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Vlogging
So I went into Cal’s Books today and did a little Vlogging. I also pitched the idea to the owner about using it as my own self-serving platform for the rattle and hum of the blog. He said “cool, just … Continue reading
Billy Squier, and the roadside bomb of helpful advice
Originally posted on Box Number Seven:
One of the prevaricating tightropes I’ve had to maneuver in my life is the problem of exactly how much/what kind of advice to take in a variety of situations. I say this because advice…
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Guest blogging
So blogger and author, John Guillen, over at Write Me a Book, John! has solicited guest bloggers. Apparently, he has had enough of a cognitive lapse to allow me limited access to his dashboard. That was last night. I just submitted … Continue reading
Book introductions, and why I hate them
I now have a rule which is nearly intractable: I am no longer going to read the introduction to a book. At the very LEAST, I’m waiting until after the book is read by me, before doing so. And ‘d … Continue reading
Posted in Books, CS Lewis, Writing
Tagged elie weisel, Huck Finn, introductions, lucas, Mark Twain, night, Sherlock Holmes, Shyamalan, sixth sense, Star wars
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Quote for the night
I remember when the definition of “perfect pitch” meant “throwing an accordion into a dumpster without hitting the sides.” Posited thus:
Resetting the brain (otherwise known as “getting away from screens”)
I’m not going to sit here an blow conjectural smoke at you as if I never pick up a smart phone anymore. But my well-documented neurological downsides that stem from too much screen time was–and I emphasize WAS–cutting into my … Continue reading
Work repartee
At shift change today, my good buddy Donnie walks on to the POD and gives me the brotherly hug he always does. “You smell good today,” he says. “Really?” I ask. He looks at me all matter-of-fact. “Nope.”
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Today
The progenitor of said blog is loaded down. Work (day job) Kids to a class immediately after day job Music practice with youth band after said class Evening service music containing fruits of said practice Magic tricks for a sober … Continue reading
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Book Review: FROZEN, by 3 1/2 year-old Bailee
The intellectual weighs in on fine literature. And sings a song for you as well.
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Tagged Frozen, Walt Disney
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