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Posted Mon, Apr 4, 8:49 a.m.
Seattle architecture should take a cue from Mr. Cheek's writing style. Vivid imagery enhanced by metaphor and simile and dotted with words that surprised and stimulated the brain. I had to scroll down to see who the writer was before finishing the article.
MOREPosted Sat, Sep 26, 11:47 a.m.
Fun piece. As a writer active in a long running critique group, I've been part of a group of serious fellow writers who've made the transition from the "yellow pad" to the keyboard. It truly is a neurological transition. My brain stops and starts and doesn't write fluidly now if ...
MOREPosted Mon, Jan 5, 8:23 a.m.
I'm so glad that in this New Year I see that writers/editors miss things like I have been known to do, at times. Thanks. And, it gave me a laugh to see that our economy is in spuds. That's the best thing it's been accused of being "in" in a ...
MOREPosted Fri, Jul 11, 11:43 a.m.
Inspired Urpan Planners Where Are You?: Eastlake Avenue has deteriorated into a pitted street (from being town up for townhouse projects) lined with boxes bringing their mandated 'first floor commercial space' for which no parking has been added. I know there are inspired urban planners out there...where are you?
MOREPosted Thu, May 29, 8:58 p.m.
Life on the water: I grew up in wheatfields, was never on a boat and certainly never had such a special introduction to life and activity on the water. I've lived onboard a boat now for eighteen years, though and love the very interesting lifestyle. Take a small fuzzy dust ...
MOREPosted Wed, May 28, 10:36 a.m.
Politics aside, your writing sings: What a great read. I sent a link to my writing students as an example of how a nonfiction piece, whatever its topic, can be a compelling read. It reminded me why I, a liberal, enjoy reading George Will.
MOREPosted Fri, Apr 18, 8:53 a.m.
Ok, so it's PC (pre coffee): Yes, I know it's beleaguered. Spelling beleaguers me.
MOREPosted Fri, Apr 18, 8:49 a.m.
Writers take note: "Apparently? What's the alternative explanation? The bridge is alive and decided to squat down on a hapless bus? Or a frisky bus decided to leap up at the wrong instant and bumped its head?" Journalists, take note. You can give your beleagured readers a good laugh with ...
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