Odd Bits
Happy Fourth of July
Here in the United States, we are celebrating the Fourth of July: one of those holidays where the point is often lost in the trappings. Take a moment in your celebrations to remember what we’re celebrating: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their…
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In Memory of Jack French
A reader informed me last week that long time reader and occasional contributor of guest posts Jack French recently died after a short illness. One of the best parts of writing this blog is getting acquainted with readers. You send me emails commenting on posts, pointing out typos,* recommending books, and sharing ideas. We end…
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From the Archives: You Could Look it Up.
As I write this, the deadline for my manuscript is 11 days away. (Eek!) I am deep in revision mode. It’s not a straight line process. I just added 134 words to a chapter from which I need to cut many, many words. Thousands of words. And yet the chapter is better for it. (Though…
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