In a Civilized Society, the Words We Use Matter
Many years ago I taught beginning composition. The college students, all prisoners of general-ed, were in love with real, really and a lot. They used those danged words everywhere … in place of more...
View ArticlePoor writing from responders
It’s the oddest thing. I create a website extolling the virtues of the carefully written word, good reading, good writing. And so many of the people who respond–not everyone, but a good number–reply...
View ArticleCelebrating literary festivals
Earlier this month Don and I drove up to Bend, Oregon for a few days. I love Bend–it has a river, a thriving downtown, a park on the river, an arts community. It’s wonderful. I’ve loved it each time...
View ArticleOf reading and good books
I know of two people who start a book by reading the last chapter. In “When Harry Met Sally,” Billy Crystal’s Harry does it because if he dies before he finishes reading, he’ll know how it ends. My...
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