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Thus far: a life story

February 19, 2024February 21, 2024 wally metts3 Comments

It's my life story, sort of. And you are welcome to correct errors of fact.

Posted in pilgrimage, travel, writingTagged adventures, Bible, birthday, blogging, childhood, education, family, religion, teaching

And there is a plan B

December 9, 2020 wally metts7 Comments

I have two book ideas, and I expect to get to them eventually. This would be the time if the pandemic continues to rage and the vaccine fails and the world ends.

Posted in communication, sabbatical, writingTagged book ideas, Georgia mountains

meaningless, unnecessary, redundant adjectives

July 18, 2019July 16, 2019 wally metts2 Comments

We tend to pile adjectives up like firewood, expecting more heat when all we get is more cobwebs.

Posted in writingTagged adjectives, grammar, tips

the problem of

June 27, 2019 wally mettsLeave a comment

This troublesome preposition leads to more words and less clarity.

Posted in writingTagged clarity, concise, grammar, prepositions

that is a problem

June 20, 2019June 19, 2019 wally metts4 Comments

Overusing the word "that" signals lazy, sloppy thinking. Here's why.

Posted in writingTagged clarity, wordiness, writing tips

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