You might be surprised at the wide range of talent that has joined the VMS
Discussion Group over the years. Everyone brings their own special talents and
interests. I am sure that you too can make a contribution. In fact, you have
already shared some of your past experiences in computing, math, and music.
If you look carefully, you may even find a horse in the VMS manuscript.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2004 4:11
PM
Subject: Re: VMs: Voynechese as musical
notation
OK, everyone. I guess that it is time for me to quit
being a bystander and jump right in. I've been 'eavesdropping' on the list
since I joined in July '03 when I first heard about the VMS.
Please let me introduce myself. I'm Suzy Bjerke, from
Tucson, AZ. My BA (1973) from a small (now nonexistent) college in upstate New
York is half in math and half in music and I worked my way up in the computer
business starting as a peripheral services clerk (read - I unjammed keypunch
machines) and ended up as a programmer in 1983. I stopped working to
raise kids and got my first desktop computer in 1999 and am quite
embarrassed at how computer literate I've become. So please bear with me
:) I've recently gone back to school to complete a full degree in Math.
However, I feel that I don't have any strengths or expertise in anything that
would contribute to the list. I was raised on a Guest Ranch and ranching
really is the only thing that I know well.
Karsten,
Thank you for your post to the list. I noticed the
similarities to musical notation when I first looked at the VMS but
haven't really been able to describe exactly what about it (other that the
widespread letter repition and 'cadences' and the end of lines) gives me the
impression. But your comments have given me more direction. In 1972, I did a
very small assignment of musical transcription from Gregorian Chant
(time signature in circular time) to modern notation. I might try playing at
that with the VMS.
I'll be back in school on 1/14 and, as such, won't be
able to contribute much to the list. But if I notice anything interesting,
I'll post.
Jeff, Nick, Rene, Dana, Dennis, et al - you are
great. I've really learned a lot from just reading your comments. I know that
you all will crack the VMS with your expertise and dilligence.
Thank you,
Suzy