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The night before christmas…

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

For those in a Christmas mood (and I know not everyone is or even needs to be) and aren’t working too hard today (and I know some people are by choice or necessity), here’s a fun diversion: the Official NORAD Santa Tracker

I hope this brings a little holiday cheer to everyone!

Holly jolly holidays…

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

The top 25 holiday songs this year, according to the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.

My faves:

  • # 8 Jingle Bell Rock
  • #13 Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
  • #23 Carol of the Bells
  • #24 Wonderful Christmastime

What I believe is missing:

  • All I Want for Christmas is You
  • Last Christmas
  • Santa Baby

Happy holidays to you and yours!

Black plastic glasses…

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

I just love the name of this blog I discovered: Black Plastic Glasses.

It contains “musings on publishing and life in the digital age.”

Figuring out the future…

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

The Nieman Journalism Lab.

Interesting stuff.

What is your perspective?

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

It’s quite thought-provoking how important one’s perspective is to writing about and understanding an issue.

Right now, my work has me focusing on the history of the manufacturing industry in the United States. (My forthcoming book is a guide to careers in manufacturing, and I’ve been working on the industry history chapter.) In a way it never seemed before, the entire history of this country is all about manufacturing and business interests.

History for me has always been social or urban. Never military or business or religious or any other thing. So it’s quite an eye opener to be looking at the same stories and the same basic information from a different perspective.

It really opened my eyes. And it makes me realize that purposefully looking at the same information from another perspective is a good exercise to help my writing be more inclusive and perceptive.

Plus, it’s just really fascinating to see in a different light something I thought I knew.

What are your experiences of looking at something with a new perspective?

Things I’m thankful for (at home)…

Thursday, November 27th, 2008
  • My home. I have one and the only “problem” with it is too much heat in the wintertime.
  • My family and friends. For all the regular reasons.
  • The manufacturer of my favorite candy, which is made in Britain and not available in the U.S. For letting consumers order directly and for shipping across the pond.

What about your home life are you thankful for?