I wrote this into a speech and I think the imagery is so catchy that I want it published here first, so if anyone lays claim to it, I have proof that I said it first.

Here's the text of my speech, to be given at Cleveland City Hall, for a demo Toastmasters meeting, on 20 March 14.Imagine you’re on the top of a sledding hill, covered with snow ( Read more... )

I'm not entirely sure why it's called a competition, as there's really no head-to-head I'm beating you - it's strictly a ratings event. ED's band received a superior rating, which I'm sure you must have heard wherever you are ( Read more... )

ED's teacher asked for a letter telling her about my daughter, ED. The following is what I wrote, editing out names.

Even http://www.NaNoWriMo.org doesn't request a million words and it gives me a whole month to write.( Read more... )

We took D'Argo to The University today ( Read more... )

From the University of Chicago's admissions site: (my boldface)

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