greeneyesandnotes

I am going to respond to you now Susana, in order to let you know that I haven't read your post yet but I do indeed plan to read it later on. Cheers for adding to this thread. I am 22 y/o, recently lost my commission-based sales job and don't know what to do, as a dyspraxic man with not enough contacts living in a small town. I will stay positive and motivated though and I wish you all the best!

Hello fine ladies and gentlefolk. I am going to review one of the most important and one of the most satisfying books I have read in my life so far. This review will be on the short side. What's more, it will not spiral and drag on for pages and pages. If this book, taught me one thing; it is that great word and concept, brevity. As the immortal words go; 'Brevity is the soul of wit'. I believe Bill Shakes wrote that...but I could be wrong Anyway, the book I am going to review is 'The Penguin Guide To Punctuation' by R.L. Trask. It is quite frankly a marvellous book and unlike other factual books I have read - the titles of which I can't currently conjure up - it has the distinction of being an educational book that is hard to put down. The pros of this book are the following; I'll begin by saying that the various forms of punctuation are split up into digestible sections, with chapter title headings such as, Chapter 3: The Comma, Chapter 5: The Apostrophe and Chapter 10: Punctuating Essays and Letters. Also the book includes fantastically interesting sections such as 9.9: Diacritics. Diacritics, I found out to my great delight, is the formal term for what many call 'accents'. How charming that fact is my dear readers! Anyway, I must say that in this section we get a nice range of examples which utilise diacritics. How about this one? Lloyd George was the Tories' be(circumflex accent over the first e) te noire Or this one, She was an artist manqué(acute accent over the first e) e Now on the cons of this book. I am afraid to say that I cannot find any of them, anywhere, at all. I am staggered by how excellent this book is and I recommend to any one. It was almost perfectly written. From the layout of the chapters to the examples used to the attention to detail; often I have been accused of being overly dramatic but I do believe my reactions in this case are justified. Quite frankly, this incredible book by R.L. Trask left me short of breath. Review by Owen Rhys Carter Rating: (5/5 stars) Date: 29/08/2015

Matt D You have a point there. I did say though, at the beginning of my post, that I didn't know what section to place this post in. Just saying that's all. I am going to put on the website, a rough, rough of what I have written so far. My novel is going to be titled, as of yet, Overlapping Passions. Thanks. greeneyesandnotes The beginning pages of my novel, Overlapping Passions. I will post them on here soon. (By the way, the first draft will be rough and full of errors but...oh well) Matt D. Thanks for pointing out certain things to me. I do genuinely appreciate that! That scepticism and 'no nonsense' approach is often needed in today's world.

I am reading a great book currently. It is true that often men's hearts rise and women's lashes flutter when I dare to utter its seductive title. Are you ready for this? Are you sure now? Okay. Here it goes then... The book I am reading is 'The Penguin Guide To Punctuation by R. L. Trask'. So far it has been a fantastic and useful read, and I plan to do a book review of it once I have leafed through all its pages. As a side note. I thought I'd tell you why I brought up this book. I brought it up because the above post was messy and "a bit of over the place". All the best, green eyes

Hi, I know this isn't the exactly the right place for my Post to nestle up into but I'll be frank with you all. I couldn't find the right forum section for my post. To cut to the chase, I have started writing a novel which is a contemporary piece dealing with themes such as human interactions, human dysfunctions and peaceful parenting. It isn't going to be a slow piece like a female author's attempt at a "class and society and romance" type of novel although I am not knocking those novels and I must add that I don't intend to appear sexist by saying a "female author". It is a turn of phrase and an attempt at accuracy! Anyway, mine's going to have action and set pieces and adventure included in the finished package. Not just mountains and smatterings of Hardyesqe and Hugoesque type descriptions and conversations. Part of me is saying, "You can do this Owen", "You only live once, follow your dreams!" and "You could make a living this way and it does suit your temperament". And the other part is like, "You will be hopeless at it!", "Critics will say you are sloppy and uninspired" and "what if you are successful, do you want to deal with the consequences of being set apart when part of you sees yourself as a charming everyday man of the people" If it fails and I can't get published. Well I can fall back of my love and passion, the French Language. Thanks, green eyes

Geology? I wouldn't have guessed that Very good. Very good indeed. Although the oil prices...not very good by the sounds of it! Yes I need to find my niche. I agree with you there. What to do, what to do.

Cheers Kurtis. Lol it's a working progress!

