Monthly Archives: October 2002

Strunk and White, Rule 17.  Omit needless words.

Posted on October 31, 2002 by Marchbanks

Krakauer has a story to tell, but the way he tells it annoys me badly. Continue reading →

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Aargh.

Posted on October 29, 2002 by Marchbanks

I still need to find a thousand words to cut out of this piece on the Titanic sinking.  The writer’s prone to purple prose, but I’m losing tons of human incident as I slash. Continue reading →

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The house smells like solvents this morning

Posted on October 28, 2002 by Marchbanks

The urethane foam he’s using has a really strong VOC stink to it. Continue reading →

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Bottling beer

Posted on October 27, 2002 by Marchbanks

I got 38 pints bottled and on the shelf to condition for the next month. Continue reading →

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Brownies in the oven

Posted on October 25, 2002 by Marchbanks

I had to make something to take to an after-production Dessert Reception. Continue reading →

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JEEZ, I do not want to be working

Posted on October 21, 2002 by Marchbanks

I know perfectly well what the problem is:  Bouchercon hangover. Continue reading →

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Back from Bouchercon

Posted on October 20, 2002 by Marchbanks

I ’splained that, in the words of the old bumper sticker, “I ain’t a cowboy, I just found the hat.” Continue reading →

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Three hundred fifty dollars

Posted on October 16, 2002 by Marchbanks

My task is to have my minuscule closet dismantled so they can get into the attic. Continue reading →

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The brisket’s done

Posted on October 15, 2002 by Marchbanks

. . . I hope. Continue reading →

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Dod-dern it . . .

Posted on October 15, 2002 by Marchbanks

Just when I thought I had the varmints under control, I caught a rat. Continue reading →

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