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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Ham's corner -- points to ponder
« on: March 02, 2007, 01:46:47 AM »
I refuse to go to the moon. (or to Michigan for that matter) 
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Site News / Re: LTUE Rifftrax party: Reign of Fire
« on: February 06, 2007, 09:00:52 PM »
Yeah, Skar, you'd better watch it! Your wife is coming too, isn't she?
So Nessa, (or anyone else) Should we plan to contribute (food-wise) to the Reign of Fire party? Not that I only care about food ... I just thought I'd ask if any plans have been made because EUOL sometimes forgets to communicate such things ... and I really like food!
So Nessa, (or anyone else) Should we plan to contribute (food-wise) to the Reign of Fire party? Not that I only care about food ... I just thought I'd ask if any plans have been made because EUOL sometimes forgets to communicate such things ... and I really like food!
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Rants and Stuff / Re: For Brandon - Religion (Potentially sensitive)
« on: February 03, 2007, 11:37:22 PM »
I hope you don't mind my jumping in here. I've been reading this thread with interest-especially the portion about free will and God's omniscience, because this is a topic that has always fascinated me. Incidentally, Mormons call it agency rather than free will because we believe that everyone has the freedom to choose their thoughts and actions, but not freedom from the consequences of those thoughts and actions. I think that one of the ways that God preserves our agency is in the way he answers our prayers.
a potential response God might give is one that both informs us what the correct thing is to do but also leaves the decision up to us.God, being God, could give a response that is so powerful or undeniable we would basically be "forced" to accept it. Instead he chooses to respond to our requests in a way that lets us know what His will is, while still giving us the choice on whether or not to follow it. Anyway, thanks for all your thoughtful questions and answers. I enjoy them.
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Everything Else / Re: You KNOW it's fall when...
« on: October 13, 2006, 12:52:30 AM »
... it's cold enough to sleep under a down comforter!
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Bad Visual Pun Day
« on: October 10, 2006, 07:30:53 PM »Quote
http://www.brandonsanderson.com/blog.php?date=1160463600
People are having trouble with this one. Too obscure a photo, you think? It was off of the soundtrack cover....
You know what? I bet those young whipper snappers over on LJ are more familiar with the 1999 Jody Foster movie, which is titled Anna and the King, and so they don't get the pun.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Bad Visual Pun Day
« on: October 10, 2006, 07:25:58 PM »
"Shall We Dance" is my personal favorite. I'll bet Yul Brynner was a better dance partner than The Thing, though. Imagine that guy treading on your toes!
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Rants and Stuff / Levels
« on: October 06, 2006, 02:14:02 AM »
What? I go to all the trouble of posting ten times, and I only get to move from slave to trusted slave? Â Who came up with this screwy system anyway? Â
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Utah?
« on: October 06, 2006, 02:08:40 AM »Quote
Nooooo! that was my last chance. Â Lol. Â oh well. Â pretend to sign my Mistborn copy right here.
You can always ask EUOL for his address and send the book to be signed. He usually ships them back within the century.
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Movies and TV / Re: Studio 60
« on: October 06, 2006, 01:52:51 AM »
The third person singular present indicative of the verb "be" it is. Your conversation has made me very curious about Studio 60.  (Great, now I'm gonna have to  watch it, but I've already used all my wastable time on TWG!)
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Favorite Character in Elantris
« on: October 06, 2006, 01:37:38 AM »
I like Sarene, but Raoden is a close second. I like it that Sarene can be a strong women, but doesn't come off as masculine. Funny, since she was written by a man ...
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Bad Visual Pun Day
« on: September 20, 2006, 06:12:21 PM »
What I don't get is why, if "Frindo" graduated in Home Economics, he made his buddy Sam do all the cooking. I mean, honestly!
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Everything Else / Re: Cool Stuff Found on the Internet, again
« on: September 20, 2006, 05:59:52 PM »
I'm Red Jenny Flint. I guess there are a limited number of both first and last names in the Pirate community. Pretty cool site, though. Arrr!
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Warbreaker Sample Chapters
« on: September 13, 2006, 06:03:28 PM »
Aw, shucks! It was nothin'. I'm curious to see what people say about Blushweaver and Lightsong's witty banter.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Llamas!!
« on: August 06, 2006, 07:00:38 PM »
If you like llamas ... you'll probably hate this song! In spite of the fact that it is random and ridiculous, it sticks inyour head. Enjoy! http://gprime.net/flash.php/llamasong
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Bucca Party
« on: August 06, 2006, 06:49:04 PM »
We'll have to make sure to keep you away from the swords, Zed, so the girls will remain unaware of your clutzyness ... and the rest of us will be able to keep our limbs! (Can you imagine trying to eat pasta with no arms?)