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Experiments in Thought
As I’ve stated before, I do wish to start writing more essays/posts that have a social-commentary and political bent. This is one such attempt. Honestly, it might be rough for a bit as I hone my skills and ideas. Whether or not it is done well, it feels like a good idea to share throughout…
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Words to Ponder #7
“Nothing taught by force stays in the soul.” Plato I didn’t know about this quote until today. Even thousands of years ago people knew that a person who was not engaged in learning — who didn’t want to learn, would likely not. It’s not unlike the adage, “you can lead a horse to water…” Yet,…
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Distracted
As I drive around, there is a temptation. A temptation to yell, scream, to throw my hands in the air in dismay. At every junction there appears to be someone who does something that can only be described as stupid and dangerous. This many people can’t not know how to drive. And we all on…
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The Updates of June
It’s June. The weather is oscillating between really pleasant to unbearably hot (above 80). Mostly, there has been little rain, making it simultaneously nice in that there is little humidity, but terrible as I watch my lawn turn brown and my flowers scream out for water. Such is the life of an adult, concerned about…
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Short and Long Breaths in Writing
Somewhere between 0 and 7,500 words are the official limits to a short story. Generally, that number is north of 6, but whether it is 7,500 words or 40,000 words as the top end, no one seems to be wholly in agreement on. Now, I found plenty of resources that described a short story as…
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