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I finished my play!

  • Apr. 14th, 2012 at 5:54 PM
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'Sympathy For The Devil'. I'm kind of embarrassed by how short it is. I knew it wasn't going to be very long, but I find myself having written the complete story in only five pages. A slow expressive performance would be thirty minutes, maximum.

I don't think I can really add anything to fill it out, though. It feels like filler.

I may try again at fattening it up a little, if I can do so without spoiling integrity. Not a whole lot, really. I'd like it to last about an hour. That would be short, but sizable.
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I have always had ambitions towards a creative career in the arts. Writing, singing, and acting. I'm good at these things, love doing them. But I know how very difficult it is to properly have these careers, to make a living wage. So, while I never let them go, I never took these ambitions too seriously, deeming the idea as unrealistic.

Then I had my car accident.

Mild nerve damage has made my left hand very weak. I can not truly grip at all or freely move my fingers properly. But I still peck and type with the fingers.

Because of my injuries to my legs, while I can stand and move just fine, standing or walking for long periods, like a few hours, exhausts me. Sitting is no trouble at all, however.

My brain injury has led to me responding poorly to being in crowds for a long period of time. I again get exhausted being in the company of many people. But my ability to think is unaffected.

All this adds up to a situation where having a normal, 'sensible' job would be rather difficult. Acting and singing are also largely impaired. But not writing.

So I now live a life where a career as a writer is the most sensible thing for me.

I have begun work on a couple of projects I have long had the idea for, but never bothered really starting before.

A writer is now who and what I am. And I have sisu. I shall not quit.

Feb. 29th, 2012

  • 9:24 PM
frantic
People on my flist have been talking about Elementary. So have Sue Vertue and Steven Moffat. ...and not in a positive manner.



http://screenrant.com/bbc-sherlock-cbs-elementary-lawsuit-aco-148206/

SPOILERS FOR 'THE REICHENBACH FALL'.

  • Jan. 16th, 2012 at 2:43 PM
sleepydefeat
...so if you wish to not see spoilers, I've insulated you with a cut:


BRB, bawling... )

So...it would have been bad enough for me, because I always bawl for Reichenbach, every version I've seen. And Martin Freeman is a brilliant actor, he wore the face of mourning perfectly. But that, that which I mentioned in the cut... ...I'm broken by this version, now.

Jan. 3rd, 2012

  • 10:30 AM
dessert
I cry every time Sherlock Holmes 'dies' at Reichenbach Falls, feeling the anguish Dr. John Watson feels. This includes when I'm reading it. It gets very hard not to outright bawl when they show Watson's heartache onscreen.

...I anticipate tears with the 'Reichenbach' episode of BBC Sherlock.

My only comfort is that if Sherlock pretends to dead for an extended period of time, like in canon, this John is likely to punch him when he shows up. Right after he hugs him.

Dec. 11th, 2011

  • 12:16 AM
dessert
Two things about that Rick Perry ad saying that one of the things wrong with our country is that gays can openly serve in the military: he's wearing the same jacket as Heath Ledger's character did in Brokeback Mountain, and the background music in the ad is by Copland, who was gay, communist, Jewish, and proud of it.

Karma's a bitch.

Nov. 7th, 2011

  • 3:36 PM
sleepydefeat
I guess I'm a little emotional today...

The radio was playing, and a song that I only knew by it's sax 'chorus', Baker Street, came on. I was like, "Oh! Now I can learn what the lyrics are! I'll listen closely, and try to relate it to Sherlock Holmes." ...this lead to tears.

These are the lyrics:

Windin' your way down on Baker Street

Light in your head and dead on your feet

Well another crazy day

You'll drink the night away

And forget about everything

This city desert makes you feel so cold.

It's got so many people but it's got no soul

And it's taking you so long

To find out you were wrong

When you thought it had everything



You used to think that it was so easy

You used to say that it was so easy

But you're tryin'

You're tryin' now

Another year and then you'll be happy

Just one more year and then you'll be happy

But you're cryin'

You're cryin' now



Way down the street there's a lad in his place

He opens the door he's got that look on his face

And he asks you where you've been

You tell him who you've seen

And you talk about anything



He's got this dream about buyin' some land

He's gonna give up the booze and the one night stands

And then he'll settle down there's a quiet little town

And forget about everything



But you know he'll always keep movin'

You know he's never gonna stop movin

Cus he's rollin'

He's the rollin' stone



And when you wake up it's a new mornin'

The sun is shinin' it's a new morning

You're goin'

You're goin' home.




All the way up to 'You're cryin' now' felt like John's perspective during Reichenbach. The second half is Sherlock's perspective, when he comes home. Only, this version of the story is different than previous ones. John doesn't want to forgive Sherlock.

...brb, crying.

Jun. 25th, 2011

  • 12:25 PM
dessert
I was shocked to see this on Facebook. The Evan is someone whom I am not exactly friends with, but sort of am. We don't agree on...anything, really, but we can talk and argue. Talk and argue without either of us getting angry or taking it personally.
I didn't know what to think of this, though. It is the sort of thoughtless, insecure, paranoid, 'privileged people problems' kind of thing I would have never expected from him.
I am 'S. S.'
One interesting note that came from a later private convo. I'll keep the privacy of most of it. He doesn't believe the 'thought = action" thing I mentioned. He even looked through the Bible to see where it came from, and only found one tiny little sentence that could be interpreted that way in the Book to the Phillapians.
. I was raised Catholic, went to Catholic school. A big fuss was made for that teaching in my education, but I suppose it's more of a Catholic thing, like divorce being a sin. So, I asked him, laying out my pretty much non-existent sexual history, if in his view I was 'in the clear' in that area. His reply? Yes.





