Writing
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Write Out
We all know the benefits of regular exercise for our bodies—strengthening muscles, improving endurance, and boosting overall health. But what about our minds? Just like our bodies need a good workout to stay in shape, our minds crave daily activity to stay sharp and creative.…
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Three P’s
For digital documents you want to keep for a long time, I suggest the Three P’s: While in college in the mid 1990’s, and prior to purchasing my first computer, I utilized a word processor. Think manual typewriter but with a 3.5″ floppy disk for…
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On Hemingway
When I was in college, I had an opportunity to take a break from the stress of a new marriage and my studies. My step-father swung by my home on the way up to his lake cabin for the weekend and asked me to come…
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BLAugust
I like to take on writing challenges for myself. Stop me if you’ve read this about me before, but every now and then I’ll finish a challenge. It’s rare. So why have I committed the month of August to writing a blog post for every…
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Read & Write
The Los Angeles Library system recently purchased a local book publisher and plans on publishing even more from local authors. Brilliant! Local libraries could and should support people to self-publish books, e-books, websites, etc. Instead of just computers for the homeless to play games on,…
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Premise: The Black Rabbit
In a city that never sleeps, where the lights cast long shadows and secrets are hidden around every corner, there exists a woman known only by her enigmatic alias: “Black Rabbit.” Her real name, age, and origin are mysteries, shrouded in layers of deceit and…
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Follow The Black Rabbit
I’ve been tinkering with a new novel or short story idea that has me intrigued. I’ve included an equally intriguing and cryptic image for it as well ^^.
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Royal Pain
Only one item was damaged during the cross-country relocation and that was my Royal Scrittore typewriter. I was looking forward to using it but apparently these things don’t defy gravity or react well with hard surfaces. I took it apart today to repair it and…
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Why
Why write publicly? I’ve asked myself this question at least once a year, and my answer gets easier every year—no one cares. Writing, for me, is a tool to organize my thoughts and process them. It’s also a log for me to remember and look…
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Why?
Why write publicly? I’ve asked myself this question at least once a year, and my answer gets easier every year—no one cares. Writing, for me, is a tool to organize my thoughts and process them. It’s also a log for me to remember and look…