A great post by Gwen on trying to keep a certain perspective on our online identities (or “brands”) OMSH’s B.O.R.E Method when it comes to managing your online relationships / correspondence. I just finished reading Christos Tsiolkas’ Loaded. Frankly, it depressed me because he breaks the novel up into four sections and in each of…
Fiona Capp’s take on writing and writer’s festivals: “I love writing because it’s a solitary activity and because I don’t have to be there when other people read my books. I love surfing for similar reasons. You can be sitting out in the water with a bunch of other surfers, everyone quietly waiting for a…
“A few years ago, scientists began to calculate just how much energy the Sahara holds. They were astounded at the answer. In theory, a 35,000-sq.-mi. (90,600 sq km) chunk of the Sahara — smaller than Portugal and a little over 1% of its total area — could yield the same amount of electricity as all…
…this: Isn’t it gorgeous? Only available in Italy though, I think. Even if I could get it here, I doubt I could afford it.
Dear America, When I awoke yesterday morning, the better part of President Obama’s inauguration was already over. I turned on the television just as he was walking down Pennsylvania Avenue with his First Lady, waving to the crowd, on what was obviously a bitterly cold day. The journalists covering the event were emotional, reporting the scene with tears…
Well dream no longer. You could. The media is loving this story. Heck, I might even apply.
A detailed, compelling argument against the government setting up a commission to investigate the current Copyright Act, specifically to revise the existing ’30 day rule’. I’m not trumpeting this subject just as a small publisher either (and even then it doesn’t really enter my life – yet). But if you are a book reader in this country,…
Found over at the treasure-trove of excellence at Sweetney’s (People are having fun with these, aren’t they?)
Tiff just gave me this award: It’s always so nice to be remembered for these. Thank you, my sweet. Here are the rules: 1. Put the logo on your blog. 2. Add a link to the person who awarded it to you. 3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs. 4. Add links to these blogs…
