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The Worst Birthday Card Ever

8 Sep 201213 Oct 2012
I'm excited to be turning 50 soon, and my friends are celebrating early--even Aetna. They sent a card: "Happy Birthday!" it says, with fourteen lighted candles. It says "aetna" in…
Incubation…

Your Writing is a Horse

20 Apr 201213 Oct 2012
What if your writing were a horse? And what if you didn't have to chase it down and manhandle it? Kafka said if you could only be still--"just learn to…
Humor…

Calling Alaska

14 Apr 201215 Apr 2012
Flag Counter says this site's visitors include people from 102 countries and 49 of the United States. Naturally, we all wonder, Who is missing?? Alaska! So, hello, Alaska! How have…
Inspiration…

Covey on Goal Execution

6 Mar 201213 Oct 2012
Sometimes I run around, chasing urgent matters, forgetting my life's most important goals and priorities. You would think I'd be immune: Stephen R. Covey was a college professor of mine.…
Brain…

Want a More Effective Brain?

15 Feb 201215 Jan 2012
Do you think of your brain as a tool? Or have you confused your brain, your processes, your thoughts with your very being? You are not your brain, yet exercising…
Brain…

Writing Detox

8 Feb 201215 Jan 2012
Sheila Patel, MD, of the Chopra Center suggests "9 Practices for Seasonal Detoxification," many of which you might expect from a "board-certified family physician and Ayurvedic expert." She prescribes an…
Collaboration…

Photo conversation

1 Feb 201215 Jan 2012
"This is the photo that launched a thousand ships, the photo that inspired VoiceThread. It might be the greatest photo ever taken." (An unidentified founder of VoiceThread) You might agree!…
Books…

Book Design Part II: Interior Layout

25 Jan 201224 Jan 2012
Everyone knows a graphic designer. "My daughter just graduated--the top of her class!" "My cousin does CD covers in LA!" "My neighbor is such a good artist!" But book design…
Books…

Book Design Part I: Judging Your Book by Its Cover

18 Jan 201224 Jan 2012
"Don't judge a book by its cover." It means don't assume your first impression of a person is accurate, but that doesn't apply to books! Potential buyers won't give your…
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You Talkin’ ta Me??

13 Jan 201215 Jan 2012
The invitation arrived: wouldn't I love to drive a brand-new Medicare-funded scooter?! "We've seen it time after time. "People who are reluctant to use any mobility assistance because they think…
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“Just Put One Foot on the Ground”

4 Jan 201230 Dec 2011
About a month ago, Mimi Meredith shared her mother's advice for cold Montana mornings: "Darlin' girl, just put one foot on the ground." I've been smiling over that ever since.…
Completion…

Tempted to Quit Writing?

3 Nov 201131 Oct 2011
 "Struggling with your novel? Paralyzed by the fear that it’s nowhere near good enough? Feeling caught in a trap of your own devising? You should probably give up." Lemony Snicket My…

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