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As a curious observer of life, I blog on writing, marketing, my prairie - anything that interests me in the moment. I like to have conversations with readers, so don’t hesitate to leave a comment. I'll respond.
According to Stephen Bloom in his recent essay for The Atlantic: “Those who stay in rural Iowa are often the elderly waiting to die, those too timid (or lacking in educated) to peer around the…
Read MoreWant to help give help away a million books? The organizers of World Book Night are looking for 50,000 passionate readers to do just that on April 23, 2012. Anna Quindlen, novelist and honorary chairwoman…
Read MoreWant to help give help away a million books? The organizers of World Book Nightare looking for 50,000 passionate readers to do just that on April 23, 2012. Anna Quindlen, novelist and honorary chairwoman of…
Read MoreStephen Bloom’s article – Observations from 20 years of Iowa life – published in The Atlantic website edition has caused quite the hoo-ha in Iowa and nationwide. When I read Kyle Munson’s article in the…
Read MoreStephen Bloom’s article – Observations from 20 years of Iowa life – published in The Atlantic website edition has caused quite the hoo-ha in Iowa and nationwide. When I read Kyle Munson’s article in the…
Read MoreWeeks after the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, workers found the charred trunk and roots of a tree buried in the debris. Most limbs were blown away; roots were gone. Even though the…
Read MoreWeeks after the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, workers found the charred trunk and roots of a tree buried in the debris. Most limbs were blown away; roots were gone. Even though the…
Read MoreI was in New York City last week to celebrate with a friend who was being honored as Global Citizen of the Year by the Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seaton Hall.…
Read MoreI was in New York City last week to celebrate with a friend who was being honored as Global Citizen of the Year by the Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seaton Hall.…
Read MoreThere’s no more competitive environment for the public’s dollars and attention than New York City. Visualize Rockefeller Center with its massive Christmas tree, ice skating rink, and high end shopping and you get the…
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