OK, it's not a trick,it must be My English (second Language) > I think the same pleasure one gets from one's completed work can not > be felt the same in anyone else, and should not expected to be. > mando >
On Jun 7, 2009, at 9:27 AM, William Conger wrote: > Mando's comment, with its double negatives, but still plausible > meaning if we read it generously, reminds me of an old trick of > university deans. When asked to put some grudging agreement in > writing, they purposely garble the key sentence with a double > negative or something equally contradictory, and if confronted, > claim a secretary's error and the smug charge of pedantry. But in > truth, the document is faulty and can be read in different ways and > when tested, will usually support the dean's outlook. I've seen > this a number of times in different colleges. Academia can be > very, very dark. So, if you're ever in deanland and have wrung out > an uneasy truce, get it in writing and make sure there are no > "obvious typos". > WC > > > > > ________________________________ > From: armando baeza <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Cc: armando baeza <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, June 7, 2009 10:41:17 AM > Subject: Re: inevitable and resolved > > > On Jun 7, 2009, at 8:31 AM, Chris Miller wrote: > >> Yes, artists are concerned with whether their works are finished, >> but I would >> like to consider "inevitable and resolved" as a critical criteria >> that other >> observers might apply. >> >> So even if the artist feels that her finished work is "inevitable and >> resolved", another observer, absent an artist's need for self >> congratulation, >> might feel quite differently. >> >> I have a great need to get that feeling from a painting or statue >> -- the >> delight being that it can be delivered in so many ways, each of >> which feels >> like an unexpected, happy surprise regardless of how familiar >> all the >> elements of style may be. >> >> >> Though usually, I'm disappointed and frustrated. >> >> >> >> ____________________________________________________________ >> You will believe your eyes! Click here for great whale watching >> packages! >> http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2231/fc/ >> BLSrjnxVdRm7eof7c4GEBUZkRKAyIB >> WNq4vXn3AmIvBiQGZXYZUhSTc6woA/
