RE: Absolutely Amazing

[Scott Flaherty <zoso@xxxxxxx>]

Hey Folks,
In defense of the Vegetable Man, once it again it becomes necessary to
begin anew:

Jean Lorrah wrote the following message(apparently in fantasy land), in
response to an accidental posting by the one and only Vegetable Man:
(btw, this is not a personnal email-it was posted on a list)

> We interpret Zeppelin-related very loosely, but I think you can see
> that your post cannot by any stretch of the imagination fall into that category. We do not want to discourage newcomers to the list
>  from posting, but our charter requires that you stay somewhere near the topic of the list. You are welcome on the list--we just want
> to keep the discussion music-centered.  Thank you!  Jean Lorrah
> 

Later Jean Lorrah wrote on this list:
		> Music is not my talent in this lifetime.  I am a writer.  It would
be absurd for me to say that only other writers can read and understand
my stories.  I want lots of people to be able to read and enjoy
them--just like any other artist, I seek to bring pleasure to a wide
audience.
> 
> Furthermore, it is possible to appreciate technique even if you can't apply it. I can teach students to understand the techniques 
> used in prose and poetry even if they themselves never write anything but letters and e-mail.> Art teachers can teach students to 
> understand the techniques of painting, sculpture, and other art forms.
> 
> Consider that most of us, grown up in the 20th century, have absorbed a pretty good knowledge of film techniques--yet how many of us have ever
> attempted to film anything more challenging than a family wedding?



Now Jean, isn't there a striking inconsistency between what you practice
and what you preach? Jean, it astounds me that you are able to sit and
type with your foot firmly planted in your mouth. Is it any wonder why
you are so widely reveiled by so many of us on this list? Let's get back
to the Zeppelin-related discussion, if that's possible.
						
						Scott Flaherty
					   Crusader for Relevancy
					   (i.e., firefighter)

P.S.
Jeremy and the rest of the peanut gallery-I look forward to hearing from
you!