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I'm Bill Wren, a writer-editor, social media enthusiast in Fredericton, New Brunswick. And that would be my dog, Molly Bloom, as a logo in the header.
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Monthly Archives: March 2010
Gender, technology and generalizations
When talking about genders we inevitably employ broad and loose generalizations. We know there are differences (the obvious biological ones). We think there are differences in thought because it often seems that way though we’re never quite sure because sexuality … Continue reading
When words lose power don’t use them
Overuse diminishes the effectiveness of words and phrases. It steals their power. When that happens, stop using them. If you continue to, your writing will be ineffective. You want to convey your meaning but when a word has lost its … Continue reading
A modest post about modest changes
On the far right you’ll see I’ve changed my “about” image. Well, I have new glasses and also felt the urge to change up the image. To tell you the truth, I already miss the blue and sunny summer New … Continue reading
A world of absolutes
I’ve noticed, as you may have too, that we love absolutes, especially online. On Wednesday there was an opinion piece on the Globe and Mail site that said bloggers are male. Women who blog must have struggled with their sexual … Continue reading
What we see dictates how we see it
How we interpret the world is affected by our perspective. Sport provides numerous examples. Is a play legal or illegal? The referee makes a call. Video replay is examined. Why? Simply because the referee’s perspective is very specific. He or … Continue reading →