Tag Archives: writing

#blog2012

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Neil

December is a month where many of us look back, and look forward, preparing ourselves to take the next step into the new year. During the past, this would be a time where I would go into my blog archives … Continue reading →

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The One Essential Writing Question

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Neil

There are so many blogging and writing conferences nowadays, that it is getting a little crazy.  And what good are they?  They take us away from our families and cost too much money.  Wouldn’t it be nice if one of … Continue reading →

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The Obvious

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Neil

It is so obvious.  Really.  I’m not sure why it has taken me so long to see it.  Perhaps I wanted to be blind.  To humanize everything.  But every blog, every status update, every tweet that I read at three … Continue reading →

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Word and Image

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Neil

I am in McDonald’s staring at a poster for the new McRib sandwich.  The photo shows this huge, juicy, succulent rib — the size of half a cow.  The photo is just begging you to buy a McRib.  Although I … Continue reading →

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Audience

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Neil

About two weeks ago, I wrote a post, and as the cursor hovered over the publish button, I decided against pressing it.   Instead, I picked five bloggers out of the proverbial hat, individuals who I thought could relate to the … Continue reading →

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Are Blog Commenters “Real” Writers?

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Neil

A few weeks ago, there was a raucous argument online over the unimportant question of the day — are bloggers “real” writers? I have my own thoughts about this, but I’m all about spreading the love, so for all practical … Continue reading →

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I Write

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Neil

I write to share my wisdom arising from my life experience. My words are like the rain, and you are like the soil, and when my nourishment satisfies your thirst for knowledge, you grow tall, like the grass and the … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Citizen of the Month Blog Posts, 2009

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Neil

I have a feeling my December is going to be chaotic, so I wanted to thank everyone who came by to read my writing during 2009 NOW.   I read through my archives today, and picked out a few of my … Continue reading →

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Your Words are Yours

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Neil
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The Therapist of the Blogosphere

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Neil

If you’ve ever been to a therapist’s office, you’ve probably had a similar experience.   You sit on the comfortable chair or couch, and tell the therapist that you have a problem. “What is the problem?” the therapist asks. “My problem … Continue reading →

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