Do you have a funny holiday story? I’d love to hear it. Add it to the Comments section, if you want. I’ve got one, but I’m going to make you wait until the end of this post to read it. First, some background. Breakfast reminiscence On a recent morning over … [Read more…]
What about citing others’ writing? This issue just came up in my writing life, so it is at the top of my mind. I think most people, not only those who consider themselves “writers,” will find this post useful information. Linking on the Internet First, it’s fine with me if … [Read more…]
My parents raised me to be polite. I try my best. So today I’m asking politely: please vote in the midterm elections. Believe it or not, your vote matters. What else is there to say? Whether you mail in an absentee ballot or vote in person, PLEASE vote in this midterm … [Read more…]
Today is national voter registration day! Are you registered to vote? If not, make today the day you register! Register to be a voter To register, click here. Get out and vote on November 6, 2018 AND every chance you get For info from the New York Times about upcoming … [Read more…]
In my writing room, I keep a copy of the U. S. Constitution—Amendments included—on my desk as a reminder to be grateful for those who wrote it, why they wrote it, and how I benefit. I see it everyday. It also reminds me of how lucky I am to … [Read more…]