tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post2495249529664147143..comments2024-03-18T04:40:38.214-05:00Comments on Murderous Musings: The Most Dreaded WordChester Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07155257451021065218noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-19967344544620721892011-12-16T08:47:37.226-06:002011-12-16T08:47:37.226-06:00Excellent point, Bill. A Tale of Two Cities also ...Excellent point, Bill. A Tale of Two Cities also happens to be one of my favorite classics because it was a far, far better book to read than many.Mark W. Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127689413680147200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-73095252228669760492011-12-16T04:36:13.402-06:002011-12-16T04:36:13.402-06:00It's all context, isn't it, Mark? After al...It's all context, isn't it, Mark? After all, The Tale of Two Cities begins with "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" followed by 8 more 'was'es before Dickens gets even halfway through the sentence.Bill Kirtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07675643113010061969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-22910530579433928582011-12-15T14:31:42.160-06:002011-12-15T14:31:42.160-06:00I'm in Paris now, and it WAS a surprisngly smo...I'm in Paris now, and it WAS a surprisngly smooth flight once we left Memphis. So you see? There are some positive applications to the word:)Mark W. Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127689413680147200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-83955237327930123732011-12-14T19:57:51.718-06:002011-12-14T19:57:51.718-06:00Interesting comments, Mark. "Was" is an ...Interesting comments, Mark. "Was" is an oft-maligned word among fiction writers, but I find it quite handy to get a point across where there's no need to substitute an "active" verb. In the context you mention, it has a sober side. It is my wish that all the Murderous Musings bloggers and readers have a great Christmas and avoid the "was" word from their descriptions.Chester Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155257451021065218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-72028842699790131542011-12-14T19:56:15.430-06:002011-12-14T19:56:15.430-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Chester Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155257451021065218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-20738822614042820152011-12-14T18:07:21.861-06:002011-12-14T18:07:21.861-06:00Used in that manner, "was" is not a good...Used in that manner, "was" is not a good word. You take good care of yourself, fly safe, and make it home on time and wear some bells to jingle when you open the door. Merry Christmas Mark.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-21188890714543179622011-12-14T13:57:58.249-06:002011-12-14T13:57:58.249-06:00So true, Mark. In this context, "was" is...So true, Mark. In this context, "was" is one of the saddest words there is. Have a safe and happy trip. What a beautiful Christmas gift your safe arrival will be for your family.Jaden Terrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11113218513166921429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-54835401144012729542011-12-14T13:41:17.113-06:002011-12-14T13:41:17.113-06:00Now you know why I live on a mountaintop, Mark. I&...Now you know why I live on a mountaintop, Mark. I'm glad you'll be home for Christmas this year. Have a safe trip to Spain, Sicily and Bahrian.Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-60659089367393889442011-12-14T08:53:37.065-06:002011-12-14T08:53:37.065-06:00Thanks, Bill. I'm off to France, Spain, Sicil...Thanks, Bill. I'm off to France, Spain, Sicily, Bahrain, and then reversing the course. Assuming all goes well, I get home on Christmas Day. With luck, I will return and say, "That WAS a great trip." Merry Christmas.Mark W. Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127689413680147200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-34328871334642513322011-12-14T04:26:41.167-06:002011-12-14T04:26:41.167-06:00Chilling but wise words, Mark. Horrifying to think...Chilling but wise words, Mark. Horrifying to think that a moment's inattention can have such cataclysmic consequences. Stay safe and have a happy Xmas, everyone.Bill Kirtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07675643113010061969noreply@blogger.com