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December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Phillip Mullins Communication, Humor, Internet, Marketing, Professional Life, Workplace, Writing

Taking the Bait

Like most of you, I am often besieged while browsing the web by those click-bait article titles that I know are misleading, yet I can't help clicking.

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 Phillip Mullins Fiction, History, Short Fiction, Writing

Trash Day for the Undead

Had other societies done this? Oddly enough, he could not clearly remember.

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020 Phillip Mullins Education, Humor, Politics, Social Media

Politics Snoozed

Decided to snooze political posts for a while. The bad news is, now all I see are ads for MasterClass...

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 Phillip Mullins Bible, Humor, Language, Writing

There’s a good chance we know the killer’s name

The biblical books of Kings are rich, but can be challenging to read for many reasons, not least of which is the fact that many of the names are very similar to each other. (King Jehoiachin and King Jehoiakim, anyone?) It's like reading a novel with a couple who’s names are Bobbi and Bobby: "Why … Continue reading There’s a good chance we know the killer’s name

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 Phillip Mullins Advice, Authors, Blogging, Communication, Grammar, Humor, Thesaurus, Writing

Be Careful When Changing/Switching/Twigging Words – Part 1

I present herein some actual examples, where words in simple, everyday sentences have been replaced with synonyms. Be advised/warned/informed/apprised.

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 Phillip Mullins Family, Memory, Poetry, Time, Writing

A Note About Time

As you can see, I'm not a poet. I just liked these words, together. A NOTE ABOUT TIME It's October. It's December.   It's May again?  And I'm not sure of the year.     Time and time and time.     A nickel buys bread,   but there is no medicine   to stop … Continue reading A Note About Time

January 3, 2020January 3, 2020 Phillip Mullins Blogging, Communication, Family, Parenting, Writing

Local Blog Hits Near-Record View Count!

It's not untrue, as this blog did ALMOST hit a record number of views yesterday! However, that number was 76, which is admittedly low compared to other sites and blogs.

January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 Phillip Mullins Humor, Journalism, Language, Technology, Writing

A Call for Precision in Journalism

I saw an article headline that said, “A ton of people are experiencing issues with their iPhone.”

January 1, 2020March 19, 2020 Phillip Mullins Aging, Blogging, Christmas, Family, Holidays, Optimism, Parenting, Writing

Here’s to (the next few moments of) 2020!

I know this falls well short of being a profound statement, but this is a strange time of the year.

June 22, 2019June 22, 2019 Phillip Mullins Blogging, Humor, Writing

Thoughts on Self-Publishing?

I apologize if the title is misleading, or if the question mark was not prominent enough. I know next to nothing about self-publishing so have no meaningful thoughts to offer. I did however want to reach out to this wonderful and knowledgeable community to see if any of you have thoughts and/or experience with self-publishing. … Continue reading Thoughts on Self-Publishing?

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018 Phillip Mullins Blogging, Holidays, Humor, Writing

Start of Year Newsletter

I know that many who read this blog either (a) follow the blog and are notified of new content through WordPress, (b) follow a particular WordPress tag which is used herein frequently, (c) follow through an RSS reader of some type, (d) are naturally skeptical of signing up for email updates, which require the voluntary … Continue reading Start of Year Newsletter

August 5, 2018August 5, 2018 Phillip Mullins Books, Humor, Parenting

Parents Have Options

In which an excerpt from my “forthcoming” common-sense, “instant-classic” parenting “book” is shared, one which highlights common flawed thinking as it pertains to being a parent AND being on time. Or something.

August 4, 2018 Phillip Mullins Books, Humor, Writing

The Grisham Conundrum

In which one of the “hardships” of being a popular author is laid bare in pure assumption. Or something.

July 26, 2018December 7, 2018 Phillip Mullins Communication, Exercise, Health, Humor

Gym-splaining

Note: I dispense, for now, with the "aside" nonsense.  Fiction is difficult. Inane observations which spill over from a semi-odd brain are somewhat easier.  And if I ever resume posting "fictional" chapters, then the "asides" will cease to be nonsense, and will be once again be high art indeed! (Or something.) I don't necessarily believe … Continue reading Gym-splaining

June 23, 2018June 23, 2018 Phillip Mullins Family, Food, Humor, Kids, Parenting, Writing

Aside – Road Trip 2018

I listened to a Hemingway book during our drive down to Florida, so tonight's post, which is meant to relate a fairly common parental culinary struggle, is written (in a very poor imitation) in his honor. The waves were tall and dark green. There was much foam. The flag flying above the distant estación de … Continue reading Aside – Road Trip 2018

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