Monthly Archives: April 2008

Cliches

April 28, 2008 – 6:44 am

For those of you who spent a few minutes counting cliches in the last column here is my (arguably) complete list.
What’s the difference between a well worn common usage and a cliche?) That’s an editor’s call, but we all are editors at heart. Here’s my count.
Genuine Cliches
Everybody talks about [it] but nobody does anything.Therefore in [...]

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Why I drink: hating UPS

April 17, 2008 – 4:13 pm

Tonight I’m having a Grand Cru Classe Bordeaux, (2001.)
Okay, I will now admit something that will make strong men swoon, and bring the WCTU to my door.
Sometimes I drink because it helps me unwind.
There. I’ve said it.
Here’s why I need to unwind tonight.
I’m writing an article about bluetooth headsets, for MoneySense Magazine. (I recommend [...]

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