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A Rap Parody of This is Why I’m Hot for Writers

April 28, 2010

I can’t remember song lyrics for the life of me when the radio isn’t guiding me along, but I love to sing in the shower, so I usually just start with the tune and chorus and make up my own lyrics from there. Last night I was singing the rap song, “This is Why I’m [...]

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Thank You Notes Should Really Be Thank You Notes

April 21, 2010

Not long ago, I visited a popular furniture store and filled out a form with my contact information. A few days later I received a thank you note in the mail from the sales associate. Nice touch, I thought to myself…until I read it.
Here’s what the note said:
Thank you for shopping at (NAME OF STORE).
I’m [...]

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What Do Authors and Athletes Have in Common? Fans Who Want to Know Them

May 7, 2009

I’m not really a sports fan, but I’ve always been interested in people’s lives. I could care less about a baseball game until my husband (a coach and avid sports fan) tells me where a player grew up, how they got to the majors, their favorite movie, or some hardship they’ve overcome. Suddenly, I find [...]

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