My
husband, Edward, caught up on my blog today, and he told me that it’s not angry
enough. It doesn’t have enough “bite.”
I
said, “What do you mean?”
“I
don’t know. It just doesn’t have enough bite,” he repeated. “It’s all … I love
my kids, I like to write … blah blah, not enough spark.”
I
said, “Let me get this straight. For once you want me to be more angry?”
He
said, “You need to rant. Give people
something to sink their teeth into.”
I
responded, “I’ve ranted when I’ve felt the need, but that persona is not
sustainable. At least not by me. And, it’s already taken. Go to angyblackb****.com, if you don’t
believe me.”
Ed
tells me he’s going to visit that site, and I say, “Of course you will.” And I think to myself “Only a white guy would actually seek out an angry black
you-know-what for kicks.”
Meanwhile,
I’m finding Ed’s comment to be highly ironic, because I am not one who is
naturally slow to anger. In fact, I can get mad about a lot of things, real
quick.
I
get angry about men who abuse their partners, bosses who abuse their
subordinates, parents who hurt their children, crappy customer
service, anyone who tries to subjugate my will, anyone who disturbs my
peace, anyone who moves my stuff, too much rain, bullies, liars, crap that
breaks as soon as you use it, racist white people, and ugly mugs mixed in with
my pretty dishware and not placed in the Ugly Mug Cabinet in my kitchen. That’s
right. If it were up to me, the manufacture of ugly novelty mugs would be outlawed,
as I believe that if there is one thing the world does not need it’s yet another
ugly-ass novelty mug made with cheap ceramic. But people give me these things,
and what am I supposed to do? Quarantine them, that’s what.
But
honestly, who here wants to listen to that every day? I don’t. A rant is fun
every once in a while, but not all the
time. Surely there’s another way for me to provoke thought without resorting
to a parody of that angry black chick? At least I think so. What do you think?
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Bossy is just happy you're writing. Period.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bossy. I added a link to your blog on the side there, because you are hilarious. Good luck with the new job!
ReplyDeleteI was hooked with your title and enjoyed the rant:) I do agree with you ranting isn't necessary on every post. Maybe your spouse wants you to add that edge to get your readers fired up?? Keep on ranting...ops, I mean writing:)
ReplyDeleteHa ha! Thank you!
DeleteI think a personality that shines through the writing, a unique voice, and passion, are what people really want. Whether it's angry ranting, intellectual banter, or spiritual affirmations doesn't matter. There's an audience for all types of writing! So keep writing!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah!
ReplyDelete"Whether it's angry ranting, intellectual banter, or spiritual affirmations doesn't matter."
I really appreciate this comment. It reminds me that there are so many different voices, we don't all have to sound alike, and it's okay.
Thanks for the encouragement and the comment. Also I checked out your site, and it looks great!
The ocean has its own wisdom Crystal, drops of water fall as rain everywhere, but each drop of water has the wisdom to eventually find its way back to the ocean. I think you are wise to listen to your own inner voice, it is your way back to the ocean.
ReplyDeleteGael, how poetic. Thank you!
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