May 10th, the Philippine populace went to the ballot to vote for the next President.
Although the final counts are not yet announced, it is now beyond speculative assessment that Benigno Aquino III will be President-elect for the Republic of the Philippines.
His closest two rivals in this elections, namely, Manny Villar and Gilberto Teodoro have conceded defeat.
If there is something to look forward for a better Filipino tomorrow, it would have to be with the four NO’s that are contained in his name.
Benigno ”Noynoy” Aquino
NO to corruption NO to cronyism NO to political upheavals NO to waste of public funds
Uh-Oh! did I hear someone say, NO Improvements.
God forbid!!!
May God Enlighten our new President and Bless the Philippines.
I received this from Windy. After having published his Apologia, “For Those That Have Eyes But Read Not” which had a respectable 168 Reader VIEWS to date, Windy sent me this.
I believe that it serves appropriately, like he says it – as a sequel to his Apologia (which incidentally had no worthy challenge).
Here is Windy’s sequel.
Hi Lainy,
This is a sequel to an Apologia that I delivered titled, “Does Reading Improve Writing?”
Several days have passed since I wrote lengthily on that matter.
While trying to understand what could possibly lead some to believe that reading DOES improve writing, I came to this conclusion.
It may be caused by an avid reader who is deluded by deja vu. The avid reader is driven by what he writes from what he reads. There is a satisfying feeling that he is beginning to emulate the author of the book.
What is the meaning of Deja Vu
It is the strange feeling that you have already seen or experienced something
What is Deja Vu in psychological terms?
Something that is believed to be an example of familiarity-based recognition
My conclusion it is not that reading improves writing but rather that the reader projects himself in similar position of the author of the book.
This is sufficient motive for the writer to justify that it is what he reads which empowers his improvement in writing.
I would call these kind of writers – Deja Vu writers.
Furthermore,
A Deja Vu writer would most likely produce ersatz writing
The Deja Vu writer does not rely on his originality, brain power and skill in writing what he thinks. He would not express in the manner that he would in the natural way that he is accustomed.
He actually begins to believe that his potential to write is summoned by the author(s) of book(s) he has read.
What is ersatz?
It is being an imitation or a substitute, usually an inferior one; artificial
An artificial or inferior substitute or imitation
My conclusion
These are a few renowned writers and what they have said about writing.
“If you wish to be a writer, write.” – Epictetus
“For a long time now I have tried simply to write the best I can. Sometimes I have good luck and write better than I can.” – Ernest Hemingway
“The way you define yourself as a writer is that you write every time you have a free minute. If you didn’t behave that way you would never do anything.” – John Irving
I have more that I could add to the above life. Suffice to say here, NONE of these writing luminaries EVER used the word READING!
So for whatever reasons a person boasts about being a writer or pretends to be a writer by wishing to produce a book comprising Blog Posts, this final quote ought to drive home the bare and brutal fact about writing.
“Writing a book is a long, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven by some demon one can neither resist nor understand.” – George Orwell
The Deja Vu writer lends credence to my “axiom” that THE HUMAN MIND CHOOSES ONLY TO BELIEVE IN WHAT IT ONLY WISHES TO BELIEVE IN.
Here’s a nifty “To-do Note” that you could use on your Computer Desktop at home or at your Office.
It functions like the famed 3M Post-it Stickers although this one comes without any frills. Just a plain down-to-earth workaholic, slave-driving reminder. LOL!
Please hover your mouse cursor over the image to get a zoom-in.
Here is how you would have it installed on your Computer.
1. Download the file and remember where you have saved it at your Computer.
2. After completing the download, go to the location of the file.
3. Place your mouse cursor over the file, RIGHT MOUSE CLICK and select “Send to” then select “Desktop (create shortcut)”
4. Go to your Desktop and you will find the shortcut icon for the To-do Note.
5. Mouse click on it and you’re in business with it.
6. To reposition your To-do Note, move your mouse cursor over it, LEFT MOUSE CLICK and drag the To-do Note to where you wish it to be.
I have a relative who ingratiates herself with her beauty and it would take your breath away – literally. She is a very beautiful woman.
However, little do others know just how much time and money she spends on her beauty and care. Take for example, her wrinkle creams is a nightly ritual that even her religion would envy.
I must admit that I do not have her kind of dedication. It would be very difficult for me to keep up a routine like she does.
Sometimes, I wonder if this is what it’s meant when it is said in the Old Testament, “vanity of vanities; all is vanity.” – Ecclesiastes (1, 2)
Have you heard the plaintive cry from weight watchers? They’ve tried every thing that their money could buy. They’ve walked into every know Pharmacy where they live. They’ve been to several Medical Practitioners and yet they are wont to know which is the best weight loss pills.
I have known a few cases and it left me wondering if these persons have reached a level of hypochondria with their obsession about their weight reduction.
Here is something that every mindful parent should take time to read and know. It is just a matter of time when most parents will be faced with this emotional problem of the teenage children.
It is about acne skin products. Well, it is not as simple and short as that. For the teenager it is a turbulent period. The teenage child is going to need more than just love. The acne has to simply disappear and stop.
Is the parent able to do magic without knowing how to cope with the teenage child who is retrogressing in self confidence because the acne is populating?
don’t like his odds, but he was a fighter until the very end.
But really, this is to test out the Image Panner and Zoomer as well as the newest pullquote that comes up on the right side of the Post.
If you’re interested in having the image Panner and Zoomer for your Blog image effects, Windy’s the man. Get him!
General Santos Time
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