Transience

annoying books

The Weight of Water - I might have enjoyed the story, had I not been completely confused by the author's style. If you're going to jump from an event 100 years ago in one paragraph to current events in the next, it would be nice if you indicated that. Perhaps a little space between the paragraphs. Perhaps a new chapter. Perhaps a change in typeface. Even one of those little leafy-things. But for the love of God, don't just immediately jump into the new paragraph and assume that it won't take me 5 sentences to figure out that - hey! - we're no longer in the past. It's annoying and just poor style. Thanks for your attention.

Some book with a title like 1001 Wardrobe Mistakes No Woman Should Make - The library website isn't responding, or I'd double-check the title to save you the trouble. I figured that a book like this might be useful as I fight the frump. Alas, the author believes that suits & scarves are integral parts of every working woman's wardrobe. I haven't worn either in nearly 8 years and I don't really think I'll start now, thankyouverymuch. I have trouble respecting someone who believes that the following tips will make you look "put together" and people will be impressed with your style: always wear just one or two colors, such as turquoise or cream (wouldn't that get boring?); one day wear everything in raspberry (from shoes to stockings to suit), the next day in cream, etc. (ick anc ick); match your shoe color to your hair color all the time.

Oh, and remember The Perfect Date? (I ranted about it a few weeks ago.) I just ran across a website where a bunch of Christian teen girls were going on and on about how wonderful & inspirational & awesome!!!!! it is. Bleck. I'm sure they'd think I was going to hell for making Carla's WTFWJD bracelet. (PS - I'm taking orders if anyone else wants one.)

Posted by rachel at February 16, 2004 03:24 PM