So, I checked me out.
I read my entries from back to the beginning. Didn’t take long. I notice a few different tones. There’s some I’d like to have more often, and some I’d like to squelch. House-cleaning on writing tone.
Pissy is a word, if you didn’t know.
I love words, communication, thinking, music, insight, all that. I don’t like my tone when I get pissy. I don’t care about negative. Talking pissy here. Going to try to avoid that in the future, but no promises. I mean, we are taken over by dumb bastards.
If you think I should be a writer, relax.
Since I’ve embraced concepts like tone and voice, folks have told me numerous times that I should be a writer. Those folks can relax, I am a writer. I just read a lot of my stuff. Can verify.
Writing is a lot like music in that tons of folks who kick major ass at it don’t do what you think they should be doing with their talent. They’re just writing. But the conversation around them circles who they haven’t reached yet. That’s judgment, projection, all kinds of bad stuff. I’d avoid it if you like artists. But if you like capitalism, you be you.
Examples of things to not say.
I think this is fun. One old mentor type told me they thought I was talented and I’d be more successful if I wasn’t mentally ill. Then they never spoke to me again. He wasn’t into me for himself, I suppose.
I’ve been told many mean things by alleged friends who thought I was squandering my own talent. Been called lazy, told to quit. I’ve been called a “fat ass boomer.” I’ve been called lots of names, to be honest. The words don’t hurt. But, the tone stings a little bit. Going to try to be part of the solution there.
I like nice too. But some folks bore into you.
I love critics and criticism. I like insightful analysis. I do not like meanness. There’s a line. Am I mean to the fucking nazis? Sure! But I don’t love it. War sucks. You do what you have to do with nazis around. But being nice to everyone would sure be a treat.
I would like the times to be “nice,” but they may never be again. So, sorry if it comes out in my tone sometimes. I really am. It’s not my goal. But I’m human and I’m disturbed by everything happening. In fact I’d say this site here helps me deal with it.
Here’s what I can do.
My tone won’t always be perfect. But I will work to make it better and more engaging. Negative doesn’t bother me. Asshole does. There’s a difference between them. I will explore that area. Forgive me in advance if I venture outside the comfort zone.
I am not trying to be mean. Sorry if I come off that way. I read it. I get it. However, I’m not really trying to be nice either. I’m just a set of eyes and a mouth at the end of the world. Observer. Writer.
Return to home.
Sometimes I talk about Neil Diamond and I received this in the mail from one of you. Thanks so much. Going on my treasure wall.
Playlist of Collaborations on YouTube if you need that. It was requested by a friend who listens to music on YouTube.