Comments on: ★ On the matter of my Writing… http://gordonswaby.com/2008/07/on-the-matter-of-my-writing/ Live a little, learn a lot. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:10:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Gordon Swaby http://gordonswaby.com/2008/07/on-the-matter-of-my-writing/#comment-1055 Gordon Swaby Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:04:55 +0000 http://www.gordonswaby.com/?p=372#comment-1055 Thanks for the advice, greatly appreciated. Thanks for the advice, greatly appreciated.

]]> By: Gordon Swaby http://gordonswaby.com/2008/07/on-the-matter-of-my-writing/#comment-1054 Gordon Swaby Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:04:55 +0000 http://www.gordonswaby.com/?p=372#comment-1054 Thanks for the advice, greatly appreciated. Thanks for the advice, greatly appreciated.

]]> By: 1c_gustard2 http://gordonswaby.com/2008/07/on-the-matter-of-my-writing/#comment-1053 1c_gustard2 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:41:37 +0000 http://www.gordonswaby.com/?p=372#comment-1053 Gordon,<br><br>I just heard your interview This Morning on Nationwide Radio.<br>I visited the website on seeing the article in the newspaper as well. I’m quite impressed.<br>Please continue to DRIVE TOWARD YOUR GOALS, son. I say “son” because you have responsible parents who have nurtured you on the right path thus far. I believe Jamaicans have a function to fulfil in the world as outlined in our National Pledge! I know the realization of that function now rests squarely in the Minds, Hearts and Hands of the young people of your generation and lower —my generation and that above has generally FAILED to discharge this function — and IRONICALLY its Leaders are trying by ALL MEANS POSSIBLE to blame that failure on the younger generations! How preposterously DISHONEST!!<br><br>Now, about your writing style? You MUST BE YOU! Make sure you ask Almighty God – before you write – to guide you … then write EXACTLY WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND!!! Cynical, Realistic, Futuristic, Pessimistic, Shocking, Raunchy, whatever … please only be respectful of all peoples. That of course, does NOT mean that you must be hypocritical about the ISSUES you address. You MUST BE TRUE to yourself first of course!<br><br>Cleveland Gordon,

I just heard your interview This Morning on Nationwide Radio.
I visited the website on seeing the article in the newspaper as well. I’m quite impressed.
Please continue to DRIVE TOWARD YOUR GOALS, son. I say “son” because you have responsible parents who have nurtured you on the right path thus far. I believe Jamaicans have a function to fulfil in the world as outlined in our National Pledge! I know the realization of that function now rests squarely in the Minds, Hearts and Hands of the young people of your generation and lower —my generation and that above has generally FAILED to discharge this function — and IRONICALLY its Leaders are trying by ALL MEANS POSSIBLE to blame that failure on the younger generations! How preposterously DISHONEST!!

Now, about your writing style? You MUST BE YOU! Make sure you ask Almighty God – before you write – to guide you … then write EXACTLY WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND!!! Cynical, Realistic, Futuristic, Pessimistic, Shocking, Raunchy, whatever … please only be respectful of all peoples. That of course, does NOT mean that you must be hypocritical about the ISSUES you address. You MUST BE TRUE to yourself first of course!

Cleveland

]]> By: Calvin Robinson http://gordonswaby.com/2008/07/on-the-matter-of-my-writing/#comment-1052 Calvin Robinson Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:59:33 +0000 http://www.gordonswaby.com/?p=372#comment-1052 'Grats on your page in the Gleaner! I didn't realise you were so young either, well done. 'Grats on your page in the Gleaner! I didn't realise you were so young either, well done.

]]> By: Stunner http://gordonswaby.com/2008/07/on-the-matter-of-my-writing/#comment-1051 Stunner Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:44:52 +0000 http://www.gordonswaby.com/?p=372#comment-1051 Congrats on being featured in the news paper. I immediately wondered if it was you when i saw the article. As for your writing skills, it's an expression of your personality and if people are still reading your blog then it must be ok. Congrats on being featured in the news paper. I immediately wondered if it was you when i saw the article. As for your writing skills, it's an expression of your personality and if people are still reading your blog then it must be ok.

]]> By: Gordon Swaby http://gordonswaby.com/2008/07/on-the-matter-of-my-writing/#comment-1050 Gordon Swaby Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:24:24 +0000 http://www.gordonswaby.com/?p=372#comment-1050 Well I've been reading everyone's opinion about my writing up until now and i appreciate them all; i LOL'd at your comment Ruthibelle. Thanks!!! Well I've been reading everyone's opinion about my writing up until now and i appreciate them all; i LOL'd at your comment Ruthibelle. Thanks!!!

