Comments on: Shucks, Folks. I’m Speechless.

By: John

John — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:25:25 +0000

Brian: Why, you shy devil -- not even including a link to the new Revenge of the Awesome Return of Son of Incogneato blog, or whatever you're calling it. :) I caught wind of it shortly after you posted your own Scribbler nominations there -- excellent choices all three, especially Rowena (I didn't know of the others before). (But you will note that I didn't think to ask permission before nominating you. Heh.) I'm not worried about your "living up to it." The gift is there, although time may prevent you from expressing it much. To say nothing of the art -- I have no idea how I'd juggle TWO gifts like yours.

By: Son Of Incogneato

Son Of Incogneato — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:47:34 +0000

After a quite a bit of back and forth I’ve finally published the Superior Scribbler award. In fact it is the opening post on my new blog, Son of Incogneato’s Awesome Revenge. It’s taken some time to find worthy candidates – in fact I have only found three (willing) thus far.
Anyhow, thanks again, John, I hope I can live up to it . . .
- Brian

By: John

John — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:14:36 +0000

Froog: I (fore)see no sign of struggle in that regard. You swing so effortlessly between the sublime and the... the... not quite ridiculous, really; maybe the quotidian, how's that? And you do it with style, not slapdash. Your response, and your nominees, met all expectations and even exceeded a few!

By: froog

froog — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:17:40 +0000

Thank you very much, JES. A recommendation from such an accomplished writer as yourself is very flattering, and one I fear I will struggle to live up to.

I have finally got around to responding, and choosing some nominees of my own. My apologies for the delay.

Thank you again.

By: John

John — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:10:15 +0000

Brian: I so seldom demonstrate good timing that it’s always a pleasant surprise to learn that I did something when it was useful. :) Thanks for the pleasure your writing and art have brought me in the (relatively short) time I’ve been tuned into it.

One of these days you’ll have to explain the “Incogneato” bit, and maybe even the “Son of.” In any case, I’m looking forward to reading more of your stuff at the Return of, Revenge of, and Burning Lines sites!

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By: Son Of Incogneato

Son Of Incogneato — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:35:07 +0000

Ever have one of those days where you find yourself wondering how long it would take you to push it if you had a personal delete button located where your navel now resides? And then something happens, serendipity comes knocking at your existential door and you immediately banish all thoughts of self-annihilation, at least for the rest of the day. That’s pretty much how your Superior Scribbler award affected me.
Many thanks, John; your kind words literally rescued me from what had all the earmarks of a totally crap day. Not wanting to disparage any of the generous comments I get on my blog, but it means a lot to me to be shown such an appreciation from somebody whom I respect as a fine writer with a genuinely open mind. By your peers you shall be judged.
While it’s true that I dabble in visual arts, I’d still like to think of myself as an aspiring writer of sorts. I’ve got a couple of manuscripts littering my desktop and a million ideas for more. As a matter of fact I’m in the process of opening a new blog – The Revenge of Son of Incogeato – where the written word will be the focus.
Just now my present blog is acting very squirrely – the images won’t post – so it might take some time to post the rules and links and stuff for Superior Scribbler.
Thanks again, and thanks for the great blurb you wrote about me!

Best wishes,
Brian

By: John

John — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:47:20 +0000

Jules: When I looked back over the sites I chose to see if they had anything in common, it struck me that they all encourage thinkology (as The Wizard said to somebody else). None of ‘em are, y’know, “non sequitur” sites which just post a link or a YouTube video or a LOLcats image (though some of them do, sometimes — blogging does take a toll on the imagination!). I think 7-Imp is kind of an [runs off to check dictionary] avatar of that practice.

marta: [Note comment to Jules, above. Substitute blog name where appropriate. :)]

By: marta

marta — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:36:47 +0000

Aw shucks and thank you, JES. I’ve more to say but will have to come back.

By: Jules

Jules — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:42:02 +0000

Well, ahem. I. am. speechless. Truly, what a nice honor, especially coming from you. My favorite part about all the waaaay nice things you wrote about 7-Imp is how nice our little community over there is, cause AIN’T THAT TRUE? They have become friends, as you have, and I love that.

And, um, I take issue with this: “…what I don’t know about art (of any kind) fit in a stadium.” My friend, you leave some of THE most insightful comments at the site. I’ve avoided saying this, ’cause I don’t want you to feel, I dunno, pressure about visiting, but I always look forward to your visits and to your comments, which always make me think further on what I’ve already posted. In a good way. You may think you don’t know a lot about art, but the art enthusiast in you is strong, and you articulate that enthusiasm well.

Thanks again! Signing off, saying AW SHUCKS and shuffling my feet, on behalf of 7-Imp Land.