Evan G. L
I believe that Christians in America will be persecuted within five years. America is currently at the third step of persecution: Vilifying your opponents. The steps are: 1) Identify, 2) Marginalize, 3) Vilify, 4) Criminalize, 5) Terrorize, 6) Justification, and 7) Elimination.
<input ... ><input ... ><input ... ><input ... >June 16 at 6:41pm ·
    • S S
      Have you been afraid to admit you are Christian to anyone? Afraid you may be refused work or afraid you'd lose your job because of your faith? Have you been afraid to have visual signifiers of your faith in public because of the very real r...isk of verbal or physical abuse? Do you make sure not to 'show' any signs since it is legal in some states for a business to refuse giving you service due to your faith? When you are in a building that is known to be a meeting place for your kind, do you ever worry that something is being done to your car? Has anyone ever threatened you with their car because of your faith? If you are happy because it is a holiday of your people, and someone asks why you are happy, are you hesitant or even frightened to answer? If you met another of your kind, and you are developing a romantic connection, do you find yourself with no one to safely talk to about it? I have had to deal with all of these in regards to my sexuality. I hated myself, cried, prayed, and worked hard to change, to make it go away, for five years. Perhaps you think I simply did not try hard enough. I would...disagree. ...sorry if you hate all this chatter. Sorry if it sounds....accusing, I suppose is the term....I do not intend it that way. I posted all this, I'll be honest, because my first reaction to this topic was...anger. Anger, because I've felt trapped in a corner, like I was less of a human being, for a bit more than half of my life. Maybe I'm not being fair. Maybe you feel like you are being backed into a corner. Please, don't be so worried. I'm not sure of the numbers, but I think at least 85% of the country is Christian. I think you'll be okay. *HUGHUG*See More
      June 16 at 8:36pm · 
    • Evan G. L You should read David Limbaugh's book "Persecution: How Liberals Are Waging War Against Christians". I have been vilified though plenty during my college years.
      June 16 at 11:27pm · 
    • Evan G. L People like me are called racist, sexist, homophobic, etc. Eventually that kind of angst will lead to physical violence.
      June 16 at 11:28pm · 
    • Evan G. L
      By the way I said persecution is coming, I didn't say it is here. I am sorry that you felt that way. I believe that homosexuality is a sin just like divorce, adultery, theft, pornography, etc. I have my own faults so I won't preach, however..., I do believe that Jesus is a way to help in regards to forgiveness of sins and eventually abandoning a sinful lifestyle. I have a great book about homosexuality and Christianity that focuses on the love of Jesus, not condemnation.See More
      June 16 at 11:35pm · 
    • S S
      I knew, as I'm sure you do, that in God's view, thought of committing a sinful act is the same as actually committing that sinful act. That knowledge weighed heavily on me. I was severely depressed, so it wasn't the only reason, but that pu...shed me closer to suicide. Suicides go to hell, but I figured I was doomed to go anyway. Despite my efforts, my thoughts still strayed to sharing a kiss I should not want to have. ...I have admittedly, heard hateful things such as you describe about conservatives. But I haven't heard such things said about Christians and I have two friends very likely to say such things to me if they thought them. The worst I've heard them say is that you are 'illogical'. Which I don't think is fair. I read every book I could find about homosexuality, as I am wont to do when I want an answer. I tried everything the books that carried cures suggested. None of them worked.See More
      June 17 at 11:49am 
    • S S
      For something to be a sin, it would have to be a choice. Let's not thrash out that argument, I know I won't change your mind, and you won't change mine. I just wish to ask. Forget lust, lying with another man and all that. The earliest crus...h I can remember, was wanting to hold the hand and kiss the cheek of a friend of mine, when I was 8. A girl. My question...have you wanted that with a male? Can you imagine wanting that? Making yourself want that? I managed to pretty much crush my sexuality, I wasn't thinking sexual thoughts at all. But I knew I was still doomed. I still wanted to hold hands. The thought of holding hands with a boy made me ill.See More
      June 17 at 12:02pm

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Minnesota Holmes Slashers Meetup

  • May. 21st, 2011 at 6:09 PM
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Talking on the kinkmeme chat, I realized:

Wait a second...there are, what, five people who regularly come on here that are from Minnesota!

We could meet each other! We should meet each other.

I suggested as such, to enthusiastic agreement.



When: May 21st, Saturday, 2011.
Where: camdenhousvoyeur  's / [info]chibitoaster  's house, in St. Paul. Further details to be released in future.
What: A possibility of going to see the Sherlock Holmes collection at the University of Minnesota. A definite of watching different versions of our favorite pair dash about whilst we draw, write, giggle, eat, and likely drink.

Future Details will be added as they are needed and also as they come into existence. Please RSVP and leave feedback below!

EDIT: THE DATE HAS BEEN MOVED TO MAY 21st!

From Twitter 05-13-2011

  • May. 14th, 2011 at 3:03 AM
dessert

  • 11:24:48: @skellerbzzt oh, lord, Uganda! Erg. So many things are a mess...
  • 11:26:23: @skellerbzzt though, in the bible, there are lots of restrictions over het sex.
  • 11:28:19: @skellerbzzt It is taught in there that we are only married once in the eyes of God. Jesus said widows shouldn't remarry.
  • 11:29:17: @skellerbzzt that is why the Catholic church does not allow divorce.
  • 11:30:55: @skellerbzzt In the bible, there is only one scenario where divorce is allowed. If there is regular violent abuse.
  • 11:38:45: @jimmycarr shoulders must be killing them at Ncup! Breast reduction!
  • 13:37:44: @Rickontour Well, the *average* girl isn't. I know a lesbian couple that has precautions. XD

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