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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Pillow Talk
When I finished writing my memoir, “Over the Hills and Far Away”, I gave the manuscript to my wife all pleased with myself and asked her to read it. She flipped through the pages briefly and asked, “So, what’s it … Continue reading
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Letters from the past
After discovering a postcard placing me in Ireland in early August 1976, I thought I’d share a letter I wrote in November 1976. November 14, 1976 Dear Dad, How are you? I’m glad we’re coming back at Christmas. How’s the … Continue reading
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Facts of Life
Those who help others help themselves are angels. Those who merely tell others to help themselves are assholes. Yes, life really is that simple.
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Prepping for youtube
I’ve been busy rehearsing a read-through for posting on youtube. While I may not be particularly fond of the initial results, they have been revealing causing yet another small rewrite of the opening chapter. I’m sure this won’t be the … Continue reading
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There’s a result!
Okay, looks like I got a blog post come through so good. I recently changed from using a hosted blog (wordpress.com) to a self-hosted blog, and Facebook didn’t like that, apparently. So I am now using RSSGraffiti to get my … Continue reading
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Still testing
I haven’t seen anything come through yet so I’m still testing.
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Testing the local feed
Just moved my blog so I’m testing things.
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Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
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Writer's Workshops Can Be Sooo Revealing
Yesterday I popped down to Changing Hands Bookstore for a three-hour writer’s workshop. The topic? Website optimization and internet marketing for authors. This was just what I needed because I very much need to build a platform – the fan … Continue reading
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Over the Hills and Far Away
Matthew looks at me with his head cocked and dead serious and says, “How did you end up going to boarding school anyway, Dad?” A chill runs through me. I can still remember my Dad lunging at my older brother, … Continue reading
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