Chronemics for Writers


Chronemics
is the study of how time is used in communication, including how we use time to signal social status, power, and intimacy. Here are some examples of the kinds of events and time signatures that may be of interest to chronemics.

What is time, and how do we talk about it? Aristotle defines time as “the calculable measure of motion with respect to before and afterness.” 

In the English language, an abundance of expressions exists to talk about time, phrasal verbs being among the most numerous. Their formulas consist of a few words in a string comprising a verb and particle, e.g., “We ran out of time, so we scheduled a follow-up meeting.” These phrasal verbs are tricky to memorize for second language learners of English dialects; a missing, stray, or incorrect element can throw off the meaning and result in a humorous or harmful gaffe, and at the least, charming miscommunication, as in “We ran up to time, so we scheduled a follow-up meeting.” 

Native speakers of English may not think about using phrasal verbs consciously, yet they are everywhere we speak. Staying with the example of time, we: make, use, and put in time; have it to spare and also run out of it; carve it out; spend, waste, and save it; take a time out; and take time off. More poetically, we set it aside, and idle, while, and fritter it away. Time is money. It flies, and it heals all wounds.

Chronemics however, focus on what we are saying by what we are doing. Are we late, unresponsive, interrupters? What does that say about a character? It is a bit like body language, only for time. 

The Studies of Non-Verbal Communication

There are several related fields of study that focus on Kinesics. Some of these fields are:

Quotes from Anaïs Nin

Anaïs Nin said...

  • "We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are."
  • "The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say."
  • "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage."
  • "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
  • "I am an excitable person who only understands life lyrically, musically, in whom feelings are much stronger as reason. I am so thirsty for the marvelous that only the marvelous has power over me."
  • "I must be a mermaid, Rango. I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living."
  • "I am not a Sunday morning inside four walls with clean blood and organized drawers. I am the hurricane setting fire to the forests at night when no one else is alive or awake however you choose to see it and I live in my own flames sometimes burning too bright and too wild to make things last or handle myself or anyone else and so I run. Run run run far and wide until my bones ache and lungs split and it feels good. Hear that people? It feels good because I am the slave and ruler of my own body and I wish to do with it exactly as I please."
  • "Love never dies a natural death. It dies because we don't know how to replenish its source. It dies of blindness and errors and betrayals. It dies of illness and wounds; it dies of weariness, of witherings, of tarnishings."
  • "Life is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through. Where people fail is that they wish to elect a state and remain in it. This is a kind of death."
  • The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say.

  • "I am lonely, yet not everybody will do. I don't know why, some people fill the gaps and others emphasize my loneliness. In reality, those who satisfy me are those who simply allow me to live with my 'idea of them.'"
  • "I am an instrument in the shape of a woman trying to translate pulsations into images for the relief of the body and the reconstruction of the mind."
  • "The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration."
  • "I take pleasure in my transformations. I look quiet and consistent, but few know how many women there are in me."
  • "The dream was always running ahead of me. To catch up, to live for a moment in unison with it, that was the miracle."
  • "Anxiety is love's greatest killer. It makes others feel as you might when a drowning man holds on to you. You want to save him, but you know he will strangle you with his panic."
  • Love never dies a natural death. It dies because we don't know how to replenish its source. It dies of blindness and errors and betrayals. It dies of illness and wounds; it dies of weariness, of witherings, of tarnishings

  • "The personal life deeply lived always expands into truths beyond itself."
  • "We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are."
  • "I postpone death by living, by suffering, by error, by risking, by giving, by losing."
  • "I want to live only for ecstasy. Small doses, moderate loves, all half-shades, leave me cold. I like extravagance, heat."
  • "The possession of knowledge does not kill the sense of wonder and mystery. There is always more mystery."
  • "The artist's duty is to express the spirit of the time."
  • "The personal life deeply lived always expands into truths beyond itself."
  • "It is the function of art to renew our perception. What we are familiar with we cease to see" 




The Varangian Guard

The Varangian Guard was an elite unit of the Byzantine Army, formed in the late 10th century AD. Its members were mostly Norsemen or Vikings, who were known as Varangians in the East.

