Essays that take a different look at social, political and scientific landmarks in history.
Reading Time: 2 minutes An author and educator friend likes this “story arc.” I hadn’t thought of a journal/memoir as a story, but I suppose the best ones are. Continue reading In Other Words: Season 2, Episode 10
Reading Time: 2 minutes That ship had sailed. But the whole long, angst-ridden saga might someday be fodder for a fictional scene — or memoir — or maybe even a blog. Continue reading Ding letter, 1979
Reading Time: < 1 minutes That first check is the milestone many writers use for the start of their writing career. Mine came on this date 44 years ago today. Continue reading First paycheck, 1979
Reading Time: 2 minutes Time and Newsweek ran uncomplimentary frat articles …and the frat shows were dropping like flies. That was a bad omen for my TV Guide piece. Continue reading Omens, 1979
Reading Time: 3 minutes First lesson when trying to break into any job: Don’t be late for your first appointment. Second lesson: Learn people’s names. Fast. Continue reading Things are looking up, 1979
Reading Time: < 1 minutes I realized late in life that my mission in writing is to bring joy to the lives of others. Continue reading In Other Words: Season 2, Episode 9
Reading Time: 2 minutes I suppose I could have had a niche professional specialty: editorial consultant for law firms.But I was still suffering from law school PTSD. Continue reading Ideas, 1979
Reading Time: 2 minutes After weeks doing little or nothing in the winter doldrums of New Hampshire, I realized I’d accomplished all I set out to do. Continue reading Mission accomplished, 1979
Reading Time: 2 minutes I don’t recall these Sunday morning devotions, but apparently they brought joy to my life. Or maybe it was from reading The Greatest Hits of Doonesbury. Continue reading I am happy, 1979
Reading Time: 2 minutes Other denominations might have their own publications, but the markets would not overlap. First serial rights seemed the way to go . Continue reading First serial rights, 1979
