Pigs Who Write
What I Learned From Humans Appearances can be deceiving. I know you have heard that before. But it isn’t just appearances that are deceiving. Sayings and long-held beliefs can also be deceiving. I...
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Giacomo & Slick A huge THANKS! is in order for all you wonderful readers. You have made March my best sales month ever. And even more gratitude to the magnificent readers who spent precious time...
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Giacomo & Slick Napoli & Mt. Vesuvius I’ve been on a kick lately to get to the bottom of sayings. After last week’s column I thought I’d tackle a couple of tougher ones. Let’s start with one...
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Giacomo & Slick Thumbs Up I was reading a book the other night, and when I finished I went to write a review for it. I wondered, does this get a “thumbs up” or a “thumbs down?” Since it was a damn...
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Giacomo & Slick A Giant Of A Man Many, many years ago, growing up in the Cleland Heights section of Wilmington, DE., I learned a lesson that I’ve never forgotten. The lesson was taught to me by my...
View ArticleIt’s All Downhill From Here
Giacomo & Slick My wife was reading a book the other night and the female lead was having a difficult time with her relationship. At one point the character said to her friend, “Nothing’s left....
View ArticleWhen Is Midnight
Clarifying What We Mean—When is Midnight? I was doing a book promotion this week and communicating by email—always a dangerous thing. The people running the ad sent me this message: Hi Giacomo, I will...
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