My Top Pro Tip for More Powerful Writing
Something I’ve learned about writing is, it’s better to use specifics than generalities. And that being vague is the worst of all writing sins.
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Catching Scam Callers Isn’t So Easy
Derek has the silliest ring tone I’ve ever heard.
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News Trauma and Its Antidote
Years ago, in a private Facebook messenger conversation, my pal Stacey told me that she used to combat the stress of college by watching videos of puppies on YouTube.
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Breaking Down the Wall of Sound
Traffic. Construction. Lawn Maintenance. Barking dogs. The world has gotten noisier. You might think that someone who wears hearing aids wouldn’t notice.
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Random Thoughts
Clothing manufacturers should have to agree on standard sizes. A person shouldn’t swim in a size 10 from one brand and not be able to pull a 10 from another brand over their body.
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The Cat in the Lap
The last time I wrote about Cuddles, he was recovering from a fairly serious issue. That was in March. Now, you’d never know it happened. He’s his old self.
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Fashion Compassion
My fashion sense – if I ever had any – has abandoned me.
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Proudly Launching a New Book: Trade Up
It’s been my goal to write fiction. Now, finally, my first fiction work is out.
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Buzzers Against Shoplifters
Derek and I ran a few daytime errands together a couple of weeks ago. It was a rare moment when neither of us was busy with work. He needed a specific power cord for his motorcycle. And there was a sweet deal on Google Pixel 7 phones that we’d been waiting for at the Rogers store.
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Battle of the Work Locations
In this corner, the theory that humans are not meant to work from home. That it can be bad for our mental health and lead to social isolation, a lack of exercise, and unhealthy eating habits. Psychologists warn that it’s not a good way for young people to begin their working lives.
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