tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014461870405318477.post6671832226022714283..comments2023-02-22T10:44:50.456-06:00Comments on mudjob: Guest Writer: Peter McNiffMDJBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17793388758122524855noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014461870405318477.post-75039933957343134382010-06-23T01:14:43.595-05:002010-06-23T01:14:43.595-05:00Peter, when you submitted The Dogs of San Francisc...Peter, when you submitted The Dogs of San Francisco and this piece to share with us here, I was torn, as you know, over which to post first. I liked both for different reasons. I have a feeling Anger Management will be the more popular with my students for its gritty and encompassing outlook. It's not subtle by any means, and yet it has your signature literary feel. I still love both pieces, and am very thankful you gave us a first peek at them. May they both find homes between nice warm bookjackets. Now, go and do your Renaissance Man thing, and don't forget to stop by and let us know where we can find your other stuff. Best of luck, MichaelMDJBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17793388758122524855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014461870405318477.post-41573098793691711182010-06-22T05:18:28.891-05:002010-06-22T05:18:28.891-05:00I've been thinking for a week about what to sa...I've been thinking for a week about what to say about this piece, Peter. It affected me. I'm a veteran with questions about what the hell is going on in the world. Your piece here seemed to sum-up those feelings of confusion perfectly. It is a beautiful way to make your point. Thank you.Bill Laphamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014461870405318477.post-35589510488669073782010-06-18T23:55:10.348-05:002010-06-18T23:55:10.348-05:00Peter, I long to know you. This is outstanding.Peter, I long to know you. This is outstanding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014461870405318477.post-3047022284382007542010-06-18T08:34:03.903-05:002010-06-18T08:34:03.903-05:00You hit my button, Peter. I clung to the survivin...You hit my button, Peter. I clung to the surviving cat for as long as I could then... You opened my eyes by telling me to close them. Pure genius.Teresa Cortezhttp://wabisabiwords.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014461870405318477.post-88771944580971177242010-06-18T06:46:40.342-05:002010-06-18T06:46:40.342-05:00Sometimes a mirror is needed to be held up to our ...Sometimes a mirror is needed to be held up to our society, to reflect the things that are marjinalised and held to the periphery. <br />Adam BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014461870405318477.post-1451204902907905772010-06-16T16:34:58.053-05:002010-06-16T16:34:58.053-05:00This is powerful in so many ways. I wish everyone ...This is powerful in so many ways. I wish everyone could read it and realize we don't have it so bad. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014461870405318477.post-48471860910924958402010-06-16T16:05:20.674-05:002010-06-16T16:05:20.674-05:00The pasteboard box head and body wrapped in scraps...The pasteboard box head and body wrapped in scraps from the Journal make me think of a strange, new, and disposable Tin Man. The heart is not missing. It is just turned off, and waiting. But for what and for how long?Grey Johnsonhttp://sixsentences.ning.com/profile/GreyJohnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014461870405318477.post-16314760741384439492010-06-16T13:35:58.902-05:002010-06-16T13:35:58.902-05:00So tightly conveyed Peter-what we all don't wa...So tightly conveyed Peter-what we all don't want to see- a One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest moment of self-medicationPaul denoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014461870405318477.post-84218593193133863632010-06-16T03:11:18.910-05:002010-06-16T03:11:18.910-05:00Ouch. This makes me feel so inadequate - I KNOW ...Ouch. This makes me feel so inadequate - I KNOW about the advertising, the bandwagon, the public aversion but I don't have the articulacy, the words or - I admit it - the passion that you have, and your words make me ashamed, on my behalf and on society's behalf. Thank you Peter for making me see, see so vividly by your words of incisiveness and insight.Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.com