A Turtle's Way of Giving Gifts

[Ishmayl-Retired]

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.  

[Matt Larkin (author)]

:offtopic:

Ish, the new avaturtle rocks.

[Seraph]

:offtopic:

Ish, the new avaturtle rocks.

I agree.  Jack O' Lanturtle is full of awesome and win.

[Nomadic]

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

[Matt Larkin (author)]

I love books. Just a reminder, Ish, I only collect hardcovers.  :D  Hint, hint, nudge, nudge, wink, wink, yoink, yoink.

[LordVreeg]

Ish, where would I send a book to you?

[Ishmayl-Retired]

Everyone, thanks for the compliments on the avaturtle, but all compliments should be directed towards Nomadic.

[Tangential]

This reminds me of a MySpace bulletin.

[Ishmayl-Retired]

Ouch... I'm so insulted :(



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

[LordVreeg]

see above...address, turtle-monster.

[Poseptune]

see above...address, turtle-monster.

It's a TRAP!

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

[Tangential]

Ouch... 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. :)

[sparkletwist]

(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:

[Hibou]

see 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

[LordVreeg]

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.