Monthly Archives: December 2012

Self-Editing: The Hallmark of a Good Writer

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Foxworld

In his classic book, On Writing Well, William Zinsser opens with a personal story about his participation in a panel discussion about writing at a school in Connecticut. The panel consisted of just Zinsser and one other writer. As they … Continue reading →

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Writing Quick-Tip: Weed Out Empty Verbiage

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Foxworld

Ten miles from where I live lies Shaw Lake fen, a rare and beautiful wetland where wild orchids and carnivorous plants grow and tamarack trees ring the tiny lake like an emerald necklace. When I first began visiting the place … Continue reading →

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Of Giraffe Tests and Swan Meat

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Foxworld

Besides Fox’s World, since 2007 I have also maintained a blog called Stormhorn.com dedicated to storm chasing and jazz saxophone. Ironically, two of that blog’s perennially favorite posts have nothing at all to do with either storms or jazz. Both are … Continue reading →

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