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Comment on Reading: who has time anymore? by Greg Zeck

Greg Zeck — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:20:00 +0000

Can’t say I’ve read “Justinian’s Flea,” no. (And, yes, you’ve nailed the apostrophe!) Sounds like one of those fascinating books that combine history and natural history. The “Feathers” book I’m finishing now, referenced above, does something like that in tracing the evolution of feathers, from dinosaur to contemporary birds, and the trade in such things as ostrich feathers, which before WW I were every fine lady’s decor of choice — and extremely expensive. When I’ve finished “Feathers,” can I borrow your “Flea”? I might well have an itch then.

Comment on Reading: who has time anymore? by Steve Bergerson

Steve Bergerson — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:56:07 +0000

So many books, so little time. Have you read “Justinian’s Flea”? (Is that a proper use of an apostrophe?) It’s about a flea that killed about 35 million people and brought down the Roman Empire back in the 6th century. Kind of changed the history of the world. Interesting read.

Comment on Too many gorillas by Greg Zeck

Greg Zeck — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:59:49 +0000

You may be able to sell cheap pizzas via gorillas or gorilla masks. But take some products, brands, and audiences, up the ladder and see where gorillas stop being effective:
* Fast food
* Furniture dealers (especially those with cheap, gaudy furniture in the windows)
* Quickie church services (there’s a very popular church in the same strip mall where the cheap pizza place is located)
* Econobox cars
* Tinmen (siding specialists who “just happen to be” in your neighborhood)

Comment on Too many gorillas by gerry

gerry — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:12:41 +0000

Your gorillas are nothing more than modern day sandwich boards. They appear, in one form or another, during every depression/recession or whatever you believe is happening. But surely there must be other topics of value to research in the heat of the South? Or, something may have boiled over in that Yankee head of yours?

Comment on Useful consciousness by Greg Zeck

Greg Zeck — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:31:30 +0000

Ach, well, I hope not. Even the ancient of days have their breath, their heart, their sinew. As you plod down the Tamiami Trail, keep your bleary eyes open for signs of life’s absurdities. The behavior of the motorists. The mating dances of the birds and small mammals. The saliva that pools at your feet as your stumble on. All of these are miracles, everyday and unconscious but that we become conscious of them. Then, hallelujah, we can cackle and move on!

Comment on Useful consciousness by gerry

gerry — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:58:49 +0000

My useful consciousness has expired. Anybody heading toward the sizzly jargon landfill?

Comment on The lowly possessive by Greg Zeck

Greg Zeck — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:12:06 +0000

I’m sure I have my father’s legal / legalistic leanings & learnings in me. As well as the opposite, from my mother (the passionate & emotional). We Libras, too, have to balance forces and hedge our bets.

Comment on The lowly possessive by gerry

gerry — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 03:57:09 +0000

The lawyer’s son speaketh sooth!

Comment on Writing as pleasure by Greg Zeck

Greg Zeck — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:51:33 +0000

I am still instructing, yes, if not formally and if not MnSCU students. Always teaching, always learning. In business, this means coaching and encouraging clients who do some of their own writing. It also means modeling good practices even as we’re in the middle of a project. There’s nothing to hide here, and everything to reveal as best we can.

Comment on Writing as pleasure by gerry

gerry — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 23:27:57 +0000

With this title I thought I might read about your pleasure writing. Didn’t know you were still instructing writing students who probably write already because it is their pleasure. Me? I write to test my reflexes and make commentary about writing about writing.