Monthly Archives: August 2013

Au Revoir, Dutch

Posted on August 28, 2013 by stirlingnoh

Elmore Leonard is rightly identified with the special grit of Detroit, an American manufacturing colossus visited by rack and ruin as the world’s love for the Big Three turned to rust. Leonard’s works from the 1970’s reveal a once-genteel Detroit … Continue reading →

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Pop Goes Lenny

Posted on August 12, 2013 by stirlingnoh

I recently had an epiphany, thanks to Lenny. Sure, 95% of pop music is dross. But if you don’t keep your ears and mind open, you’ll miss the 5% that counts. I think that’s wise counsel for writing as well. … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs as Howard Beale – McWorld vs. Jihad

Posted on August 10, 2013 by stirlingnoh

I come to praise Apple not bury it. I type on an Apple laptop; the keyboard is dynamite for a speed typist such as myself. I compose music using Apple’s Logic software on an iMac. But I don’t have an … Continue reading →

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< 100bpm

Posted on August 3, 2013 by stirlingnoh

If you’ve ever taught writing, any kind of writing, you no doubt have encountered the challenge of how to make the writing better without interfering with the author’s voice. Once you start messing with voice, you’re in deep water. Voice … Continue reading →

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