Monthly Archives: April 2019
Goldfield Gemfield Gem Claims Update
Sharon Artlip has been in touch. She and her sister Nadiah Beekum own the Gemfield Gem claims in Goldfield, Nevada. (internal link) I’ve written quite a bit about the claims at this site and also in the May, 2016 issue … Continue reading
Revising Work From Overseas
In today’s interconnected world, editors may be asked to edit and revise the work of people for whom English is not their first language. While I am revising these writer’s efforts, I am humbled knowing I could never write in … Continue reading
What is Your Nom de Plume?
A nom de plume is a pen name or alias. Mine is Fresno Bob. I rarely use it but I like its obscurity factor. Fresno Bob is a character we never see in John Carpenter’s movie Escape From New York. … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts on writing, Writing tips
Tagged alias, Escape From New York, Fresno Bob, movies, nom de plume, pen name
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We All Get Stressed
My dentist doesn’t want to treat me any more. The anxiety and difficulty I have with procedures is causing him stress. The dental office manager says a patient’s stress produces stress on a dentist, making it more difficult to care … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, dental work, dentistry, phobic patients, stress, tooth implants
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The Darkest Performance by Johnny Cash
With his voice giving out, Johnny Cash gave a rousing, sometimes joyous rendition of Cocaine Blues in his famous 1968 Folsom Prison concert. Best known from that concert was Folsom Prison Blues, with Cash delivering its signature line, “I shot … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts on writing, Uncategorized, Writing by others
Tagged Cocaine Blues, Folsom Prison Concert, Johnny Cash, music
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Minerals Unlimited in Ridgecrest, California
What do the best bars and rock shops have in common? They all have a gravel parking lot. Whenever you hear gravel underneath your wheels in the desert, you know you’re going to have a great time. Don’t fear for … Continue reading
Wallpaper Magazine: The Trailblazing Women of Bauhaus
While I know something of Art Nouvevau, The Arts and Crafts Movement, and Art Deco, Bauhaus has always eluded me. It’s out there somewhere, intriguing but phantom like, not really defined, not really settling into my consciousness. Just what is … Continue reading
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Tagged Bauhaus, Bauhausmädels, Taschen, wallpaper magazine
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A Destination Rock and Mineral Shop Opens in Arizona!
October 15, 2020 UPDATE Update: Sunshine Gallery and Gifts has reopened! Located half-way between Tombstone and Tucson, Rolf Luetcke runs the best rock and mineral store that you have never seen. Five decades plus of collecting and selling. Check Mindat … Continue reading