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Azur, I still don't have an MP3 player - mind you, xmas is nigh.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on October 16, 2006 at 8:53 AM
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Azur,
I just dropped in to say hello and thank you!
posted by
Blanche.
on October 14, 2006 at 4:17 AM
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Azur, You sound a little down in the mouth. Its usually harder on one party than on the other when friends begin to drift apart. Some day she will probably regret her lackadaisical attitude.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 13, 2006 at 3:44 PM
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Thanks .Dave
I already had a podcast. Do you ever download them? Then you could catch up to stuff while you kip in the lakes
posted by
Azur
on October 13, 2006 at 9:34 AM
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You carry on. I like it. The reviewer said that 'My Name is Red' was worth
pursuing if you got bogged down in it. Which reminded me of what you'd said about it. It might even be on the Listen Again service on R4 if you fancy tuning in. Front Row, Thursday, 7.15.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on October 13, 2006 at 9:07 AM
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Dave, I have resumed reading My Name Is Red
and am enjoying it. He said in an interview the prize was an honour bestowed upon Turkey and also recognition of his labors ... "my humble devotion to that great art of the novel." He said the award would not change the way he works. That may be so however what does change particularly for a younger writer unlike Harold Pinter, last year's winner, is that the expectation and perception of his changes for ever and that can have an impact. Yeah, yeah, OK, so you don't need a tome on this ;-)
posted by
Azur
on October 13, 2006 at 9:00 AM
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Azur, having read here about that author yesterday, there was a piece
on R4's Front Row last night - I'd be interested to read the memoir 'Istanbul'.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on October 13, 2006 at 8:49 AM
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Azur, I have grieved the loss of two friends, one you just commented on
and the other my former best friend. We did not issue home truths, but drifted apart, due to her marriage and my life. It feels like a kind of death at times, even if I think it is for the best. Still, there is a grief.
However, from what you're saying, I wonder at your friend's cavalier pronouncements on your work and finances. Easy for someone else to give glib pop therapy when it's not their roof that is at risk. How spoled we are as a society that worrying about the very basic means of livelihood is seen as somehow excessive and unjustified. What could be more justified?
Having been without the most basic amentiies and slowly getting them back, I can say that that's easy for her to say.
posted by
Blanche.
on October 13, 2006 at 5:19 AM
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Azur
I wish you the best of luck with your work in the near future. May your pockets brim with money!
posted by
avant-garde
on October 13, 2006 at 3:19 AM
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Hi there -
For your idea on work patterns - I find that successful queries, etc motivate me to work harder and rejections leave me a bit flat. Anyway, this website is great. Thanks for the address.
posted by
fionajean
on October 13, 2006 at 2:08 AM
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fingers crossed Azur.
One day at a time, and block off the rest. (There is a lot to be said about the ostrich you know, I have my head deep in the sand right now myself). Short of anything else, once you have done your best what else can you do? I say this in jest, but I am half serious too. Sometimes blocking things out and targeting one problem at a time has stopped me going mad many times...Crappy advice I know, but it works for me up to a point.
posted by
marieclaire66
on October 13, 2006 at 1:07 AM
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Thanks for the link. Keep your chin up things WILL get better!
posted by
Whacky
on October 13, 2006 at 12:34 AM
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Keep on hoping, Azur. As long as they haven't given someone else the job,
you're still a contender. As for your friend, cherish the memories. Don't regret a moment of the time spent. Regret is a terrible waste of time. And it's depressing as hell.
As for that website, excellent, my friend. Thanks. I've added it to my favorites.
posted by
saul_relative
on October 12, 2006 at 8:53 PM
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Julia. Yes indeedy I have written to Blogit several times over the years
I have made my latest posting about it in Community in the past day.
Pain in the butt about the tool bar for you
posted by
Azur
on October 12, 2006 at 6:51 PM
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Azur--
you're right, you ought to have the capability to link somewhere other than that one spot--but I guess be thankful you at least have that??
Have u ever posted that request in the community space, so Blogit will consider it? Of course, I hate their tinkering since I am now toolbar-less! Still. ;-(
posted by
Julia.
on October 12, 2006 at 5:34 PM
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Some people don't realize that the roof has to be maintained.
posted by
A-and-B
on October 12, 2006 at 2:53 PM
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It's sad when you think you have a good understanding with someone.......
then find you don't. More fish in the sea though. Thanks for the link.
posted by
nonconformist
on October 12, 2006 at 2:46 PM
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of my post
posted by
Azur
on October 12, 2006 at 2:12 PM
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For the link, you can get it on the links list on the right
posted by
Azur
on October 12, 2006 at 2:11 PM
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err
take
posted by
Azur
on October 12, 2006 at 2:02 PM
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Absolutelypositive, the website is a gem
and can you so many places. When you visit it do it when you have 30 mins to lose or win
posted by
Azur
on October 12, 2006 at 1:57 PM
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Dave, yuk
I hate big Macs and my kids love them. I am a mean mother because I never take them there - only about once a year when convenient after a football match
posted by
Azur
on October 12, 2006 at 1:56 PM
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Ginnieb, yes it ticks me off too. It has been like that for the whole
three years I have been with Blogit.
I am aware that friends in the real world feel there is little they can do to help at the moment and it is easier all round that I withdraw from them. Then I expect nothing and they are not burdened with an impossible task.
posted by
Azur
on October 12, 2006 at 1:54 PM
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I have bookmarked that website - thanks for the link
posted by
AbsolutelyPositive
on October 12, 2006 at 12:01 PM
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My thinking's pretty much in line with Ginnie's. An old friendship will
most likely survive such a period.
As far as the Mac problem goes, maybe you need a Big Mac instead.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on October 12, 2006 at 9:28 AM
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TIcks me off Azur...
...that on my Mac I can't do:
or anything close! I understand what you mean about old friends...I have had distances placed with a few of my old ones...friendship is complex. But sometimes they come back, even stronger. You've had a tough road of it lately..it's hard to keep it all going...relationships too...when you're bogged under. Hang in there!
posted by
ginnieb
on October 12, 2006 at 8:49 AM
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