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I’m starting to understand why some writers
send money, chocolate, etc. with their submissions.
Including an owl pellet is probably a really bad idea, though.
33 thoughts on “Feeling Invisible”
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Tracy Abell 
Whoooooooooooooo you calling invisible?
Not invisible, just chillin’. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
Great photo, btw.
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PRINCE HENRY
I know you all, and will awhile uphold
The unyoked humour of your idleness:
Yet herein will I imitate the sun
Who doth permit the base contagious clouds
To smother up his beauty from the world,
That, when he please again to be himself,
Being wanted, he may be more wonder’d at,
By breaking through the foul and ugly mists
Of vapours that did seem to strangle him.
If all the year were playing holidays,
To sport would be as tedious as to work;
But when they seldom come, they wish’d for come,
And nothing pleaseth but rare accidents.
So, when this loose behavior I throw off
And pay the debt I never promised,
By how much better than my word I am,
By so much shall I falsify men’s hopes;
And like bright metal on a sullen ground,
My reformation, glittering o’er my fault,
Shall show more goodly and attract more eyes
Than that which hath no foil to set it off.
I’ll so offend, to make offence a skill;
Redeeming time when men think least I will.
Act I, Scene 2
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Okay, this is really hard for me to decipher because the intimidation factor is high. However, this part resonated with me (and not just because I felt strangled by vapours):
That, when he please again to be himself,
Being wanted, he may be more wonder’d at,
By breaking through the foul and ugly mists
Of vapours that did seem to strangle him.
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You got it. I explained why I like this soliloquy so much here:
http://boreal-owl.livejournal.com/64122.html
The short form: My mother had her first (and only) solo art gallery show at age 85, and appreciated it more than if it had happened in her 30s.
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I just went to your post and read it. Just lovely. I feel honored you shared it with me. Thank you.
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Oh, and thank you for this, Barb. It made me a little teary without really understanding why. Maybe because a friend took the time to find this and post it.
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Isn’t it an incredible photo? He’s the king of cool, that owl. Very at-peace with his camouflage. Maybe I should embrace my invisibility. Call it a fashion statement. Or something…
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Whoooooooooooooo you calling invisible?
Not invisible, just chillin’. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
Great photo, btw.
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and furthermore…
PRINCE HENRY
I know you all, and will awhile uphold
The unyoked humour of your idleness:
Yet herein will I imitate the sun
Who doth permit the base contagious clouds
To smother up his beauty from the world,
That, when he please again to be himself,
Being wanted, he may be more wonder’d at,
By breaking through the foul and ugly mists
Of vapours that did seem to strangle him.
If all the year were playing holidays,
To sport would be as tedious as to work;
But when they seldom come, they wish’d for come,
And nothing pleaseth but rare accidents.
So, when this loose behavior I throw off
And pay the debt I never promised,
By how much better than my word I am,
By so much shall I falsify men’s hopes;
And like bright metal on a sullen ground,
My reformation, glittering o’er my fault,
Shall show more goodly and attract more eyes
Than that which hath no foil to set it off.
I’ll so offend, to make offence a skill;
Redeeming time when men think least I will.
Act I, Scene 2
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Man, I know how the owl feels 😉
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I don’t know, that owl looks pretty okay with his lot. I’m thinking I need to embrace that attitude and maybe that will bring a shift. What do you say? Let’s give it a try!
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Love the image. That will stay with me for awhile.
I agree on the owl pellets.
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It’s an incredible image, isn’t it? I keep coming back to look at it.
Thanks for seconding the owl pellet opinion. You probably just saved me from excruciating embarrassment.
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Love the image. That will stay with me for awhile.
I agree on the owl pellets.
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What an awesome photo!
An owl pellet wouldn’t be welcomed by most editors. Although I have one at home. For research purposes. When I got it, you’d have thought I’d just acquired chocolate-covered money, that’s how happy I was to get my hands on it.
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Owl pellets really are very cool. I remember dissecting some with the boys way back when. But I think you’re right about editors not wanting them to arrive in ms envelopes.
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What an awesome photo!
An owl pellet wouldn’t be welcomed by most editors. Although I have one at home. For research purposes. When I got it, you’d have thought I’d just acquired chocolate-covered money, that’s how happy I was to get my hands on it.
