On Monday, I called my grandparents to wish them a Merry Christmas. They were both coherent and "with it" and able to talk about how their holiday had been going. Both of them, separately, mentioned how much they enjoy my letters to them. Last night, I talked to Mom. Among the many topics, my letters to my grandparents came up again ( Read more... )

This is a reposted link from vvalkyri ( Read more... )

Subject: 7 Things to remember this holiday season ( Read more... )

I found out when I got back from lunch that today was Wear Purple for Spirit Day, specifically in support of GBLT teenagers and in protest of recent bullying-based suicides. (http://www.glaad.org/spiritdayRead more... )

I took Grandpa out to lunch today. It was just the two of us. We went to the Bistro at the local fancy hotel. It was a warm and welcoming place, with easy chairs pulled up to tables by the fireplace. We got there early enough to sit right next to the fire. Grandpa mentioned how much this reminded him of places he had been in Europe with ( Read more... )

In a compassionate and comprehensive move that illustrates how well they study the root causes of teenage homelessness, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland (Maine) has demanded a refund of its charitable giving to a Portland homeless shelter. This is because the homeless shelter provided staff support to a state-wide homeless advocacy group ( Read more... )

I have yet another argument for why I don't like GPS units. They make stupid people even stupider by habit ( Read more... )

From Carol Tice, Seattle Freelance Writer

Recently, I had a disturbing week looking for freelance writing gigs. I concentrate on applying for jobs where one of my areas of specialized knowledge is required, because I know there's lots of lowball pricing for general topics. Surely, they can't get a student, Third-World resident, or wannabe writer ( Read more... )

I'm tired ( Read more... )

I was lamenting again this morning that I often have really creative ideas while driving to work. Does anyone use recording technology for creative writing, and if so, what is your process and how well does that process work for you?