There’s an age-old bit of writing advice that goes “Write what you know.” I’m going to turn it on its head and suggest that rather than writing what you know, you should know what you write. The difference is subtle but important. If you only write what you know, your stories are truly limited. Maybe […]
Monthly Archives: October 2008
Bottom Up Politics
So, do you know who you’re going to vote for yet? Before you answer, don’t forget that there are probably half a dozen or more positions up for grabs in your area. In my neck of the woods, I will be helping to select a sheriff, county commissioner, state senator, state representative, national senator, and […]
Saving with Cash
So if you’ve been conscious for the last year, you must have noticed that grocery prices are going up…and up….and up. I noticed too. In 2007, we spent about $500 a month on food and consumables (hygiene, cleaners, paper towels, etc.) and in the first part of 2008, it was almost $600 a month. We […]