Monthly Archives: March 2020

In 1995, I developed

(the edition I used to study the play in grade 12, early 1967) …………………………… a Hamlet magazine for grade 12 which ultimately was turned down by an interested publisher. There were many features I had written for the project. Herewith, … Continue reading

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Fox News

is the opiate of the pro-Trump people. Trump is The Enemy of the American People.

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Memorable Hgh-School English Student Writing Errors

•The death of Francis Macomber was a turning point in his life. •(“Paul’s Case”)When the train hit Paul, he had a moving experience. •Abstinence is a good thing if practiced in moderation. •The bowels are a, e, i, o and … Continue reading

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Quotes on Writing

(Robert Frost Place, Franconia, New Hampshire) General Quotes All good writing is swimming under water and holding your breath. -F. Scott Fitzgerald Becoming a writer is about becoming conscious. -Anne Lamott Starting to Write [Writing is] the art of applying … Continue reading

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Concise Diction = Truth

Washington Post headline: Trump is playing Russian roulette with Americans’ lives By Jennifer Rubin

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Remembering Faulkner’s Words

“I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance. ” … Continue reading

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Re. Trump’s “Cure” Quote

Indeed, the “cure” (large-scale sending people back to work) can be (much) worse than the “problem” (T’s narrowly perceived self-centered problem of selfish political self-survival in November election). Endangering personal health and those of others as well as risk of … Continue reading

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Corona Perspective:

Make no mistake. Letter/parcel carriers and truck drivers that are keeping North America going right now. All the delivery guys and gals bringing food, supplies and online orders.

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More American Nuttiness

and signs of spreading mental illness (in high places). Headline today: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: ‘Lots of Grandparents Willing to Die to Save Economy for Grandchildren’. A truly sick value, view, wild fantasy, and political agenda. Instead of: use … Continue reading

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U.S. Gun Stores Selling Out!

99% to first-time buyers, according to one owner. Must be getting ready for The Big American Shootout when social order breaks down Stateside.

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