The Fine Art of Problem Solving (Rev)
A couple of changes near the end...When chasing problems, aim for even ground -less likelihood of tripping on disaster.Don't waste your time by setting loose the houndof worry - this just starts them...
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Hi Lary,Hey - this is quite a virtuoso piece. Thanx for all the good advice!Some points."Don't waste your time by setting loose the houndof worry - this just starts them running faster."[I would...
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Hi Lary! What an inspirational sonnet. No problems ( ) that I can see. It may be seen by some as a little 'preachy' but your light touch and humour should mostly prevent this.Crispin mentioned a...
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Hi Lary,Yes, I think Jude is right on "the hound of worry". So please disregard this aspect of my critique.Regards, Crispin
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I'm glad to see another in this series, Lary, and it's a good'n. Excellent advice couched in flawless expression -- your trademark. I needed that reminder about staring the little buggers down one by...
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Oops....forgot I hadn't responded here...Thanks, Crispin - glad you enjoyed the pictures!And Jude, I love the vision it gave you! Thanks for your comments!Mary, okay - if it was a serious take, I'd...
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Hello Lary.Excellent well-sustained metaphor, and great practical advice!I keep thinking it should be "disposed of" in L8/9.I've a small problem with the closing, which implies that small problems...
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lary,I enjoyed this metaphoric advice immensely. You've sustained it well, from beginning to end. I especially like the images in the 3rd quatrain.Thanks,Melody
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David!You've had me thinking about this....and I carefully studied 'disposed'....not entirely accurate in this context (without the 'of').Also, your multiplying idea created another line of...
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I think the revision works very well, Lary.Regards
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Hi Lary,I think your revision really shows the finishing touch. Congratulations!"The problem species feeds upon its ownand multiplies by methods yet unknown."The two great lines a couplet requires....
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