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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints corner
Slowswift replied to Kelsier'sGodComplex's topic in General Discussion
I've started compiling all of my favorite General Conference talks as text in Obsidian, instead of just trying to remember which ones I like best or relying on bookmarks in the Gospel Library app (they're a mess, anyways). I've been meaning to explore that app more anyways and this is the perfect excuse. -
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Slowswift replied to Kelsier'sGodComplex's topic in General Discussion
Lol, I'll have to try that. Speaking of repetive phrases in the BoM, I've been reading in Ether and I swear he was deliberately trying to see how many times he could fit "tight like unto a dish" into a single verse. -
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Slowswift replied to Kelsier'sGodComplex's topic in General Discussion
Oh, I meant to mention this a while back but-- New hymns, y'all! I'm especially thrilled to see "It Is Well With My Soul" and "He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child" included. The former has been my all-time favorite hymn since I heard it five-ish years ago, and the latter is one of my favorite carols. (I knew it as a kid by the original French name, "Il est né, le divin Enfant", and listened to it to the point of exhaustion--well, my parents were exhausted. I never got tired of it.) ETA: Still holding out hope to see "Pilgrim Song" and maybe "Down in the River to Pray". -
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Slowswift replied to Curious Anamaximder's topic in General Discussion
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If you haven't seen it yet, I posted to my writng thread last night! (Well, this morning. Technically.)
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I think you're entirely too optimistic. But anyways, here's most of a scene I've been working on. It's going to be part of a larger work that I'm not quite sure where to take yet, but has caught my fancy nonetheless. I've got the whole chapter mostly done, but I've been staring at it for far too long and it needs some fresh eyes on it before I try and implement any new ideas. Tell me what y'all think? An Excerpt from an Untitled Chapter from an Untitled Work no. 1:
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I'm not normally the singing type, but our ward choir is awesome, and today was even more amazing than usual: we sang one of my favorite songs, the Pilgrim Song. It's had a special place in my heart ever since I heard it on Music and the Spoken Word over a decade ago, since my school's chamber choir sang it at graduation, and even more so now that I had the privilege to sing it myself.
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My sister graduated today! She's the best and I love her.
(But don't tell her I said that.)
- Apparently I'm allergic to the entire month of May. This is the third year running that, at this specific time of the month, I've got hayfever so bad it might as well be a cold. It especially sucks because I absolutely adore spring otherwise.
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My sister graduated today! She's the best and I love her.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints corner
Slowswift replied to Kelsier'sGodComplex's topic in General Discussion
Provo City Center or Saratoga Springs, UT. -
When I hear a song for the first time and it's so good I can't stop smiling.
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Hey, @Thaidakar the Ghostblood. When I first heard this song, it reminded me of how uplifting and supportive you are to everyone here. So, in light of your imminent departure, this one's for you.
I suppose it was only a matter of time before I started listening to Keane. I'd enjoyed a couple of their songs before, but last week I finally figured I ought to listen to the rest of the album. I love how the primary instrument in their band is keyboard, not guitar--it gives them a unique, beautiful sound. (Maybe this song isn't the best demonstration of that, but it's still true.)
The pen is an Opus 88 Omar; the ink is Colorverse Rainy Day.
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Forgot my Shardiversary again lol. Though, since last year was the Big 10, I guess I just don't feel the same urgency anymore. Maybe I'll make a big stink about 15, but until then I'll just say thanks for having me around, y'all.
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They're amazing, aren't they? Makes writing so much more joyful. Welcome down the rabbit hole! To add to Coolmint's question, does it suddenly stop in the middle of a word, or is it when you first start writing?
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My favorite band just released their new album, so...that. More thoughts once I've listened through it a couple times. In the meantime, here's the first track off the album: ETA: First impression is that I was grinning like an idiot the entire ride home. I rusting love it.
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A poem shared with me the other day: maybe you'd like it too?
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Seeing as how I've been writing a little bit more lately--not a lot, but enough that I don't feel like a total failure--I thought I'd create this thread to share bits and pieces of what I write. I'm mostly sharing for fun, but if I'd like more feedback or constructive criticism on a particular piece I'll indicate so in the post. Anyways, the first post will be coming...sometime. I'd share a meme but the Shard doesn't want to let me do that right now.
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Heard this in a meme and now I'm hooked.
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All right, I'ma crowdsource some worldbuilding 'cause it's giving me too much of a headache.
Consider, if you will: In front of you is a book. This book is magical. Oh, on the outside, it's nothing special: a nondescript leatherbound volume, a little worn but in good condition. Maybe it's a famous wizard's journal, maybe it's a grimoire, maybe it's just an outdated almanac. But something about this book has the potential to end the world if it fell into the wrong hands. What is that something?
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Enough about turning off your internal editor while writing--how do you turn off your internal cringe? I swear I can't write anything remotely poetic or romantic without creating a singularity in my bedroom.
