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Coolest Pic Ever? Probably Not, But It’s Way Up There

Not necessarily something I would normally post here, but I can’t resist. From NASA’s Messenger website, here’s a picture of the planet Mercury from orbit. If you have a little time to let your inner geek run wild, go to the site and look around.  

Jason Lee Miller’s “On Japan, Hillbillies, and Burning Couches” at Off Topic

Good writing is about making connections, discovering and pursuing the similarities between things that appear to have little in common. It’s harder than you might think, too, which is what makes it so memorable when someone does it well. For example, if I were to ask you what Japan, hillbillies, and burning couches share, you’d [...]

Beyond the Margins: Another Post on Writer’s Conferences

Here’s a link to a post I came across over at Beyond the Margins that offers a bit of additional insight into writer’s conferences. Writer Dell Smith gives guidance on preparing, maximizing your experience, all while remembering to have fun. Imagine that! Link here.

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