Sunday, August 13, 2006
This Is Writing, Not A Post About Writing OR Got A Match?
From dusk until dawn, the August night was ablaze and beautiful. First, we built a crackling little fire, with warmth that was welcome on this unusually cool evening. The hotdogs charred quickly. We used buns to pull them off the sticks and then slathered them with mustard. They had just the right...
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Friday, August 11, 2006
Part II Of Why We Write OR Is That Beer Cold?
All right, class, if you’ll remember from our previous session, I promised that we’d talk today about those times when grammar, punctuation, and spelling aren’t so important. I’m certain that you’re all very excited about that and... No! Passionflower, don’t raise that hand because you can’t go. No!...
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Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Chaos In The Blogit Classroom OR Why We Write Part I
All right, class. Today we’re going to talk about why we write. First... Yes, Passionflower, what is it? Passionflower: Oooh! Ooooh! I gotta go. I really gotta go. Can I go? Yes, Passionflower, you may go, and don’t forget to take the toilet-seat hall pass. Now, back to why we write. Well... Why do...
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Monday, August 7, 2006
You're Missing Some Good Stuff Here And Elsewhere At Blogit
A few here have more than one blog that ranks in the top 50. Those people work at it, mostly, I suspect, by frequent posts and networking. Based on the way this system works, they deserve what they've earned. Quality writing is a factor as well, but it certainly is not primary. That is not a...
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Thursday, August 3, 2006
Harnessing Creativity Is Better Than Giving It Free Reign
I feel most creative at night. But I do most of my writing during the morning. For some, especially those who view writing as a romantic endeavor, that might seem contradictory. First, I’m not saying that I never write at night. Sometimes I do, especially when I’m writing something that’s not my...
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Wednesday, August 2, 2006
Please, Please Avoid This Error, Or I'll Unplug Your Air Conditioner
The temperature is in the high 90s here in the Ozarks and has been for several days. High humidity makes the Heat Index about 115. The biting flies are out, and they are biting, as are the mosquitoes and chiggers (tiny, red mites that leave itchy bumps for about a week when they bite you). I feel...
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Tuesday, August 1, 2006
Yes, Virginia, Writing Is Magical--- As Well As Mechanical
Okay, let’s get creative. You say that you’re great with spelling, punctuation, and grammar. You say want to be a writer. But you say don’t have anything to write about. Huh???!!! I say, “Forget it.” Yes, mechanics are important, as I’ve emphasized time after time. In fact, some of you probably are...
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Monday, July 31, 2006
Excuses, Excuses, I Don’t Wanna Hear No Stinkin’ Excuses
I don’t have much tolerance for excuses, especially those that people use for not writing. Either you want to do it or you don’t. Either you do it or you don’t. Everything else is just clutter. (Getting published is another matter, but related, in that it takes persistence, the offspring of...
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Saturday, July 29, 2006
Standing At The Intersection, Perched On The Precipice, Or Both?
Right now, I’m content with my life, which is to stay that I am feeling in “control.” Yes, maybe that is just a temporary chemical imbalance or the lenses in my new sunglasses have warped my perception of reality. But that’s how I’m feeling. When this happens, I look to add another layer to my life,...
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Friday, July 28, 2006
Ah, The Wonders Of Technology OR Who Stole My Email Address?
Okay, I'm finally caught up with my life, my work, etc. Tomorrow morning I'm going to spend some time reading posts and commenting. And "some time" will be needed, since I'm now on an antiquated dial-up system, with an even slower phone line. While I am thinking about it, though, wanted to tell you...
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