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HISTORY, LIFE, ON WRITING, SHORT TAKES

Tsk-tsk! (1979)

Reading Time: 2 minutes Not contacting the state offices was practically journalistic malpractice. You need to get the official word, even if it’s “no comment.” Continue reading Tsk-tsk! (1979)

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HAPPINESS, HISTORY, LIFE, ON WRITING, SHORT TAKES

A good time for groundwork, 1979

Reading Time: 2 minutes I had visions of collecting my school essays into books of criticism about how not to write papers. Does that sound like what I’m doing here? Continue reading A good time for groundwork, 1979

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Puff and fluff, 1979

Reading Time: 2 minutes Any local news editor understands the delicate balance between what readers and advertisers expect and what you think is important. Continue reading Puff and fluff, 1979

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LIFE, ON WRITING, SHORT TAKES

In Other Words … Season 2, Episode 19

Reading Time: 2 minutes Many people don’t even have the time or focus for an entire book. The culture of short videos and podcasts has taken over, to our detriment. Continue reading In Other Words … Season 2, Episode 19

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FICTION, HAPPINESS, LIFE, ON WRITING, SHORT TAKES

Top-of-the-head inventory, 1979

Reading Time: 2 minutes “Items in Stock” was, in truth, a misnomer. Some were complete, or ready for a final draft or a rewrite. Others were ideas or characters in search of a plot. Continue reading Top-of-the-head inventory, 1979

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HISTORY, HUMOR, LIFE, ON WRITING

Award-winning coverage? (1979)

Reading Time: 3 minutes Newspapers have associations, which sponsor competitions. But it’s a long trip from “thinking of sending it” to actually receiving an award. Continue reading Award-winning coverage? (1979)

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A dead-end job? (1979)

Reading Time: 2 minutes Now, Howard. Listen carefully. It’s important to be honest with a potential employer. But there’s such a thing as being TOO honest. Continue reading A dead-end job? (1979)

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No realistic understanding, 1979

Reading Time: 2 minutes Know what your work is worth. Not knowing may mean either you won’t get the job, or you’ll be undercutting yourself. Continue reading No realistic understanding, 1979

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The end is in sight, 1979

Reading Time: 2 minutes Returning to the fraternity house, which alumni sometimes did, was a Really Bad Idea. I was already spending way too much time there. Continue reading The end is in sight, 1979

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HISTORY, LIBERTY, LIFE, LIVING HERE, SHORT TAKES

Make the most of Memorial Day weekend

Reading Time: 3 minutes July 4th is a time to celebrate. Memorial Day is a time to remember. Five simple rules will make it meaningful and memorable. Continue reading Make the most of Memorial Day weekend

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Howard Fielding's "Living Here" column ran for 25 years in The Sunday Republican of Waterbury, Connecticut. Now retired, he's still living here, online. Join him to enjoy sunsets, short uplifting essays, works in progress, special surprises, and the occasional trip down Memory Lane.

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