And Then Some Publishing News
The new EdgarEWillis.com will debut this Friday, October 1, 2010. Check out the new website on Friday... it rocks! (At least we think so.)
Great book reviews every Monday: Book Club... And Then Some!
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, "The lessons of college translate well into life." What are the lessons students learn from their college life? So many students today doubt the value of college because they don’t believe, first, that it has any practical value. Will it prepare me for a job? Second, time spent in college is time wasted when it comes to earning money, as far as they’re concerned. And the more time that it takes, the more money lost. Third, it is a lot of work, and they feel they have just put in a lot of work finishing high school, and they just can’t see putting up with a whole lot more of that “crap.”
The lessons of college translate well into life
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
Students need to understand that if the point of life is to not just to run the race but to succeed, college helps teach them that what they sacrifice today, they will gain tomorrow. I know that for me college reinforced the importance of hard work, strengthened my ability to work as part of a team, underscored the value of playing by the rules, buttressed the role that rewards played in my life, encouraged my change in direction because of a teacher’s influence, and, in addition, deepened, enriched, and improved my ability to live beyond the college walls.
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Monday, September 27, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
And Then Some News
And Then Some News
Well once again I find we have had a slow week with no major news to report. Rest assured that the news will be coming soon. Richard has been traveling having more adventures that I am sure he will be writing about. I can hardly wait to see what he brings back for us.
For now, here is a little preview of Thursday's And Then Some Essay. Enjoy and we will be seeing you next week!
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, "Essay anniversary III: A writing career and then some." This is what this essay is all about, as I write about it in the essay itself: "For this anniversary essay, I want to talk about more than simply what I have and haven’t learned from writing essays or the contentment and joy that has resulted from writing them. I have mentioned both of these in the previous two anniversary essays. Rather, I want to take a brief moment here to take stock. At the risk of sounding totally self-absorbed, self-indulgent, and self-important, I simply ask readers of my essays to allow my self-obsession in this single essay. This is my 'taking stock' opportunity, and despite the egotism it reflects (those who know me well would never suspect the least bit of egotism! —I need a smiley emoticon here!), I will proceed unabated."
Essay anniversary III: A writing career and then some"
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
If I had difficulty accepting the fact that I survived writing one essay a week for a year, then two years, it comes as a major shock to me to accept the fact that I have now been doing it for three years. Remarkable, to say the least! It is not just the fact that I have now published on the blog 156 essays (representing approximately 156,000 words!), but that it has taken place uninterrupted, that I had enough “unique” ideas to come up with that many essay topics, and that I have not only maintained interest in doing it but have had great fun as well.
And Then Some Works!
Well once again I find we have had a slow week with no major news to report. Rest assured that the news will be coming soon. Richard has been traveling having more adventures that I am sure he will be writing about. I can hardly wait to see what he brings back for us.
For now, here is a little preview of Thursday's And Then Some Essay. Enjoy and we will be seeing you next week!
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, "Essay anniversary III: A writing career and then some." This is what this essay is all about, as I write about it in the essay itself: "For this anniversary essay, I want to talk about more than simply what I have and haven’t learned from writing essays or the contentment and joy that has resulted from writing them. I have mentioned both of these in the previous two anniversary essays. Rather, I want to take a brief moment here to take stock. At the risk of sounding totally self-absorbed, self-indulgent, and self-important, I simply ask readers of my essays to allow my self-obsession in this single essay. This is my 'taking stock' opportunity, and despite the egotism it reflects (those who know me well would never suspect the least bit of egotism! —I need a smiley emoticon here!), I will proceed unabated."
Essay anniversary III: A writing career and then some"
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
If I had difficulty accepting the fact that I survived writing one essay a week for a year, then two years, it comes as a major shock to me to accept the fact that I have now been doing it for three years. Remarkable, to say the least! It is not just the fact that I have now published on the blog 156 essays (representing approximately 156,000 words!), but that it has taken place uninterrupted, that I had enough “unique” ideas to come up with that many essay topics, and that I have not only maintained interest in doing it but have had great fun as well.
And Then Some Works!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
And Then Some News
And Then Some News
Today's news is just a quick preview of things to come... We'll see you next week.
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, "There is no way to capture the effect teachers can have on you." Although this is not an essay designed to offer a rebuttal to home schooling, a comment by my granddaughter about her desire to be home schooled prompted the essay, and in the essay I talk about some of my outstanding teachers. I end the essay saying: "These are some of the teachers I had before I arrived at college. I know my parents could have home schooled me if they had chosen to because both were teachers, but I would never trade the knowledge, background, and preparation of even these few teachers for what might have been a home-schooling experience. It was from these teachers that my inspiration for learning began."
