A’Ja Wilson

[Atlanta Cock]

And the pot stirs itself. Perpetually.

Exactly. DEI is affirmative action under a different name bc SCOTUS said affirmative action is illegal.

It's crap.

 

[KingWard]

That should not be an excuse to sit on your hands and do nothing to solve the problems in this lifetime

Such indolence is in no wise suggested by my remark. People should do their best, but man's best will never be good enough to subdue all ignoble intentions, which in many instances, manage to hold sway.

 

[winloseortie]

Nm

 

[KingWard]

Some unsolicited Writing advice from Shakespeare, Jesus, country music, and English Style manuals.

“Brevity is the soul of wit.” Polonius, from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet Act 2, scene 2

“Let your yes be yes or your no be no, whatever else you add comes from the evil one.” Jesus, Matthew 5:27.

“A little less talk, a lot more action.” Hank Williams Jr. and later Toby Keith.

Brevity in writing refers to a style of writing that is concise, terse, straight to the point, direct, and professional.

Brevity - How to Say More with Less | Writing Commons

Unlock the power of brevity in writing. Discover how mastering brevity can enhance reader engagement and comprehension, boost your writing skills, and make your message more impactful.

writingcommons.org

Please Read Hemingway.

Hemingway's Writing Style

A great deal has been written about Hemingway's distinctive style. In fact, the two great stylists of twentieth-century American literature are William Faulkner

www.cliffsnotes.com

34 words were brief enough. Shakespeare in practice was not necessarily sententious. If one wanted, one could pare the Sermon on the Mount quite a bit. Your digression is noted.

 

[winloseortie]

34 words were brief enough. Shakespeare in practice was not necessarily sententious. If one wanted, one could pare the Sermon on the Mount quite a bit. Your digression is noted.

Nm

 

[KingWard]

36 words


16 words with no self indulgent and self aggrandizing puffery

I too believe we should work to do good in the world despite our flawed humanity.

your style is straight from one of my citations

“Before Hemingway began publishing his short stories and sketches, American writers affected British mannerisms. Adjectives piled on top of one another; adverbs tripped over each other. Colons clogged the flow of even short paragraphs, and the plethora of semicolons often caused readers to throw up their hands in exasperation.”

Friend, I have always been impressed with your intelligence. Your style, in my opinion however does not invite readers. It feels as if you write to indulge yourself not edify the reader.

Numerous times a year I enter online fiction writing contests. They have strict word limits; 100, 200, sometimes 300 words to tell a story. Sometimes I even place highly. It has helped me to attempt to pare down my own ramblings and prolix pontifications.

I'm watching golf. When and if I resume the thread, I'll be discussing topics arising from the OP.