The origins of the Varangian Guard can be traced back to the early 980s, when the Byzantine Emperor Basil II sent an embassy to the Viking lands in the north, in search of mercenaries to aid his campaigns against the Bulgarians. The Varangians impressed the Byzantines with their bravery and fighting skills, and they were eventually hired as mercenaries.

The Importance of Writing Fiction

Fiction is like a magical spell that transports readers to far-off lands, introduces them to unforgettable characters, and makes them feel things they never thought possible. It's a form of storytelling that has been around for centuries, entertaining and inspiring generations of readers. And it's more important now than ever before.

Savor

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Can We Make Photosynthesis More Efficient?

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of glucose, which is used as food for the plant. While photosynthesis is a highly efficient process, there is still room for improvement.

One way to potentially make photosynthesis more efficient is through genetic engineering. Scientists have been exploring ways to modify the genes of plants to enhance their photosynthetic abilities. For example, researchers have identified certain genes that, when modified, can increase the efficiency of the plant's light-harvesting systems. Other genes may be modified to increase the rate at which carbon dioxide is converted into glucose during photosynthesis.

Another approach to improving photosynthesis is through the use of synthetic biology. Scientists are developing new techniques for designing and building artificial photosynthetic systems that are more efficient than natural photosynthesis. These systems typically involve using synthetic proteins and other components that can capture and use sunlight more efficiently than natural photosynthetic systems.

Additionally, researchers are exploring ways to optimize the growth conditions for plants to improve their photosynthetic efficiency. This could involve using advanced agricultural practices, such as precision farming, to create optimal conditions for plant growth and photosynthesis.

In summary, while photosynthesis is already a highly efficient process, there are still ways to potentially improve its efficiency through genetic engineering, synthetic biology, and optimization of growth conditions. These efforts could have significant implications for the agricultural industry, as well as for addressing global food and energy needs.

A new project from SETI addresses this question, which you can find here



Diphthongs -- Semantic Accentuation

In linguistics, a diphthong is a combination of two vowel sounds pronounced within the same syllable. The term "diphthong" comes from the Greek words "di" (meaning two) and "phthongos" (meaning sound or voice).

Diphthongs are common in many languages, including English. For example, the English word "coin" contains the diphthong "oi" pronounced as a single sound. Another example is the word "day," which contains the diphthong "ay." In both cases, the diphthong is formed by combining two vowel sounds.

Dissonance and Music

Dissonance is a musical technique that has been used for centuries to create tension and interest in music. It is a technique that has been embraced by many musicians, from classical composers to modern-day rock stars. But what is dissonance, and how is it used in music?

Rights of Women

Gals and guys, let's discuss Women's rights. Now, I get what you're thinking: "Glenn, why chat about this? You're male. What do you grasp about Women's rights?"

Well, my pals, let me tell you something: simply because I'm male doesn't imply I don't fret about Women's rights. In fact, I fret a great deal about Women's rights. And do you grasp why? For the reason that ladies are human, just like men. They ought to have equal rights and occasions as men do. It's truly that effortless.

Now, I'm not saying that ladies have it poorer than men. That's not what this is about. However, the reality is, ladies have encountered discrimination and disparity throughout history, and even now they still confront challenges that men don't. And that's not fair.

For instance, did you know that ladies still earn less dough than men for doing the same job? That's right, folks. Even in the twenty-first century, ladies are being undersold. And don't even get me started on the scarcity of ladies in leadership positions. We need more ladies in positions of power, because they bring outlooks and skill sets to the table which men don’t.

And let's not overlook reproductive rights. Ladies should have the entitlement to make their own decisions about their bodies and their healthcare. It's not up to the government or anybody else to dictate what a lady can or can't do with her own body.

But it's not only about laws and policies. We also need to alter our attitudes and beliefs about ladies. We need to cease treating ladies as objects or second-class citizens. We need to recognize and treasure the contributions that ladies make to our society, whether it's in the workplace, in the house, or anywhere else.

