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“Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot” — Chapter 142

Progress, or what some might prefer to simply call “activity” instead, continues on other fronts, however. As they enter the month of March, Todd announces that this will be their last one occupying the offices of Central HQ. The Palmyra remodel is just about finished, and they’ve already gotten access…

Office

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“Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot” — Chapter 142
“Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot” — Chapter 142
Office

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The Page 69 Test: Stop Rewind Fast Forward

Author Ben Human invited me to participate in his “page 69” challenge. You’ll have to read his full piece here to get the total gist of it, though it’s certainly an interesting and thought provoking piece. Anyway without getting into all the reasons behind it, I’m just posting the results…

Writing

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The Page 69 Test: Stop Rewind Fast Forward
The Page 69 Test: Stop Rewind Fast Forward
Writing

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Random Old Photo of the Day: July, 1975

Here’s my aunt Donna Sue’s first husband Griff. Then my aunt Cissy holding me as a baby, Donna Sue herself somewhat obscured in the back. Off to the side, those are my cousins Jada and Shanna. Griff was this intense military guy, but always nice to us for the most…

History

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Random Old Photo of the Day: July, 1975
Random Old Photo of the Day: July, 1975
History

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Ohio State Buckeye Football

Another year, another spectacular crash and burn. By now it’s not exactly a seismic event for you to stumble onto one more article lamenting how this season has gone. However, unlike most pieces you’ve probably read — or at least most articles from a Columbus-leaning source — let me state…

Ohio

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Ohio State Buckeye Football
Ohio State Buckeye Football
Ohio

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Writing To Remember — Every Single Day

Q&A with Jason McGathey — Author’s note: Online publication The Pro Files recently contacted me for a little discussion about “the writing life.” What follows is an emailed Q&A session by the editor, Ben Human. …

Writers On Writing

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Writing To Remember — Every Single Day
Writing To Remember — Every Single Day
Writers On Writing

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Mar 23

“Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot” — Chapter 141

One significant inflection point arrives during Edgar’s next trip up to Lorena. Like many other spark inducing events, this one begins by Don Evans drifting into the equipment room without warning. Even though one potential source of conflict has already been inspected and crossed off the list — it’s not…

Retail

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“Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot” — Chapter 141
“Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot” — Chapter 141
Retail

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Mar 16

“Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot” — Chapter 140

As January draws to a close, Edgar receives a card from Rob and the Locke sisters, thanking him for 10 years of service. This is a welcome, unexpected touch, and helps remind him that he can realistically maybe extend his meager clan of supporters outward by a few notches, to…

Retail

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“Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot” — Chapter 140
“Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot” — Chapter 140
Retail

11 min read


Mar 12

I Put My Book Through The Page 69 Test
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Ben Human

Interesting piece, Ben!

Interesting piece, Ben! I think this is fun and kind of funny both - it makes me want to try this with every book I have. Though I don't believe any of these shortcuts can tell you if something is good, I'm sure they can give these editors a solid…

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Mar 9

“Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot” — Chapter 139

Though the particulars vary, these situations are all related, corollaries of the same mindset. People are allowed to come flying at you with whatever, but at that this point, basically all you’re permitted in response is to tell them they are right even when they are not. Anything else is…

Office

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“Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot” — Chapter 139
“Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot” — Chapter 139
Office

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Mar 2

“Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot” — Chapter 138

Failing the price audit up Lorena, though, now this is Edgar’s responsibility. However, even in this instance, he feels the bosses’ thinking on this is mighty muddled. …

Retail

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“Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot” — Chapter 138
“Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot” — Chapter 138
Retail

15 min read

Jason McGathey

Jason McGathey

4.1K Followers

Habitual writer. http://jasonmcgathey.wordpress.com Also: https://lovelettertocolumbus.com/ (Columbus OH minutiae) https://aknownhistory.com/ (family stuff)

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