There is no way to capture the effect teachers can have on you
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
As individuals, teachers did not make impressions on me until I was in junior high school. They were all good, it seemed to me, and all of them taught me, motivated me, and inspired me. I can’t think of a single negative experience I had with teachers during the entire course of my educational career. Perhaps it was luck, but I think teachers like good students, and I was definitely a good student. It wasn’t because I wanted to be “good”; it was because I loved to learn. Everything just seemed so new, intriguing, and fascinating. I was captivated.
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Today's news is just a quick preview of things to come... We'll see you next week.
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, "There is no way to capture the effect teachers can have on you." Although this is not an essay designed to offer a rebuttal to home schooling, a comment by my granddaughter about her desire to be home schooled prompted the essay, and in the essay I talk about some of my outstanding teachers. I end the essay saying: "These are some of the teachers I had before I arrived at college. I know my parents could have home schooled me if they had chosen to because both were teachers, but I would never trade the knowledge, background, and preparation of even these few teachers for what might have been a home-schooling experience. It was from these teachers that my inspiration for learning began."
There is no way to capture the effect teachers can have on you
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
As individuals, teachers did not make impressions on me until I was in junior high school. They were all good, it seemed to me, and all of them taught me, motivated me, and inspired me. I can’t think of a single negative experience I had with teachers during the entire course of my educational career. Perhaps it was luck, but I think teachers like good students, and I was definitely a good student. It wasn’t because I wanted to be “good”; it was because I loved to learn. Everything just seemed so new, intriguing, and fascinating. I was captivated.
And Then Some Works!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Edgar E. Willis website changes and Romatic Notions
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And Then Publishing hopes everyone had a safe and happy Labor Day.
This week we expect to see the new prototype for EdgarEWillis.com. We are very excited to be working with Kinetica Media to help redesign the website. Their professionalism and knowledge has been instrumental in our growth. We expect amazing, and we know we won't be disappointed.
This coming weekend Anthony Weaver is shooting a new set of videos. Are subject is toilet paper tubes and turning them into fun craft projects. The projects are a car, a spider attacking a city, and a peacock. The projects were picked by McKenzie, Lindsay, and Austen who are Anthony's nephew and neice's. We expect to release the videos a few weeks after they have been shot.
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, "Romantic notions help us maintain balance—a stable, steady footing—in our lives." Romantic notions are pleasant, comforting, and adequately soothe our idyllic, picturesque, fairy-tale side. They offer, too, more than just a reason for living; they are, indeed, a placid, warm, snug, and cozy place where our thoughts can reside in a calm and peaceful manner without agitation, distress, or upset. We need romantic notions to maintain a balance—a stable, steady footing—in our lives---and, thus, they are worth discussing.
Romantic notions help us maintain balance--a stable, steady footing--in our lives
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
When we were in Australia for 6 months, our choices were limited, but we discovered that it doesn’t take long to become accustomed to it. When we returned home, we even discussed the possibility of limiting what we needed to live comfortably, but it isn’t long until the supply catches up with what you want—not what you need, but what you want. Soon, once again, you begin to appreciate all that you have and all the choices you have in order to have more!
And Then Some Works!
And Then Publishing hopes everyone had a safe and happy Labor Day.
This week we expect to see the new prototype for EdgarEWillis.com. We are very excited to be working with Kinetica Media to help redesign the website. Their professionalism and knowledge has been instrumental in our growth. We expect amazing, and we know we won't be disappointed.
This coming weekend Anthony Weaver is shooting a new set of videos. Are subject is toilet paper tubes and turning them into fun craft projects. The projects are a car, a spider attacking a city, and a peacock. The projects were picked by McKenzie, Lindsay, and Austen who are Anthony's nephew and neice's. We expect to release the videos a few weeks after they have been shot.
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, "Romantic notions help us maintain balance—a stable, steady footing—in our lives." Romantic notions are pleasant, comforting, and adequately soothe our idyllic, picturesque, fairy-tale side. They offer, too, more than just a reason for living; they are, indeed, a placid, warm, snug, and cozy place where our thoughts can reside in a calm and peaceful manner without agitation, distress, or upset. We need romantic notions to maintain a balance—a stable, steady footing—in our lives---and, thus, they are worth discussing.
