Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Day of The Cynic
Episode 2 of The Meditations of Diogenes The Cynic. Thanks to this week's reader. Anyone recognize the voice?
To hear nothing but lies, ask the serpent.
To read the story, shake hands with Apollo.
This week in The Prattler's new location, "A New Way Forward."
38 comments:
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Good Morning! Can't wait to hear the story. Erm, I mean, I didn't wait to hear the story.
Poor chap, setting himself up for quite a quest. Traveling at night? And we know that all honest people are on the street around that time, engaging in lawful acts :)
I am still at work and can´t hear the thing, but i can´t wait to get home!
Cool story, and, maybe, the makings of a costume-and-road picture some day? I have no idea who's reading, but its a great voice doing a grand job, and getting the weekend off to a nice start, too. Thanks, philosophers.
ooooh preciousssss.... we thinksssss we knowssss who this fabulous reader issss, tooo (and no, it'ssss not me. (why i'm currently channeling Golum is anyone's guess)
and yesssssss i *do* believe this lovely lilting voice belongs to Sssar -- who did a fabuloussss job, i might add, with this next chapter in the ever-growing/EVER-entertaining tale of the Diogenesss the Philossssopher. BRAVO!! *claps loudly*
Great story. Has to be Sar telling the story, we reckon. It was the purple. But the curmudgeon-in-training couldn't figure out whether "fie" was pronounced "fee" in Virginia. Not the best training for public relations; the CIT always thought you got the customer to sign up before you mentioned the price tag.
We can't help wondering: is it 47 kilometres to Tyre? :)
Thanks, Minka. I'm glad you're enjoying this. I am too.
Aral, I was hoping you'd say that. You're on the list now, sister.
Thanks, Square. Prattler was working fine when I left but I came back and found the same as you, TLP and Minka. It's working again for me. Let me know.
Ditto what I said to Squaregirl, TLP.
Howdy, Amoeba and Quill. Gosh I bet if I got...oh! 47 kilometers to Tyre. That sounds right.
Something about those sssss's - SSays Sssssar. A beautiful reading it is though - lovely warm voice. And the story not shabby either. I like the idea of a continuation and I do love the whole guest reader thang.
By the way, staring up into the sun helps you when you need to sneeze.
Goodnessssss, thank you all for the kind commentssssss! Well, except for the amoeba pen pals -- fee on you! and fee on your snark! -- oh wait, melikes snark so you're forgiven with bonus points for the 47 and purple nod. :)
Oh btw, Minka, Lady Logo sports the red curls whereas my curls are spa-kissed brunette with blonde highlights (read deftly covered grey).
okay -- two quick observations (make that 2 more):
1. yay for G for confirming what i have always claimed and my husband has always mocked -- i.e. looking at the sun induces sneezing (as a pretty darn bright bulb herself, i'm guessing she gets her own fair share of stares/sneezes, but i digress)
2. AMOEBA/QUILLY?? hmmmm? i am loving your "joint" comment and look forward to seeing what else the TWO of you have to say! (or am i reading more into that little comment than i was supposed to?) but, are you inferring that Sar's pronunciation of "fie" was incorrect? remember, she *does* live in Virgina (the rules are different there)
Sar: you did a FANTASTIC job reading this week's edition -- as for your hair? nothing short of SPECTACULAR! (that said, LOGO's own fine locks are glorious, indeed!) between you and teh Penguin, what chance have the rest of us when it comes to furthering the tales of Diogenes? oy.
G and Puppy: Sneezing brought on by sudden exposure to intensely bright light is known as the photic sneeze reflex. About one in 10 people are photic sneezers and it might be genetic. My entire family did it, and I just figured it was a fact for everyone. But it ain't.
We now return this blog to the regular host, Dawg.
Finally, we're part of the Pez Family! Related by sneezes. That's an interesting little fact that I did not know. I just was always glad that it worked. Thanks TLP.
Doug - this is off topic but bitterbierce.com is available why not host your own; it's easy and not that expensive. I use siteground and have a coupon, or you can scrouge the internet and find coupons to dreamhost. Just a thought. I really want to tell that guy at wordpress who starteded that blo bitter bierce to give it up to to you.
As good as your site is it deserves it's own domain anyway, and if you purchase from godaddy you can probably get a deal and scarf of the dot net too. ;)
Sar, now Logo´s locks are a viking red and very attractive...I always thought of your locks (and I have a clear picture fom your blog) as red. But tehn again...neither of us ever see one colour teh exact same way...it´s to do with rods in teh eyes and stuff :)
anyhoo...if you say it is brunette, who am I to argue :)
And TLP, G, and Neva, I'm a sunsneezer as well...I think Dr. Suess wrote a story about us. Or was that Sneetches?? Either way, there is no shame at sneezing at the sun...in fact I think we should be proud and form a sunsbeezing club!
