The Trouble with Being a Writer . . .

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• The Trouble with Being a Writer . . .

  I once saw a cartoon with the caption, “The trouble with being a writer is that when you’re looking out a window, nobody believes you’re working.” Personally, the trouble with being a writer is working so much that I don’t spend enough time looking out windows. What about you? Do you spend time to wonder? [...]

• Freebie Friday

  Yes, folks, it’s Freebie Friday at my new blog about blogging — On Blogging Well, which means you’re welcome to download this week’s free gift — a report titled, “Seven Things Your Blog Needs to be Successful.” Thanks for stopping by On Blogging Well! I hope you make this one of your regular blog stops.

• Born to Read

  I was blessed by being born into a family of readers. One of the first lessons I remember learning is that “books are your friends.” My parents taught my brothers and me to treat books with respect, to cherish the words within them, and, when we had a question, to “look it up.” That love [...]

• Hometown Fire

  A fire destroyed the old E.E. Mitchell building in Morilton’s historic district last night. The building, a one-time furniture store, recently housed a flea market. Reports vary, but at least three, and possibly four, buildings were destroyed, with 6-8 others damaged from smoke. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured in the blaze. Here’s the official [...]

• We Remember

  Pause for a moment today and reflect on the memory of those who died during the 9/11 terrorist attack, those who died in defense of our country, and those who are still fighting for our freedom today.