Romantic notions help us maintain balance--a stable, steady footing--in our lives
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
When we were in Australia for 6 months, our choices were limited, but we discovered that it doesn’t take long to become accustomed to it. When we returned home, we even discussed the possibility of limiting what we needed to live comfortably, but it isn’t long until the supply catches up with what you want—not what you need, but what you want. Soon, once again, you begin to appreciate all that you have and all the choices you have in order to have more!
And Then Some Works!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Has anyone seen our Book Club? We need to learn how to fly
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Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, "Learning how to fly." Why would my lessons in learning how to fly merit an essay? Because, I feel, the requirements that go into learning how to fly are similar to those that signal when a little bird is ready to leave its nest — or, when a child is ready to leave home. Not to fill the basic prerequisites is likely to create major problems if not disaster.
Learning how to fly
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
Learning how to fly — becoming independent — is much the same as learning how to fly. Learn the fundamentals, gain as much experience as possible, then rely on yourself. Many people say it requires a willingness to let go; however, I would contend that it requires use of all your resources. Your instructor — just like your knowledge and experience — stay with you and, mentally, continue to provide suggestions and guidance. You never “let go.” If you have the commitment and the patience, you, too, can learn to fly.
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Have you checked out the And Then Some Publishing Book Club? Every Monday we review books based on the And Then Some Philosophy: Give more, get more, want more from life. We've had reviews from our family of readers, however most of our reviews are written by Richard L. Weaver II. His analysis of each book will let you know if this is the book for you.
Visit our Book Club... And Then Some!
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, "Learning how to fly." Why would my lessons in learning how to fly merit an essay? Because, I feel, the requirements that go into learning how to fly are similar to those that signal when a little bird is ready to leave its nest — or, when a child is ready to leave home. Not to fill the basic prerequisites is likely to create major problems if not disaster.
Learning how to fly
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
Learning how to fly — becoming independent — is much the same as learning how to fly. Learn the fundamentals, gain as much experience as possible, then rely on yourself. Many people say it requires a willingness to let go; however, I would contend that it requires use of all your resources. Your instructor — just like your knowledge and experience — stay with you and, mentally, continue to provide suggestions and guidance. You never “let go.” If you have the commitment and the patience, you, too, can learn to fly.
And Then Some Works!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Baby Memories Books and Get Organized
And Then Some Publishing News
Folks, we have put a pause on Edgar E. Willis' Shakespeare series. I know we promised Part 2 of Who Wrote William Shakespeare? this week, however, in September 2010 EdgarEWillis.com is going through a massive revision and we are waiting to release the rest of the videos in the Shakespeare series so we can adjust the website properly. Until then, there is no reason why you can't find out How to be Funny on Purpose and Edgar's World War II memoir.
We are excited to introduce you to BabyMemoriesBooks.com. This is a new website with the specific focus on Special Delivery: A Baby Memories Scrapbook for girls or boys. Do you need a baby shower gift? This is perfect... and after you visit the website you will know if this is the right gift. Watch videos, find out how to print your own affordable pictures.... and then some!
Leave a comment and tell us what you think of BabyMemoriesBooks.com. We want your opinion!
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Get organized." I’ve never been convinced that “organization skills” can be taught; those who are organized can become better organized, and for those whose natural inclination is chaos — disorganization — you can offer guidelines, suggestions, and recommendations and, if you’re lucky, some may penetrate and get used, but in the end, I think, disorganization tends to win out because of the habitual penchant toward disarray. I have no evidence of this, just an observation based on teaching organization skills for 30 years. But there is so much available on how to get organized, what you need to know are the benefits, and that is what this essay does---clearly explains the benefits.
Get Organized
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
Realize that making these changes overnight — as small as some of them are — is almost impossible. Change cannot take place that quickly. Disorganization is as much a habit as getting organized, once it is accomplished. Make little changes, starting for example, with one small area of your life or living area — papers, computer files, clothes, linen closet, kitchen, mail, children’s room. When successful there, move on to another area. Now, reward yourself for the completion of each goal you set — a night at a favorite restaurant, a movie, or a relaxing walk in the park. Getting organized may be tough, but the rewards make it worthwhile; it is an important area for self-improvement.
And Then Some Works!
Folks, we have put a pause on Edgar E. Willis' Shakespeare series. I know we promised Part 2 of Who Wrote William Shakespeare? this week, however, in September 2010 EdgarEWillis.com is going through a massive revision and we are waiting to release the rest of the videos in the Shakespeare series so we can adjust the website properly. Until then, there is no reason why you can't find out How to be Funny on Purpose and Edgar's World War II memoir.
