I Appreciate the Appreciating of Appreciation

[unmaker]

I spoke to someone the other day about what it means to be a connoisseur. The conversation revolved around this notion that, if you know something well enough, you can appreciate and/or critique that thing on multiple levels. Anyone can appreciate a ballet, for example, but only a dancer can truly understand the form, discipline and sacrifice of a

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[panivazka]

What kind of wine am I? ;)

But seriously, good piece.

[vengeant]

What kind of wine am I?

I smell an Internet quiz in the making!

[panivazka]

Heh, you mean it hasn't already been done?

[vengeant]

I've said it before - a given person is like a bottle of wine. Some are clear, others are dull. Some are deep, others fruity. Some people (take my most recent ex for example) leave behind a nutty aftertaste. And of course, every once in awhile you find someone who's just plain gone to vinegar - and usually because of neglect.

You forgot: some people come in a box and cost next to nothing! ;-)

Great writing, though.

[kismetrose]

Well said.