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la_belle_laideJust got back from the emergency vets again. This time Sano started limping, which he occasionally does, but this time it was worse than ever. It reminded me immediately of when Trisky started limping, same leg and everything.
Well, he's on meds and the Dr. (the same one who treated Trisky, she is excellent,) said she thinks he's probably got some lasting damage from the pit bull attack a few years ago that he will always have. He must have injured it again (I'm sure I saw him twist it yesterday, but there's hardly a day that goes by when he doesn't fall or twist his ankle or bang his paw on something--he plays so rough,) and she thinks it will probably be a life-long thing with him injuring it every once in a while.
Yay.
In better news, I finished my manuscript (again, with some changes) and this time I'm sending it right out, no query letter (they don't want queries; they want unsolicited manuscripts.) I have to write a cover letter though, and I've yet to find a good resource that tells me just what is the difference between a good query letter and a good cover letter. Also, they advise you to send a postcard that they send back to you once your ms. is logged in their database, to make sure they got it. But, I don't know what kind of postcard and that sounds like one of those little details that will get you automatically rejected. I mean seriously, wtf kind of postcard do I send? I'm sure they don't sell "we got your ms., thanks" postcards specifically for this purpose.
>_<
This Saturday is Raq's birthday party. I had told her once before about The Pillow Book and that she reminded me of the young empress Teishi, even as I reminded myself sometimes of Sei Shonagon. She said she wanted to read the book, but she couldn't find it anywhere, so it is one of my gifts to her. This is the message I put in the card to go with it:
"This is the book I was telling you about, with the character who reminds me of you--although she is less a character than an historical figure: the Empress Teishi of Heian Japan. She was a young Empress, only in her teens, yet everyone in her court still aspired to her grace and wisdom.
The writer of The Pillow Book is Teishi's attendant Sei Shonagon: a worldly, sarcastic, somewhat snobby, somewhat selfish 30-something who still likes to tell jokes and chase boys, but nevertheless is a great writer and very much admired the younger empress. The two form a friendship in their social circle of the court, although it is usually Sei, who is supposed to be 'older and wiser,' who seems to learn from Teishi.
Interwoven in the true story are idle lists, observations, poetry, jokes, rants etc. It is sometimes hard to follow since the pages were discovered out of order, with no dates on them.
It was written just over a thousand years ago, and what is startling is how little has changed throughout the years and cultures. Many of the same societal norms still exist today, as well as the same frustrations, loves, arguments, observations--and of course, the same kinds of friendships.
Otanjo-bi omedetou and Arigatou!
Jules"
That seems pretty nice, right? :)
The D&D quiz. Apparently I am good, but bound by no laws. Go, me!
I Am A: Neutral Good Human Druid/Sorcerer (2nd/1st Level)
Ability Scores:
Strength-15
Dexterity-14
Constitution-15
Intelligence-15
Wisdom-15
Charisma-11
Alignment:
Neutral Good A neutral good character does the best that a good person can do. He is devoted to helping others. He works with kings and magistrates but does not feel beholden to them. Neutral good is the best alignment you can be because it means doing what is good without bias for or against order. However, neutral good can be a dangerous alignment because it advances mediocrity by limiting the actions of the truly capable.
Race:
Humans are the most adaptable of the common races. Short generations and a penchant for migration and conquest have made them physically diverse as well. Humans are often unorthodox in their dress, sporting unusual hairstyles, fanciful clothes, tattoos, and the like.
Primary Class:
Druids gain power not by ruling nature but by being at one with it. They hate the unnatural, including aberrations or undead, and destroy them where possible. Druids receive divine spells from nature, not the gods, and can gain an array of powers as they gain experience, including the ability to take the shapes of animals. The weapons and armor of a druid are restricted by their traditional oaths, not simply training. A druid's Wisdom score should be high, as this determines the maximum spell level that they can cast.
Secondary Class:
Sorcerers are arcane spellcasters who manipulate magic energy with imagination and talent rather than studious discipline. They have no books, no mentors, no theories just raw power that they direct at will. Sorcerers know fewer spells than wizards do and acquire them more slowly, but they can cast individual spells more often and have no need to prepare their incantations ahead of time. Also unlike wizards, sorcerers cannot specialize in a school of magic. Since sorcerers gain their powers without undergoing the years of rigorous study that wizards go through, they have more time to learn fighting skills and are proficient with simple weapons. Charisma is very important for sorcerers; the higher their value in this ability, the higher the spell level they can cast.
Find out What Kind of Dungeons and Dragons Character Would You Be?, courtesy of Easydamus (e-mail)
I need to dye my hair. And get it cut. And get a postcard and write a cover letter and send out the ms. and go to Japan and go to school and be a teacher and have a baby. Oh, and I need to remember to pick up more toothpaste, too.
Well, he's on meds and the Dr. (the same one who treated Trisky, she is excellent,) said she thinks he's probably got some lasting damage from the pit bull attack a few years ago that he will always have. He must have injured it again (I'm sure I saw him twist it yesterday, but there's hardly a day that goes by when he doesn't fall or twist his ankle or bang his paw on something--he plays so rough,) and she thinks it will probably be a life-long thing with him injuring it every once in a while.
Yay.
