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I Have Been A Miamian For 41 Years...

-Carlos-

-Carlos-

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...and, believe it or not, there was a time when the global (not just national) spotlight do NOT shine so brightly on my home town as it does today. When I was a kid, prior to Miami Vice and Scarface, Miami was a whole other world when compared to the blinding focus it displays to all today. How much I desire for MY home town to return - that innocent place untouched (just so barely) by invading mobs up to no good...rapists of my now distant city.

There exists a local paper (not a news paper but a "happenings" type of paper) that is filled with local topics, which for an International city of multi-lingual/cultural are quite extensive, that I want to submit an article. But I just do not know where to begin when it comes to subject: My rant on the rape of my childhood home town.

I understand what progress means and there is nothing that can detour such developement. But I miss my old Miami and I want to tell others what a truly beautiful place Miami once was - before the sky lights, cameras, and sparkle ruined (in my private opinion) Miami, forever. Yes, I know, that Miami of the 70's will never again exist but at least, with a well structured article, I can educate new citizens/visitors of how it once used to be down here. Old residence will be reminded of the good-old-days as well.

So how do I begin such a whirlwind of emotional ups-and-downs into a positive (negative articles will not be published) piece of work?

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Dunno dude, someone harping about the Good Old Days in their town seems a little, well, clichéd, doncha think? If you persist in proceeding forward then I suggest reading Anthony Bourdain's The Nasty Bits for his essay on his New York of old to see how it's done.
 
Boy thanks for making me feel stupid spark. I just wanted clarification. So what you're saying is that writing about my home town is a bad thing? If that's your meaning tell me why it's a bad thing.

Oh and I'm truly seeking serious replies on this one. Please, please, please...all jokes aside. Thanks.

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AquaBlue said:
Boy thanks for making me feel stupid spark. I just wanted clarification. So what you're saying is that writing about my home town is a bad thing? If that's your meaning tell me why it's a bad thing.

Oh and I'm truly seeking serious replies on this one. Please, please, please...all jokes aside. Thanks.

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No, I said:

sparkchaser said:
Dunno dude, someone harping about the Good Old Days in their town seems a little, well, clichéd, doncha think?
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I even gave you a essay to read to get your brain cells a movin'.

Regardless, I look forward to reading your essay so I can see how you give your "rant on the rape of my childhood home town" a positive twist in the end.
 
You have such a bad attitude sir. When someone asks you to clarify your point you (or anyone) must remain respectful at all times. There absolutely no need to get bent out of shape just because I was not clear. You are a smart person but boy your attitude needs works. Rectify that approach before you created bad relations with others. I dot want to be at odds with you spark. I respect you.

Oh, and, never forget this (important): RESPECT is the foundation of every single relationship you or I cherish. If every person took that fact to heart, our world would be a much healthier place to live.

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When your writing about your home town and how it has transformed (I guess in your case for the worst), try and create a timeline of the last 41 years. Highlight the events within the timeline that have importance to the downfall of your community. It may take some research on your part but may also be worthwhile.

Just a thought.
 
The word rape is the perfect word in this case because it defines, precisely how I feel in this topic I am address.

To spark: In this forum we play around and have fun which I love and it's great! Lively discussion is a plus for me. But in this thread I am asking (and pleading for clarification when I do not understand) because I NEED help. You are a cool dude and I know you know what I am saying. I am NOT, in any way, shape, or form bring you down - you know mw better than that. Respect take little to no effort and what you get in return is bountiful.

I have made many blunders...writing many, many disrectful words, yes...to my shame. And that shame lingers long spark. That's why I have asked forgiveness dozens of times. I ask so as to regain back my face. Your my friend spark.

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brk_3 said:
When your writing about your home town and how it has transformed (I guess in your case for the worst), try and create a timeline of the last 41 years. Highlight the events within the timeline that have importance to the downfall of your community. It may take some research on your part but may also be worthwhile.

Just a thought.
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I am so glad for you point because I was thinking along that same line of thought. The trick will be to write the negative phrasings in a not to harsh manner. There is where I need some aid.

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AquaBlue said:
The word rape is the perfect word in this case
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It's really not.

I have made many blunders...writing many, many disrectful words, yes...to my shame. And that shame lingers long spark. That's why I have asked forgiveness dozens of times.
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Or, in the alternative, you could just... I dunno, stop doing it over and over again.

I ask so as to regain back my face.
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Sounds like someone... *sunglasses* ... could use a make-up test.
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Dude. I will say it again: read the Bourdain essay. I think it will put you in the right direction.
 
AquaBlue said:
The trick will be to write the negative phrasings in a not to harsh manner. There is where I need some aid.

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I you are going to title your story: "My rant on the rape of my childhood home town.", why do you care how harsh the wording is? That title is pretty direct and harsh on its own. If I picked up a local paper or dispatch and read a title like that, I would read it.
It seems your feelings are strong on the way your city has progressed or degressed it the last 4 decades. Just tell it as you feel and be honest. What ever you write you're not going to make every one like it. That is why it is called an opinion.
 
Beer. Yes I still make MINOR error...nothing close to the TREE thread. Nothing close at all. And for that one I have asked for forgiveness endlessly.

My mistakes now are so insignificant that they do not merit attention. Also, those errors where very likely made in human error. I am NOT perfect you know. So please cast away the loop.

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brk_3 said:
I you are going to title your story: "My rant on the rape of my childhood home town.", why do you care how harsh the wording is? That title is pretty direct and harsh on its own. If I picked up a local paper or dispatch and read a title like that, I would read it.
It seems your feelings are strong on the way your city has progressed or degressed it the last 4 decades. Just tell it as you feel and be honest. What ever you write you're not going to make every one like it. That is why it is called an opinion.
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I care how rash the wording is because people will be turned off (I gather) by a completely negative sounding (the key) article. I want it to sing not cry. That will be a tall task...at least for me.

Yes the progress will be as you said.

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AquaBlue said:
Beer. Yes I still make MINOR error...nothing close to the TREE thread. Nothing close at all. And for that one I have asked for forgiveness endlessly.

My mistakes now are so insignificant that they do not merit attention. Also, those errors where very likely made in human error. I am NOT perfect you know. So please cast away the loop.

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No, you seem to stick to grammatical and spelling mistakes now.
 
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