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Christmas Note #1
Rave: Christmas note #1: I changed the ringtone on my text messages to this, the best Christmas song ever. Okay, in my opinion, it’s the best Christmas song ever. And, yes I know I said the same thing in a post … Continue reading
No Bad Sex
A Rave about Writing Warning: There’s something about the topic of sex that seems to turn every other word into an innuendo. I apologize in advance for the many “no pun intended” puns in the following post. Some people would … Continue reading
Ain’t She Sweet?
Rave — Ain’t she sweet? Well, no, I’m not really. But I just got the news I might be able to participate in the clinical trial for Metformin, a drug normally used for diabetes — or “the sugar,” as my West … Continue reading
(Not) An Overnight Sensation
Rave. Or Rant. You pick. (Not) An Overnight Sensation I have an author friend who was an overnight sensation. She entered a contest before her book was even complete, won the competition, and had a full manuscript requested by an … Continue reading
Trick or Treat
A Rave: When you enter a writing contest, it’s a lot like going trick or treating. You dress up your story in its finest costume and send it out into the world, never knowing whether you’ll be rewarded with Butterfingers … Continue reading
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Tagged Butterfinger, Candy, Halloween, Trick or Treat, Writing contests
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Tear Off the Rearview Mirror and Don’t Look Back
A Rave About Writing I love to edit, although I admit I find it difficult to separate editing and revising. In my opinion, a good 80% of writing is editing, and that’s before a piece ever gets to an “official” editor. … Continue reading
World Building for Writers
Rave on Writing Today’s post is a bit of a cheat — a link to someone else’s blog. You see, on Saturday, I moderated the Buckeye Library’s “World Building for Writers” panel discussion featuring authors Susan Gee Heino, Craig McDonald, … Continue reading
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Things to Do in Oshkosh. B’gosh.
Rave Even if you’re not big on planes, Oshkosh has plenty to keep you busy. REO Speedwagon played on Monday. Past years have featured the Doobie Brothers, Chicago, Foreigner, and the Beach Boys. You get it, right? The bands are … Continue reading
In Oshkosh. B’gosh, Part 2. Cooking for a Crowd
Rave Dining MWB-style is not for the faint of heart. Cooking for thirty or more — you never know who or how many will show up for dinner — is more art than science, which can make grocery shopping a … Continue reading
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Tagged Airventure, Airventure 2011, Cooking for a crowd, Metro Warbirds, Oshkosh
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In Oshkosh. B’gosh.
Rave A week ago yesterday we returned from our family vacation, and between recovering from that, chemo on Monday and “the shot that makes me ache” (Neulasta) on Tuesday, I haven’t had the energy to even think of writing about … Continue reading
Reading, Writing, Ranting and Raving 