Monthly Archives: June 2009

Summertime Rest

The aroma of banana blueberry muffins wafts through the house.  The coffee just finished brewing.  It’s 8:30 am.  And I’m not at work. One of my dearest friends in the world is sleeping downstairs… in the freshly painted, freshly decorated … Continue reading

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Know When to Stop Talking

Governor Mark Sanford’s press conference yesterday is a prime example of why one should stop talking. From a live blogging of the conference yesterday: 2:23 Gov. Sanford is waxing lyrical about his love of the Appalachian Trail and his experiences … Continue reading

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Good Speechwriters Write More than Speeches

One thing I love about talented speechwriters is that they know how to write more than speeches.  And they do it brilliantly. I was reminded of this today when I clicked on Michael Gerson’s article in The Washington Post.  In … Continue reading

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