G, I'm not surprised if philosophy was invented by sunbathers with allergies.
Square, don't be too hard on yourself. Where would a behaviorist store manners?
Sar, I'm sure Minka meant that you sound thin.
Puppybrose, wait'll you hear the third episode. I;m bringing in a ringer.
Haha, Al. If I'd thought it through I would have had the snake do math.
TLP, thank you for putting the science back in Sunday.
G, I kind of sneezed my way in, too.
Pia, that's because she started life as a California gal, I'd wager.
That was funny, Kyah. You'd get a kick out of her in sandals, too.
Thanks, Alice. I did just that this morning. Great suggestion.
Minka, her hair looked almost auburn on my screen, too. I have the priviledge of confirming that, unpixillated, she's brunette. I wonder if you'll still be blonde.
To hear nothing but lies, ask the serpent.
38 comments:
Good Morning! Can't wait to hear the story. Erm, I mean, I didn't wait to hear the story.
First!
Well written and spoken. My guess for the mystery guest reader is Snuppybrose.
Have a great weekend everyone.
I'm going to guess Sar.
Philosopher: One blinded by the sun. Or fooled by the shadows in the cave.
Forgot to say: Another wonderful reading! This is getting most imtimidating! I loved the snake interpretation.
Poor chap, setting himself up for quite a quest.
Traveling at night? And we know that all honest people are on the street around that time, engaging in lawful acts :)
I am still at work and can´t hear the thing, but i can´t wait to get home!
Hats are such a good idea, for a variety of reasons. Great story, as usual.
I immediately thought it was Sar, too. She did a fantastic job:)
Cool story, and, maybe, the makings of a costume-and-road picture some day? I have no idea who's reading, but its a great voice doing a grand job, and getting the weekend off to a nice start, too. Thanks, philosophers.
Moi? Well, I sssssuppose it's posssssible, but you never know.
There's not much I'd negotiate with a ssssssssssnake for, but if involves a quest for purple, then it's all good in my book!
ooooh preciousssss.... we thinksssss we knowssss who this fabulous reader issss, tooo (and no, it'ssss not me. (why i'm currently channeling Golum is anyone's guess)
and yesssssss i *do* believe this lovely lilting voice belongs to Sssar -- who did a fabuloussss job, i might add, with this next chapter in the ever-growing/EVER-entertaining tale of the Diogenesss the Philossssopher. BRAVO!! *claps loudly*
Good morning, Morgan. Way to keep your eyes on the prize.
Thanks, Brian. You're chronologically close.
TLP, remember you said that about the cave.
Minka, I don't think Diogenes does things easy way, you're right.
Thanks, Actonbell. For the hat tip and the hat tip.
Thanks, Al. It's all just screaming Hollywood, isn't it?
Sar, that was very coy. Reminds me of someone.
Smeagol like?
I love stories being read to me
:-) Great job Ms. Stilletto.
Doug - the snake picture is perfect.
Wow...
I love these new installments very much and eahc time it tickles just a little bit before the voice appears.
My guess would also be Sar. The reading just screams curly red locks :)
*claps in utter happiness and returns to the reading for the third time!*
It sounded like somebody that is used to read stories to someone else :)
This is great! Wonderful story, and a great voice. Sar... that makes sense. Whoever she is, well done!
(I can do one of these someday, Doug, if you're still looking for folks.)
I'm going with Sar as well.
And Prattler appears to be broken again...at lease I couldn't read it.
Ditto what squaregirl said. Comes up strange, can't see the pix, etc....
me neither...can´t see any pcitures and when one presses read more, someone says, we canæt find teh page you requested :(
well, let´s listen to Sar again :)
Let's see if we can actually comment this time.
Great story. Has to be Sar telling the story, we reckon. It was the purple. But the curmudgeon-in-training couldn't figure out whether "fie" was pronounced "fee" in Virginia. Not the best training for public relations; the CIT always thought you got the customer to sign up before you mentioned the price tag.
We can't help wondering: is it 47 kilometres to Tyre? :)
Thanks, Terry. I have a good eye for serpents.
Thanks, Minka. I'm glad you're enjoying this. I am too.
Aral, I was hoping you'd say that. You're on the list now, sister.
Thanks, Square. Prattler was working fine when I left but I came back and found the same as you, TLP and Minka. It's working again for me. Let me know.
Ditto what I said to Squaregirl, TLP.
