Eric Blogs about Books and Writing

Washed!
Posted on 16, Jan, 2012 under Books, Reading.

I love reading about words. They have such interesting histories. I had an experience like that last week. I was reading an article in the New York Times about two women who had an altercation in a McDonalds. It was

When Elephants Fly
Posted on 10, Jan, 2012 under Books, Writing.

I make it a point to read Thomas Friedman’s columns in the New York Times. He always has thought-provoking comments about technology and politics, especially relating to the Middle East This Sunday his column was especially interesting. Its title was

I’m Back!
Posted on 03, Jan, 2012 under Writing.

Happy New Year to all my friends! I have to apologize for not posting for far too long. First I was traveling. Then the holidays hit. Then I got sick. A bad case of bronchitis laid me low for two

When It’s Happening
Posted on 17, Nov, 2011 under Motivation, Writing.

I’ve noticed a funny thing about writing over the years. When you’re stuck and find yourself with no idea of what you’re writing or what you’re supposed to be doing, you can always find dozens of excuses for not writing