How to Use the English Language

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Stu goes on my list of heroes for using archaic words in his blog, the kind of words I was reprimanded for using in my creative writing class freshman year -- coruscating, paean, and prurient (well, that's more of an ee cummings word) were of note, and reminded me of my own use of coruscating, as well as lambent, lapidary, and even weald. Looking back on my work, that last one is rather painful to read, but I'm tempted to print out bits of The Reeler and wave it triumphantly in my professor's face and say, 'You told me not to use these in my poetry, and here's a real writer using them for his career!' Cheers to those of you out there who aren't afraid to use the English Language for all it's worth.

And I've now received not one, but two offers to go to the South by SouthWest film festival, which starts on March 10. One from Brian & James way back in January, and the other from Mike & Laura, my supervisors in the computing center. Laura's even got an extra pass that I wouldn't have to pay for, and offered that I could share her hotel room. Unfortunately, it would mean spending another $400 (that I don't have) for a plane ticket, and missing another week of school (for which my professors would likely hunt me down and shoot me). Oh, to have a real job that allows one to do such things...