The mechanics of writing concerns the construction of a narrative, the way we assemble words into sentences and sentences into paragraphs and paragraphs into chapters and chapters into a complete story. Its a collection of skills, things we’ve been learning since we were young enough to read, but which require a writer years to master … Continue reading »
It has been two weeks since last I posted, so for those that read my blog, I apologize for the absence. It’s been a busy and trying two weeks and some of my absence can be attributed not only to general holiday celebrations and activities, but also two different raging illnesses. Thankfully, Christmas and New Years are … Continue reading »
So, another Christmas is upon us. At this moment, everyone is either enjoying a warm, cozy morning opening presents with the family, sharing in a time of celebration at their favorite place of worship or simply nursing a raging hangover from a night of too much Dirty Eggnog and mistletoe. No matter what you are … Continue reading »
In the wake of one of the most horrifying, abominable acts that could possibly be imagined, one is left with a vacant area in your soul, a void that your mind and heart can never fill nor map the depth and breadth of. As we scramble to comprehend our loss or our terror, we find … Continue reading »
I very much want to write something about the Connecticut tragedy, but the sheer horror of it is rendering me incapable of anything more than an enraged diatribe about the skewed culture and political excrement that has made this possible. There are plenty of people who will have what they think are informed opinions about … Continue reading »
One of the most consistently baffling discussions I heard while in Journalism school in college was the complaint that there were no new stories, that movies and books essentially were just rehashing the same story over and over again. These people bemoaned the lack of creativity and of innovation in the realm of storytelling and used this … Continue reading »
I loved words. I love to sing them and speak them and even now, I must admit, I have fallen into the joy of writing them. -Anne Rice 12:01 am this morning marked … Continue reading »
I’ve been thinking about Star Blazers a lot lately. For those too young to know what Star Blazers is, this syndicated series was one of the earliest Japanese anime imports to be shown in America. In Japan, it was known as Uchu Senkan Yamato (Space Cruiser Yamato) and is still something of a cultural icon, … Continue reading »
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