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“Just one word at a time, man.”

“When asked, “How do you write?” I invariably answer, “One word at a time,” and the answer is invariably dismissed. But that is all it is. It sounds too simple to be true, but consider the Great Wall of China, … Continue reading

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I apologize in advance for this….

No, don’t get up. I’ll show myself out.

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Sunday Burst of Weird and Awesome!

Oddities and Awesome abound! :: Redneck Rocket Launcher. This situation is out of control, and we will be lucky to live through it. :: No, no way, and never. In that order. :: The World Cup is almost over (Thank … Continue reading

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Then you may take me to the Faire….

Off to the Renaissance Festival today. I’m actually taking two days off from writing. It feels twitchy, but we’ll get through it. Later, folks!

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Something for Thursday

Ahh, Hans Zimmer…one of the most vexing names in film music. It’s hard to really evaluate his influence, as his industrial approach has resulted in a strong homogenizing of the sound of movie music these days, but it’s likewise impossible … Continue reading

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A Random Wednesday Conversation Starter

Do you listen to any podcasts? If so, which ones? On a tangential note, what do you think of TED Talks? This came up on Facebook this morning.

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We’re building that so we can look at…Buffalo?!

Apparently it’s been 40 years since a big construction project unfolded near Toronto’s waterfront, resulting in the CN Tower. Oddly, I’ve never gone up in the tower — we’re always doing other stuff when we’re in Toronto, and we go … Continue reading

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Gardeners versus Architects

George RR Martin has some interesting things to say about writing. I agree with him, quite strongly, here. I may have issues with his books, but I think he nails this. I, too, am more of a gardener in this … Continue reading

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Sentential Links

Linkage! :: The morning after the Poseidon disaster, the broke captain (Caine) of a cargo tug discovers the wreckage and takes his crew (Field and Karl Malden) aboard to look for salvage. At exactly the same time, a wealthy doctor … Continue reading

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What if they crossbred corn with potatoes?

Iowa and Idaho are different places. It’s funny, because I can definitely attest to the vexing thing this video addresses. When I tell people I went to college in Iowa — going all the way back to when I was … Continue reading

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