times (including the first broadcasts) and never cease to feel my heart catch at the theme music, nor do I care as a feminist that Capt. Kirk says they go "where no man" went before. They took me away regularly to the escape I enjoy most and gave me the love of my life, Mr. Spock.

Re: Another take on Trek

Georganna Hancock — Mon, 16 May 2005 19:13:16 -0000

T'Pol, romance? Get real! For reasons I don't really have to understand, the final episodes played here (San Diego) last night on the WB network. I didn't watch. I couldn't. Miss Marple was on KPBS. I guess it's the newest version from the BBC. I don't know the star's name, but I like her a lot. If I had to choose a character I want to be, it would be Miss Marple. Ah, to live in Clipping Leghorn or Clapping Foghorn or wherever!

Re: Your next American Doctor (who’s really British)

Georganna Hancock — Wed, 18 May 2005 12:30:53 -0000

Yeah, Mr. Smarty -- what tipped you off? When, exactly, did you see "a crucial plot twist coming"? I thought the writing pretty transparent, although it differed from all the other oh, so very predictable episodes. I had it down by the third one, kept watching in fascination at how such an unattractive men playing an unattractive role, a man emotionally frozen in anger and unpleasant to be around, could last the whole season. Maybe they had nothing else to run in that time slot!

Re: Bloglet update

Georganna Hancock — Thu, 26 May 2005 12:57:43 -0000

Couldn't get Bloglet to work with my blog at all. After three attempts throughout the past year, I've given up. Need more time to post than play with Blog Bling!

Re: Not much. You?

Georganna Hancock — Sun, 29 May 2005 13:25:34 -0000

Sometimes our pop culture tastes are so similar, it's spooky! When I lived in the Indiana countryside in the 1980's, I listened to those three shows. Went to see a Keillor show live in Louisville, too! (It's better on the radio!)

Re: Straczynski Still Wants To Run ‘Star Trek’

Georganna Hancock — Sun, 12 Jun 2005 19:00:19 -0000

This is quite interesting. I was just thinking the other day how I can never get enough Star Trek, especially the original series and cast. I thought that if there's yet another incarnation, I wish they would go back to the original premises. Heck! For a dyed-in-the-wool diehard fan like me, they could use the same scripts, maybe just updating with a touch, just a touch mind you, of special effects (more than transporter fizzies). I just know there are contemporary actors who could recreate the dynamics among the original characters. Hmmm. Now, let's see. Who would play the love of my life, Mr. Spock? Pierce Brosnan? Tom Cruise? How about that cocky little kid who starred in the Titanic for Capt. Kirk?

Re: The living word

Georganna Hancock — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 19:59:23 -0000

People who rely on translations as being accurate are only fooling themselves. For some words, some phrases, there is no translation into another language. Sometimes the same word or phrase translates into many words, each with a differing nuance.

I'm with you on the paraphrases offering insight. Some of the most profound ones I've experienced come from Mary Baker Eddy's interpretation of the Bible, especially part of The Lord's Prayer, where she paraphrases "Give us our daily bread" as "Feed the famished affections". Realizing that people's feelings are about as important as real food is a powerful insight.

Re: Legal Guide for Bloggers

Georganna Hancock — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 14:33:54 -0000

Have you read this? I went straight to the advice about getting press passes, just to see what they say about bloggers, which is, essentially, nothing. In fact, my quick take on the whole "guide" is that it tells bloggers all the ways they can get into trouble as ordinary people, which they are. There are still no free lunches, except for "legitimate" reporters.

Re: Snapfish annoyance

Georganna Hancock — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 21:03:45 -0000

With a new Epson printer came a link to Epson's photo center at
http://photo.epson.com/
I just checked, and it looks like maybe viewers could see your shots without having to register. It's free, too.

Re: ‘If you weren’t my son, I’d hug you’

Georganna Hancock — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 12:43:59 -0000

It's efforts like the ones you mention that take all the joy out of the simple pleasures of life, like funny cartoons and moving poetry. Analyze it to death! Inside me lives a Homer Simpson and a Peggy Hill (but not a Hank Hill!) and I rejoice when I recognize them on the little screen. Oh, yeah!