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Come on now, Tracy, what editor wouldn’t just love a little mouse skeleton, huh?
And I can tell you that you’re not invisible to your friends and family. In fact I wish you were right here in front of me… 🙂
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Maybe that should be the deciding factor in choosing editors/agents: Would they appreciate an owl pellet or not?
Thank you for your kind words and sentiments, Lorraine. I wish you were here with me, too. Here’s a hug…
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Come on now, Tracy, what editor wouldn’t just love a little mouse skeleton, huh?
And I can tell you that you’re not invisible to your friends and family. In fact I wish you were right here in front of me… 🙂
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Okay, this is really hard for me to decipher because the intimidation factor is high. However, this part resonated with me (and not just because I felt strangled by vapours):
That, when he please again to be himself,
Being wanted, he may be more wonder’d at,
By breaking through the foul and ugly mists
Of vapours that did seem to strangle him.
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Oh, and thank you for this, Barb. It made me a little teary without really understanding why. Maybe because a friend took the time to find this and post it.
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It’s an incredible image, isn’t it? I keep coming back to look at it.
Thanks for seconding the owl pellet opinion. You probably just saved me from excruciating embarrassment.
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Maybe that should be the deciding factor in choosing editors/agents: Would they appreciate an owl pellet or not?
Thank you for your kind words and sentiments, Lorraine. I wish you were here with me, too. Here’s a hug…
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That’s a COOL photo.
Hang in there, Tracy. We see you.
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Thank you, Jenny. Your encouragement means a lot.
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That’s a COOL photo.
Hang in there, Tracy. We see you.
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You got it. I explained why I like this soliloquy so much here:
http://boreal-owl.livejournal.com/64122.html
The short form: My mother had her first (and only) solo art gallery show at age 85, and appreciated it more than if it had happened in her 30s.
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I can close my eyes and see you right now. And my arms are wrapped around your shoulders in a tight squeeze! I did pretty much everything you suggested in my revision of The Gray Man and I’m so very happy with the results!
But I know that’s not exactly the consolation you’re looking for. I do understand what you mean about feeling invisible. It’s a sucky feeling and I’m sorry you’re wallowing in it at this moment.
I would like, more than anything, for an agent or an editor to swoop you up. But until that happens, I think you’ve got a career in critiquing/editing manuscripts. I’d pay you. Seriously! You’re really good!
How about a mango-lemonade-vodka in a frosted glass?
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Aw, this brought tears to my eyes, Jennifer. Thank you so much for all those good thoughts you’ve been holding for me and for these kind words. I’m really glad my suggestions helped you out and that you’re happy with the results. Go THE GRAY MAN!!!! It’s a beautiful story and I can’t wait to hear good news on that front. I’ve toyed with the idea of critiquing mss but it seems kinda crazy when I haven’t sold anything yet, but I appreciate your vote of confidence.
That mango-lemonade-vodka in a frosted glass sounds wonderful…
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I can close my eyes and see you right now. And my arms are wrapped around your shoulders in a tight squeeze! I did pretty much everything you suggested in my revision of The Gray Man and I’m so very happy with the results!
But I know that’s not exactly the consolation you’re looking for. I do understand what you mean about feeling invisible. It’s a sucky feeling and I’m sorry you’re wallowing in it at this moment.
I would like, more than anything, for an agent or an editor to swoop you up. But until that happens, I think you’ve got a career in critiquing/editing manuscripts. I’d pay you. Seriously! You’re really good!
How about a mango-lemonade-vodka in a frosted glass?
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Aw, this brought tears to my eyes, Jennifer. Thank you so much for all those good thoughts you’ve been holding for me and for these kind words. I’m really glad my suggestions helped you out and that you’re happy with the results. Go THE GRAY MAN!!!! It’s a beautiful story and I can’t wait to hear good news on that front. I’ve toyed with the idea of critiquing mss but it seems kinda crazy when I haven’t sold anything yet, but I appreciate your vote of confidence.
That mango-lemonade-vodka in a frosted glass sounds wonderful…
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I just went to your post and read it. Just lovely. I feel honored you shared it with me. Thank you.
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