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The Study Dude—A Cookbook on How to Write an Essay

Over the last two weeks, I’ve written about the essay research phase and the essay writing phase.  This week, let’s focus on the essay editing phase. To earn an A+ essay, it’s essential that you ensure your paper has not a single spelling or grammatical error.  That means you need to devote at least three… Read more »

Dear Barb—A Family Business

Dear Barb: I just started a new job that I am enjoying.  My cousin knew the boss and got me in.  The problem is I do not like my direct supervisor, who happens to be the boss’s son.  I have been trying my best to get along with him, but we just seem to butt… Read more »

A Cookbook on Writing an Essay—The Post-Research Writing Phase

If last week’s article on a recipe for essay writing—the research phase—left you asking, “What about the actual writing phase?” then look no further. I have a strategy that can bolster any student’s essay grades, simply by offering structure to an essay.  This structure means that, for every paragraph you write, you’ll have at least… Read more »

Homemade is Better—Cornbread

Chris Rock once said, “Cornbread, ain’t nothing wrong with that!” And he was right!  I love good cornbread.  My youngest wanted ribs for dinner one night recently, so I thought we should have a bbq night at our house.  We made baked beans, coleslaw, ribs, corn on the cob, and cornbread.  It was super delicious,… Read more »

Course Exam—ENGL 305 (Literature for Children)

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Dear Barb—After COVID

Dear Barb: Well, it looks like the pandemic is coming to an end.  I am finally looking forward to the future, although my mom does not share my view.  She has health issues, so has been quite isolated in her home for over a year.  She still won’t leave her home for fear of catching… Read more »

Music Review—Marc Ribler

Artist: Marc Ribler Album: The Whole World Awaits You Marc Ribler, self-proclaimed singer-songwriter-musician-producer-director, has just dropped his new solo LP, The Whole World Awaits You, via Wicked Cool Records.  Ribler is a seasoned musician, performing in dive bars since he was fourteen.  Prior to his role as musical director and guitarist for Little Steven & The… Read more »

Fly on the Wall—Typical Male?

While writing this I, as a male, note that the gleeful songstress commanding a mop in our kitchen is achieving fantastic things in part because I am not getting in the way of progress.  She implores me to appreciate the consequences of her labours, and, while knowing that she values the earnestness of my efforts… Read more »