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Impermanence

Posted on June 16, 2016 by DrEMiller

While messing around with Day 15’s three tangles–Yincut, Locar, and Verdigogh–I got an idea that would also include the three patterns from Day 14–Dyon, Chainging, and Keeko. It’s not a Zentangle, nor Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA); but I think I … Continue reading →

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Blogging 101, Day Four: Define Your Audience (and Embed Something of Interest)

Posted on July 14, 2015 by DrEMiller

The Audience The purpose of the Day Four assignment is to learn how to embellish your blog with outside resources that are attractive to your ideal audience.  My ideal audience is other people who are trying to learn to write, … Continue reading →

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Blogging 101, Day 3: Meet the Neighbors

Posted on July 14, 2015 by DrEMiller

It is far beyond Day 3 of Blogging 101 and I this is my first catch-up post.  The Day Three assignment was to “say hello to the neighbors,” something I have been doing for some time.  Among other things, we … Continue reading →

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Blogging 101, Day 2: Blog Title and Tagline, and My Own Problems with These

Posted on July 7, 2015 by DrEMiller

Today’s Blogging 101 assignment involves changing the title of a blog and its tagline.  I’ve thought a lot over the years about changing the title, but never did anything about it. Today, although I successfully managed to change the tagline … Continue reading →

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Hmm…

Posted on June 30, 2015 by DrEMiller

It’s been over a week since I posted anything to this site.  I had finally made the decision to transform this into a “how I’m learning to write” site, and then I got overwhelmed with too many things to finish … Continue reading →

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Oops!

Posted on June 24, 2015 by DrEMiller

Yesterday morning, I re-read Monday’s post, and found myself very embarrassed by the grammar errors it contained.  Since this site has developed into a “how I am learning to write” blog, I am particularly disappointed in myself. So here is one point … Continue reading →

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Blogging101, Day 1: Introduce Myself

Posted on June 10, 2015 by DrEMiller

In introducing myself, I should provide new readers with a context for my blog–what’s it about, why you should read it.  The purpose is to focus my ideas about my blog and what I’d like to do with it.  Suggestions … Continue reading →

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Affect and Effect | The Daily Post at WordPress.com

Posted on July 20, 2012 by DrEMiller

For all the writers and students out there, the use of the word “affect” when the meaning is “effect” is a personal peeve. When I’m reading, I often have to stop to figure out if the right word has been … Continue reading →

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