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Where the Wild Things Are

Posted May 8, 2012 in childrens-books | 1 Comment »
I believe I first read “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak on a dare.

I believe I first read “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak on a dare. “You’re not afraid of [Read More]

Fan Fiction: Evolving into Mainstream Media

Posted May 7, 2012 in Fiction, Uncategorized, writing | No Comments »
The visibility of fan fiction has increased since the recent success of Fifty Shades of Grey

The visibility of fan fiction has increased since the recent success of Fifty Shades of Grey, but that’s not the [Read More]

Ann Partridge Butler was born in 1883

Posted May 7, 2012 in Book | No Comments »
Her father helped build the Titanic and he made this picture frame form wood used on the doomed ship.

by Guy Butler Our family must need lots of practice before we get it right. I say this because I [Read More]

Author Jamie Saul gives readers a behind the scenes glimpse into the life of Laura Welles

Posted May 4, 2012 in Book, Fiction | No Comments »
 - a prominent character in his new novel The First Warm Evening of the Year

Laura Welles was born in Shady Grove, New York, in 1964—which puts her death and the time of the novel [Read More]

On the Origin of Main Characters

Posted May 4, 2012 in Book | No Comments »
for BALLS OF LEATHER AND STEEL by Guy Butler

by Guy Butler Our son has a sense of balance that is uncanny. Some time ago, I noticed that he [Read More]

Tonglen: Spinning Straw Into Gold

Posted May 2, 2012 in Health, Self-Help | No Comments »
From How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers

Chapter 11 Tonglen: Spinning Straw Into Gold O that my monk’s robe Were wide enough To gather up all The [Read More]

Daniel Boorstin got it right in ‘The Image’

Posted May 2, 2012 in Book, History | No Comments »
Boorstin didn't invent Kim Kardashian, but he knew she was coming, and he knew what she would displace.

Long before there were “real” housewives on television, actor-politicians and even potential celebrity politicians like Donald Trump, theme restaurants, virtual [Read More]

How to Educate Your Loved-Ones About Chronic Pain and Illness

Posted April 30, 2012 in Health, Self-Help | No Comments »
Being diagnosed with a chronic condition can take a toll on relationships.

Being diagnosed with a chronic condition can take a toll on relationships, partly because everyone is scrambling to adjust to [Read More]

What Cocktail Parties Teach Us

Posted April 26, 2012 in communication | No Comments »
Our brains are wired for selective attention and can focus on only one thing at a time.

You’re at a party. Music is playing. Glasses are clinking. Dozens of conversations are driving up the decibel level. Yet [Read More]

Publishing Using A Pen Name

Posted April 25, 2012 in Uncategorized | No Comments »
There are many reasons writers choose to use a pen name . . .

There are many reasons writers choose to use a pen name for one or more books. Usually it’s because of [Read More]


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