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Inflammatory Language
Scientific language is a fickle beast. If you’ve been around for a few decades (and have been exposed to changing language) your experience can be a liability. Take, for instance, the word flammable. It pretends to be an uncomplicated word. In fact, the OED… Continue Reading “Inflammatory Language”
Non-Toxic Masculinity
We hear so much today about toxic masculinity, I thought I would balance that trend with a tale of nurturing masculinity. Last month, my eldest son spent his ASU spring break helping his father in providing cancer care to his mother. The following week,… Continue Reading “Non-Toxic Masculinity”
And a Merry Christmas to all!
From me and my ceramic assistant. (He is a little rigid in his ways but has a cheerful demeanor!)
Fire Hydrants of Virginia
Here is another episode in my occasional series about pretty fire hydrants (or prettily situated fire hydrants). This time, we will admire fire hydrants in the State of Virginia. First, we visit the City of Alexandria on the banks of the ridiculously wide Potomac… Continue Reading “Fire Hydrants of Virginia”
How to lose a sale in one easy move
Back in the 1970s, our feminist aunties promised sexism would be eradicated from the business world once a certain generation of men retired. Well, maybe they didn’t explicitly promise that piece of perfection, but the notion was implicit in their vocal crusades for equal… Continue Reading “How to lose a sale in one easy move”
Cover Conundrum
Indie authors who ignore warnings about the importance of book covers do so at their peril. But, not every writer has an artistic eye, and those few who do, do not necessarily understand what makes a book sell. Having a myopic eye for art,… Continue Reading “Cover Conundrum”
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