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My poem "Anthology" is now online at Scheherezade's Bequest, the printless Cabinet des Fées. Fellow contributors include ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
time_shark, hooks_and_books, tithenai, mer_moon, ajodasso, and other unusual suspects. The poem was not intended to contain an A.E. Housman echo, but I suspect Sappho won't mind. It reminds me that I need to translate some poems into Greek.
". . . in the earth in those days" is only in English, but it will appear in a future issue of Sirenia Digest. I stole its basic conceit from Mrs. S.C. Hall's "The Seal-Wife: An Irish Legend"—Godey's Lady's Book, March 1843; I haveasakiyume to thank for drawing it to my attention—in which selkies are glossed as the souls of those who drowned in Noah's flood. Needless to say, I have my own ideas about whether this is a penance.
Thanks to everyone who offered their ideas about computer-buying. I gave up on stores entirely; I am now awaiting the new arrival, which I should probably encircle with all the apotropaic rituals I can write.
My brother will be married in ten days.
time_shark, hooks_and_books, tithenai, mer_moon, ajodasso, and other unusual suspects. The poem was not intended to contain an A.E. Housman echo, but I suspect Sappho won't mind. It reminds me that I need to translate some poems into Greek.". . . in the earth in those days" is only in English, but it will appear in a future issue of Sirenia Digest. I stole its basic conceit from Mrs. S.C. Hall's "The Seal-Wife: An Irish Legend"—Godey's Lady's Book, March 1843; I have
asakiyume to thank for drawing it to my attention—in which selkies are glossed as the souls of those who drowned in Noah's flood. Needless to say, I have my own ideas about whether this is a penance.Thanks to everyone who offered their ideas about computer-buying. I gave up on stores entirely; I am now awaiting the new arrival, which I should probably encircle with all the apotropaic rituals I can write.
My brother will be married in ten days.
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"Sappho won't mind" is rather a nice catch phrase.
That's a swell selkie legend. Do they gather under rainbows to deplore the covenant?
I'm envisioning your new computer as a sort of mashed garlic sandwich...
Mazel tov to the happy couple.
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Thank you!
"Sappho won't mind" is rather a nice catch phrase.
It made me think I should write a poem that deliberately contains Sappho and A.E. Housman. Possibly discussing textual emendation.
That's a swell selkie legend. Do they gather under rainbows to deplore the covenant?
Unfortunately not, but you could write that they do.
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*crotchety face*
Seriously, that sounds fascinating. I can't wait to see the poem.
And congratulations to your brother and Fiancee!
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Thank you. I hope it will live up to its introduction . . .
And congratulations to your brother and Fiancee!
I shall tell them so!
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"Anthology," as you know, I thought very beautiful, and "...in the earth in those days" I just adore.
"apotropaic" must mean "protective," yes? (suspend time a second as you read this comment--that's the time I'm going to spend looking it up, just .... now) Aha. "Designed to avert evil." To which I might add "when evil is defined as 'computer harming.'" I'll ask
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The household is in a state of accelerated chaos, but it will be a good wedding.
"Anthology," as you know, I thought very beautiful, and "...in the earth in those days" I just adore.
And I am very glad of both these things!
I'll ask wakanomori if he has particular charms he puts on my computers.
Seriously, I'll take suggestions.
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Thank you!
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Good luck with the new computer--I think you're wise to consider putting some additional protections on it. I'm almost thinking that my shifu did once teach a class on feng shui and information technology, but I didn't take it, so I've no useful advice for you, I'm afraid.
Congratulations to your brother and his fiancée!
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On their behalf, thanks!
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I'll pass them on!
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My brother will be married in ten days.
Yikes. Your family must be going nuts. But Mazel Tov!
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Thank you! I feel like I need it . . .
Your family must be going nuts. But Mazel Tov!
I think we passed nuts a few days ago and are now in full flight toward Dada. But thanks!
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Thank you. I am very glad it resonated.