Tag Archives: United States
Extreme parenting in all cultures
I shuddered when reading the reviews and interviews of Amy Chua. One example : http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/jan/15/amy-chua-tiger-mother-interview She reminded me too much of my own mother, and no, she wasn’t Chinese. Rather she was from a certain background and a generation stuck … Continue reading
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Responsibility, a new concept
Last weekend I watched the news in disbelief and shock. Many people died, others were wounded, but many also had the courage to act and save other people’s lives. Ms Gifford survived, thanks to her entourage’s prompt action, I … Continue reading
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Letter from ‘Manhattan’ by Joan Didion
Wisdom is hard to find. Happiness takes research. Self-absorption is general, as is self-doubt. In the large coastal cities of the United States this summer many people wanted to be dressed in “real linen,” cut by Calvin Klein to wrinkle, … Continue reading
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Query Submission Checklist
For all writers hoping to get an agent Here is your official checklist to use before querying EVERY agent. It’ll save time, money, frustration, and hopefully make the process smoother. Everyone knows that those of us in publishing kick into … Continue reading
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