[ale] OT: CFL recycle?

[Barlow, Jim D]

Mike Harrison wrote:
>> Am I the only person who sometimes wonders if they only read ALE
>> for Aaron's prose? Such gentle, warm uplifting imagery
>> always makes my day.

>Upon re-reading it, I think 
the line:
>slimy maggot pile of oozing crotch vomit

>is the one that puts it out of reach beyond normal invective. I mean, 
>not just vomit. Not just crotch vomit. No, this vomit from the nether 
>regions oozes to boot. But that's not all! No, this lovely substance has 
>  attracted the attention of flies. It of course becomes slimy, whether 
>it's because of the natural properties of the ooze, or the maggots, we 
>know not. Regardless, I am in awe.

[snip]

> Still, wow,
> David

Brings back fond memories of reading the old writing advice column in Readers Digest:  "Towards more Picturesque Speech"

Jim