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Finding My Feet
Writing, even when the subject is something dry, comes from inside. The most mundane subjects, such as user manuals or handbooks, develop a particular flavor that reflects the personality of the writer. More than that, they are influenced by the … Continue reading
Living with Cats: Tuxedo Mask
Tuxedo Mask, wearing his white bib and white tipped toes, as usual. Tuxedo Mask is a handsome black and white tom. He is an oddly neurotic cat, and that is saying a great deal considering that cats tend to be … Continue reading
Living with Cats: Carmen
Carmen Mirandiego is a lovely white and cream colored cat. She is Alice’s littermate. Carmen runs the house, and she loves to slip out the door and play chase-the-Carmen. This game is played by one cat and one or more … Continue reading
Writing: Don’t Give Up
Today I woke up with the normal fearsome despair in my heart that comes from having a pile of work that needs to be done. I plunged into the stack, starting with my daily quota of help desk questions. In … Continue reading
The Business of Writing
I love writing. I love the way words fit together to convey meaning, the pictures that can be painted with just the right selection of words. I started on on it early — just as soon as I could string … Continue reading
Daisy Peasblossom Fernchild 