There are so many types of art, I feel amazed that I feel a sense of respect for all of them. Sure there’s “modern art”, that tongue-in-cheek form of artistic expression which seems more accidental than planned, but I still have some respect for it. After all, it does supply us all with a focus …
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Burger Franchise
If I had a spatula for every time someone said, “Asking for a friend,” I could create a burger franchise across the galaxy. And if I had a pound of ketchup for every toadeater who thought they were being funny because it’s not really for a friend but for them, I could stock all the …
Guest column—Ask Suzi Uzi
Dear Suzi, My gluten-free gluteus has a junction malfunction. The breeze is cold. I don’t chemical treat. Is there a natural way to fix it? Naturally, Jean Lowe Dear Mister Lowe, Jean, Are you aware nature is full of chemicals? In fact, that’s where we get all of our chemicals—nature. Don’t hurt your puny …
Writing Advice—Critical Hardness
There’s a part of writing that’s generously difficult—giving and taking criticism. It can be very difficult to give criticism. You have to employ tact. Unless you’re slightly sociopathic, you want to employ tact. You have to employ specifics, and that without going over the top with your criticism. You don’t want to break the writer. …
Questions for Friends
Questions to get to know your friends: What’s your favorite color? What’s your favorite movie? What’s your favorite food? What do you plan on doing after you graduate from high school? What did you do right after graduation? How many children do you want to have when you get married and be a suburban clone? …
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