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Post by marsss25 on Nov 12, 2021 1:41:19 GMT
"Didacticism is a philosophy that emphasizes instructional and informative qualities in literature, art, and design. In art, design, architecture, and landscape, didacticism is an emerging conceptual approach that is driven by the urgent need to explain." Wikipedia notes that Kurt Vonnegut uses a didactic writing style. I sometimes try to emulate Vonnegut's writing style, but didn't know it was called didacticism. By explaining things in prose, the writer gets a lot of power. He can state something that is obvious to anyone. He can state why the character's behavior seems irrational. He can say something that is ironic. I recall Cartland on South Park telling an African that they were hungry because they had no food, and that they should move to where food is. Very interesting! Love the Alpinist!
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Post by bfhammer on Nov 12, 2021 1:41:33 GMT
I just remembered to wear my Marathon. That is my father on the left, and my uncle who just passed last month on the right.
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Post by marsss25 on Nov 12, 2021 1:42:47 GMT
Good choices, Marcel. Dumas for me again. The angular case falls nicely into that Milanese
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Post by marsss25 on Nov 12, 2021 1:44:56 GMT
Good ones, Marcel! I've got on my Waltham Electrodyne today. I don't wear it often, but it's the one my parents bought me just before I went in the Army and it took me through Basic, Advanced and into my first duty station. <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button> Very cool, Jeff!
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Post by marsss25 on Nov 12, 2021 1:45:05 GMT
Good ones, Marcel! I've got on my Waltham Electrodyne today. I don't wear it often, but it's the one my parents bought me just before I went in the Army and it took me through Basic, Advanced and into my first duty station. <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button> Very cool, Jeff!
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Post by marsss25 on Nov 12, 2021 1:47:58 GMT
Lest we forget. I never will. Great tribute, Russ! The Hammy fits right in
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Post by marsss25 on Nov 12, 2021 1:49:17 GMT
Couple of vintages today- Lest We Forget I guess, that is the same as Thursday, Nov. 11th, '21?
TunaMonster today...
Very nice, Johan! Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. Following a tradition inaugurated by King George V in 1919, the day is also marked by war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries. In most countries, Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November to recall the end of First World War hostilities. Hostilities formally ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" of 1918, in accordance with the armistice signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente between 5:12 and 5:20 that morning.
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Post by marsss25 on Nov 12, 2021 1:51:22 GMT
Couple of vintages today- Lest We Forget Thanks to everyone who has served their country, and those who have paid the highest price. Very cool watches for Remembrance Day, Marcel! I put the new Orient on a cool blue and silver NATO, and I really like it. The best so far. Looks amazing on that NATO
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Post by marsss25 on Nov 12, 2021 3:52:57 GMT
I just remembered to wear my Marathon. That is my father on the left, and my uncle who just passed last month on the right. Another wonderful tribute
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Post by russmurray on Nov 12, 2021 4:47:52 GMT
I just remembered to wear my Marathon. That is my father on the left, and my uncle who just passed last month on the right. Gotta be proud of those fine men, eh Chris?
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Post by russmurray on Nov 12, 2021 4:57:46 GMT
Couple of vintages today- Lest We Forget
[/quote]Thanks to everyone who has served their country, and those who have paid the highest price.
Very cool watches for Remembrance Day, Marcel! I put the new Orient on a cool blue and silver NATO, and I really like it. The best so far.
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Great combination and a terrific photo too!
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Post by jamestkirk on Nov 12, 2021 15:04:27 GMT
We refer Nov 11 as Remembrance Day. Gotcha, couldn't find the right date, so. (I'm not a N. American, but you might now that by now)
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