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May 17, 2005
Writing Prompt #3 - Ten Descriptions
Pick ten people you know and write a one-sentence description for each of them.
(See if you can identify them all!)
1. Her acerbic wit made you want to be around her, if only because she couldn't be talking behind your back while facing you across the table.
2. Her boundless energy—talking, bouncing, giggling, flouncing, shrieking—filled a room more than her four-year old stature would suggest.
3. Urbane, sleek, and witty—it was impossible not to believe he carefully considered every move that might impact his cultivated image.
4. When not pottering around the house doing minor repairs and muttering to himself, he could occasionally be found on the couch, the football game turned down to an undistinguished hum, gently snoring while the afternoon faded to evening.
5. Despite his tendency to deplore everything that makes life worth living and belabor the materialistic society we inhabit, he owned a surprising number of gadgets.
6. She was insecure for good reason—close inspection revealed a boring, judgmental woman with no taste in fashion.
7. She showed friendship in small ways that stayed with the recipient long after the gesture had passed.
8. Her unwavering commitment to admirable causes made her friends aspire to daily letter-writing campaigns, grueling volunteer duties, and unwise financial donations—all in a feeble attempt to match her fervor.
9. She was deep as a river and I didn't know how to swim.
10. He was hypocritical without thinking twice, picking his morals as needed and casting them off when they no longer supported his cause.
Comments
I can't come close to guessing them all, but here's a quick shot at a few of them:
2. Janie --- 4. Your dad --- 5. Kevin (just a guess from the blog entries I've read) ---
6. The Desert --- 8. Could be me, though I don't think I've ever encouraged unwise financial donations.... I did, however, so enjoy reading your Congressional letter, when you removed yourself from the Party. Inspiring! This was a fun one... I always enjoy reading your writing prompts, and I'm very glad you've chosen not to go radio silent! By the time you read this, it should be your birthday. Hope my card got there in time. In case it didn't, I wish you a day filled with joy, peace, and laughter, and a new year of adventure and realized dreams.
Peace,
Amy
Posted by: Anonymous at May 17, 2005 04:21 AM
I would like to think that 7 is me. But it is frightening to think I could be 6 instead. Or perhaps I am projecting on both counts.
Posted by: La at May 17, 2005 12:26 PM
3. Urbane, sleek, and witty—it was impossible not to believe he carefully considered every move that might impact his cultivated image
You got me!
Posted by: kevin at May 17, 2005 01:07 PM
Okay, you know your Monday was from hell when by 10:00pm you somehow convince yourself it's already Tuesday. Sorry to be a day early with the birthday wishes. I do remember that it's the 18th... Anyway, hope it's a happy one. If you're back in the States next year, we'll have to do a May birthday celebration for me, you, and Lily. Can't promise to beat the potluck you had this year, but we can try....
:0) amy
Posted by: Anonymous at May 17, 2005 03:13 PM
I recognize Dad, but.... HOPE I'm not in there!!
Posted by: Anonymous at May 17, 2005 05:20 PM
Jen~=, I think it's time for full and transparent disclosure...
Posted by: Anonymous at May 18, 2005 06:05 PM
I'll never tell! Although I am tempted to do another round of descriptions and add the people I missed...
Posted by: Jennifer at May 18, 2005 06:12 PM
As a former advocate for GRI reporting, I don't have a clue how you can refuse to disclose such information. In the spirit of RegFD, I honestly believe it's time to fess up. No SEC challenges allowed in the blogging world, so put on that transparency hat and spill it!
amy
Posted by: Anonymous at May 18, 2005 11:14 PM
If you would like to pursue this matter, I suggest you file a blog-reader resolution. Assuming you have made at least 2,000 comments in the last year, you are eligible to bring this issue before the Write Again Soon Board of Directors.
However, as I'm sure you know, SEC Rule 14a-8 specifically includes "anonymous descriptions of people you know" as protected under the ordinary business rule--so good luck getting anywhere.
Posted by: Jennifer at May 19, 2005 02:07 AM
If I am number 6 on this list, we must have a chat (while shopping) I promise not to judge.
Posted by: mandy at May 20, 2005 05:42 PM
You better tell people that I only own three gadgets.
Posted by: kevin at May 23, 2005 02:28 AM
