Thursday looks back on Wednesday....

[lagilman]

Yesterday saw 2k on SILVER, 1k on Gin & Tonic #4. Not stellar wordage, but good enough. Decided to stay home and make a healthy dinner instead of meeting Industry People for drinks, which proves that we're in the rat's ass of winter, where we've gone past cabin fever and into cabin coma.

I've also started getting wistful about my bike. Clearly, it's time for winter to pack up and go. Don't you hear Australia calling?

Today I need More Words, and also to polish up my lesson plans for this Saturday, when I'll be Imparting Wisdom (and some Foolishness) at the first IConSF writers workshop.  *rubs hands in evil kindly glee*

And, for your amusement:  

WASHINGTON -- The next time someone accuses you of interrupting, you might want to explain that you are not being rude: You're actually engaging

This did not surprise me in the slightest, but I am going to pull it out and use it next time someone pulls the "you're so rude" comment about New Yorkers (or mid-East Coasters in general).  Because  nope, it's just we're not adhering to your cultural norms.  And that's fine - because you're not adhering to ours, either.

(c'mon, people!  if you're into the conversation, get into it!  Lean forward!  Move your hands!  Jump on my comment with a "no, but wait!"  This isn't a spectator sport, you know... *g*)

Comments

[jhetley.livejournal.com]

"This isn't a spectator sport, you know... "

Is too. Few things in life are more entertaining than watching humans. Except when they are being disgusting.

[lagilman]

All right, it's a spectator sport for those who are not participating. Once you enter into a conversation, you are not longer a spectator.

Re:

[etcet.livejournal.com]

I'm mean. I let people talk themselves out before I jump in a lot of the time.

(I was ill-suited to life in New York, but my upstate NY upbringing, plus time in DC and Brooklyn, still mean I am considered a rude, fast-talking motherfucker to all these southerners in FL.)

[girasole.livejournal.com]

I am recovering from surgery and this made me giggle. This is New York Talk. I love it. Its truth is intense.

[irishkate.livejournal.com]

I had to share this - I have family like this (I'm one) and family who get mad at me for being like this.....