Re: Questioning short-term missions

Georganna Hancock — Sat, 09 Jul 2005 17:00:40 -0000

I guess I'm really out of touch with the mission movement. I remember shivering in the basement of Bethlehem Lutheran listening to the visiting missionaries describe their work in Africa. They'd tell all about the needs of the natives and little about themselves. When did mission work become all about what it can do for the missionary? I thought the point is to help others. And don't give me a "yes, but ..." response.

Re: Questioning short-term missions

Georganna Hancock — Sun, 10 Jul 2005 21:46:20 -0000

Good response, John. The study cited bolsters the position I think I stated to you in private correspondence about probability that the money being spent for these "short term missions" would go a lot farther (do more good) if spent at the site of the needs. It is difficult for me to believe that there aren't Africans who already know how to make soap who could teach other Africans to do the same. Also, they'd know local sources for needed materials, obviating the need to drag pots and pans halfway across the world. I am NOT slamming your good intentions and desire to help others, more like exploring my own understanding of the situation and checking out assumptions. Thanks!

Re: More about short-term missions

Georganna Hancock — Mon, 18 Jul 2005 18:48:10 -0000

Umm, forgive my density, but is she saying that only white people know how to make soap? Human beings developed in Africa! I honestly can't think that soap-making didn't develop until we spread to the northland and turned white! What were the natives using when the colonials invaded their country? Or is it only whites who have this cleanliness fetish? Actually, more like only Americans. Usually it's the poor people who haven't lost such knowledge (them and back-to-the-landers like me). I don't want to get hung up on the specific skill set, thought. I thought the point was to give the poor a trade, which involves far more than production. I maintain that Africans know better how to market and distribute products in Africa. Of course, I can always be wrong, too!

Re: Shameless self-promotion

Georganna Hancock — Sat, 23 Jul 2005 12:18:22 -0000

Sorry I missed this post when it was fresh --congrats! You go guy!

Re: Good news, bad news dept.

Georganna Hancock — Thu, 28 Jul 2005 22:51:12 -0000

I have a mortar and pestle. I've worked with lavender most of my life. Use lavender oil. Or a hammer and a rock. Or two rocks. I'd think that grinding lavener would waste most of the fragrance, smearing it on the instrument and container. Perhaps a lesson in distilling would be more useful, if they have access to the herb. Good luck! Stay safe. Blessed be.

Re: Be back Aug. 20

Georganna Hancock — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 22:25:37 -0000

So ... impatient ... to ... hear ... from ... you! Please just blog that you're back!!

Re: More details

Georganna Hancock — Sat, 20 Aug 2005 16:41:11 -0000

Yaaaay! You lived to tell (and will tell) the tale. What experiences you've had. Good thing you're a writer, or you'd burst. Welcome home.!

Re: Next door to the orphans: A tale of two pastors

Georganna Hancock — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 18:27:32 -0000

Very interesting beginning. I look forward to the rest of the series.

Re: A little-known fact

Georganna Hancock — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 21:22:30 -0000

Literate AND stylish! What's not to be attracted to?

Re: A mighty fortress

Georganna Hancock — Fri, 16 Sep 2005 12:30:33 -0000

You lucky ducky! That is one of the perks of working on a newspaper staff that I have missed--all the experiences, the people I got to talk with that otherwise wouldn't have happened.

Re: Happiness

Georganna Hancock — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 11:46:19 -0000

Congratulations! You've just taken the first step. Bon voyage!

Re: Comcastic

Georganna Hancock — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 15:55:46 -0000

We're seeing these Comcastic ads in San Diego, too, where the company has a large facility. As far as I know, though, they don't supply cable service here, unless Time Warner and/or Cox Cable are owned by Comcastic. It would't surprise me. I don't know who's on first any more! And I thought the ad you describe was contemporary with a guy who looks like Woody Allen years ago. That's Loretta Swit??!!

