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I Don’t Like Shakespeare (Neither Did Tolstoy)

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Steve Simms

If you have ever attended high school, you’ve probably been made to read a play (or several plays and sonnets) by William Shakespeare. For me reading Shakespeare was very hard work.  I don’t like Shakespeare. Then my daughter (who graduated … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Reasons Not To Make A Top 10 List

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Steve Simms

Top Ten reasons why not to make a Top Ten List. Reason #10 — People may think you are trying to be like David Letterman when you make a Top Ten List. Reason #9 — You can only think of … Continue reading →

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