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Jan 10 – Old people prefer the old ways, even the not so old
Old people prefer the old routines, the old procedures, the old methods of doing things. Throw new ones at them and they get confused and lost. So Rotzy claims and he’s not that old. “What The Heck…. is goin’ … Continue reading
Seniors’ Centre Without Walls PHONE IN Programs
AGEING & SENIORS: 4 SUGGESTIONS TO REDUCE RISK OF SLIPS AND FALLS THIS WINTER
Winter is here, which means the snow is falling and the ground is icy as temperatures fluctuate. This can pose a challenge for older adults as surfaces such as walkways, steps, driveways, and sidewalks become extra slippery which can increase … Continue reading
Drivin’ in the USA…gas up even if you have no ZIP CODE
Vacationing in the USA by car? Don’t be stumped when refueling requres a ZIP CODE. You live in Canada and POSTAL CODES do not work with these gas pumps. But there is an easy “work around” for the credit card ZIP … Continue reading
Q4 ANSWERED – How can I do self-marketing and self-promotion as a new writer?
How can I do self-marketing and self-promotion as a new writer? This is a challenging question because as a writer, you devote time, energy and focus to your craft. Unfortunately, to sell your work, you must somehow market and promote … Continue reading
Q5 ASKED – What are some of the challenges you faced as a writer, and how did you overcome them?
Q5a ANSWERED – Here is one answer to Q5. More answers may be forthcoming soon.
OVERLOADED WITH INFORMATION Writers, like others, are bombarded with information: emails, blog messages, greeting messages, notifications, news bits, news articles, updates, computer notifications. The bombarding never stops. It’s “information overload,” and it feels like it is killing us. The overload … Continue reading
Toronto Star short story CONTEST
Hi WAGGERS, This could be a worthwhile opportunity and there is no entry fee. You should be aware of this opportunity: Toronto Star Short Story Contest The deadline is March 1st. There are a number of prizes. Good luck. … Continue reading
Jan 21 – COVID and cranky curmudgeons, all of us
COVID is making many us cranky codgers..but lovable ones still. Hold The Fones Folks…. we have a weiner….ooops….I meant WINNER….of the semi-prestigious “F/N” D.O.T.W. (Dink Of The Week) Award. I mean, it was a ‘no contest’….’landslide win’….’blew the competition … Continue reading
EMMA GIRARDI
Emma Girardi Wife, mother, Renaissance woman… Emma came to Canada from Italy in the 1950s where she and her husband, Aldo, raised two children. Though not a well-educated woman, Emma was a woman with boundless intellectual curiosity. She dedicated herself … Continue reading
Q6 ANSWERED by Stephen K. – What advice can you give to newbie screenwriters?
I am a newbie screenwriter. What advice would you give me?
Celebrate WOMEN
March is Women’s Month. You are invited to help us honour and celebrate all women this month. Write about a woman you admire Write a short snippet, 50-150 words, about a woman you admire and believe is deserving of recognition … Continue reading
JAN 31 – It’s Saturday 5:12AM….
Rotzy rants about the truckers’ convoy and the related repercussions…justifiable commentary with which we fully agree….way to go Rotz’…and you do have the right to express your opinion! It’s Saturday 5:12AM…. ….as I get started on this week’s column, but … Continue reading
The SZPINNER FEB 2022 NEWSLETTER (PDF format )
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The corporate GIANTS of the world
A great video clip revealing the GIANTS are in the corporative world:
FRESH DISASTER, Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington embarks on his most perilous adventure yet when he becomes the lawyer for a sleazy and clueless con man, and ends up getting embroiled in the underworld of the New York mafia. Synopsis It starts out as just … Continue reading
Feb 7 –
Rotzy keeps on truckin’…ya expected otherwise?? Readers Write…. and if you’re thinking this selection arrived from some ‘crusty, olde, SOB’….other than me….you might be right. Check ’em out: *Sorry I’m late….I didn’t want to come. **The best thing about … Continue reading
PRODUCTIVITY: TEXT BLAZE – does the typing for you!
Stop typing the same text over and over. Have it typed for you using just 2-3 keyboard clicks. For example, instead of typing my email address in full each time it is required, I simply type “/z” and it is … Continue reading
