Monthly Archives: March 2008

In town

Just doing interviews in town (Boston) today and trying to stay dry. The rest of the week is brainstorming and query letters to different publications. Updates will be posted here. AND, with today being CONTEST WEDNESDAY, I have located a … —yes, there’s more—

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Just a glimpse

Today I’m working on a column for the Boston Globe. It won’t be posted here because I’m planning to sell it. So talk among yourselves, work on your own writing, or send me your comments and story ideas. If you’d … —yes, there’s more—

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Gobbling by Guys

Last night I had dinner at a new restaurant. It was a barbeque joint called Banjo’s and their specialty was a roast beef sandwich. First, ‘restaurant’ might be overkill as a term for this place because it had a drive-through … —yes, there’s more—

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New Media Friday

Each week as the sabbatical (or writing project) goes forward, I’m going to try to keep a standard format for the types of pieces I create on a particular day. As many readers know, I have a couple podcasts and … —yes, there’s more—

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CCFA Contest

Today I wrote a piece for the “Share your UC story” contest being put on by Procter & Gamble and the Crohn’s Colitis Foundation of America. The contest is based on the belief that people do have fulfilling lives after … —yes, there’s more—

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The Ride Inside You

Clip in, drag the pedal to about two o’clock, then push forward to begin your ride. If you’re harder core, then you pilot your bike to the trailhead, circle the parking lot for about four minutes collecting a posse and … —yes, there’s more—

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The Belt

Andrea lifted the ring off the hook carefully so she didn’t disturb the belt. Each key felt cold and large in her small hands. She pressed them flat against her colorful dress to keep them silent. Silver and bronze shards … —yes, there’s more—

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Masking a Larger Issue – Asia’s Air Quality Problem

Asia is intriguing. It’s a monstrous continent with multiple civilizations and amazing landscapes. From China to India, this region is growing faster in economics and population than anywhere on earth, but it’s not without consequence. The region now serves as … —yes, there’s more—

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