When you think of good writing, you think of this blog that you’re reading, right? Okay, maybe not. But I have some writing tips for you to keep your righting attractive. Wait, was it ever? Here’s the tips:
1. Avoid alliterations. Always
2. Comparisons are as bad as alliterations.
3. Avoid cliches like the plague. (They are old hat).
4. Prepositions are not words to end sentences with.
5. Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are unnecessary.
6. Foreign words and phrases are not apropos.
7. One should never generalize.
8. One word sentences? Eliminate.
9. Contractions aren’t necessary
10. Be more or less specific.
11. Analogies in writing are like feathers on a snake.
12. Go around the barn at high noon to avoid colloquialisms.
13. Who needs rhetorical questions?
14. Exaggeration is a billion times words than understatement.
15. Don’t be redundant; don’t use more words than are necessary; it’s highly superfluous.
16. And, DO NOT plagiarize! -Excerpts from The Little Big Book of Laughter
For you weather-watchers
Atlantic IR Satellite
Before I start, I want to make something clear. I don’t know about ya’ll, but I love weather. I’ve been fascinated with the atmosphere, climate, barometric pressure, and Doppler radar since I was quite young. So, if weather is not your thing, go read the funnies. If you enjoy weather-watching as much as I do, then dig in!
I’m glad I’m not vacationing in the Antilles right now. This infrared satellite image from TWC doesn’t look very good. Maybe this will bust, but in my crystal ball, this is looking like it could be three in a row. Going from right to left in the Atlantic, the first storm is Hurricane Danielle (Currently a Category 2). She’s expected to turn north soon, hit Bermuda, and then weaken as she heads into colder waters. She could still hit New England or Canada as a strong Tropical Storm. The second storm has just been upgraded to Tropical Storm status. TS Earl is expected to continue plugging due west for a while, while strengthening to possible Category 2 Status. He could blast through the Antilles and then into the Gulf, possibly hitting Mexico or the Southeast US. The third storm really isn’t getting much media attention, but it is just west of Africa where many strong hurricanes develop. Whether it becomes a hurricane all depends on whether it organizes or not. It should become apparent in the next day or two. I’ll try to post a Tropical Update in a few days, and thanks for tolerating my hobby. Now, everyone who has been reading the funnies can come back. I’m done for now.
One more thing! Without looking at a map, can you name the island group that the third storm is close to, just West of Africa?