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Off-Topic Tuesday: Silence is Electrum

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Ross

I frequently discuss the strange dichotomy of my writer’s desire to remain undisturbed and my baser human need for socializing. It’s probably because I feel that tug-of-war all of the time, whether it’s related to writing or not. The recent … Continue reading →

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Off-Topic Tuesday: Communities for Recluses (A Triptych of Rambling)

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Ross

I often advise people that writing is solitary business. That is, of course, based on my own personal experience. When I see a book written by two authors, I tend to be a bit baffled. In most cases, I can’t … Continue reading →

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Close Encounters: Proximity Alert

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Ross

You may recall that about a month ago that I went on about my experiences as a 2nd grader who was essentially told to pipe down. You may also recall that not only that the “pipe down” lesson not take, … Continue reading →

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Close Encounters: Will Talk About Nothing for Food

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Ross

In the second grade I was relegated to the corner of the classroom and, not long after, was surrounded by a three-sided screen. While defensively impressive, I think the teacher’s idea was to prevent me from communicating with the rest … Continue reading →

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