Monthly Archives: May 2015

Small dog’s log… supplemental

You’ve heard of Aristotle and of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad by Homer, I am very sure you know, And Beowolf is famous and there’s Coleridge as well And Lang on Scottish history, but here’s a tale to tell… The … Continue reading

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Serial kid-producer reveals top 10 reasons not to have kids

Originally posted on Barb Taub:
Too much of a good thing can be wonderful. I was lying awake last night, trying to memorize the feeling of everything being right with my family. We’re all healthy, happy, and remarkably satisfied with…

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The PA and the High Court Judge

No, that isn’t the title of some sleazy, top-shelf novel, but a signal victory for the Publishers Association as the High Court upholds their application and grants a blocking order requiring the major UK internet service providers to prevent access … Continue reading

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Laughter Lines: FREE download: Authors and Bloggers Against Piracy

“But… my tennis ball launcher!” the small dog exclaimed, “That will mean that it’s further away!” “But small dog,” I told her, “just see it like this, If it’s pirated no-one will pay! “It’s not as if book sales will … Continue reading

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Onwards

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Aliens and guillotines- 6 reasons to break the editing rules.

I was curious. Being a writer, I keep seeing articles about the editing software available online to help writers and, over coffee, I thought I would have a quick look. I browsed a number of them, duly pasting a chunk … Continue reading

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Longing

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Inspire

Originally posted on The power of Quantum Thinking:
I have heard many times of people expressing their desire to do something radical to inspire others, to become a role model to follow.  Usually those people try to follow a life…

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Dusk

It was, it appeared, going to be one of those days. By six, Ani and I were on our way to the village shop, grateful for its early opening so I could grab coffee. I had plans for the day… … Continue reading

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Change

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