Welcome to another edition of Friday Follies! This week the Grammar Cop is particularly steamed over the lack of proofreaders in various media. In online articles, print ads and newspapers, this neglect results in the same darn thing: GOOFS!
60 years Ago: Going to the Movies in Montreal
For us moviegoers who were in the vanguard (arguably 1945 – 1955) of the babyboomer generation, it seemed that Montreal was overflowing with movie theatres.
A little contest…
Here’s a fun little New Year writing contest by a fellow blogger. Hey, she has a parrot. So she can’t be all bad. Also, her blog is called “The Daily Rejection.” Now if that isn’t endearing, I don’t know what is. Take a look: https://thedailyrejectionblog.com.
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Friday Follies #70 – 3 mistakes that make me go “Arghhh”
Hey, Writers: Stop Your Freakin’ Whining
This post by fellow blogger Larry Kahaner deserves to be shared. It’s all too easy for many of us to fall into despair. Here’s a wake-up call that may be tough – but worthwhile – to hear.
Ellie
Hey, Writers: Stop Your Freakin’ Whining
By Larry Kahaner
Most of my working life, I’ve been a non-fiction writer. I’ve penned over 15 books some with my name and some I’ve ghosted. I know a lot of non-fiction writers. They’re my friends and colleagues.
Don’t be like this writer.
When I decided to write a novel, USA, Inc., which was just published, (shameless plug) I started hobnobbing with fiction authors, some established but mostly newbies like me. In fact, I started this blog to help me move from non-fiction to fiction. I hope I’ve helped others do the same, because many non-fiction writing traits, habits and experience are transferable.
Right off the bat, though, I noticed that fiction writers are different than non-fiction writers — and not in a good way.
They are a bunch of whiney-babies.
They complain about money. They grumble about how the work is difficult…
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Poems for Li’l Kids #3 – Fred the Elephant
Third in a series of fun little poems for very little kiddies.
The Age of Acquire-ius
While I’m on the subject of January 20th (see last post), I notice that the same date is the start of the astrological sign, Aquarius. For me, however, this month will be the END – the end of the Age of “Acquire-ius,” and the beginning of the Days of Downsizing.
January 20, 2017 – A Primer
So 21 days from now, America will inaugurate a person as president, someone practically no one ever expected to see as the next occupant of the Oval Office. A person who…
Book Progress Report #12
Okay, people. It’s time once again for prayers. Or, for those of the non-praying ilk, crossing fingers.
A Code id da Dode: Ellie’s Antidotes
Colds. We’re all too familiar with the usual trajectory: sore throat → sneezing → cough… and sometimes all at the same time. No year would be complete without the Christmas Cold. Having just gone through one of these winter-wonder specials, I thought I’d share some of the balms I found most helpful with you, dear readers.
Crossed Eyes and Dotted Tees 