Thoughtful Poems and Prose
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Comment from Bill Schott
These are some interesting observations that seem to state that the progression of a century has taken us from the certainty of who we are in an certain age, to the uncertainty of who we are in an uncertain age. That sounds downhill to me.
reply by the author on 04-May-2015
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These are some interesting observations that seem to state that the progression of a century has taken us from the certainty of who we are in an certain age, to the uncertainty of who we are in an uncertain age. That sounds downhill to me.
Comment Written 03-May-2015
reply by the author on 04-May-2015
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You are astute, and I like your summary of this piece. Thank you.
Comment from Tatarka2
I was thoroughly confused by this, I'm afraid. What message is the author sending? Who is the third party. Is s/he saying we can't tell the difference between men and women anymore? Does s/he think things were better in 1900? I'm afraid this is just too confusing to me to be sure exactly what is being said.
reply by the author on 03-May-2015
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I was thoroughly confused by this, I'm afraid. What message is the author sending? Who is the third party. Is s/he saying we can't tell the difference between men and women anymore? Does s/he think things were better in 1900? I'm afraid this is just too confusing to me to be sure exactly what is being said.
Comment Written 03-May-2015
reply by the author on 03-May-2015
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This piece is aimed at thinking people, not at those who need things drawn, labelled and spelled out.
Comment from rjpurdy
Very well done. The journey through cultural development is accurate, simply stated, and a fun read. You have a strong contender for this prompt. Best wishes. Rod
reply by the author on 02-May-2015
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Very well done. The journey through cultural development is accurate, simply stated, and a fun read. You have a strong contender for this prompt. Best wishes. Rod
Comment Written 02-May-2015
reply by the author on 02-May-2015
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Thank you. I'm pleased you thought it was a fun read.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Story well written. Action flows smoothly. Easy to follow story line. Descriptive language well used throughout and holds reader's interest. Write on.
reply by the author on 01-May-2015
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Story well written. Action flows smoothly. Easy to follow story line. Descriptive language well used throughout and holds reader's interest. Write on.
Comment Written 01-May-2015
reply by the author on 01-May-2015
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Thank you for reading and enjoying.
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
You have tried to outline the differences in a number of ways. However, they all seem to be very stereotypical. Hair styles depending on wealth? Ridiculous. Most women have short hair? Very great generalisations and indeed not really true.
Also in the 1900s many men also wore long hair, and not all worked either. The piece is quite shallow in its depiction.
There are still really only two sexes - men and women. The battle I feel you are referring to is sexuality which is not the same thing at all. In fact, homosexuality has been around for much longer than people care to admit, including in Biblical times. Old Testament.
Technical the write is spot on but a little muddled and generalised.
GMG
reply by the author on 01-May-2015
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Hi there,
You have tried to outline the differences in a number of ways. However, they all seem to be very stereotypical. Hair styles depending on wealth? Ridiculous. Most women have short hair? Very great generalisations and indeed not really true.
Also in the 1900s many men also wore long hair, and not all worked either. The piece is quite shallow in its depiction.
There are still really only two sexes - men and women. The battle I feel you are referring to is sexuality which is not the same thing at all. In fact, homosexuality has been around for much longer than people care to admit, including in Biblical times. Old Testament.
Technical the write is spot on but a little muddled and generalised.
GMG
Comment Written 01-May-2015
reply by the author on 01-May-2015
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Thank you for taking the time to write your condescending review.
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I am sorry that you found my honest response to the piece condescending.
Comment from Nosha17
My answer: definitely regressing, without mutual respect between the sexes there isn't much hope. There are some traditional couples left and maybe it is our duty to encourage others to learn how to be nice to each other and society in general. Well expressed views and differences observed. It should read Ph.D. Good luck in the contest. Faye
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2015
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My answer: definitely regressing, without mutual respect between the sexes there isn't much hope. There are some traditional couples left and maybe it is our duty to encourage others to learn how to be nice to each other and society in general. Well expressed views and differences observed. It should read Ph.D. Good luck in the contest. Faye
Comment Written 30-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2015
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Well spotted, thank you, Faye.
Comment from Jay Squires
Solid and effective.
You contrast 1900 men and women by clothing, hair style and earnings, with the latter being most effective: men earning money, women earning respect.
In our more complex 2015 there is physically a hybrid from unisex to androgyny. The complexity brings its demons of "progress" into the halls of psychiatry.
Exceptionally well done, Nicole. This is deep and layered. If I had a six this would get it!
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2015
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Solid and effective.
You contrast 1900 men and women by clothing, hair style and earnings, with the latter being most effective: men earning money, women earning respect.
In our more complex 2015 there is physically a hybrid from unisex to androgyny. The complexity brings its demons of "progress" into the halls of psychiatry.
Exceptionally well done, Nicole. This is deep and layered. If I had a six this would get it!
Comment Written 30-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2015
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Ah, thank you. I was considering deleting it, but I'll leave it here.
Comment from LIJ Red
Working straight from the prompt. I'm not sure the language warning is essential, but that's neither here nor there. You draw a pretty good picture of men then and now and women then and now. Good luck.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2015
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Working straight from the prompt. I'm not sure the language warning is essential, but that's neither here nor there. You draw a pretty good picture of men then and now and women then and now. Good luck.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2015
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Thank you for reading.
Comment from Cindy Warren
Yeah, today it can be hard to tell the difference. Some look like porcupines and I wouldn't want to get close enough to peek. But there are some things that will never change. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2015
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Yeah, today it can be hard to tell the difference. Some look like porcupines and I wouldn't want to get close enough to peek. But there are some things that will never change. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2015
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Thank you for reading.
