At left is what the great C.S. Lewis advised a “schoolgirl in America” on the subject of writing.
I was particularly taken by his point #3: “Write with the ear.” In my constructing my sentences and paragraphs, I try to make my writing indistinguishable from my speaking.
When my kids were little, I noticed that, even though they were good readers, they struggled with writing. I’d say, “Tell me what you’re thinking about this subject,” which they could normally do perfectly. Then I’d say, “Great! Write that down.”
I was also gratified to see his point #4: “Write about what interests you … and nothing else.” Unless I have a specific wring assignment from a client, readers can count on hearing about what interests me today.
Here’s proof (as if any were needed) that Trump understands that he’s despised and knows that his claims that he’s “respected around the world” are total bullshit.
What Seneca said here is as true today as it was 2000 years ago.
When I was a boy, I predicted that the advancements of science would eventually put an end to religion, but it appears I was wrong.
Dwindling educational standards and pounding levels of propaganda have brought us to the point that 42% of Americans reject the scientific finding that human activity is causing climate change. These are probably the same idiots who believe that that vaccinations are dangerous.
Are you seriously blaming this military catastrophe on Hegseth, rather that the criminal sociopath who appointed him?
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