Monthly Archives: October 2014

The Map and the Territory

Posted on October 31, 2014 by midiguru

Over on Facebook I fell into a discussion of how scientists attempt to develop intellectual constructs that model the real world. Someone else asked, “What makes a good model?” That set me thinking. A good model makes testable predictions, that’s … Continue reading →

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Slice, but Don’t Dice

Posted on October 28, 2014 by midiguru

This week’s big adventure was a trip to the emergency room Friday night, followed by an appendectomy in the wee hours of Saturday morning. Hey, I thought when I turned 40, appendicitis was one health risk I didn’t have to … Continue reading →

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Gatekeepers and Glut

Posted on October 19, 2014 by midiguru

This fall I dusted off an unfinished project, the first book in a fantasy epic trilogy, and spent a few weeks finishing and polishing it. It’s aimed at the YA (young adult) market, which is booming. Trying to write honestly … Continue reading →

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Words with Baggage

Posted on October 9, 2014 by midiguru

I have a problem with the word “spirituality.” If you spend much time hanging around a 12-Step program you’ll hear people say, “It’s not a religious program, it’s a spiritual program.” In fact, there are strong reasons for contending that … Continue reading →

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