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Good morning, Mr. Churchill. How about a whiskey and soda?
Sometimes the big idea is discipline. Many writers and others follow(ed) a strict schedule. It was the only way to get things done. Anthony Trollope, for instance, wrote from 4a ’til noon every day, actually wrote, then would mercilessly edit in the afternoons. Here are the schedules of some other…
A child’s mind
It’s been about a week since I boarded a connection in Houston in route to Charlotte. During the flight I had the pleasure of sitting beside a very animated, talkative and unaccompanied 11 year old girl (mom or dad wasn’t there to tell her not to bother the nice man…
Women and leadership
This video is pushing itself around the internet, and for good reason. Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO, comments without railing about the plight of women in business … and what they have to do about it to make things (a lot) better. Highly recommended.
A better way to watch TV?
I watch about five different shows at any given time. The Office, Damages, UNC sports, Brew Masters are some of the hot ones right now … all different types of programming on various channels. The problem is I need to have the full cable package because some channels are basic…
A legal drama that turns the stomach
On this Thanksgiving Day, I feel I have so much to be thankful for … not the least of which is that I’ve never had to go through anything like what Vergil Richardson and his his family have been through … and likely never will. We all need to hear…