]]> By: Ruthibelle http://gordonswaby.com/2008/07/on-the-matter-of-my-writing/#comment-1049 Ruthibelle Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:59:03 +0000 http://www.gordonswaby.com/?p=372#comment-1049 How about you just do you and write in whatever way makes you most comfortable? Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't a large part of blogging about expressing yourself in your own unique and peculiar way -whether it be cynical, pessimistic, optimistic or (God-forbid) just blah?<br><br>I don't even know what you're so worried about, because if so many of us are reading your 'cynical' blog up til now, then you must be doing something right... How about you just do you and write in whatever way makes you most comfortable? Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't a large part of blogging about expressing yourself in your own unique and peculiar way -whether it be cynical, pessimistic, optimistic or (God-forbid) just blah?

I don't even know what you're so worried about, because if so many of us are reading your 'cynical' blog up til now, then you must be doing something right…

]]> By: Jamaipanese http://gordonswaby.com/2008/07/on-the-matter-of-my-writing/#comment-1048 Jamaipanese Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:45:12 +0000 http://www.gordonswaby.com/?p=372#comment-1048 congrats on your write-up and I will try to catch the radio interview.<br><br>I always thought you were a much better writer that you showed on your blog but it's your space to do whatever you want and I am glad you have decided to change up you writing style a bit. Kudos! congrats on your write-up and I will try to catch the radio interview.

I always thought you were a much better writer that you showed on your blog but it's your space to do whatever you want and I am glad you have decided to change up you writing style a bit. Kudos!

]]> By: Aundra http://gordonswaby.com/2008/07/on-the-matter-of-my-writing/#comment-1047 Aundra Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:13:43 +0000 http://www.gordonswaby.com/?p=372#comment-1047 I embrace the fact that you have the desire to evolve. It's ok to shift gears, go back to basics and try something new. You will never make a decision until you try because decisions have power. They usually take us to the exact place where we need to be. It is the wavering back and forth that is dangerous; allowing you to fall prey to the choices people will make for you. Progress means ease, relief and peace. The best can always be better. The fast becomes fastest. The great becomes the greatest.<br>Guess what? Whatever Gordon decides will be valuable and worthy for recognition. I embrace the fact that you have the desire to evolve. It's ok to shift gears, go back to basics and try something new. You will never make a decision until you try because decisions have power. They usually take us to the exact place where we need to be. It is the wavering back and forth that is dangerous; allowing you to fall prey to the choices people will make for you. Progress means ease, relief and peace. The best can always be better. The fast becomes fastest. The great becomes the greatest.
Guess what? Whatever Gordon decides will be valuable and worthy for recognition.

]]> By: necessito1 http://gordonswaby.com/2008/07/on-the-matter-of-my-writing/#comment-1046 necessito1 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:54:09 +0000 http://www.gordonswaby.com/?p=372#comment-1046 Congratulations on your recognition & success!!!! I am new to your site, a friend from the U.S. saw your article and sent it to me, since our last names are familiar thinking we were related. Nonetheless, to address your question.....I think that you should continue/start to write in an optimistic, appealing, mind-challenging style. We have enough pessism and cynics to listen to, we need a "mental moment" of sanity. We need someone to bring to the forefront the "good, overseen, little acts of kindness, along with the challenges of not being like the next person - Who did you wrong?". It is so easy to blend in, Why not be the individuals we are meant to be and stand out for good, even if it nuh nuf, we ALL have some form of good in all of us? Remind people of the direct line of communication we have with God...our God-given voice - our conscious. Don't drown it out - it may just be the lifeline you need. **1Luv** - Laureen Swaby Congratulations on your recognition & success!!!! I am new to your site, a friend from the U.S. saw your article and sent it to me, since our last names are familiar thinking we were related. Nonetheless, to address your question…..I think that you should continue/start to write in an optimistic, appealing, mind-challenging style. We have enough pessism and cynics to listen to, we need a “mental moment” of sanity. We need someone to bring to the forefront the “good, overseen, little acts of kindness, along with the challenges of not being like the next person – Who did you wrong?”. It is so easy to blend in, Why not be the individuals we are meant to be and stand out for good, even if it nuh nuf, we ALL have some form of good in all of us? Remind people of the direct line of communication we have with God…our God-given voice – our conscious. Don't drown it out – it may just be the lifeline you need. **1Luv** – Laureen Swaby

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