My congrats to the TV program, then, Euphoria. That gives me an idea for a fun TV show about people who travel overseas in search to meet someone they've never met in the flesh before. The camera would follow them, starting with the anticipation on both parties' parts, then the first meeting, then how they did or did not get along, etc.
I wonder if I could interest any producers in the idea? Then, of course, we'd need a brave volunteer? What do you think, E?
I think the idea was very good -- the idea of love/romance as a kind of dark hole...maybe an approaching celestial mass, slowly exerting its gravity on you. I think you almost pulled it off, Bajan, but I guess - since you're foolishly inviting a critique - that I would've liked to have seen more consistent imagery on that "dark star" theme. "Lodestone" and "siren calls" didn't quite jibe with that theme, imo. I don't see any reason why you couldn't take another shot at it at some point (if you agree to any extent). I mean, other writers work and sweat and carve words to get them to behave.
One of my favorite posts by one of my favorite people - good to see it resurface.
The only baggage I would object to would be those extra-large trunks that hold corpses. Other than that, it's *almost* all good (another expression I really dislike, but what can one do?).
Absolutely. Just like politics, sense of humor, general values, and pretty much everything else. I don't think different beliefs about religion are necessarily a deal-killer, however. That would depend on how important they are to the people involved.
First, rather than being upset, why not consider all this attention flattering? I feel happy if I get one or two new people checking me out every few days. Second, why not write some of them? Despite illusions to the contrary, most women prefer to be pursued, imo. Third, you may not have been here long enough to see what might develop from these viewings (some of them may decide to contact you later). Fourth, they might have contacted for you for perfectly reasonable and possibly whimsical/tangential reasons that don't truly reflect on your attractiveness.
My favorite lines were the first three, Bajan, but I thought the rest logically completed their point. Funny how "living in the moment" is a wise thing, but "loving in the moment" is almost always folly...
Damn, I'm glad you offered his vexing conundrum, Robert. My brain was feeling rather underexercised today (its biggest challenge today was cutting down some trees so that they didn't fall on it).
I'm just thinking, why not freeze it? That way, assuming it's not already growing toxic mold, it will be fresh when you need it?
Now back to pretending to be a lumberjack (in the Monty Python sense, of course).
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss, Marina. My uncle once killed a biker who strayed into his oncoming lane, and to this day cannot get the image of him out of his mind. It's something to think about when your out on the highway around motorcycles - even incidental contact can either severely injure or kill them. Drivers must be extra vigilant around bikers!
The moment I saw your thread title SF, I knew it referred to either dolls or robots. Considering you're a SciFiGuy, I would think you might have a better chance with the fembots...?
God, yes (female nerds, that is). Though my definition of a nerd might vary somewhat from the standard (involves brains and books, but not video games, or role-playing, etc.).
RE: I hate this weather!
I now officially hate Arizonians!