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By Holland Cooke Consultant BLOCK ISLAND, RI In 1657, French mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal wrote “If I Had More Time, I Would Have Written a Shorter Letter.” If your mind is already wandering, I’ve made my point. And yes, boiling-it-down takes work. Whatever you’re saying .
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By Jennifer Bovee
Who am I? Where am I going for St. Pat’s?
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While St Patrick’s Day celebrates the patron saint of Ireland, who is credited with bringing Christianity to its people, we typically commemorate his day with green beer and avoiding being pinched for some reason. There is another place for that info. Meanwhile, here are the more family-friendly events happening throughout North Texas.
Couples by the Creek
On Sat at 6:30pm, Cinnamon Creek Ranch (13794 Old Denton Rd, Roanoke, 817-439-8998) hosts a St. Pat’s edition of its ever-popular Couples by the Creek event. The celebration includes archery, axe throwing, a bonfire, cornhole, dancing, games, and a photo booth, plus a catered dinner. Tickets are $65 per person at CinnamonCreekRanch.com.
The Art and Power of Brevity for Authors From:
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Most authors know the famous adage, âBrevity is the soul of wit.â This saying is from Shakespeareâs Hamlet and is, ironically, delivered by the exceedingly longwinded character Polonius. Brevity, simply defined, is shortness or conciseness of expression. While brevity is often an essential part of wit or humor, it is also a necessary tool which writers must master. In an age where attention spans are under siege from competing information streams, skillful and brief communication can cut through the noise and capture the attention of the listener.