We are excited to introduce you to BabyMemoriesBooks.com. This is a new website with the specific focus on Special Delivery: A Baby Memories Scrapbook for girls or boys. Do you need a baby shower gift? This is perfect... and after you visit the website you will know if this is the right gift. Watch videos, find out how to print your own affordable pictures.... and then some!
Leave a comment and tell us what you think of BabyMemoriesBooks.com. We want your opinion!
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Get organized." I’ve never been convinced that “organization skills” can be taught; those who are organized can become better organized, and for those whose natural inclination is chaos — disorganization — you can offer guidelines, suggestions, and recommendations and, if you’re lucky, some may penetrate and get used, but in the end, I think, disorganization tends to win out because of the habitual penchant toward disarray. I have no evidence of this, just an observation based on teaching organization skills for 30 years. But there is so much available on how to get organized, what you need to know are the benefits, and that is what this essay does---clearly explains the benefits.
Get Organized
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
Realize that making these changes overnight — as small as some of them are — is almost impossible. Change cannot take place that quickly. Disorganization is as much a habit as getting organized, once it is accomplished. Make little changes, starting for example, with one small area of your life or living area — papers, computer files, clothes, linen closet, kitchen, mail, children’s room. When successful there, move on to another area. Now, reward yourself for the completion of each goal you set — a night at a favorite restaurant, a movie, or a relaxing walk in the park. Getting organized may be tough, but the rewards make it worthwhile; it is an important area for self-improvement.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Who Wrote Shakespeare? Part 2 Release Date and Essay Preview - Is there an erosion of standards?
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-----We know so little about William Shakespeare that it has been said of what we know could be written on a postcard. What does Shakespeare reveal about himself through his plays and sonnets?
- Asking first, When were the plays written?
- The writer had a broad expansive education.
- You couldn't write these plays without a profound knowledge of the law.
- The writer of the Shakespeare plays was a great traveler.
- These plays and sonnets were written by someone very familiar with court scenes and the ways of the aristocracy.
- The writing displayed extensive knowledge of the theater and that further developed his craftsmanship as a playwright.
- The writer had a deep understanding of human nature.
Part 2 of the video Who Wrote William Shakespeare? by Edgar E. Willis is next Tuesday's News, August 24, 2010. Edgar has more videos on his website... check out How to Funny on Purpose at EdgarEWillis.com.
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Is there an erosion of standards?" In reading a column in the Toledo Blade I was struck by the fact that the erosion of standards in America’s public high schools (which the column discussed) isn’t the only area where erosion is taking place. It can be seen in higher education, language, manners, honesty, television, and sex as well as in many other areas.When there is an erosion of standards in manners, honesty, and sex, you would expect it to be reflected in the area of ethics as well. Read this essay---which takes a very definite and strong position---and see if you agree.
This essay has barely touched the surface of an enormous erosion of standards, but one fact is clear, such erosion undermines individual responsibility and civic values, harms individuals, generates a loss of public trust in the institutions of our society, and leaves everyone searching for guideposts—instructions on how to proceed when faced with complex emerging issues.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
New Videos - Combine a Baby Memory Scrapbook and Post-It Notes, plus "Family Members as Role Models..." Essay Preview
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This week we have two new videos that explain what you can do with "Special Delivery: A Baby Memory Scrapbook for Boys or Girls." The first video describes how you can take Post-it® Picture Paper and easily print out a picture of your special delivery, then add your photo to your baby memory book.
In the second video author Lynne Hall and illustrator Anthony Weaver explain and answer questions about their book, "Special Delivery: A Baby Memory Scrapbook for Boys or Girls." They answer questions about the inspiration of the book, how the baby memories are set up, how we arrived at our title, what Special Delivery covers plus plenty of examples... And Then Some!
How-to combine Special Delivery Baby Book plus "Post-It" picture paper - A perfect combination
Special Delivery Baby Memory Book Explained by Author Lynne Hall and Illustrator Anthony Weaver
Do you have any questions about Special Delivery: A Baby Memory Scrapbook for Boys or Girls? Please ask...
Get your Special Delivery NOW: ProductsThatPamper.com
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Family members as role models: The first school for young children." Valuing children as human beings, revealing consistency between what you do and what you expect children to do, creating a positive and supportive home atmosphere, accentuating the positive, and modeling and explaining effective, expected behaviors, are just some of the ways adults can influence children. This essay is about the important role family members play in influencing children.
