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:: I could go on like this, but I hope the point is clear: one can seize on our differences, or celebrate the commonality. Someone suggested to me that some people seem to thrive on conflict, and I’m sure that’s true. It seems to give their life meaning, a sense of engagement. That’s not me. I have my sometimes strong opinions, and I state them, and I’m good with that. If it convinces you, or confirms what you already believe, swell. If not, oh, well. (I’m not linking Roger’s post because he links me in it. Really!)
:: There was a period, back in the late ’90s/early ’00s, when I considered the notion of writing comics professionally. I did eventually realize that I’m simply not that good writing fiction, and what I’m interested in saying with my writing can be better expressed without using broad metaphors like superheroes or sci-fi or whatever. But while I was toying with the notion of becoming a pro, I used a few tactics to increase my visibility. One of which was letterhacking. (This one is linked from the one above…but both are neat, if you ever read the letters pages in comic books.)
More next week. Maybe. If you’re lucky.
I wish I had more friends like Sheila's from post-college. There are romantic relationships, but that's a different kettle o' fish.