Short Takes An imperfectly perfect photo that honored content over style By now, you’ve no doubt seen a few dozen — or several thousand — of the creative memes featuring Bernie’s Chair. Or is it properly thought of as Bernie’s Mittens?… January 26, 2021 Jacqui Banaszynski Reading (Stephen King) to learn to write Now for something fun and funky, or at least distracting, but these days I’m sure we could all use fun and funky, or at least distracting. A starter’s guide to… June 3, 2020 Jacqui Banaszynski Gratitude Notes (#28): A writer’s wish for the ages Editor’s note: We close 2019, and our month of Gratitude Notes, with a last note of reflection and aspiration. It seems fitting as we go forward. My father read newspapers out… December 31, 2019 Gratitude Notes (#27): Readers who reach out, sources who let us in Editor’s note: This month, we bring you brief reminders from pros around the world about what or who helped them forward in their careers. I’m grateful for readers, for those who… December 30, 2019 Gratitude Notes (#26): The internet as archival magic Editor’s note: This month, we bring you brief reminders from pros around the world about what or who helped them forward in their careers.In broad… December 29, 2019 Gratitude Notes (#25): Classic guides, classy pens, fast keyboards and supportive friends Editor’s note: This month, we bring you brief reminders from pros around the world about what or who helped them forward in their careers. [dcI[/dc] am thankful for William Zinsser’s book… December 27, 2019 Gratitude Notes (#24): Shorthand and a driver’s license Editor’s note: This month, we bring you brief reminders from pros around the world about what or who helped them forward in their careers.Nick Russell was the journalism professor who… December 26, 2019 Gratitude Notes (#23): Family, friends and a borrowed cabin in the woods Editor’s note: This month, we bring you brief reminders from pros around the world about what or who helped them forward in their careers.I am thankful for an understanding family… December 26, 2019 Gratitude Notes (#22): Carved ducks and coffee Editor’s note: This month, we bring you brief reminders from pros around the world about what or who helped them forward in their careers.I’m thankful for a long-ago newspaper assignment… December 24, 2019 Gratitude Notes (#21): Open doors and open notebooks Editor’s note: This month, we bring you brief reminders from pros around the world about what or who helped them forward in their careers. I am thankful for the people who… December 23, 2019 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 23 Next
