Monthly Archives: July 2014
Opportunities, not problems
I’m as cynical as the next guy over corporate-speak, and have done my share of mocking the concept of “We don’t have problems, we have opportunities.” But that’s largely because in most cases I’ve ever heard that phrase used it’s … Continue reading
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Book Review: Bellman & Black, by Diane Setterfield
I’m really not sure what to make of “Bellman & Black”. I picked it up on the advice of Orson Scott Card, and he was everything he said it would be. It’s an epic tale, in that it covers the … Continue reading
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Book Review: Popular – A Memoir, by Maya Van Wagenen
A few years ago, prior to her entering eighth grade, Maya Van Wagenen’s father unearthed a copy of a 1950’s guide to teenage popularity he’d picked up somewhere and passed it on to her. She thought the book was quaint, … Continue reading
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A Man’s word is his bond
It’s not hard to see that promises have declined in importance over the years. It used to be that is someone gave their word you could safely assume it would be done if at all possible. This was emphasized to … Continue reading
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Book Review: Wednesdays in the Tower, by Jessica Day George
I reviewed the first book in this series late last year. My son brought the sequel, “Wednesdays in the Tower”, home from the library last week, so I grabbed it when he was finished. This book picks up after the previous … Continue reading
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Arranged marriages
I recently learned of a new reality series coming out soon, entitled “Marriage At First Sight.” The concept is just that: three couples get married having never met or known anything about each other previously. Their first view of one … Continue reading
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Web Wanderings: The Duet from Electric Dreams
A friend turned me on to this movie many, many moons ago, but it’s not gone out of favor with me. This scene is a good part of the reason. The rest, well: Virginia Madsen with a cello, and the … Continue reading
Let’s form a club!
Out: Let’s form a club! In: Let’s create a website! I’m beginning to wonder if, as a society, we’ve never really made it off the playground. I remember as a kid how we would form clubs for the sole purpose of … Continue reading
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Writing Update – 7/17/2014
Last night, in spite of a case of writing block, I reached a significant milestone. I’ve reached the half-way point to my goal of 120,000 words for my novel. Granted, that goal is a bit arbitrary (it’s how many words … Continue reading
Winter in July
I think this happens every year. The weather enters a long, hot stretch and I lose all motivation. Rather than whine about stuff I’ll instead invoke a little cold and snow to break the monotony. Take it away, Piano Guys! … Continue reading