So, what can we do to sustain Women's rights? Well, for starters, we can teach ourselves and others about the issues confronting ladies. We can speak out against discrimination and disparity when we witness it. We can sustain women-owned businesses and organizations that promote Women's rights. And most importantly, we can listen to ladies and their experiences and work to make the world a more equitable place for everyone.

In conclusion, Women's rights are human rights. We all ought to be treated with dignity and respect, irrespective of our gender. So let's work together to produce a world where ladies are valued and empowered, and where they can achieve their full potential. 

Thank you.

THE STORMY DANIELS CASE

For those who don't know, Stormy Daniels is an adult film star who allegedly had an affair with former U.S. President Donald Trump. Here's the lowdown on this scandal, according to me, Glenn.

So, it all started when Stormy Daniels claimed that she had a one-night stand with Donald Trump back in 2006. Now, as a professional adult film star, I'm sure Stormy knows a thing or two about satisfying her clients, but it seems like she was not entirely satisfied with this particular client. Why? Because she claims that he didn't use protection. Yikes!

Of course, Donald Trump denies the affair ever took place, but then again, he's been known to tell a few fibs in his time. In fact, he paid Stormy $130,000 to keep quiet about the alleged affair, which seems like an awful lot of money for something that supposedly never happened.

But the story doesn't end there, folks. Oh no, it gets even juicier. You see, Stormy Daniels has a pretty wild past, including multiple marriages and a previous arrest for allegedly assaulting a police officer. Now, I don't want to cast aspersions on her character or anything, but let's just say that she's not exactly a Sunday school teacher.

So, what does all this mean? Well, it means that the Stormy Daniels case is a perfect example of the kind of sleazy, scandalous behavior that we've come to expect from our political leaders. It's like a soap opera, but with more porn stars and hush money.

In conclusion, I'd just like to say that I'm glad I'm not a lawyer involved in this mess. But as a humorist, I'm grateful for the endless comedic material it provides. So, thank you, Stormy Daniels, for giving us all something to laugh about in these trying times.

A.I. VOLITION IS A WILD RIDE

Okay, listen up people! You want to know what it would take to give AI volition? Well, it's a doozy of a question, my friends. We're talking about giving machines the ability to have their own desires and intentions, just like us humans. That's some next-level stuff, folks!

AGING IS A LOT LIKE BREWING BEER

As we transverse our lives, there are certainties and casualties: inevitabilities that we all must face. One of those inevitabilities is aging. Yes, my friends, no matter how hard we try to avoid it, we all get older. We age.

Now, some folks might see aging as a negative thing. They might bemoan the loss of youth, the wrinkles and gray hairs, the creaky joints and fading memories. But let me tell you something: aging is a lot like brewing beer.

The Art of Poetry


Writing poetry is like trying to catch a butterfly with your bare hands. It's elusive, unpredictable, and always just out of reach. But that doesn't stop us poets from trying, does it? No sir, we chase those winged words with all the fervor of a kid chasing an ice cream truck.

Bringing Magic Back

In a novel I'm working on I am bringing magic back. Magic as in Mana -- energy from the ground or from the Earth. I want the experience to be as near to it happening today, as far as story lines and effects and focus. We're busy people today. It would be a major event but not all at once and not for everyone at once.

There are two effects that I want to happen as soon as possible in the story and one is that the sky is going to turn green. The other is that oil is going to begin losing its covalence -- it's bonding-- the individual molecules are going to lose their attraction to each other, reducing what is left to a dusty sludge.

Prophecy of Comedic Darkness

Deep within a place of laughter and light,

A great horror lurks, out of sight.

Its ancient power, beyond compare,

Lurks and waits in the shadows there.


The comedians who take to the stage,

Unknowingly enter its domain.

Their jokes and gags, they laugh and sing,

But they do not know what this place does bring.

Where the Wild Things Are...

Chess is a Wild game I've only been playing for a short time, but I've gained enough understanding to realize that the angles of ...