Gaming the system
If play is the thing, Time is the essence.
So where’s the time – as the Walrus said, (overheard by Lewis Carroll)
“To talk of many things:”
(Babble. Seasonal beverages tend to bubble into babble.)
Of flip flops –and cruise ships–and screaming of wax
(Well, it is summer. Swimsuit season…)
Of cabbage heads–and those who run for King.
(Difficult to distinguish between the two at times.)
“And why the sea is boiling hot–“
(Global warming. Sun cooling. Endless mumbling.)
“And whether pigs have wings”
(Seriously? Removing product labels showing the origin of meat products because the World Trade Organization and big corporations don’t like it?)
“But wait a bit,” the Oysters Bloggers cried,
“Before we have out chat;
For some of us are out of breath,”
And attention spans are fading fast.
(Bludgeoned to death by overly emotional, hysteria building, scandal seeking media.)
Summer tends to turn heads towards frivolity.
(Fingers crossed this little offering is game, not gamy.
So much foul already around.)
A simple challenge for readers (and those slipping in between lines).
You know how woolen winter layers, warm heavy socks, and straight-laced shoes get put aside for a more seasonal loose-fitting something with sandals or feats bare during summer?
Why not lighten up blogging a bit, too?
Trade out commenting’s heavy word load for bare briefs and skimpy dressing downs?
Create a comment of no more than 8 words.
And in response I’ll attempt the same.
(I heard that snort of disbelief…I’m standing right here, you know.)
Some say, if you can’t write your idea/thought on the back of a business card, you don’t have a clear idea.
Good for sales people, perhaps, but bloggers?
We’ll see how it goes with this post and maybe the next one(s).
(Even if HRH RC Cat is making face of the miffed. “Her words being so treasured by the Realm’s subjects. Selfish to deny them small pleasures…”)
Clocking it. Are you game?
You’ve got your script. Let the play begin.
Phil, the Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge.
HEY. The game is 8 Word Comments, remember?
Oh, Ok. You can bend the length a bit…
Make up a few words. Creative vocabulary allowed.
It’ll all be fine. (Promise? About time for that.)
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the guy in the first picture looks scary :o)<—8 :o)
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Tutors sharks in off season? Big barks, Easy.
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Ifwedon’tusespacesdoesitcountasoneword?
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Prize winning! Wonderedwho’dfigurethatoutfirst. Applause
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LikethatideamaybeI’lltryitout.
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Whimsy for simmering season? Seasoned whimsy for simmering?
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Just. LOL. Should’ve seen this coming. I’m in 😉 (8)
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You were the catalyst. Let the games reign.
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What? Words will wander. Why wish words away?
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Gathering thoughts tightly. Leashed. Not ordering evacuation. Simple.
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🙂 Now, back to the furnace!
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Bills. Sigh. Roasting writer not on the menu.
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… Mere synchronicity or resemblance?…You be the judge.
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No judge. No label. Open air. Free run.
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Alice said” “things just keep getting curiouser and curiouser.”
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“….odd, because, you know,
they hadn’t any” feat….
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I dunno. Summer is when my thinking gets deeper. Heavier. I have the time to contemplate. Not so rushed. But I suppose like most things, I’m the one who does things differently.
Oh well. To each his or her own. [8 words. I did it.]
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Seasonally opposite here. Winter brings thoughts.(and mead)
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Maybe it’s not the season that brings on the thoughts. Maybe it’s the mead! 😉
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Willing to meet for mead!(turning AC to “winter”)
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Made me laugh on that one. Thx.
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No prob. I can you eight words. See?
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Now there’s a gambler holding a winning hand
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No more than or ONLY eight words, Philmo?
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No more, but experts game for 8 only
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Long summer days bring short comments. Interesting.
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Irony is more fun than ironing out thoughts
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Nope. Not for me. I don’t leave comments often, but when I do they’re meaningful and thoughtful. Sorry, but anyone can leave an 8 word comment that means nothing.
“Nice post. Liked it. Do more like that.”
Nancy
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Words reflect or reflection in words. Game flexibletofitpersonalitystyleandintensityofthoughtsmilesplaywell.
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“If play is the thing, Time is the essence.”
They say the hook/the lead is key in writing, (forgive the pun).
If so, you’re golden, old friend.
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Hook, word commander in the lobby of life. 🙂
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So you are the philosopher, let it be.
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Thoughts seek a stage even if not perfect.
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You attend well to way people don’t pay attention.
(per Charles Baxter in Unheard Melodies – a good writer pays attention to the way people don’t. I missed your challenge by one word.)
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Like baby birds, words flail before soaring free. 🙂
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I’m in. Loose lips sink ships!
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Perfect. Historical basis. Grins.
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I’m with Bob and lightness for summer. 🙂
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Saves clever wording for real writing, too. Winner!
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