Family members as role models: The first school for young children
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
There is no doubt that parents are a child’s first teachers and role models. Usually, too, children are more affected by what their parents do than by what their parents say. They learn how to behave by seeing how their mothers and fathers behave, and they follow their example. It is like a computer’s default pattern. That is, when given no specific instructions on how the computer is supposed to deal with a situation, it falls back on the programming it has stored in its memory, and it uses the instructions in that programming.
And Then Some Works!
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This week we have two new videos that explain what you can do with "Special Delivery: A Baby Memory Scrapbook for Boys or Girls." The first video describes how you can take Post-it® Picture Paper and easily print out a picture of your special delivery, then add your photo to your baby memory book.
In the second video author Lynne Hall and illustrator Anthony Weaver explain and answer questions about their book, "Special Delivery: A Baby Memory Scrapbook for Boys or Girls." They answer questions about the inspiration of the book, how the baby memories are set up, how we arrived at our title, what Special Delivery covers plus plenty of examples... And Then Some!
How-to combine Special Delivery Baby Book plus "Post-It" picture paper - A perfect combination
Special Delivery Baby Memory Book Explained by Author Lynne Hall and Illustrator Anthony Weaver
Do you have any questions about Special Delivery: A Baby Memory Scrapbook for Boys or Girls? Please ask...
Get your Special Delivery NOW: ProductsThatPamper.com
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Family members as role models: The first school for young children." Valuing children as human beings, revealing consistency between what you do and what you expect children to do, creating a positive and supportive home atmosphere, accentuating the positive, and modeling and explaining effective, expected behaviors, are just some of the ways adults can influence children. This essay is about the important role family members play in influencing children.
Family members as role models: The first school for young children
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
There is no doubt that parents are a child’s first teachers and role models. Usually, too, children are more affected by what their parents do than by what their parents say. They learn how to behave by seeing how their mothers and fathers behave, and they follow their example. It is like a computer’s default pattern. That is, when given no specific instructions on how the computer is supposed to deal with a situation, it falls back on the programming it has stored in its memory, and it uses the instructions in that programming.
And Then Some Works!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Who Wrote Shakespeare Video Series, Part 1 by Edgar E. Willis
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It's time for William Shakespeare!
Our new videos series is Who Wrote Shakespeare, Part 1 by Edgar E. Willis. Edgar explains in this introduction that throughout the world William Shakespeare's works have received more translations than any other work except the Bible. The towering reputation is based on two narrative poems, Venus and Adonis and The rape of Lucrece, 154 sonnets that are unsurpassed in their craftsmanship, and some 37 plays. The author told wonderful stories that created characters of such depth and richness that they exist in our minds as real people. He wrote passage after passage of such transcendent brilliance that absolutely takes your breath away. When you read one of these passages as Edgar has on many occasions, and thought, "it couldn't possibly have been said better." After centuries, the question of whether William Shakespeare actually wrote these works is still being debated? Edgar asks, "Who wrote Shakespeare?" He helps you decide for yourself.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
William Shakespeare Almost and the Thursday Essay Preview
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Last week we worked on updating ProductsThatPamper.com. This website is devoted to Lynne Hall's handmade photo albums for many different occasions and Special Delivery: A baby memory book for girls or boys. The website isn't quite complete, but what we've produced looks a lot better than the previous effort. We will be adding more videos explaining more about what you can do with Special Delivery. If you have any questions about Lynne's book, leave a comment below and we'll cover the answer in the upcoming video. Check out Lynne's Special Delivery at ProductsThatPamper.com.
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “People don’t want to know how to live a responsible, accountable, mature life—and they don’t care." Most people watch the no-brainer, lackluster, uninspired, dull, and unimaginative entertainment provided on television or the big screen because of their own slovenly inertia. They become immersed in video games, text messaging, chat rooms, e-mail messaging, Internet surfing and other mindless pursuits to fill their boring, nothing lives. People don’t want to know how to live a responsible, accountable, mature life—and they don’t care.
People don't want to know how to live a responsible, accountable, mature life---and they don't care."
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
Despite the way I conducted my courses, and despite the basic philosophies I believed in that guided my behavior, I may have over estimated my audience. How did I arrive at this conclusion? I discovered it when reading a book, The Healthy Guide to Unhealthy Living: How to Survive Your Bad Habits (Simon & Schuster, 2006), by Dr. David J. Clayton. Clayton is a medical doctor who is a graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He has an undergraduate degree in chemical biology with honors from Stevens Institute of Technology. He trained in internal medicine at Boston University and the Scripps Clinic and Research Institute in La Jolla, California.
