#WomenBoycottTwitter Because Our Voices Matter

On October 14, 2017October 14, 2017 By John d'AndrioleIn The Weekend Redirect2 Comments

There isn’t much to say that isn’t perfectly summed up in this short post on A BIT TO READ. It is a fantastic blog, and I really enjoy Isa-Lee Wolf’s writing. I think her voice is succinct and thoughtful.

This post discusses the #WomenBoycottTwitter tag in response to Rose McGowan’s temporary ban from Twitter. Regardless as to whether McGowan was banned because she was calling out hypocrites or doxing someone’s phone number is neither here nor there. Women have been silenced pretty much for all of recorded history all around the world, so seeing it done in a public forum is both extremely discouraging and nothing at all new under the sun.

While you’re at it, check out the rest of the blog! It’s fantastic!

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Much of Poetry in a Nutshell (Where It Belongs) – “Poeta Fit, Non Nascitur” by Lewis Carroll

On October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 By John d'AndrioleIn Poetry, Writing

When writing poems, one should avoid all forms of clichés. However, sometimes the form itself can be a cliché.

Take Victorian poetry (and keep it.)

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Poetry – The Other Write Neat

On October 7, 2017October 8, 2017 By John d'AndrioleIn Poetry, Writing

I have rambled on about what poetry is, isn’t, and what it should be. But I have never gotten around to talking about how to write it or how to become a poet.

I am going to try to take care of that with as little crying as possible.

Please note: I did not say that there would be no crying.

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Smash That Interview Right In The Mustache Hole! – by M.D. Ambersaurius

On October 4, 2017October 10, 2017 By John d'AndrioleIn Humor, M.D. Ambersaurius

When I was a hiring manager, I saw young, potential wage slaves every week. They came in with their degrees, their certifications, their masonic handshakes, full of hope and hunger. My experiences have caused mobs of plebs to hound me constantly for my wisdom.

So when asked for interview advice, I usually tell everyone the same thing:

Get the hell out of my office!

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