Dr E D F Williams wrote: > > My sarcastic paragraphs seem to be rippling sideways ... again. I have > re-read them, imagining myself to be another member of the group who has > been with us for long enough to have read the memorable 'composition' and > 'format' posts. > > I wouldn't change a word, its perfectly clear stuff. The language is okay. > Its as plain as the nose on my face, or even that of the belligerent junior > Bush. I try to keep my English that way, clear and simple. Some people agree > that it is, in particular three reviewers of one of my several 'popular' > publications. I confess to having been influenced by a onetime resident of > Cuba who has gone down in history as one of the greatest US writers ... > although I revised my opinion of his style ... as I matured. > > It amazes me how a post like this can result in critical discussion of > writing styles, language and the use of English.
And it amazes me how you can take umbrage at the mildest questioning of what you write. Your "I'm perfect, why question me?" attitude is a little tedious. When I find something that is not immediately clear, I ask for clarification. Sorry it offends. keith > Don > _______________ > Dr E D F Williams > http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams > Author's Web Site and Photo Gallery > Updated: March 30, 2002
