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Category Archives: Writing Philadelphia
Philadelphia speech
Having re-branded myself as WriterPhiladelphia, I consider it my civic duty to share these Philadelphia-isms: Words and pronunciations unique to Philadelphia. For a pronunication guide, watch any Rocky movie. The newer you are to Area Code 215, the more valuable you … Continue reading
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Ban censorship
Ban censorship. Ban copyright infringement. For individuals as well as for companies. For writers as well as movie producers and cartoonists. For people in Philadelphia, the Philippines and Phuket, Thailand.
Posted in Writing life, Writing Philadelphia
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Do not exit at the exit sign.
When you want to leave the madding crowd at Philadelphia International Airport, you cannot depart. You have followed the exit signs, schlepping your carry-ons, and Lo! No exit. Jean-Paul Sartre called it huis clos, which means, uh, no exit. So maybe this … Continue reading
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Meryl Levitz loves us back
A recent profile of Meryl Levitz, delightful leader of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism and Marketing Corporation (GPTMC), ran in the Jewish Exponent on September 7, 2011. In it, former governor, former mayor, former district attorney Ed Rendell publicly admits his love for … Continue reading
Philadelphia Writers Group
Join the Philadelphia Writers Group and share your creative nonfiction: Personal essays, professional papers, book manuscripts, whatever. We meet twice a month to share our work and receive helpful, positive critiques. We have developed a collegial style, and we’re comfortable … Continue reading
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