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« How Significant Is It? | Main | Leaving Reason Behind »

October 07, 2006

Half-Assed

Michael Blowhard writes:

Dear Blowhards --

Apologies for nonexistent blogging over the last few days. I've been sick, and every time I've sat down to pull a blogposting together I've been able to take the mini-project only about halfway to completion. Hard to believe, I suppose, but I generally try to give my blogpostings a little pizzaz, shape, and focus. Links, general thoughts, Big Questions, etc ... I love doing it, but it does take some effort. Over the last few days, though, what with the illness (I'll be fine soon, thanks), the will to pull together a typical "Michael Blowhard blogposting," whatever that is, simply hasn't been there.

But I woke up this morning feeling a little less droopy, and thinking, "Why get hung up on such matters as will, focus, and concentration? Stuff rattles around the noggin whether I'm sick or not, god knows. Why not share some of it in a less gussied-up way? That could be interesting and fun too!"

So, for the next few days, here goes: half-assed, un-dolled-up, illness-addled half-musings. Please take 'em in the spirit in which they're offered ...

Best,

Michael

posted by Michael at October 7, 2006




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Thanks for being frank, Michael. I was worrying.

Prairie Mary

Posted by: Mary Scriver on October 7, 2006 2:38 PM



Here's to half-assed! ;) I hope you're feeling better soon, MB.

Posted by: claire on October 7, 2006 2:43 PM






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