We’re back after a short hiatus to finish my novel. Today, renowned male friendship expert Guy Mann stops by to talk about his theory on how men make friends. Guy … Continue reading ON HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS PROPERLY
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ON HOLDING THAT TIGER
Research on the South during the Civil War for my next novel, An Honorable Death, regularly turns up fascinating tidbits. I wanted to know about the soldiers, who they were … Continue reading ON HOLDING THAT TIGER
ON JUMPING THE SHARK: HAPPY DAYS VS. THE FLINTSTONES
The term “jumped the shark” was invented by a guy named Sean Connolly, a student at the University of Michigan, in a conversation with his roommate, Jon Hein, who is … Continue reading ON JUMPING THE SHARK: HAPPY DAYS VS. THE FLINTSTONES
ON FAMOUS LAST WORDS
I was leaving the house last night and Kiki said something like “be careful,” or “drive safely,” you know, things we say to loved ones when they leave home, and … Continue reading ON FAMOUS LAST WORDS
ON THE RISING COST OF PRAYER
Last week was the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur, the big one, the holiest day of the year that inspires even many casual, secular Jews to attend synagogue. For most, this … Continue reading ON THE RISING COST OF PRAYER
ON FINDING STUFF OUT
Welcome to Wednesday and one more blog post. This is the one year anniversary of http://www.kleimansays.com, and I am pleased to report that I didn’t miss one week! That’s right, … Continue reading ON FINDING STUFF OUT
ON THE YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS BEING NEITHER YELLOW, NOR ROSE
Happy Wodensday, everyone! Hope your week is off to a good start. This week, I’m researching music from the mid-19th century Civil War America, the setting of my novel (although … Continue reading ON THE YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS BEING NEITHER YELLOW, NOR ROSE
ON SIGNS AND MESSAGES
Sometimes we find signs in signs. I’m an avid license plate reader. I always wanted one of those plates that has a word by accident, or cool initials that can … Continue reading ON SIGNS AND MESSAGES