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[commodorified]

So, staranise and I were talking about how Twitter is and is not working for me right now and I said "I want to get back to using DW/LJ more."

"So, do that", she said, because she is smart like that.

But I seem to have gone all rusty or strange or shy or something.

So - please ask me questions or make requests/offer prompts. I can't guarantee I'll do something for each of them, but I'm pretty sure it'll get me to wrote SOMETHING.

The only caveat is, right now I don't want prompts for personal stuff. That will probably come, but I can't START there. It'd feel like trying to pound out a Christmas Newsletter. Instead, right now I'd like to try to remember how to write about Stuff and Things and Opinionate.

So, I intend to essay to essay. Help a Bear out?

Comments

[niqaeli]

(ice) skating! How did you get interested, what do you do with your skating and/or where do you do your skating, etc.

or: if that's too personal, what about those Senators? :P

[legionseagle]

Something about theatre in Canada, since I'm still all about the Slings and Arrows feels and one of the joys to me about that show is that it's a theatre culture which is in some ways universal and in others very specifically Canadian.

[alexbayleaf]

Cheese! Please tell me about the delicious cheese you have eaten lately.

[james_g4clf]

Aged (2 years) South African farm-made Gouda (in South Africa).

Prompts

[ysabetwordsmith]

* Winter weather

* Cozying up with family

* Nonviolent conflict resolution

You might also find inspiration in allbingo or my list of Shared Worlds.

Re: Prompts

[adrian_turtle]

Yes! I would really love to see your thoughts about nonviolent conflict resolution.

Re: Prompts

[metawidget]

Me, too.

Nonviolent Conflict Resolution

[james_g4clf]

Do read Desmond Tutu on this.

I was in a group chatting with him last week - he's amazing.

[sharpiefan]

History. Talk to me about history: What appeals to you about it, and why you like the period/s you do.

[oursin]

Recommend me Canadian writers whom I have not read, because I am pretty sure there are plenty who have not crossed my horizon.

[xinef]

I was going to ask for book reviews, so this is a similar request.

[metawidget]

Things to do with beans, music to get things done by, or electoral politics.

[metawidget]

Or fennel. I have been liking fennel recently and wish to expand my repertoire.

[commodorified]

Sadly, many of my ideas for what to do with fennel involve exposives :(

Fennel

[james_g4clf]

Start with just a hint in you seafood risotto.

Additional dynamite is not a good idea.

[twistedchick]

What is your favorite place in Ottawa? Or your favorite bookstore there?

[welcomingsong]

Also, is there a right way to do poly? Why or why not? Are there any common elements that are absolutely essential? Tips?

[metawidget]

+1!

With recommended reading, if you recommend it :)

[muccamukk]

You could do end of year memes, favourite xyz of 2014, and then expand on all the answers.

[resonant]

Yay for more activity on DW!

Have you cooked anything wonderful lately? Or anything that failed in an entertaining way?

[ursula]

Bears!

[amazon_syren]

The love of good cheese + recomendations for local deliciousness.

[walgesang]

I can't help on an essay, but I can certainly give you a hug. *hugs* <3

[stultiloquentia]

Reminisce about Age of Sail fandom and what you liked about it.

[metaphortunate]

Ooh, yes please!

[metaphortunate]

What do you look for in trousers?

[ironed_orchid]

I love this question!

[ironed_orchid]

Seen any good films lately?

Do write something - anything

[james_g4clf]

Welcome back - we've missed you.

Just opinionate - you're good at that.