A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
Viewing comments for Chapter 35 "Ode to fuzzy logic"A collection of poems showcasing unusual words
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Comment from frierajac
I like the presentation and reminiscence with this person, a mentor? In the photo.
I like the featured word so much I will have to appropriate it. I wonder if it has three syllables or if it rhymes, 'pink'?
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2018
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I like the presentation and reminiscence with this person, a mentor? In the photo.
I like the featured word so much I will have to appropriate it. I wonder if it has three syllables or if it rhymes, 'pink'?
Comment Written 07-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2018
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I have been assuming it's pronounced pro-pink. Following your question, I checked, and apparently it's pro-pin-kway. Which is kind of ironic, considering the poem's exhortations. Oops! Now I'll have to revisit it. Many thanks :) Craig
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Further to my previous reply, I've now fixed the last stanza so it rhymes with the correct pronunciation of 'propinque', and also added a footnote crediting you for pointing out the mistake. Again, much appreciated.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
This is superb in every way: word choice, rhyming, meter, and clarity of message.
Heaven is chock full of those
who got it right too late. <-- Ain't dat da truth!
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2018
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This is superb in every way: word choice, rhyming, meter, and clarity of message.
Heaven is chock full of those
who got it right too late. <-- Ain't dat da truth!
Comment Written 05-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2018
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Thanks for the lovely rating, and the very kind assessment, Phyllis. Glad you enjoyed :) Craig
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem. There is nothing as confusing as a vague message or instruction of what should be done. It is a good recipe for misunderstanding and a few hot heads screaming at each other.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2018
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A very well-written poem. There is nothing as confusing as a vague message or instruction of what should be done. It is a good recipe for misunderstanding and a few hot heads screaming at each other.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2018
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Thanks very much for the kind words, Sandra. Total agreement here. Craig
Comment from Joy Graham
It's nice to see a picture tribute to this man's memory. So we should be specific and none of that kinda sorta maybe stuff. I'll try to remember that and not set you off lol! Good poem, and good word of the day.
Joy xx
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2018
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It's nice to see a picture tribute to this man's memory. So we should be specific and none of that kinda sorta maybe stuff. I'll try to remember that and not set you off lol! Good poem, and good word of the day.
Joy xx
Comment Written 04-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2018
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Haha. It's a poem trying to illustrate the meaning of a word - I don't REALLY get bent out of shape if people "kinda sorta maybe"... well not ALL the time, anyway ;-) Thanks, Joy :)
Comment from WalkerMan
You are quite right about this way of thinking, which reminds me of the saying that "close" counts only when throwing horseshoes or hand grenades. There is far too much of this nonsense in politics; but the population progressively (pun intended) dumbed down by ever-poorer education fails to see it because they do it themselves. Who wants a propinque missile intended to shoot down an incoming nuclear-tipped ICBM? Well done.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2018
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You are quite right about this way of thinking, which reminds me of the saying that "close" counts only when throwing horseshoes or hand grenades. There is far too much of this nonsense in politics; but the population progressively (pun intended) dumbed down by ever-poorer education fails to see it because they do it themselves. Who wants a propinque missile intended to shoot down an incoming nuclear-tipped ICBM? Well done.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2018
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Thanks very much for the positive comments, and the thoughtful review. Much appreciated, Craig.
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You are welcome, Craig. It's a good post. I have been referring others to it as worthwhile reading. Anyway, I like it.
-- Mike
Comment from Dawn Munro
AaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! OMG, I LOVE this! No, I most certainly wouldn't want to hear the pilot say, "We're not quite on the runway but, it isn't far away..." HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Okay, just because I don't want to be 'propinque', I now MUST expand my explanation of my earlier review and disagreement with that tanka's message (as clever as it was... A question most of us ask!)
Give me a moment (if you are reading this right now), would you?
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Okay, I'm back. Rather than hurt my poor, ol' brain, I just went and cut the part of Prissy's Corner # 7 that explains a bit more-- she says:
"Which reminds me of Pastor Doug's sermon on Sunday: did you know that joy is not the same as happiness? It isn't! Joy, according to Pastor Doug, is buoyancy. He says we have unreal expectations of the world, and that's why we are perpetually disappointed. But when we are sad, that's okay. Sadness is not the same as unhappiness. When we realize that troubles are inevitable, we bounce back--buoyancy. That's joy, and it comes from knowing and believing in something bigger than ourselves."
Love,
Dawn :)
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2018
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AaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! OMG, I LOVE this! No, I most certainly wouldn't want to hear the pilot say, "We're not quite on the runway but, it isn't far away..." HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Okay, just because I don't want to be 'propinque', I now MUST expand my explanation of my earlier review and disagreement with that tanka's message (as clever as it was... A question most of us ask!)
