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Pointless Defiance

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Every March I break out the spring jacket too soon.

No matter how low  Continue reading →

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in creative writing journal | 14 March 2017 | 111 Words | Comment

Home Cooking on Sunday Night

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Last night I made lasagna. Stouffer’s lasagna. It turned Continue reading →

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in creative writing journal | 13 March 2017 | 144 Words | Comment

It’s Michiganders, You AP Style Clods

It's Michiganders You AP Style Clods

Reading about this week’s wind storm, I found this article on the Detroit News website, wherein residents of the great State of Michigan were referred to as “Michiganians.” Continue reading →

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in creative writing journal | 12 March 2017 | 282 Words | 2 Comments

Tree Trimming Works — Who Knew?

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Last spring, tree trimming crews gave our neighborhood a haircut. They weren’t utility crews, but private contractors from the city, taking care of the trees between the sidewalk and the street. Continue reading →

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in creative writing journal | 11 March 2017 | 142 Words | Comment

Seafood Chiles Rellenos, Por Favor

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This is how bad my dinner was last night — as I was scraping the uneaten portion of my seafood chiles rellenos into a styrofoam container, I realized that a coffin was also a “to go” box.  Continue reading →

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in creative writing journal | 10 March 2017 | 244 Words | Comment

Winded Figuratively, Not Literally

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Yesterday, I didn’t post an entry. So, the official book on consecutive days blogging is 79. Not bad. I beat Joe DiMaggio, but then again, he Continue reading →

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in creative writing journal | 9 March 2017 | 167 Words | 1 Webmention | Comment

User Testing Focus Group — 3 Non-Proprietary Findings

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We tested a prototype website for one of my clients today. I spent many hours in a dark room behind one-way glass watching customers click around. Here’s what I learned.  Continue reading →

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in creative writing journal | 7 March 2017 | 198 Words | 1 Comment

Morning Routine — Sleepwalking My Way to Success

Morning Routine — Sleepwalking My Way to Success

Alice’s clock said it was 6 a.m.

Normally, I would have gone back to sleep — I am not a morning person with the same intensity that I am not a matador — but instead I Continue reading →

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in creative writing journal | 6 March 2017 | 161 Words | Comment

Emoji. A Writer Declares His Un-Hate

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Dearest Emoji. I’m warming up to your silly faces, your cartoonish sincerity. Being a writer, I was against you Continue reading →

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in creative writing journal | 5 March 2017 | 249 Words | Comment

I’m Going to the Tavern on Main

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Yes, the bar. And I must either crank out a quick post now or leave the Tavern on Main early to come home to blog.

Reet, boner.  Continue reading →

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in creative writing journal | 4 March 2017 | 131 Words | 2 Comments

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