Author Archives: Joel D Canfield
Simplicity Itself (A Vignette)
When a guy opens his eyes, he generally expects to see something. Maybe not blinding sunlight or Myrna Loy or anything, maybe just a dim glow, but something. I didn't think he'd hit me that hard. It was a bit … Continue reading
Nobody Is Famous Enough
Spoke to 24 writers in a coffee shop Thursday night. Near the end of the evening I mentioned The War of Art and didn't get the nods and smiles I expected. I stopped, and asked who'd read it. Crickets chirped … Continue reading
Posted in Stuff That Keeps Me Up at Night
Tagged speaking, Steven Pressfield, The War of Art, writers
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First Snow of February
Snow day. Light fluffy flakes, piling on the grass and houses and cars but not sidewalk or pavement. Canceled plans to go out. It'll be 50 degrees by midweek. No sense fighting the snow and ice on the van today. … Continue reading
The Great Debate About Breasts (and Feeding)
Men have an innate sexual response to the sight of a woman's breast. It's not a choice, it's biology. Breast-feeding is not a sexual activity. Men know this. We are Neanderthals, not idiots.
Posted in Family, Opinion
Tagged babies, breast feeding, breastfeeding, intimacy, nudity, public, sex
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House Hunt
Though we still think of ourselves as nomads, it's time for a home, at least for a while. We've been renting rooms from a couple here in New Jersey. We'd like to stay in this area.
Posted in Family, Stuff That Keeps Me Up at Night
Tagged home, house, New Jersey, rent
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Sunday Doughnut with Bob Poole
Read my Sunday Doughnut, courtesy of Bob Poole.
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iPhone Posting - Yes, I'm a Geek
I am childishly pleased to be able to manage my WordPress sites using my phone.
The Next Book: You Don't WANT a Job
This is the first step in aggregating all my books here instead of maintaining more and more websites, just so each book can have their own. You Don't Want a Job will make the point that self-employment carries less risk … Continue reading
