What my brain does when the rest of me is trying to wake up...

[anahata56]

I read this in rosefox's journal. It's a quote by Truman Capote, and mostly has to do with criticisms of his writing, but I think it's also applicable to any form of criticism that any of us face...

"Most of all, I believe in hardening yourself against opinion. I’ve had, and continue to receive, my full share of abuse, some of it extremely personal, but

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[captain_phil]

I tried to watch "The Office" once, just couldn't get it. I did find it somewhat painful to watch.

[anahata56]

A lot of people really like it, and apparently it has received a lot of critical acclaim. But to me, it was just too real--and way too real about the things I don't like about work.

Why in the world would I subject myself to more cubicle horrors in the comfort of my own home???

[moropus]

I felt the same way about The West Wing. Matt loved it. A show with lots of office infighting and coverups. No thanks.

[anahata56]

Like our lives are so impoverished of such things that we need more of it coming in through the tube to make our lives complete.

Yecch.