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Appliances, an American Homemaker’s Friends
While I am a living history buff, I’m glad I didn’t live the history of having no appliances to mediate household chores. I am a modern girl.
Matthew Perry was my favorite Friend
The unexpected passage of Matthew Perry seemed like a Halloween prank. Since his death I’ve been binge-watching clips of Friends. It’s not frivolous time – it’s grieving.
Now and Then AI Serves Us Well
I’ve found a reason to adore AI. That is, besides my writerly use of the Grammerly tool. A new Beatles tune has been produced! Rejoice Beatlemanics around the world. Rejoice!
It’s NaNo No-No for Me
An explanation of why I’m not participating in the annual NaNoWriMo event that captures writers the world over in November. I’m actively engaged in compiling a gift book for my family and friends.
Costumes of Daily Living
Today as I readied myself for a weekly meeting I attend, I carefully selected the clothes I wore. Not as armor, but as a desire to fit in. My goal is to effectively align with the other participants. It's a means of establishing rapport and to signify that I desire to...
My Guys are Not a Chore
My husband’s reading glasses and sometimes his phone. Our dog’s chew toys and balls. My daily chore is to find and fetch each.
Thanks goodness I love my guys.
Blurb in the Word
The derivational history of the word ‘blurb’, a prized promotional piece on the back cover of books, as well as its current controversy about its overuse. What’s your opinion?
Triggers and Bad Taste
Cacology is a new word to me, but I’ve abhorred the bad speaking it describes forever. I listed other personal triggers. Now tell me yours… Then help on my crusade to eliminate verbal and behavioral bad taste. Please and thanks.
Artificial or Real: Which Writing will Prevail?
AI writing is a heavily debated topic across the world. According to various sources, generative AI will assist writers, not replace them. Hmm- Shall we agree, disagree, or agree to disagree to guard our flanks?
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