Monthly Archives: August 2010

Core Self/Art

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Michael D. Smith
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A Mule for Billy

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Michael D. Smith

My one and only foray into anything even resembling Texana.  Don’t panic.  There is no Chapter 2. Chapter 1.  Growin’ Up ‘n Plantville When I wuz growin’ up ever day Ma ‘ud yell “Billy, come inta dinner, yuh hear NOW!” … Continue reading →

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Trust

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Michael D. Smith

It’s odd to consider that, by definition, trust begins with complete strangers.  Each must assess the level of honesty in the other.  There is no “communal trust.”  It’s always between two people.  A hundred thousand people might trust a writer, … Continue reading →

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Five Query Letters

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Michael D. Smith

At 1,793 words my first blog entry may be a little long, but each of the following letters is like one blog post, hopefully easily digested.  They came about some time ago as I was battling my way through a … Continue reading →

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