Sure, talent is not supernatural. I do agree that is often describe in very mystical or ethereal terms. But I think if we look at it as the genetic component of a skill it becomes more reasonable.
I just said that you're pretty. Even when you're covered in...engine grease, you're... No, especially, especially when you're covered in engine grease.
Simon ,'Jaynestown'
Natter 69: Practically names itself.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Typo Boy - Nov 26, 2011 9:16:49 am PST #8618 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Zenkitty - Nov 26, 2011 9:46:51 am PST #8619 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Consuela beat me to "epigenetic". I think "talent" is more than just lots of practice, and opportunity, and interest. You can love music and have piano lessons from age 3 and practice all your life, and you'll be good at it, but it won't make you Mozart.
Are we talking about Person of Interest anywhere?
Lee - Nov 26, 2011 10:36:36 am PST #8620 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I had the most fantastic morning, and it even involved a Buffista! I drove out to where Burrell's sister lives, and picked her up, then went out to a really good breakfast place at the airport out there, and had a really good conversation. Then on the way back, we stopped at a beach where people were surfing to see if I could get a photo for the scavenger hunt, and we just totally lucked into the nicest people ever, who thought the whole thing was a hoot. Best of all, they were there to take pictures of Dad surfing with this incredibly fancy lens they had rented, so they took better pictures than I could have, and his wife already emailed them to me.
JenP - Nov 26, 2011 10:47:58 am PST #8621 of 30001
That's a fabulous morning, Perkins.
Holli - Nov 26, 2011 10:51:44 am PST #8622 of 30001
an overblown libretto and a sumptuous score/ could never contain the contradictions I adore
I found a vintage choir robe at the thrift store for Mr. Flowersocks to wear to the Yule Ball. Uh, and I think we're dating now.
JenP - Nov 26, 2011 10:57:16 am PST #8623 of 30001
Mr. Flowersocks is possibly my favorite nickname ever. And yay for dating and appropriate Yule Ball wear.
I'm watching Cowboys and Aliens, cooking some mac and cheese and getting ready to take my first load over to my new place.
smonster - Nov 26, 2011 10:58:02 am PST #8624 of 30001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Holli, how wonderful! I looked at the pics of your outfit, and it's delightful. You have to post pics of the two of you when you go.
Liese S. - Nov 26, 2011 10:58:45 am PST #8625 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Yay Mr. Flowersocks!
Well, and there's physiological stuff too for sure. Not to cross the human line, but horses like Seabiscuit ended up having larger than normal organs that did stuff like increased his lung capacity and blood supply but cost him in terms of lifespan. When it comes to athletics or physical arts like dance, that stuff plays in. Is it talent that gives Alex Wong unnatural flexibility and extension? No, but something let's him take advantage of it.
smonster - Nov 26, 2011 11:01:41 am PST #8626 of 30001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Isn't Michael Phelps freakishly well suited for swimming?
Muppet tribute done right: [link]
Muppet tribute done OMGWTFMEEP wrong: [link]
Allyson - Nov 26, 2011 11:07:18 am PST #8627 of 30001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
I can finish my writing this weekend. I can. Talent or no. It will be done.