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A perfect sentence
Every once in a while, I'll come across one. Like the opening to Garrison Keillor's hilarious novel Pontoon, which I'm currently reading:"Evelyn was an insomniac, so when they say she died in her sleep, you had to question that."It's an exquisite piece of writing;...
Are we there yet? Are we there yet?
Anyone with kids, who remembers being a kid, or who watches the Simpsons will recognize that oft-grating phrase.It's usually repeated ad infinitum until Homer relents.But today I'm asking the question about social media.*I've been a follower for nearly three years....
The future is here (on blogger)
A few months ago I lamented that blogger wouldn't allow you to schedule a pub date for your post in advance (and continued my griping here and here) . Well, that option is now available.And to celebrate (and test the functionality), I'm going to set this post to...
Introducing: beautygeeks!
Janine Falcon, a former Canadian Living beauty editor I know and have worked with, has just launched her blog: beautygeeks!And whether or not you're interested in beauty opinion, news and tips, I think you'll enjoy Janine's writing which is playful, stylish, crisp,...
Enter Philip Roth
I recently finished reading Philip Roth's superb novel, Exit Ghost, the latest (and final?) Zukerman story. Nathan Zukerman, by the way, is Roth's literary alter ego; a fictional author whose life has mirrored that of his creator's. Or has it?And what can you say...
To blog or not to blog…
That is the question... a client asked a couple of weeks ago. Here's what I suggested.Before you get startedFigure out your objective. The blogosphere can be a good way to build awareness for you and your brand, but that doesn't happen overnight. It's a slow burn,...