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Budding Writer, 1979: Mixed emotions and fears

Reading Time: 3 minutes I was touchy about my failure … in providing for myself, as a writer, in getting a job, etc. These things all tend to add up. Continue reading Budding Writer, 1979: Mixed emotions and fears

Howard FieldingJune 29, 2023September 18, 20231 Comment
HAPPINESS, HISTORY, LIFE, ON WRITING, SHORT TAKES

Budding Writer, 1979: Bicycle built for two

Reading Time: 2 minutes There was nothing I could do; siphoning gas from Mom’s car was difficult and time-consuming, and would have been impractical anyway. Continue reading Budding Writer, 1979: Bicycle built for two

Howard FieldingJune 25, 2023September 18, 2023Leave a comment
HISTORY, LIFE, ON WRITING, SHORT TAKES

Budding Writer, 1979: Gas pains

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Second Oil Crisis was already underway by the time the summer of 1979 rolled around and stranded me in New Jersey. Continue reading Budding Writer, 1979: Gas pains

Howard FieldingJune 22, 2023September 18, 20231 Comment
HAPPINESS, LIFE, ON WRITING, SHORT TAKES

In Other Words … Season 2, Episode 21

Reading Time: 2 minutes I’m experimenting with the formula. Instead of separate posts for each day, I’m excerpting several days together to work on a theme. Continue reading In Other Words … Season 2, Episode 21

Howard FieldingJune 17, 2023June 17, 2023Leave a comment
HAPPINESS, LIFE, ON WRITING, SHORT TAKES

Budding Writer, 1979: I stood my ground

Reading Time: 2 minutes I covered all school board meetings as a matter of routine. So it came as a surprise when a CRREL representative asked me to leave. Continue reading Budding Writer, 1979: I stood my ground

Howard FieldingJune 13, 2023September 18, 2023Leave a comment
HISTORY, HUMOR, LIFE, ON WRITING

Budding Writer, 1979: Award-winning coverage?

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 Budding Writer, 1979: Award-winning coverage?

Howard FieldingJune 2, 2023September 18, 20231 Comment
HAPPINESS, HISTORY, LIFE, ON WRITING, SHORT TAKES

Budding Writer, 1979: Sittin’ on the dock

Reading Time: 2 minutes The law of inertia: A body that is at rest stays at rest, or a body that is in motion stays in motion, unless it is acted on by an outside force. Continue reading Budding Writer, 1979: Sittin’ on the dock

Howard FieldingMay 10, 2023September 18, 20231 Comment
HAPPINESS, LIFE, ON WRITING, SHORT TAKES

Budding Writer, 1979: Thrill of the chase

Reading Time: 2 minutes Journalists aren’t ambulance-chasers. They follow the fires. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire, and where there’s firefighters, there’s news. Continue reading Budding Writer, 1979: Thrill of the chase

Howard FieldingMay 5, 2023September 18, 2023Leave a comment
SHORT TAKES

In Other Words: Season 2, Episode 14 — ‘Intermission’

Reading Time: 2 minutes I need this time off so I can complete a history of the invention of Bubble Wrap. My interview with The History Channel is back on and I need to prepare. Continue reading In Other Words: Season 2, Episode 14 — ‘Intermission’

Howard FieldingApril 9, 2023April 9, 20232 Comments
HAPPINESS, HISTORY, LIFE, ON WRITING, SHORT TAKES

Budding Writer, 1979: Cowardice or practicality

Reading Time: 2 minutes As every captain must decide whether to head in to port or continue the mission, I had to choose to limp home or explore strange new worlds. Continue reading Budding Writer, 1979: Cowardice or practicality

Howard FieldingMarch 29, 2023September 18, 20231 Comment

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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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