Roland Mann's Blog, page 20

Twilight Review part Deux

So, it's been a while since I've done any sort of book reviews here…so I thought I'd do so after finishing the two most recent candidates for doorstops. Yes, I read New Moon and Eclipse. Now, before I get too … Continue reading →

I'm Attached to my Teeth

I like my teeth. I'm rather attached to them. Or rather, they're attached to me. And I don't say that to suggest I've got the million-dollar actor-perfect teeth—though my parents might suggest I do after seeing me in braces for … Continue reading →

Yet More Writer Misteaks

When I first started compiling and keeping a list of common writer mistakes, I really didn't think it would/could go on for so long. But it seems like when I post something, one of you post a brilliant comment and … Continue reading →

Free with Paid Admission

Those of you who have been here long enough know that while I may not have that great a grasp on the English language, I shore do enjoy it! And while I'm not a grammar or punctuation Nazi, I do … Continue reading →

What to say at the funeral?

I've not had the unfortunate luck (if it isn't luck, what is it? Grace maybe?) to have to have buried too many friends and loved ones during my lifetime. That's not to say I haven't seen some go, but most … Continue reading →

I'm just "Dad"

I know that all the "rules" out there say you shouldn't blog about your family and personal stuff and all that, but, y'all who know me know that I sometimes have problems with rules (not all of them, just the … Continue reading →

What is a "Student of color?"

I don't get to listen to the radio as often as I'd like. Mostly, I listen when I'm driving. I know, I know, I could listen at home, but the problem is that I prefer to select my own music … Continue reading →

More misteaks by writers

Before you start leaving comments that I misspelled "mistakes" as the title of this blog…yes, I know I did. Thank you…read on. So, many of you responded that you liked the mistakes part 1…so I present part 2 (who knows, … Continue reading →

Happy New Year 2012

Once again everyone, including me, is expressing surprise at how quickly 2011 came and went and we find ourselves in 2012. I told my kids just yesterday that when I was their age," we thought we'd all be flying in … Continue reading →

Renaming professional sports teams

While Northwest Rankin High School—from whence I graduated—was being built, I was among a lucky select number of high school students who were picked to help determine the high school colors and mascot for the future school. So much time … Continue reading →