In 1981, big things were happening in the world. Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as president, the Iranian hostages…
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I Gotcha’ Covered with Quotes
My mother always told me, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” Wise advice. I should…
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Who’s YOUR 12th MAN?
I’m not a football fan. A Midwest transplant to the Seattle area, I gradually acclimated to the rains, but…
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Dr. Mardy Never Met a Metaphor He Didn’t Like
Dr. Mardy Grothe loves a good metaphor. So much he collects them instead of spoons or thimbles. Are you a…
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I Should Have Passed a Note
Writers see a blank piece of paper or computer screen as an emptiness waiting to be filled. It’s not alive…
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When Words Become a Work of Art
Writers love words. We love reading words, writing words, and saying them out loud. They are the food for our…
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