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The Trap of the Withywindle
Have we fallen asleep, lulled by nefarious forces into giving up? Rise and continue the quest. Thankfully, Samwise saved the day for Frodo. I frequently need to hear familiar stories of faithfulness in these dark days. Continue reading
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What’s on Your List?
What are you reading these days? Some years ago, I began keeping a list of books I read. It was a tiring process that always ended up lacking complete information and dates (which really means, I was lazy and undisciplined). Technology has made the task easier. Choosing among many options, I downloaded an app called Continue reading
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Words – Worte – Ord – les Mots – Geiriau
Whatever language you write in, words are often multivalent. I am currently sitting at the Detroit airport waiting for a flight to a reunion with friends from Vienna. I happened to sit next to a German mom and her daughter. The young daughter lives here. The mother is visiting. The waitress brought their check and Continue reading
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[S@methought’s Øn Edᴒiting
February 13, 2024 Everyone needs an editor. Everyone. (Including editors.) Editing is multi-step process, best returned to after a walk, a glass of vino, rereading the larger context, and/or a good night’s sleep. Editing others’ writing is a humbling undertaking. It exposes one’s impatience and tests one’s memory for obscure citation rules, “comma” sense, and Continue reading
Ernestly Speaking 