This thread is a place for careful, clear, respectful discussions of difficult topics. It is not a place for having two-fisted no-holds-barred discussions.
MBers should be able to express their opinions without attacking others personally, and be able to listen to people who disagree with them without feeling personally attacked.
Easier said than done, of course. But MuseBlog is a good place to practice trying.
Continued from version 2010.1.
Pax, White; Ducky, Black.
This just in from Red-tailed HAWK:
A strange phenomenon, recently noted.
The next stop in our travels through China is a visit to Song Dynasty court painter Ma Yuan (c. 1160-1225). This is a lesser known version of his painting “Apricot Blossoms.” Continue reading “Random Thread: “Interesting Times,” Part 2″
Two remarkable people, born thousands of miles apart on the same day in 1809.
Continued from its blockbuster beginning in Part 2.
Already almost as long as the Iliad, and still going strong.
Robert’s ultra-rare Prussianian doodles have been re-scanned and are once again visible on the second Prussiania time-capsule thread.
As you may have noticed in the sidebar, the Administrators can now create links that fling you randomly to who-knows-which threads on the blog.
Sound like fun? Try it by clicking here, and then come back and report where you wound up.
White: Cromwell. Black: Ducky. Go to it!
Continue reading “Chess: Cromwell vs. Ducky — 1-0”
Many of your favorite books, movies, and TV series take place there. Meanwhile, in the here and now, America’s space program is about to make a sharp change of course. This seems a good time to talk about what James T. Kirk called “the final frontier.”
[Note: We had an earlier space thread in 2008.]
WARNING! Will definitely contain spoilers!
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White: Keiffer. Black: Errata. May the better player win!
Continue reading “Chess Game: Keiffer vs. Errata”
According to popular belief, “may you live in interesting times” was an ancient Chinese curse. As far as we know, there’s no documented proof that that’s true. China has long been an interesting place, however, and it is February’s destination for our random threads’ yearlong excursion through history. Continue reading “Random Thread: “Interesting Times””
MuseBlog Novel Writing Month lasts from February 1 through the end of March 2. (It spills over into March because February is such a short month.)
MBers who couldn’t take part in National Novel Writing Month, or who have unfinished business from that month, or who are gluttons for novelistic punishment are welcome to take part and report on their progress here.
If you’re new on the blog, please stop by this thread and say pie — er, hi
Continue reading “Welcome, Neophytes! (February 2010 edition)”
Known Muser birthdays and “K Days” this month*:
02-01 Keiffer’s birthday (1997 – *confusion* purple, black, and gold
02-02 groundhog22’s birthday (1989 – denim blue)
02-02 Shadow Gallery’s birthday (1993 – psychedelic)
02-03 Miss Swann and Sequoia turn 5,000 days old
02-04 Tessera Rose’s birthday
02-04 Der Wachtelschlag (Queenie J) turns 6,000 days old
02-08 Birthday of Cerulean Pyros (1996 – red and black)
02-11 jammin j turns 6,000 days old
02-12 Dot Keet’s birthday (1991 – bright orange)
02-15 Eli Romley and taekwondogirl turn 5,000 days old
02-16 cromwell’s birthday (1996)
02-21 Karrdash’s birthday (2000 – red)
02-26 Ötzi’s birthday (1993 – cerulean)
02-26 KaiYves’s birthday (1993-purple)
You turn 5,000 days old this month if you were born between May 26 and June 22, 1996.
You turn 6,000 days old this month if you were born between August 30 and September 26, 1993.
You turn 7,000 days old this month if you were born between December 4 and December 31, 1990.
*Note: Listed MBers who have been inactive for several months won’t appear on next year’s birthday calendar unless they show up again.
A thread on which Musers who have written, are writing, or want to write books can share excerpts and bounce ideas off others.
Continued from v. 2009.2.
Round Robin ‘Riting, for those who don’t know. Old hands can explain further, or use the search box to see past examples.
We’ll leave the topic open to discussion until consensus emerges.
By popular request. How could we say no to such creative entreaties?
Continued from Triangular Sentences, v. 2007.2
Before Ancient Greece drifts from sight, there’s still time for another Random tune…. Continue reading “Random Thread: Anchors Aweigh, Part 3”
Define the undefinable, you say? We wouldn’t be Muserly if we didn’t try from time to time. Below the fold, a compendium of quips in quest of the MuseBlog quintessence, a celebration of those moments when je ne sais quoi almost spake its name.
[This thread inspired by Princess_Magnolia’s comment about KaiYves’s sketch: “I have to admit I’ve never ever thought about ‘personified space stations’ before. You have officially brought a whole new dimension to my thinking.]
Continued from Quotations, 2009.4.
These are not RRRs (or RPGs) but solo writing projects which share the same thread. Start your own, or just stop by and read your fellow MuseBloggers’ creations.
Continued from Muse Fanfiction, v. 2008.4.
NOTE: This thread is reserved for actual writing. If you want to cheer on the author or otherwise comment directly, use the “reply” button, so as not to interrupt the flow of the story.
Please use the Planning Thread for all planning and general discussion.