This is a time of the desecration of the written word. E-mail, texting, the decline of reading and the video age have all conspired to create a new and less precise language. It used to be difficult to send a letter. You had to take pen and paper and write something. You could tell if you made a mistake. You’d cross it out and start over. Throw away a sheet of paper. The sheer act of writing and concentrating on a page—even with a typewriter—made the act so different, so deliberate. Read the rest of this entry »

We’ve been up to some unusual and demanding work recently and here are some notable examples of our activities. Started two blogs: this one of course and also The Separated Man, which recaps my experiences with recent separation and divorce. It garnered 1,000 readers in January; a book is also underway based on the ideas expressed in the blog. Read the rest of this entry »

I want to make a world in which there is better writing everywhere. To communicate better is like saying cleanliness is next to godliness. With good communications, there is better understanding and more effective execution of organizational goals and messages. Read the rest of this entry »