Uphill Writing

The Other SADM

rikscott — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:26:15 +0000

As one gets older—and I wonder if this isn’t more true for writers—the stories we tell, whether spoken or written, take on a special life all their own. I know, for example, that some stories I’ve told and retold over […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

A Bookstore Reborn

Richard Scott — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:12:58 +0000

They say that bookstores are on the way out* Danya Simkus, Jeff Wiley and I beg to differ. In fact, we are working night and day to disprove the idea. For 15 years, Mr. B’s Bookery has been a constant fixture—and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Adventures in Homesteading

rikscott — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:05:11 +0000

OK, fine, so I’m not actually “homesteading”, per se. I am getting into all kinds of homey actions, like mowing the south forty… the east forty, actually, the west forty, and the “forty” or so even further west up the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Shallow Graves

rikscott — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:04:13 +0000

Things are evening out a bit, up here in scenic Kingston, Washington, and it’s time to start work on Uphill Writing, again. The move to the Great Northwest has not been entirely uneventful. There have been a great many things […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

All Grist for the Mill

rikscott — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:20:24 +0000

With broad changes in situation, come broad changes in mind and attitude. This is true, at least, for me. Over the past few weeks your host has made some large changes in living and life, and this blog, Uphill Writing, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Quips and Quotes: Stephen Chbosky

rikscott — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:30:22 +0000

Uphill Writing: Quips and Quotes “I sat down and tried to write a story. “Ian MacArthur is a wonderful sweet fellow who wears glasses and peers out of them with delight.” That was the first sentence. The problem was […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Music Monday: Spanky and Our Gang – Brother Can You Spare a Dime

rikscott — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:43:16 +0000

Uphill Writing: Music Monday There are a good many versions of the song, “Brother Can You Spare a Dime”, but my favorite (since the first time I heard it) is the one done by Spanky McFarlane of the group “Spanky […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Word of the Day: Obdurate

rikscott — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:28:15 +0000

Uphill Writing: Word of the Day Obdurate, Adj., [ob-doo-rit, -dyoo-] Definition: Unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding. Example: He was obdurate in his resistance to the idea. How will you use obdurate in a sentence today? The Uphill Writing Word of the Day is taken from dictionary.com,merriam-webster.com, and other on-line services.

Word of the Day: Obdurate

rikscott — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:11:34 +0000

Uphill Writing: Word of the Day Obdurate, Adj., [ob-doo-rit, -dyoo-] Definition: Unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding. Example: Despite her touching story, he remained obdurate. How will you use obdurate in a sentence today? The Uphill Writing Word of the Day is taken from dictionary.com,merriam-webster.com, and other on-line services.

Limited Posting… for a time

rikscott — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:55:15 +0000

The winds of change are blowing once again, and this means a possibly reduced data stream from Uphill Writing for a short time. Life choices, major moves, resettling, testing the waters… it’s all part and parcel of change. This is […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...