Yearly Archives: 2009

Dear 2010

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Bill Wren

If you don’t mind, I would like to make a few requests of you. While I don’t wish to appear dogmatic and inflexible, and if I may be blunt, you are of absolutely no use or merit to me should … Continue reading →

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Grammatical ignoramus

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Bill Wren

Friends of mine are often surprised at how little I know about the mechanics of writing. It’s true, however. On the subject of grammar, I’m largely an ignoramus. Years ago, in school, it was one of the subjects I did … Continue reading →

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My Christmas wish is for an editor

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Bill Wren

I have a recurring wish and that is for an editor. Since it’s the Christmas season, I’ll say it’s my Christmas wish. I’d like an editor. That’s what I want – my own personal editor. My definition of editor is … Continue reading →

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Give me crap or give me death

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Bill Wren

Yes, I’m being hyperbolic in my title. Given the choice between rubbish and life I’ll take life every time. But I like what is often considered to be “crap.” There are only two things about it that I object to: … Continue reading →

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Ten things that give me the willies

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Bill Wren

I’ve been lost in work all day and I’ve just come up for air. In my part of the world the day is as gray and grim as days get so, having lifted my head up from the work I’ve … Continue reading →

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