In a 1944 letter, George Orwell insightfully explained why he intended to write 1984.
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If someone behaves negatively towards you, it helps to remember that he or she is a human being like you and to distinguish between an action and the person who does it. If counter measures are needed to prevent someone doing harm, it’s always better to do it with a calm rather than an agitated mind. If you act out of anger, the best part of your brain fails to function. Remember, compassion is not a sign of weakness.
Dalai Lama, shared on Google+ today.
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A short note – and a link to a profile – on the death of Elmore Leonard.
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What’s writing about? Stephen King lays it out for us, briefly.
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What does it mean?
Wise Questions
You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.– Naguib Mahfouz
My question is: who is Naguib Mahfouz? … Have I questioned wisely?
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Free Software Because Free Stuff is Cool
A short post on free LibreOffice software, and the free and cheap software I like to use for writing.
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A new poem to share.
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I have a movie to recommend, and a beautiful song to share.
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“Where’s the “just be” in there? Where’s the time carved out for me and removing the pollution in the mind?”
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