Johne Cook wrote: >In talking with Chris off to the side, something came up that's worth >a look - has anybody already considered a CafePress-style Dream Cafe >line of swag? > >I was bemoaning the phenomena where you create something and then have >to endure a waiting period before feedback starts to filter in. In >the meantime, you're on pins and needles because of the back-and-forth >conversation in your head ("did that suck? I don't think that sucked, >did it? Nah, that didn't suck. Well, if it didn't suck, how come >nobody's clapping? Damn. It sucked. Right?). > >With that concept in mind, Chris replied: >"It's also, I believe, a common occurence in writing, or >art in general. Part of the artistic process, or something. >Though knowing it doesn't make it easier. Bummer about >that." > >My (flip) answer to that was along the lines of "It's a conspiracy, I >tell you. We need our own shirt: "Got Morganti?" with a url address >pointing to The Dream Cafe or something." > > I'd buy that. Also, re: your NaNo2K4 novel: I'd love to read it; it sounds pretty cool. Alas, I haven't the time. Maybe once the holidays start, but it's doubtful. I too tried my hand at NaNo2K4, but I failed miserably. I will nurse my wounds until next year's attempt. Jose -- Jose Marquez | There are 10 types of people in jhereg69 at earthlink.net | the world: those who understand http://www.hackwater.com | binary, and those who don't.