Does Anyone Know Anything About Old Typewriters?
I have a 1936 Royal KHM typewriter with a 12″ carriage. It’s in working order, but needs a new ribbon. Does anyone know where you can buy vintage typewriter ribbons? Or, maybe there are modern ribbons that can fit onto this older spools? If you know anything about old typewriters and can offer some words…
continue readingHappy Friday
Hope everyone enjoys their Friday. Sorry the posts have been pretty light this week. I’ve been swamped at work and my week has been incredibly hectic. Things will be back to normal next week. Have a good weekend!
continue readingPuppy Dogs and Great First Lines
I was flipping channels last night and came across the 131st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on USA Network. I always get a kick out of these things. I grew up surrounded by black labs (in fact, breeding them allowed my parents to pay for my extensive orthodontic work.. yep, headgear and everything), my grandfather was…
continue readingA Musical Tribute to Larry Brown
Jackson, Mississippi’s Clarion-Ledger is reporting that Bloodshot Records will release a CD in tribute to the late Larry Brown. Entitled Just One More, A Musical Tribute to Larry Brown, the CD will contain tracks from Mississippi musicians Cary Hudson, T-Model Ford, North Mississippi All-Stars and others. Also on the disc are non-Mississippi musicians such as Alejandro Escovedo,…
continue readingThe Writing Dangers of Blogging
I wholeheartedly advocate blogging for writers. The regular routine of having to pound out some words, even when you’re not inspired, is invaluable for developing discipline and creativity. But, there are some dangers. Some writers feel that blogging drains too much creativity and hinders their “real” writing. Others feel that blogging can absorb so much…
continue reading