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12.31.19 2020: The Year of Not Buying Stuff, in 4 easy steps
There are a lot of things that can be said about 2019. And for me, personally, in my day-to-day life — I can’t really say it was a terrible year. It’s a terrible year for the world and society at large, and my heart breaks daily while trying to cope with all the little fires…
Read More6.25.19 On anthologies, eclairs, paring knives and the merits of learning something new
I recently spent a week at the International Culinary Center in New York City learning all about the essentials of pastry making. It wasn’t easy: Five hours a night standing on a concrete floor, going until about 10:30 each evening, for five days straight. I gouged my thumb with a paring knife. But I made…
Read More5.22.18 How To Review Your Friend’s Book in 5 Easy Steps, and Why Authors Keep Asking You To
A friend writes: “Someone close to me has self-published her book and asked me to write a review. I helped her with edits years ago, but haven’t read it since she published. It wasn’t really my style, but I was happy to help. I have no idea what to write for a review. We’re trying…
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