Writing to Think Clearly
Writing out is a key exercise in learning to think well. Writing puts the thought out there on paper to behold. It expresses it; gives it reality in space and … Continue reading
So You Think You Can Write
And my good friend Brad Titus recently wrote this fine piece on writing: So You Think You Can Write. And I concur wholeheartedly, which is why I’m writing now. I’m … Continue reading
5 Things: On Writing
This week’s 5 Things take the next R in the three R’s to give five resources on writing. There are a lot resources on writing out there and it seems … Continue reading
Of Course If I Was C.S. Lewis…
… I could agree that writing is just that easy: “The way for a person to develop a style is (a) to know exactly what he wants to say, and … Continue reading
Rapid Distraction Management
Getting things done requires intense focus on the task at hand. Accomplishment demands tenacious attention to one’s work. Whatever your work or pursuit is, this is fundamental. Much time and … Continue reading
5 Things: On Reading
This Monday’s 5 Things posts is on one of my favorite subjects: books and reading. I’m something of a bibliophile. I love books and not merely reading them but even … Continue reading
It Took 30 Years
I learn slow. Some have thought me smart but while I may have the appearance of intelligence indeed the finer elements of wisdom have long and often escaped me. At … Continue reading
Question Everything
You probably read the title and thought I wanted to advise a healthy skepticism or critical thinking. And you’d be right, I do, but not in the sense you are … Continue reading
Fritter
I don’t know why but I think the word fritter is cool. It rolls off the tongue and sounds weird. It almost has a trill to it. And it’s a … Continue reading
Booksmoore Has Gone Mobile
One of the cool things about my new theme at WordPress.com is that it works great on your phone. The website will sense that you are connecting mobile and fit … Continue reading
Stupid Is Still In the Bible
I’ve blogged intermittently for several years. I have few readers. Oh, well. Anyways, the most read post ever of all the wise and smart things I’ve had to say is … Continue reading
The Rebirth of a Blog
OK. Booksmoore is coming back. I’ve given it a slight facelift and moved some things around a bit. I’m simplifying it. Few pictures. The focus is on content, hopefully good … Continue reading
God Helps Those Who Help Themselves? Yes.
It has been oft said that, God helps those who help themselves. It has also been oft noted that this aphorism is not found in the Bible. This may be … Continue reading
