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If the responses from my recent Survey Monkey told me anything, it was that most of you (my respondents, anyway) will read it regardless of what I write. Aww. That’s really nice. Thanks. So, today I’m veering off into … Read More
The Following is reprinted in its entirety from National Geographic, May 9, 2014, complete with all original links too. It was writted by Brian Handwerk, whose writing I liked so much, I decided it best to just leave it alone. As a … Read More
You know the feeling. Options, choices, opportunities — too many sometimes. I felt it when we first came back from our Peace Corps years. Laundry detergents at the supermarket were the worst, as any RPCV will tell you. … Read More
Ian Mathie, my Scots African memoirist buddy, tagged me for the FB challenge, “Seven Secrets about Successful Writing.” I accept your challenge, Ian. And, since I can’t seem to tag anyone on my FB Author Page, I’ll post here, … Read More
As I collect the various Deleted Scenes to create a small eBook, I’m finding a few I’d like to recirculate. And rewrite! Here’s one from April, 2013, called Finding Serenity. This time around, I’m calling it: Flexibility, patience, and a sense of … Read More
What’s the difference between a sabbatical and a respite? Merely length of time. I’m down at the Chincoteague house, the house that Woody and I renovated in 2001, and from which we were returning to … Read More
This is the blog where I set out on paper (virtual paper), how I plan to pursue my life in the coming year. And not just in the field of social media. FYI: I’ll tell you flat out I’m … Read More
This blog had 8,700 views last year. I tell you, I was floored when I learned that. All year, as I prepared my blog posts, I focused on 1. publishing regularly, in my case every Wednesday 2. ending … Read More