Re: Even more shameless self-promotion

Georganna Hancock — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 13:03:04 -0000

Way to go, buddy!

Re: Dropping out

Georganna Hancock — Mon, 07 Nov 2005 22:20:04 -0000

Good! Now you can get to work rewriting the novel you wrote last year!

Re: Nothing to say

Georganna Hancock — Thu, 24 Nov 2005 10:49:33 -0000

Because you said nothing, here's a nothing comment. Sounds like a Seinfeld episode, eh? Happy T-day right back atcha!

Re: Is it just me?

Georganna Hancock — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 13:22:49 -0000

This trend is most welcome, to include groups who celebrate holidays other than Christmas at the same time of year. You might even look at it as putting the Christ back in Christmas, that is, remaking the Christmas celebration into what it was and what it is supposed to be. I'm all for putting Christmas back into the churches and into the lives of Christians and not trying to force it on everyone. As far as a secular holiday celebrating consumerism, well ... I can't support that!

Re: New design update

Georganna Hancock — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 13:27:40 -0000

Looks fine in the latest IE. It is missing Links, though, and has a very hard-edge, business appearance. Oh, and it is putting my comments into annoying limbo. Was I a bad girl?

Re: Advent calendar

Georganna Hancock — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 18:22:07 -0000

I started to make an Advent calendar for an artsy craftsy friend a few years ago, but by the time I found out exactly which four weeks her flavor of Lutheranism celebrated, it was Christmas!

Re: Blogging Wants You (Part III)

Georganna Hancock — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 17:39:00 -0000

Those links on your blogroll don't do much good if they aren't visible ... hint! hint!

Re: Plank in my eye? What plank?

Georganna Hancock — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 19:35:19 -0000

This is exactly what happens in any large organization when something goes wrong. Funny thing, though, it only takes one humble person to stand up and take responsibility.

Re: More on hi-speed

Georganna Hancock — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 22:17:23 -0000

ATT offers DSL in San Diego for $14.95/mo. Don't know if that's a teaser, but I'd never go back. What you get really depends on your phone line. You can buy DSL service from any company that leases the local phone lines. Here it's old SBC lines. The service was soooo slow and glitchy. I am quite happy with Time Warner's RoadRunner cable modem service, even though it goes out occasionally. If you do a lot of work online like building websites, uploading files, downloading large image files, music, movies, then cable is the only way to go!

Re: Mission newsletter

Georganna Hancock — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 09:54:33 -0000

Send me the raw newsletter and I'll convert it into a new.PDF file for you with the whole last sentence.

Re: A theological question

Georganna Hancock — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:51:15 -0000

Must not be because I've been eating avocados with a spoon for many years and not smote dead yet. (Fill the hole with salsa--saves time if not your soul.)

Re: My boithday

Georganna Hancock — Tue, 08 May 2007 21:48:43 -0000

Happy! Happy!

A Writer's Edge

Re: Snow cream

Georganna Hancock — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:36:59 -0000

Sounds like iced milk (or in some locales, "ice milk") that was on the market until a few years ago. I really liked it better than ice cream and, of course, it was low-cal when few thought about calories.

Re: Typos

Georganna Hancock — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:50:39 -0000

Amen to that, Brother! I AM an editor, and I still miss mistakes in my blog posts and comments--and I'm trying to make a good impression, Dog dammit!

Georganna Hancock
A Writer's Edge
http://www.writers-edge.info

Re: Typos

Georganna Hancock — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:50:39 -0000

Re: Intermittent blogcasting

Georganna Hancock — Sun, 03 Apr 2005 12:33:49 -0000

Wikipedia to the rescue!

And they're ALL "websites" if you reach them by http.

Re: Spoke too soon

Georganna Hancock — Wed, 20 Apr 2005 12:53:20 -0000

At http://copyscape.com/ you can enter the URL of a page and the Copyscape service will search the Internet for copies. If I wanted to detect soemthing like this, I'd put the suspect text into an HTML file and upload it to my server temporarily. Try it twice with and without your name included. This is more effective than Google, I think, because it doesn't return all the distractions!