Howdy, Amoeba and Quill. Gosh I bet if I got...oh! 47 kilometers to Tyre. That sounds right.
Something about those sssss's - SSays Sssssar. A beautiful reading it is though - lovely warm voice. And the story not shabby either. I like the idea of a continuation and I do love the whole guest reader thang.
By the way, staring up into the sun helps you when you need to sneeze.
Oh and nicely read! I'm enjoying the story Doug!
Where are my manners? I'm always misplacing them.
Goodnessssss, thank you all for the kind commentssssss! Well, except for the amoeba pen pals -- fee on you! and fee on your snark! -- oh wait, melikes snark so you're forgiven with bonus points for the 47 and purple nod. :)
Oh btw, Minka, Lady Logo sports the red curls whereas my curls are spa-kissed brunette with blonde highlights (read deftly covered grey).
okay -- two quick observations (make that 2 more):
1. yay for G for confirming what i have always claimed and my husband has always mocked -- i.e. looking at the sun induces sneezing (as a pretty darn bright bulb herself, i'm guessing she gets her own fair share of stares/sneezes, but i digress)
2. AMOEBA/QUILLY?? hmmmm? i am loving your "joint" comment and look forward to seeing what else the TWO of you have to say! (or am i reading more into that little comment than i was supposed to?) but, are you inferring that Sar's pronunciation of "fie" was incorrect? remember, she *does* live in Virgina (the rules are different there)
Sar: you did a FANTASTIC job reading this week's edition -- as for your hair? nothing short of SPECTACULAR! (that said, LOGO's own fine locks are glorious, indeed!) between you and teh Penguin, what chance have the rest of us when it comes to furthering the tales of Diogenes? oy.
Great job, Sar!
Now, do your homework. :-)
G and Puppy: Sneezing brought on by sudden exposure to intensely bright light is known as the photic sneeze reflex. About one in 10 people are photic sneezers and it might be genetic. My entire family did it, and I just figured it was a fact for everyone. But it ain't.
We now return this blog to the regular host, Dawg.
TLP: i did not know that -- and consider myself enlightened (heh) and/or lucky (i mean, lets' face it, that trick comes in handy). thanks! : )
Finally, we're part of the Pez Family! Related by sneezes. That's an interesting little fact that I did not know. I just was always glad that it worked. Thanks TLP.
Sar has a wonderful voice and never ever sounds like a Joisey gurl
Doug the story was good also
great story Doug and what a lovely voice that Sar has!
for a shoe without a tongue, she speaks really clearly :-)
Nice and the voice is quite fetching.
Doug - this is off topic but bitterbierce.com is available why not host your own; it's easy and not that expensive.
I use siteground and have a coupon, or you can scrouge the internet and find coupons to dreamhost. Just a thought. I really want to tell that guy at wordpress who starteded that blo bitter bierce to give it up to to you.
As good as your site is it deserves it's own domain anyway, and if you purchase from godaddy you can probably get a deal and scarf of the dot net too. ;)
Sar, now Logo´s locks are a viking red and very attractive...I always thought of your locks (and I have a clear picture fom your blog) as red. But tehn again...neither of us ever see one colour teh exact same way...it´s to do with rods in teh eyes and stuff :)
anyhoo...if you say it is brunette, who am I to argue :)
And TLP, G, and Neva, I'm a sunsneezer as well...I think Dr. Suess wrote a story about us. Or was that Sneetches?? Either way, there is no shame at sneezing at the sun...in fact I think we should be proud and form a sunsbeezing club!
Squaregirl: lovelovelove that! : )
G, I'm not surprised if philosophy was invented by sunbathers with allergies.
Square, don't be too hard on yourself. Where would a behaviorist store manners?
Sar, I'm sure Minka meant that you sound thin.
Puppybrose, wait'll you hear the third episode. I;m bringing in a ringer.
Haha, Al. If I'd thought it through I would have had the snake do math.
TLP, thank you for putting the science back in Sunday.
G, I kind of sneezed my way in, too.
Pia, that's because she started life as a California gal, I'd wager.
That was funny, Kyah. You'd get a kick out of her in sandals, too.
Thanks, Alice. I did just that this morning. Great suggestion.
Minka, her hair looked almost auburn on my screen, too. I have the priviledge of confirming that, unpixillated, she's brunette. I wonder if you'll still be blonde.
Squaregirl, it's called Central Snark.
Hey, I didn't know they had a day just for me!
Keep writing, as if I had to tell you to.
Cheesie, if you insist.
so, are we like ever gonna find out of our guesses, or our single guess, was right?
what sort of hosting is this?
Minka, Sar took the credit above. Not everyone toys with the readers until late on Sunday.
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