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Home Work. My Opinion.

As an adult, and some might argue that point, I’ve been able to avoid getting shackled to a desk for most of my professional career. I’ve had some stints where I was doing onsite work – TJX, Brookstone, COMDEX and … —yes, there’s more—

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Time for tea? 10AM and 3PM of course.

When I was chugging along famously in my previous career as a writer for hire at businesses all over America, I steadfastly kept a tea schedule. At 10AM (unless there were meetings) and at 3PM I’d stroll to the hot-water … —yes, there’s more—

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Lance Armstrong, back to Paris perhaps

The recent admission by Lance Armstrong that he’s planning to try and win an eighth Tour de France title has me reeling. I’ve seen Lance in the Tour IN PERSON twice and would likely make every effort to attend his … —yes, there’s more—

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Other scribes

I think of the word scribe as someone who doesn’t have control of his keyboard or pen – or more accurately someone who controls these tools but doesn’t have control over what is transmitted through them. I’m NOT a scribe, … —yes, there’s more—

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Picking up names

I think the term name-dropper is negative and I’m hereby changing it to a positive act. Of course this is self-serving because I want to drop a few names of the people I attended sessions with today at the Berkman@10 … —yes, there’s more—

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Monday, not Mundane

Today I’ve already written a column on grammar rules and how they affect (not effect) people. Next, I’ll be choosing some conferences to attend and then dashing off to a meeting with an advertising client. This client is a holdover … —yes, there’s more—

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