Posted by cockeyed on July 1, 2005, at 3:44:26
In reply to Re: Whisper in the Ballet of Leaves » cockeyed, posted by Atticus on June 30, 2005, at 15:35:03
> Well, "chacun a son gout," as they say. I think you're dead wrong about this one. It's based on a moment I experienced in Central Park when I could have sworn I heard my ex-wife plainly speak my name next to me. It's not bathos -- it's loss. I'm sorry, but unless you learn to couch your criticisms in a manner more befitting an adult than a third-grader, we have nothing more to say to each other. Constructive criticism is always welcome. But all you did was flame me -- and that kind of bloody nonsense is not only for children, it's what led me to pack up and leave this site for a less immature one several months back. I thought I'd dip my toe in the water here and see if anything had changed in terms of discourse. Sadly, at least in your case, it has not. Atticus
Atticus....You know what? I not only think you're right but I apologize. I had problems sleeping because of my derisive reaction. Please accept that this is as a more reasoned and less juvenile attempt at dialog. Last nite I was furiously angry and looking for a target. I envy your talent. Plain and simple. I lost a power struggle with my 12 year old grandson who is in 7th grade. If my discussion is third grade level I'm sorry. I'd prefer third-rate but...I unfortunately have to agree with you. I was not offering criticism so much as attempting a mugging. Please accept this apology. I make it with no reservations. I was out for blood and what I wrote was not acceptable. I hope you'll accept this apology. I've known all day that it was owed. Chalk it up to malicious envy. I'm not able to write as well as you, or feel, or experience.... I have one note: rage and it burned me badly last nite. Don't take us 3rd graders to heart; we tend to be woefully immature at times. I think it's called "acting out" or "displacement" or something. And it's embarrassing to come to ones senses and realize that one is not "offering criticism" but rather soul bashing. Again sorry for the immaturity. Don't deprive others because of one jerk. Your work is too damn good. Cockeyed.
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