Papier Maché by Stephen Hansen – “We Who Laugh Last” – shown at exhibit in 2003 at Zenith Gallery, Washington, DC – http://zenithgallery.com/PAST%20EXHIBITS%20INDEX.htm
The word “ambivalence” is Sidey’s weekend theme. I don’t especially dislike the word, I can take it or leave it, but sometimes I find it appropriate, and sometimes I don’t. Being of two minds on the subject of ambivalence, it is primarily my opinion that it can be used in more than one way, but on the other hand, it does have a precise definition.
I was ambivalent about writing this post. as I was unsure I had the time, or even if I really cared to write something. I recognized that writing about ambivalence this weekend might mislead my readers into thinking I was back to regular posting. Since I am not yet sure myself if I am ready to return to my daily posting schedule, I decided to flip a coin.
The quarter I used for flipping landed on its edge, which was not the least bit of help to me in making my decision. Finally, I just shrugged my shoulders, and asked Poly, my personal muse, if she cared to write about ambivalence. She answered, “Do you want me to write something about ambivalence?” I answered, “I don’t give a tinker’s dam whether you write, just make up your mind!” She answered, “Well, as far as I am concerned, I don’t fall on one side or the other. Either I’ll do it or I won’t.” “Well, since I am on the fence, at sixes and sevens, I’ve decided to wait and see what happens,” I replied to her, finally ending the conversation with, “It’s six of one, a half-dozen of the other. I think. . .”
I wonder. . .did I write enough. . .?
This reads as a detailed description of my life, I think . . .
Will I or won’t I? Should I or should I not? Maybe I’ll take the left turn in the road, but then again the right road would get me there just the same.
Is this truly ambivalence or simply indecisiveness? Do I really care enough to analyze this further, or should I simply let it rest?
(Glad to see a post from you, but not meaning to pressure you… :))
If you care about your decision, it’s called indecisiveness, if you don’t care a rat’s a–, it’s called ambivalence! Now, which category do you fall in? 😆
Nice to see you too – I won’t be back daily, but I’ll get around to a few more posts now and then!
i disappeared inside my own convoluted mind here 😉
You did? Do I care?
😆
i wonder, if i should worry about you caring, or if it not worth the effort?
maybe i should?
Hahahaha!
Breezy, funny, good!
Now – do i ‘send’ or not…?
HaHaHaHa! I don’t know. . .what do you think?
To comment or not to comment, that is the question. T’is more noble to do so, therefore perhaps I should, but then I wouldn’t want to appear biased. Did you capture the essence of ambiguity? Yes quite well, or is that an adequate description? Enough, or not enough? Hmmmm.
Hubs
It is about ambivalence, dear, not ambiguity. . .or is it?
Hmmmm. I liked this!!
Really? Are you sure? You can change your mind, but only if you want to – it really makes no difference to me. . . 😆
Enough? Too much? What’s the difference? Zero?
Zero, or maybe 50% – although it could be 75% or even 80%! What do you think? I’m uncertain about the percentages at present. Perhaps I’ll be able to decide later, or maybe not. I’ll have to see. . .