Eloquence in the crosshairs
I have returned, ma belle cocottes.
Excuses will not do, so I shall not make them. Only offer my sincere apologies that I made a promise to you in some way that I would be here with kind words and sweet advice and off I have romped into the shadows leaving you all to yourselves.
But it seems you have done well enough alone. Except for one small thing.
I received an email this evening from saraphina_marie asking advice on behalf of the wonderful staff of saloncon. If you are unaware, the Salon Convention is an event of learning and culture, so much like the Salons of days gone by full of good tea and good conversation....
It would seem that someone who has, as of late, remained nameless has taken it upon his or herself to repost some pictures from the convention's website and proceeded to make sport of it in a most ungentle manner.
What should be done about this? As difficult as it may seem, truly, nothing. Well, nothing but forge on with the convention and make it the social event of the Season! Because it is said that "Living well is the best revenge!"
I have peeked upon the comments there on saloncon and I can see that smallraven has her support team in full force.
It is a tough row to hoe when one is at the receiving end of such abuse. But remember, it is not the opinions of those on the outside that makes you beautiful, my doves. But it can be those opinions that crush your spirit and make you believe you are ugly. From what I have read, Ms. Lilith Maeve has a lovely and resilient soul, but is far more crushed by her hard work and dedication falling into the unthinking and narrow minds of those who would ridicule it. Madame Maeve, the convention is your pride and joy, your baby, and I respect you for working so hard to bring the Beau Monde into the banal work-a-day world. Regardless of the hateful and harsh opinions of the ungrateful and obviously unwashed masses, yours will be a wonderful convention.
And should you need any pithy, well-chosen words aimed at those who are so indecent and immature as to even be allowed to have a LiveJournal to begin with, then please do not hesitate to contact me.
And I know, all too well, that I cannot remove such idiocy from the world, but my cortigianas I can try and make it so you can shrug off the strings of their infantile volleys.
smallraven, ma chere, let them be and focus your energy upon your endeavor. Lay out your corsets and your dancing shoes. Yours will be a Salon to remember for years to come!
~La Fortuna Bella
Excuses will not do, so I shall not make them. Only offer my sincere apologies that I made a promise to you in some way that I would be here with kind words and sweet advice and off I have romped into the shadows leaving you all to yourselves.
But it seems you have done well enough alone. Except for one small thing.
I received an email this evening from saraphina_marie asking advice on behalf of the wonderful staff of saloncon. If you are unaware, the Salon Convention is an event of learning and culture, so much like the Salons of days gone by full of good tea and good conversation....
It would seem that someone who has, as of late, remained nameless has taken it upon his or herself to repost some pictures from the convention's website and proceeded to make sport of it in a most ungentle manner.
What should be done about this? As difficult as it may seem, truly, nothing. Well, nothing but forge on with the convention and make it the social event of the Season! Because it is said that "Living well is the best revenge!"
I have peeked upon the comments there on saloncon and I can see that smallraven has her support team in full force.
It is a tough row to hoe when one is at the receiving end of such abuse. But remember, it is not the opinions of those on the outside that makes you beautiful, my doves. But it can be those opinions that crush your spirit and make you believe you are ugly. From what I have read, Ms. Lilith Maeve has a lovely and resilient soul, but is far more crushed by her hard work and dedication falling into the unthinking and narrow minds of those who would ridicule it. Madame Maeve, the convention is your pride and joy, your baby, and I respect you for working so hard to bring the Beau Monde into the banal work-a-day world. Regardless of the hateful and harsh opinions of the ungrateful and obviously unwashed masses, yours will be a wonderful convention.
And should you need any pithy, well-chosen words aimed at those who are so indecent and immature as to even be allowed to have a LiveJournal to begin with, then please do not hesitate to contact me.
And I know, all too well, that I cannot remove such idiocy from the world, but my cortigianas I can try and make it so you can shrug off the strings of their infantile volleys.
smallraven, ma chere, let them be and focus your energy upon your endeavor. Lay out your corsets and your dancing shoes. Yours will be a Salon to remember for years to come!
~La Fortuna Bella