And Then Some Works!
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Last week we worked on updating ProductsThatPamper.com. This website is devoted to Lynne Hall's handmade photo albums for many different occasions and Special Delivery: A baby memory book for girls or boys. The website isn't quite complete, but what we've produced looks a lot better than the previous effort. We will be adding more videos explaining more about what you can do with Special Delivery. If you have any questions about Lynne's book, leave a comment below and we'll cover the answer in the upcoming video. Check out Lynne's Special Delivery at ProductsThatPamper.com.
It's time for William Shakespeare!
Our new videos series is Who Wrote Shakespeare, Part 1 by Edgar E. Willis. Edgar explains in this introduction that throughout the world William Shakespeare's works have received more translations than any other work except the Bible. The towering reputation is based on two narrative poems, Venus and Adonis and The rape of Lucrece, 154 sonnets that are unsurpassed in their craftsmanship, and some 37 plays. The author told wonderful stories that created characters of such depth and richness that they exist in our minds as real people. He wrote passage after passage of such transcendent brilliance that absolutely takes your breath away. When you read one of these passages as Edgar has on many occasions, and thought, "it couldn't possibly have been said better." After centuries, the question of whether William Shakespeare actually wrote these works is still being debated? Edgar asks, "Who wrote Shakespeare?" He helps you decide for yourself.
[Video goes here] OOPS! Not yet... we will post another blog post with, Who wrote William Shakespeare, by Edgar E. Willis.
See more videos with Edgar E. Willis at EdgarEWillis.com
Our new videos series is Who Wrote Shakespeare, Part 1 by Edgar E. Willis. Edgar explains in this introduction that throughout the world William Shakespeare's works have received more translations than any other work except the Bible. The towering reputation is based on two narrative poems, Venus and Adonis and The rape of Lucrece, 154 sonnets that are unsurpassed in their craftsmanship, and some 37 plays. The author told wonderful stories that created characters of such depth and richness that they exist in our minds as real people. He wrote passage after passage of such transcendent brilliance that absolutely takes your breath away. When you read one of these passages as Edgar has on many occasions, and thought, "it couldn't possibly have been said better." After centuries, the question of whether William Shakespeare actually wrote these works is still being debated? Edgar asks, "Who wrote Shakespeare?" He helps you decide for yourself.
[Video goes here] OOPS! Not yet... we will post another blog post with, Who wrote William Shakespeare, by Edgar E. Willis.
See more videos with Edgar E. Willis at EdgarEWillis.com
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “People don’t want to know how to live a responsible, accountable, mature life—and they don’t care." Most people watch the no-brainer, lackluster, uninspired, dull, and unimaginative entertainment provided on television or the big screen because of their own slovenly inertia. They become immersed in video games, text messaging, chat rooms, e-mail messaging, Internet surfing and other mindless pursuits to fill their boring, nothing lives. People don’t want to know how to live a responsible, accountable, mature life—and they don’t care.
People don't want to know how to live a responsible, accountable, mature life---and they don't care."
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
Despite the way I conducted my courses, and despite the basic philosophies I believed in that guided my behavior, I may have over estimated my audience. How did I arrive at this conclusion? I discovered it when reading a book, The Healthy Guide to Unhealthy Living: How to Survive Your Bad Habits (Simon & Schuster, 2006), by Dr. David J. Clayton. Clayton is a medical doctor who is a graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He has an undergraduate degree in chemical biology with honors from Stevens Institute of Technology. He trained in internal medicine at Boston University and the Scripps Clinic and Research Institute in La Jolla, California.
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Masculinity and a Shakespeare Video
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Hello folks... let's get you up-to-date!
The new video page at AndThenSomePublishing.com is finished for now. Sure there are more updates soon since we are releasing more videos later this week. (More on that in a second.) We continue to update our websites and our recent efforts haven statistically proven we are on the right track.
Thanks for being fans and thank you for your support.
Edgar E. Willis' video on Shakespeare will be released later this week. We were hoping it would be ready for this post, but due to some technical difficulties we've decided to delay the release so we make sure you get what you want. It's Shakespeare and this must presented with respect... and we want to get this one right. Nothing is rotten in the state of Denmark... a little patience is definitely worth the wait.
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “The tyranny of masculinity: Stop trying to be a man; start trying to be yourself." Men, in general—not all men—can be criticized for being too addicted to cultural definitions of masculinity and for lacking a critical perspective about those definitions. If you don't believe it, read about it in Thursday's essay.
