David Given Schwarm

Attempt to re-express your target’s position so clearly, vividly and fairly that your target says: “Thanks, I wish I’d thought of putting it that way.” List any points of agreement (especially if they are not matters of general or widespread agreement). Mention anything you have learned from your target. Only then are you permitted to…

Dad no arguing daily planning no drive thru Cody no resolution no cares less dairy Jack work excercise cooking

You used more unique words than 71% of users last week.         JANUARY 16 – JANUARY 23   Your Weekly Writing Update   Did you know that you used more unique words than 71% of Grammarly users? Check it out, and keep up the great work!         Grammarly writing…

Farewell Federico García Lorca translated by Jenny Minniti-Shippey If I die,Leave the balcony open. The boy is eating oranges.(From my balcony I hear him.) The reaper scythes the wheat.(From my balcony I feel it.) If I die,Leave the balcony open!

Ada, or Ardor: A Family Chronicle by Vladimir Nabokov My rating: 5 of 5 stars Oh, Good Lord! This book really should come with a warning label. I had read three other Nabokov books in 2021 (LuzHin, LoLiTa, Pal E Fir) and thought I was ready for anything–boy, was I wrong! This book is MASSIVE.…