Okay, okay my fellow Earthlings. I would say, that I am not the funniest guy in the world and to this day I am still looking for my funny bones. I mean I am so desperate to see a funny bone, come on please!!! (I heard the larger one is shaped like a clown's horn and the smaller one like a depressed and bitter stand up comedian) LOL I try, I try. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had some researched knowledge and understanding of global language delay/dyspraxia as a means of a diagnosis? As a child, I was diagnosed with the above and this indeed had a shaping on my life (I.e. physiotherapy, pencil grips, getting called out of class). Apparently, I was later than average (by how much? I will need to look that up) as an infant in reaching milestones such as walking, talking and more. So does anyone have any insights into dyspraxia/global language delay? Thank you so much, greeneyes

Thanks for the advice NumberSix. the site startups.co.uk is what I am using as a guide at the moment and it gave the same sensible and I would say necessary advice. The advice being "research your competitors". AustinJames - Yes I think I realise that deep down. I think the arguments of RTR are valid and I am slowly starting to incorporate the ideas into my life. I believe the ideas to be based on reality and based on logic although of course you would be right to point out, why am I not quoting ideas or forming arguments myself? To be honest lol I can't be bothered to do so atm. My aim - I realise the State places its paws on almost everything we can see but I see a business as a way to pursue my French language passion, make good money and to get as uninvolved with State affairs as is possible. My life will improve - Well I can spend my precious time working in an area that gives me pleasure and hopefully make more money (that is if I am successful) than I would training to work in a trade or another vocation. Though to attempt profundity (worth a crack ) I believe one's life can't improve by riches or great looks or a beautiful partner or a large chocolate cake and that self knowledge and good habits are the more likely candidates for life improvement. I come to this conclusion by seeing so many times these options and by putting a listening ear to my own heart. Cheers though buddy for the post. Hi Torero I am currently based in Wales. The Grand Bretagne phrasing was written by me as a word flourish as Grande Bretagne is French for Great Britain. I might need to work on coming across clearer Torero You live in Colombia and looking at the "Torero username", I am going to make that guess. Also I am assuming your native language is Spanish. My acquaintance, Let me say on the offset that I applaud and admire you for your grasp of the English language. You should be proud of yourself. Some good advice there. Can I ask mi amigo, what you do as a business person? All the best!

Hi everyone. I didn't want to leave my previous post floating in the virtual landscape. A quick recap; The post was my search for romance (anyway I feel a tad embarrassed so...) I have indeed considered the messages and arguments of RTR but still..umm...let's move on. Anyway! I am thinking of starting a French tuition business. I'll be honest (it's a virtue of course ) and say that I am nowhere near getting out into the high streets, shopping centres and green fields of La Grande Bretagne! But it's my aim at the moment. I will get to it women, men and les chats Anyone have any business tips and advice? Thanks.

Yes Magnum PI. I also found solace in thinking I was part of a group that had Bipolar disorder. I can definitely relate to that. I am not sure if it is the easy way out or playing the victim though but I could be wrong. It's interesting, right? That phenomenon of feeling special or blessed or "different" if you are part of a certain group. What comes to mind now is that I related to some of the things said on websites describing Bipolar disorder which said things like... "You feel more deeply" or "You understand more the human experience" or "several great writers and actors suffered from the condition". What shocks me with these things in general though is that once the evidence and rational arguments have been presented in clear light. I could have spent my whole finite life to the end not knowing the arguments. The aim is to live with rationality and I am still working on it. Snafui - I'll have a read of that post. Thanks.

I usually can't resist witty jokes either Slavik You'll notice that by looking at my posts! That's a good idea. I may try that out.

Lol maybe I'll just go MGTOW. A bientot.

MagnumPI – I've just watched the video (There Is No Such Thing As Mental Illness) and the case for their being no biologically based or physically based mental condition is strong and well researched in my view. The thought that has come to me is that I probably don't have Bipolar disorder, as it seems probable that Bipolar disorder (like other biologically based mental conditions) do not exist. Ofc, I have to think, why did I have behaviours that paralleled depressive and hypomanic symptoms found in bipolar disorder? One possible idea that has just come to me is that at the time (mid teens when I first felt depressed/anxious strongly for several months) is that these symptoms which started during the mid teens could have been the result of hormonal brain changes and development that occurs at that age? I think I need to really try hard to examine my past and what has happened in my life so far? (currently, I believe it would benefit us all to do this) Need a cup of tea and a mountain of biscuits right now.

Hi, Maybe I am not thinking things through and indeed I am hoping for someone to give reasons or info, as to why, despite the information described in the "There Is No Such Thing as Mental Illness" video (which gives a case for the idea that Biologically based mental illnesses have not been discovered) That there are detailed studies around by scientists about Bipolar disorder?