The tyranny of masculinity: Stop trying to be a man; start trying to be yourself
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
It is true that most men feel pressured to act masculine. Why can’t men, instead, emulate people like the Dalai Lama, Martin Luther King, Jr., or Gandhi—men who were both gentle and competent? These are male culture heroes and icons of highly accomplished masculinity. Why is it that most men hold as heroes athletes, lawyers, businessmen, and generals? The answer is: because we live in a speedy, competitive, hyper-masculine culture—a culture that focuses upon and idealizes the most problematic aspects of the male gender role. If I could give men just one message, it would be: Stop trying to be a man; start trying to be yourself. If that includes elements that are considered feminine, so be it.
It's life... And Then Some!
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Hello folks... let's get you up-to-date!
The new video page at AndThenSomePublishing.com is finished for now. Sure there are more updates soon since we are releasing more videos later this week. (More on that in a second.) We continue to update our websites and our recent efforts haven statistically proven we are on the right track.
Thanks for being fans and thank you for your support.
Edgar E. Willis' video on Shakespeare will be released later this week. We were hoping it would be ready for this post, but due to some technical difficulties we've decided to delay the release so we make sure you get what you want. It's Shakespeare and this must presented with respect... and we want to get this one right. Nothing is rotten in the state of Denmark... a little patience is definitely worth the wait.
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “The tyranny of masculinity: Stop trying to be a man; start trying to be yourself." Men, in general—not all men—can be criticized for being too addicted to cultural definitions of masculinity and for lacking a critical perspective about those definitions. If you don't believe it, read about it in Thursday's essay.
The tyranny of masculinity: Stop trying to be a man; start trying to be yourself
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
It is true that most men feel pressured to act masculine. Why can’t men, instead, emulate people like the Dalai Lama, Martin Luther King, Jr., or Gandhi—men who were both gentle and competent? These are male culture heroes and icons of highly accomplished masculinity. Why is it that most men hold as heroes athletes, lawyers, businessmen, and generals? The answer is: because we live in a speedy, competitive, hyper-masculine culture—a culture that focuses upon and idealizes the most problematic aspects of the male gender role. If I could give men just one message, it would be: Stop trying to be a man; start trying to be yourself. If that includes elements that are considered feminine, so be it.
It's life... And Then Some!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Shakespeare and Assholes?
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This week we will be finishing the updates to all of our And Then Some Publishing websites. As we have found out it takes longer to update and remove old information than it is to implement and install the new information. The idea of the updates is to make easier and more efficient with our updates and getting new material to you faster. We expect to have AndThenSomePublishing.com updated by the end of the week so watch for our new updates.
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Assholes at work." Who am I talking about? I’m talking here about people who quickly, and often thoughtlessly, throw out personal insults, invade our personal space, make uninvited physical contact, use verbal and nonverbal means to threaten and intimidate, use unwanted sarcastic jokes, offer-up withering e-mail flames, inject rude interruptions into conversations, appear two-faced—one face cordial and accommodating, the other face condemning, vilifying, and attacking—ready to give dirty looks (in Hawaii they call it “stink-eye”) at a moment’s displeasure, and treating others as if they are invisible. The essay is based on Robert I. Sutton's book, The No Asshole Rule, and I am indebted to him for the ideas in this essay.
Assholes at Work
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
One problem with assholes is the residual effect they can have on your mind, mentality, and memory. Just writing this essay, for example, brings back memories I would rather not entertain. Forgiving and forgetting is a great thought, but sometimes doesn’t serve to purge such experiences. Although Sutton discusses both revenge and calling their bluff, I have seldom seen these tactics work well. There are some tactics that work and that are discussed above, and they may be all you have. Fortunately, assholes make up a small percentage of the population!
And Then Some Works!
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This week we will be finishing the updates to all of our And Then Some Publishing websites. As we have found out it takes longer to update and remove old information than it is to implement and install the new information. The idea of the updates is to make easier and more efficient with our updates and getting new material to you faster. We expect to have AndThenSomePublishing.com updated by the end of the week so watch for our new updates.
Are you ready for Shakespeare? We will be releasing the first part of Edgar E. Willis video series next week. The videos come from the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in southwestern Ontario, Canada. Edgar presents a combination of a lecture and a question and answer session all about William Shakespeare. If you love Shakespeare or have to study him, then you are in for a treat! The videos will be posted here first, then on Edgar's website, EdgarEWillis.com. There's a lot more videos to watch... check them out.