Give me a moment (if you are reading this right now), would you?
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Okay, I'm back. Rather than hurt my poor, ol' brain, I just went and cut the part of Prissy's Corner # 7 that explains a bit more-- she says:
"Which reminds me of Pastor Doug's sermon on Sunday: did you know that joy is not the same as happiness? It isn't! Joy, according to Pastor Doug, is buoyancy. He says we have unreal expectations of the world, and that's why we are perpetually disappointed. But when we are sad, that's okay. Sadness is not the same as unhappiness. When we realize that troubles are inevitable, we bounce back--buoyancy. That's joy, and it comes from knowing and believing in something bigger than ourselves."
Love,
Dawn :)
Comment Written 04-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2018
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Firstly, thanks for the wonderful review of this poem, and the lovely shiny stars. I'm glad it gave you a laugh. Concerning the rest, your comment is actually a continuation of one from a previous review, and I'm conflicted as to where best to answer it. I'll go with the other one, but might have to refer back lol
Comment from Debbie Pope
Since we are being direct here, why did you send apologies to Lotfi Zadeh for this poem? I find nothing offensive here. I find only humor and truth. I'm being honest here. I like your poem.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2018
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Since we are being direct here, why did you send apologies to Lotfi Zadeh for this poem? I find nothing offensive here. I find only humor and truth. I'm being honest here. I like your poem.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2018
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I only apologised because I was taking a subject which had been his life's work, and making a light-hearted poke at it. I believe Lotfi had a sense of humour, so I don't really think he would have been offended. Thank you for the kind words :) Craig
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
I think that Lotfi Zadeh would say that you got it just right, Craig! No apologies needed. You said exactly what you meant in this piece.
You managed to teach me two new words this time around ... "propinque" and "pedantic". Thanks for that! You could have classified this poem under the 'Humor' genre as there's a good bit of it in this write. It had me smiling. "I almost got the lot" is a great line! Ha!
I won't beat around the bush, or say it in a "propinque" manner ... I love this poem! ~~ Connie
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2018
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I think that Lotfi Zadeh would say that you got it just right, Craig! No apologies needed. You said exactly what you meant in this piece.
You managed to teach me two new words this time around ... "propinque" and "pedantic". Thanks for that! You could have classified this poem under the 'Humor' genre as there's a good bit of it in this write. It had me smiling. "I almost got the lot" is a great line! Ha!
I won't beat around the bush, or say it in a "propinque" manner ... I love this poem! ~~ Connie
Comment Written 04-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2018
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Thank you for the very lovely comments, Connie. I agree with you, Lotfi had a sense of humour - I think he might have had a little chuckle. Much appreciated, Craig
Comment from Gloria ....
Very nicely written, Craig. Fuzzy logic is such a paradox as it in fact, from what I understand, the exact opposite of fuzzy but that it embraces "scanning" a much wider range of facts to include in the thought process in arriving at a conclusion. As far as Artificial Intelligence goes, it makes great good sense.
My only suggestion is for you to add a paragraph or two about what fuzzy logic is. It seems to me you'll rarely, if ever, find more clarity than from those who employ fuzzy logic.
Great job.
Gloria
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2018
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Very nicely written, Craig. Fuzzy logic is such a paradox as it in fact, from what I understand, the exact opposite of fuzzy but that it embraces "scanning" a much wider range of facts to include in the thought process in arriving at a conclusion. As far as Artificial Intelligence goes, it makes great good sense.
My only suggestion is for you to add a paragraph or two about what fuzzy logic is. It seems to me you'll rarely, if ever, find more clarity than from those who employ fuzzy logic.
Great job.
Gloria
Comment Written 04-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2018
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It is, indeed, paradoxical, even down to the name.And also, of course, in that it seeks to create systems that are more, not less, precise. Thanks for the thoughtful (and generous) review, Gloria. I'll give some thought to adding some extra notes. Cheers, Craig.
Comment from Cycler
Your words are very entertaining - structure, rhyme, logic all were well done. I enjoyed traversing YOUR logic. And thanks for the suggestion of the book you received for Christmas - it sounds like a good one. Also, thanks for saving me the trouble of looking up propinque.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2018
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Your words are very entertaining - structure, rhyme, logic all were well done. I enjoyed traversing YOUR logic. And thanks for the suggestion of the book you received for Christmas - it sounds like a good one. Also, thanks for saving me the trouble of looking up propinque.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2018
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Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem, much appreciated. Craig