Monthly Archives: July 2011

A Diamond in the Rough


I remember times in my childhood when my mother would describe someone, often one of the airmen she supervised, as a “diamond in the rough.” By this she usually meant that the person she was referring to, while lacking in … Continue reading

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On Deadlines…and The Kiss of Death


In January, when I sent out review drafts to friends for comments, I had set the end of June as a deadline for myself.  I really wanted to be done by then with a final draft. My plan was to … Continue reading

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