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Title: A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts
Post by: Ishmayl-Retired on October 06, 2008, 11:47:48 AM
I only give books as gifts.  They are the only thing I buy for friends and family anymore (other than pieces of silver for my mother).

If it's
something I like,

something I think other people will like,

something that makes a strong statement,

something that promotes an ideal,

something that speaks a truth,

something that uncovers a fallacy,

something that rewards the reader,

something that punishes the non-reader,

something that speaks for those who cannot speak,

something that speaks for those who will not speak,

something that speaks for those who know not how to speak,

something that speaks in tongues,

something that teaches a lesson,

something that destroys false beliefs,

something that teaches us about dichotomies and then teaches why dichotomical teachings are wrong,

something that allows an unheard voice to be heard,

something that allows an overheard voice to be quenched,

something that shows us a new picture,

something that shows us an old picture in a new light,

something that helps us fall asleep,

or something that helps wake us up...

then it's worth reading, and everyone should read it.

Welcome to my world.  
Title: A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts
Post by: Matt Larkin (author) on October 06, 2008, 04:42:51 PM
:offtopic:

Ish, the new avaturtle rocks.
Title: A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts
Post by: Seraph on October 06, 2008, 11:43:28 PM
Quote from: Phoenix:offtopic:

Ish, the new avaturtle rocks.
I agree.  Jack O' Lanturtle is full of awesome and win.
Title: A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts
Post by: Nomadic on October 07, 2008, 02:03:16 AM
Well if you are feeling generous ish perhaps you can buy me some discworld books. I have been eager to read them ever since I heard about em :P
Title: A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts
Post by: Matt Larkin (author) on October 07, 2008, 09:13:02 AM
I love books. Just a reminder, Ish, I only collect hardcovers.  :D  Hint, hint, nudge, nudge, wink, wink, yoink, yoink.
Title: A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts
Post by: LordVreeg on October 07, 2008, 09:23:01 AM
Ish, where would I send a book to you?
Title: A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts
Post by: Ishmayl-Retired on October 07, 2008, 10:01:45 AM
Everyone, thanks for the compliments on the avaturtle, but all compliments should be directed towards Nomadic.

Title: A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts
Post by: Tangential on October 07, 2008, 04:43:35 PM
This reminds me of a MySpace bulletin.
Title: A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts
Post by: Ishmayl-Retired on October 07, 2008, 05:15:30 PM
Ouch... I'm so insulted :(



(Actually, I don't even know what you mean by that)
Title: A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts
Post by: LordVreeg on October 07, 2008, 06:21:52 PM
see above...address, turtle-monster.
Title: A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts
Post by: Poseptune on October 07, 2008, 06:36:56 PM
Quote from: LordVreegsee above...address, turtle-monster.

It's a TRAP!

........ a buttless trap... (I couldn't resist, I couldn't. Help me please.)
Title: A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts
Post by: Tangential on October 08, 2008, 02:55:07 PM
Quote from: IshmaylOuch... I'm so insulted :(



(Actually, I don't even know what you mean by that)

Oh noes! I primarily meant in structure not in content. :)
Title: A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts
Post by: sparkletwist on October 08, 2008, 04:59:15 PM
Quote from: Ishmayl(Actually, I don't even know what you mean by that)

Maybe because it's in rainbow colors.

Oh, and it sounds kind of emo.  :poke:
Title: A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts
Post by: Hibou on October 08, 2008, 10:23:39 PM
Quote from: Poseidon
Quote from: LordVreegsee above...address, turtle-monster.

It's a TRAP!

........ a buttless trap... (I couldn't resist, I couldn't. Help me please.)

I spit cappucino all over my screen when I read this
Title: A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts
Post by: LordVreeg on October 08, 2008, 10:40:07 PM
yeah...I went online to find myslef a good buttless avatar after that.

The image search made me throw up in my mouth a little.  I COULD NOT continue that one.
Title: A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts
Post by: Ravenspath on October 09, 2008, 07:15:15 AM
Very nice list!