I chose Ramadan as the holiday to highlight in April not because it is so little known, but in order to share my personal experiences of living in countries where Ramadan is widely celebrated. These observations cover four countries in the world and span nearly 30 years. First, a basic description of the holiday asContinue reading “Holidays Around the World: Ramadan”
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E is for Ten in Eritrea
Ten preteen boys surrounded me on one of the major streets of Asmara, Eritrea, as I waited for my friend Jewel’s tire to be changed. Not only was Jewel’s tire changed, but the remainder of my temporary duty time there changed as I spent every Sunday after that watching these boys and a few moreContinue reading “E is for Ten in Eritrea”
D is for Ten in Detroit Lakes, MN
Nothing really got going at the Pavilion in Detroit Lakes until 10 p.m. back in my late teen years. But my parents always insisted I be home by midnight. The 45-minute drive home left me little time to watch the activities, let alone get involved or in trouble. At least none I ever admitted. ThisContinue reading “D is for Ten in Detroit Lakes, MN”
C is for Ten in the Caribbean
Saba, one of ten underrated Caribbean Islands our travel agent encouraged us to explore, is only five square miles. The rocky shore persuaded Christopher Columbus not to bother stopping there when he sighted it in 1493. Pirates, on the other hand, found that quality to be Saba’s most favorable trait. This post is one inContinue reading “C is for Ten in the Caribbean”
B is for Ten in Barbados
Barely more than ten miles wide east-to-west, Barbados offered beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the ocean, lush rain forests, and exotic plants and animals. But this paradise hides a darker side. For more about Barbados, especially crime in Barbados, check this post on an earlier blog platform. Image credit: Photo of Hastings Beach, Barbados, byContinue reading “B is for Ten in Barbados”
A is for Ten in Africa
Top of the list of the ten most impressive sites in Africa is Victoria Falls in Zambia and Zimbabwe. If you choose to go there, watch out for Devil’s Pool, a natural pool atop Victoria Falls that far too many visitors choose to swim in to dare the devil. They say no one has everContinue reading “A is for Ten in Africa”
Common Issues in Manuscripts Requiring Correction: #8 Sentence-ending Punctuation
This is the eighth in a series of posts to address common issues in manuscripts with my suggestions for how writers can improve their manuscripts before turning them over to agents, editors, and the many other individuals involved in the process of turning a manuscript into a book. #8 Use only appropriate Sentence-Ending Punctuation ThereContinue reading “Common Issues in Manuscripts Requiring Correction: #8 Sentence-ending Punctuation”
A to Z Blogging Challenge Reveal
Each year the San Diego Writers and Editors Guild puts out a call to its members to submit poetry, short stories, essays, or other creative writing for its anthology, The Guilded Pen. I have been fortunate to have a piece included each year since I joined the Guild in 2013. This year’s anthology will beContinue reading “A to Z Blogging Challenge Reveal”
Common Issues in Manuscripts Requiring Corrections: #7 Scare Quotes
This is the seventh in a series of posts to address common issues with my suggestions for how writers can improve their manuscripts before turning them over to agents, editors, and the many other individuals involved in the process of turning a manuscript into a book. #7 Removing scare quotes and single quotes used toContinue reading “Common Issues in Manuscripts Requiring Corrections: #7 Scare Quotes”
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