August 9, 2010
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Project Positive: Swan Song of the Negative
“ The silver Swan, who living had no Note,
when Death approached, unlocked her silent throat.
Leaning her breast against the reedy shore,
thus sang her first and last, and sang no more:
“Farewell, all joys! O Death, come close mine eyes!
“More Geese than Swans now live, more Fools than Wise.” ”
Orlando Gibbons, The Silver Swan
I am joining the ranks of those who do not want to see Xanga die, mired in the wretchedness of negativity. I do not, and never have, participated in the games that the negative attention mongers participate in…I see no need to use drama to make it to the ranks of the top blogs on the Xanga front page. It is much different here now than when I went on my extended Hiatus, and not different for the better. So, I am joining in on the idea presented by RazielV, ”Project Positive.”
Since I don’t play dramatic attention games, and much of my life is really very positive, and happy, this isn’t going to be a huge challenge for me. I am pretty much a “Pollyanna” where life is concerned anyway. I just wanted to make my mission known. I want to share the positive, interesting (hopefully), and creative parts of my journey on this earth. I’d much rather be a wise swan than a foolish goose. Who else is down for some good old joy and uplifting posts, drama free? Who is with me/us?
I have been ill with upper respiratory stuff, so ill, in fact, that I took off work yesterday. I was down for the count. I am feeling better today (my day off, thankfully), and I have so much yet to do before the beginning of my work week starts tomorrow. I will check back in here periodically when I take rest breaks, which may be frequent, since though I am better than yesterday, that’s not saying a whole lot! I’m takin’ it slow. But, slow and steady wins the race, right?
BTW, I have a PROTECTED POST up, for those who are on my list…
Comments (32)
Here’s hoping you get better soon. We’ll send those good vibes your way.
@RazielV - Much appreciated! Thank you!
I’m liking the whole Project Positive thing. Sure can’t hurt anything! Hope you feel better soon.
@buddly47 - Sure can’t hurt, you are right. And thank you!
Hoping you are all better soon!
@OftMisunderstood - Thank you! I am definitely on the mend. =)
“dramatic attention games.” i like that. the wording, not the actual games.
Gee, I don’t know if I can be positive. I’ll give it a try, but I think you are expecting a lot of me!
@TheBigShowAtUD - Heh. I have a flair for unusual (though typically awkward) wording, I guess.
Thanks.
@Aloysius_son - I wish there were more people like you here…actually, I’m hoping this project brings them out of the woodwork!
get well soon! Thanks so much for posting the swan song…
@quodmenutriut - Thanks! And thank you for the friend request.
@CynaraJane - Of course! If your entries are this beautiful and well thought out when you’re sick, I know you’re someone I want to follow when you’re well as well can be!
im in it too. its a great idea
@quodmenutriut - Ha ha, wow, I hope I won’t disappoint!
@Findingvanessa - Wonderful! I am really enjoying reading your posts. =)
The song is beautiful. And you are right.
Feel better asap… like NOW.
@CynaraJane - Ah, don’t worry.
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@mtngirlsouth - It is pretty, huh? Thank you!
For you being positive is just about as hard as breathing. Right right now maybe even easier.
@trunthepaige - I am trying to decide how to read that, Paige…do you think I’m not typically positive, or are you saying you’re amazed at how positive I am, all things considered, or that I am typically a positive person? LOL
@queenof__hearts - LOL, I’m tryin’! Thank you!
@CynaraJane - Oh well lets just say think Seedsower (Beth)
@trunthepaige - Well, then, thank you!
I was waiting for a cartoon short story about a swan to start any second on that youtube video! You got me!!! Damn!
I hope that you feel better soon!
@Xcholo4u - ROFL!
I’m on the mend. Thanks!
I’m positive that I love that music. Thanks for posting it. Rest and healing to you.
Dear Lisa,
Boy, it’s been a long while since I’ve visited your blog. I’m visiting this morning to recommend it for the Project Positive campaign. I hope to get around to all the blog entries listed on the Project Positve blog this morning.
A while back, with the “drama” pretty thick on the front pages of Xanga, I posted four “optimistic” and “uplifting” entries on my blog in a row, attempting to create some sort of “positive” protest to the negativity. Most of my readers don’t even look at the front pages of Xanga. We “old timers’ either visit sites to which we subscribe, or like me, visit the sites of those who leave us comments.
I applaud the efforts Scott (RazielV) has put into this, and I’m really pleased to see so many or the Project Positive entries on the Top Blogs page.
Thank you for spreading your positive thoughts and words around Xanga. Positively wonderful!
Michael F. Nyiri, poet, philosopher, fool
@Jaynebug - Glad you like it! Thanks, I am definitely feeling better today after some rest.
@baldmike2004 - Thanks for the visit, Mike. I rarely look at the front page, either, though I am sure there are many other who do, from the looks of my Footprints. I think Scott’s idea is smashing. I also think it’s funny that there has already been some backlash toward the Project Positive initiative. Not much, but it’s there.
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