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Why History is Important
Posted on November 8, 2018 7 Comments

Before the cemetery tour I led the other day, someone commented, “What’s your tour about? My daughter doesn’t want to go if it’s about dates and who was married to whom.” People have been turned off by history relayed through dry, dusty details. Too bad. History is rich and informative, and crammed with […]
Confessions of a People-pleasing Perfectionist
Posted on April 16, 2018 4 Comments

All right, fellow perfectionists and people pleasers, this one’s for us. On my last editing course, I got 70%. It’s a passing grade, but it’s not the high score and dripping praise I’m used to. In fact, it’s downright embarrassing. So why am I telling you? I’m sharing this because although the mark was disappointing, […]