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Thursday, January 19, 2006
My Magic 8-Ball
Ata has begun an Undertaking, in which she is not consistently certain of success. In these dark times of unsurety, she seeks reassurance in Mr Ata. This is a process not unlike asking questions of a magic 8-ball.

"Mr Ata," she sighs languidly, "Will I succeed at this?"

He thinks a moment, then replies: "It's looking more likely." Or, "I'm finding it easier to see that happening." Or, "It's entirely possible."

One would imagine that Ata would learn from this experience, and seek reassurance elsewhere. Yet the careful, on-the-fence response is somehow more comforting than blind certainty. And he's a terrible liar, anyway, so Ata would not believe absolute assurance.
posted by Ata @ 11:18 am  
3 Comments:
  • At 3:40 pm, Blogger myo said…

    Can you ask your magic 8-ball if it's likely that you will be adding another blog entry soon?

     
  • At 9:36 pm, Blogger Ata said…

    Sorry Myo! I was getting there. Besides, it's not like you're in a position to criticise.

     
  • At 6:07 pm, Blogger myo said…

    Pffft

    Not criticising.

    Just want more.

    That's all !

     
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