In better news, I finished my manuscript (again, with some changes) and this time I'm sending it right out, no query letter (they don't want queries; they want unsolicited manuscripts.) I have to write a cover letter though, and I've yet to find a good resource that tells me just what is the difference between a good query letter and a good cover letter. Also, they advise you to send a postcard that they send back to you once your ms. is logged in their database, to make sure they got it. But, I don't know what kind of postcard and that sounds like one of those little details that will get you automatically rejected. I mean seriously, wtf kind of postcard do I send? I'm sure they don't sell "we got your ms., thanks" postcards specifically for this purpose.
>_<
This Saturday is Raq's birthday party. I had told her once before about The Pillow Book and that she reminded me of the young empress Teishi, even as I reminded myself sometimes of Sei Shonagon. She said she wanted to read the book, but she couldn't find it anywhere, so it is one of my gifts to her. This is the message I put in the card to go with it:
"This is the book I was telling you about, with the character who reminds me of you--although she is less a character than an historical figure: the Empress Teishi of Heian Japan. She was a young Empress, only in her teens, yet everyone in her court still aspired to her grace and wisdom.
The writer of The Pillow Book is Teishi's attendant Sei Shonagon: a worldly, sarcastic, somewhat snobby, somewhat selfish 30-something who still likes to tell jokes and chase boys, but nevertheless is a great writer and very much admired the younger empress. The two form a friendship in their social circle of the court, although it is usually Sei, who is supposed to be 'older and wiser,' who seems to learn from Teishi.
Interwoven in the true story are idle lists, observations, poetry, jokes, rants etc. It is sometimes hard to follow since the pages were discovered out of order, with no dates on them.
It was written just over a thousand years ago, and what is startling is how little has changed throughout the years and cultures. Many of the same societal norms still exist today, as well as the same frustrations, loves, arguments, observations--and of course, the same kinds of friendships.
Otanjo-bi omedetou and Arigatou!
Jules"
That seems pretty nice, right? :)
The D&D quiz. Apparently I am good, but bound by no laws. Go, me!
I Am A: Neutral Good Human Druid/Sorcerer (2nd/1st Level)
Ability Scores:
Strength-15
Dexterity-14
Constitution-15
Intelligence-15
Wisdom-15
Charisma-11
Alignment:
Neutral Good A neutral good character does the best that a good person can do. He is devoted to helping others. He works with kings and magistrates but does not feel beholden to them. Neutral good is the best alignment you can be because it means doing what is good without bias for or against order. However, neutral good can be a dangerous alignment because it advances mediocrity by limiting the actions of the truly capable.
Race:
Humans are the most adaptable of the common races. Short generations and a penchant for migration and conquest have made them physically diverse as well. Humans are often unorthodox in their dress, sporting unusual hairstyles, fanciful clothes, tattoos, and the like.
Primary Class:
Druids gain power not by ruling nature but by being at one with it. They hate the unnatural, including aberrations or undead, and destroy them where possible. Druids receive divine spells from nature, not the gods, and can gain an array of powers as they gain experience, including the ability to take the shapes of animals. The weapons and armor of a druid are restricted by their traditional oaths, not simply training. A druid's Wisdom score should be high, as this determines the maximum spell level that they can cast.
Secondary Class:
Sorcerers are arcane spellcasters who manipulate magic energy with imagination and talent rather than studious discipline. They have no books, no mentors, no theories just raw power that they direct at will. Sorcerers know fewer spells than wizards do and acquire them more slowly, but they can cast individual spells more often and have no need to prepare their incantations ahead of time. Also unlike wizards, sorcerers cannot specialize in a school of magic. Since sorcerers gain their powers without undergoing the years of rigorous study that wizards go through, they have more time to learn fighting skills and are proficient with simple weapons. Charisma is very important for sorcerers; the higher their value in this ability, the higher the spell level they can cast.
Find out What Kind of Dungeons and Dragons Character Would You Be?, courtesy of Easydamus (e-mail)
I need to dye my hair. And get it cut. And get a postcard and write a cover letter and send out the ms. and go to Japan and go to school and be a teacher and have a baby. Oh, and I need to remember to pick up more toothpaste, too.
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Date: 2008-07-31 01:26 pm (UTC)Um.
So, anyway! That was a good discussion last night. I know we don't agree on everything, but it's interesting to figure the why and where of our differences.
BTW, nice to-do list. *grin*
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Date: 2008-07-31 02:17 pm (UTC)It was a good conversation, up until petty insults about age, womanhood, and being unmarried came into it. >_
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Date: 2008-08-01 03:41 am (UTC)I didn't like those comments either. Clearly a juvenile idiot with an idealized view of the subject. Marriage isn't pretty, I can assure you. It's better to learn who you are first, and know your place in the world, before getting all tangled up.
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Date: 2008-08-01 05:25 pm (UTC)I agree about marriage but I also don't think I will ever want it. It would take a huge hell of a lot to change my mind.
Love your icon. :)
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Date: 2008-08-02 12:39 am (UTC)That icon is my newest love. Yoinked it from one of my Shakespeare comms. It's such a hoot!
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Date: 2008-07-31 05:25 pm (UTC)Lawful Neutral (1 point away from Lawful Good) Human Cleric, 3rd level, STR 13 DEX 12 CON 13 INT 16 WIS 15 CHA 13. I want more options in the questions.
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Date: 2008-07-31 06:56 pm (UTC)It does sound nice, but I think the idea is that it saves them time, as well as saves them countless calls of "did you get my ms.? Did you get it yet? OMG did you get it? Have you read it? Did it arrive?" and stuff like that. :)