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Assholes at work." Who am I talking about? I’m talking here about people who quickly, and often thoughtlessly, throw out personal insults, invade our personal space, make uninvited physical contact, use verbal and nonverbal means to threaten and intimidate, use unwanted sarcastic jokes, offer-up withering e-mail flames, inject rude interruptions into conversations, appear two-faced—one face cordial and accommodating, the other face condemning, vilifying, and attacking—ready to give dirty looks (in Hawaii they call it “stink-eye”) at a moment’s displeasure, and treating others as if they are invisible. The essay is based on Robert I. Sutton's book, The No Asshole Rule, and I am indebted to him for the ideas in this essay.
Assholes at Work
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
One problem with assholes is the residual effect they can have on your mind, mentality, and memory. Just writing this essay, for example, brings back memories I would rather not entertain. Forgiving and forgetting is a great thought, but sometimes doesn’t serve to purge such experiences. Although Sutton discusses both revenge and calling their bluff, I have seldom seen these tactics work well. There are some tactics that work and that are discussed above, and they may be all you have. Fortunately, assholes make up a small percentage of the population!
And Then Some Works!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Edgar E Willis Website Remodel Complete and Thursday's Essay Preview
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Have you see the new EdgarEWillis.com? The website has been updated and people are liking what they see! Now you can get all his videos and books in one place. Currently, Edgar has two videos, his interview about his memoir, Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform, and How to be Funny on Purpose: An Anatomy of Humor. He has more videos and books on the way. The next video about Shakespeare will be released in the next two weeks. If you love Shakespeare, you'll love this series. We'll keep you posted right here when there is a firm release date.
Click here and check out the NEW EdgarEWillis.com
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “It is our sanctuary, our special place, an area of safety, solitude, and serenity." I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting a place that is quiet, peaceful, and serene. In this essay I talk about our back yard and how, over more than 30 years, we have created such a place.
It is our sanctuary, our special place, an area of safety, solitude, and serenity
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
Our yard is and always has been a “work-in-progress.” It was never planned; we are never finished with it; and we never stop purchasing more plants—some that we have no place for—every year. But when you enter the backyard now, with the songs of the many birds, the sounds of the water from our pond, and the incredible smell of fresh air, it is truly a joy to behold. It is our sanctuary, our special place, an area of safety, solitude, and serenity.
And Then Some Works!
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Have you see the new EdgarEWillis.com? The website has been updated and people are liking what they see! Now you can get all his videos and books in one place. Currently, Edgar has two videos, his interview about his memoir, Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform, and How to be Funny on Purpose: An Anatomy of Humor. He has more videos and books on the way. The next video about Shakespeare will be released in the next two weeks. If you love Shakespeare, you'll love this series. We'll keep you posted right here when there is a firm release date.
Click here and check out the NEW EdgarEWillis.com
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “It is our sanctuary, our special place, an area of safety, solitude, and serenity." I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting a place that is quiet, peaceful, and serene. In this essay I talk about our back yard and how, over more than 30 years, we have created such a place.
It is our sanctuary, our special place, an area of safety, solitude, and serenity
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
Our yard is and always has been a “work-in-progress.” It was never planned; we are never finished with it; and we never stop purchasing more plants—some that we have no place for—every year. But when you enter the backyard now, with the songs of the many birds, the sounds of the water from our pond, and the incredible smell of fresh air, it is truly a joy to behold. It is our sanctuary, our special place, an area of safety, solitude, and serenity.
And Then Some Works!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Final Part of Edgar E. Willis World War II Memoir and Following the Rules Preview
And Then Some Publishing News
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It might be the final part of the Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform interview with Edgar E. Willis, however there's more. What? There's more?
We have more video's from Edgar coming soon and he is about to turn 97.... YES, 97! The upcoming video series comes from the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in southwestern Ontario, Canada. Edgar presents a combination of a lecture and a question and answer session all about William Shakespeare. If you love Shakespeare or have to study him, then you are in for a treat!
Part 4, is the conclusion of Anthony Weaver's interview with author Edgar E. Willis. At 96, Anthony's grandfather, retired Emeritus Professor of Communication at the University of Michigan, penned his memoir Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform. This book is Edgar's account of the time before and after he served on the USS Alaska during World War II. In his decommission Edgar faced some big decisions that would choose the path for his life. With an education, he had career choices, a wife and children, what was to happen next?... And what does he hope readers will take away from his World War II memoir?
Click here if you can't see Part 4 of Edgar's interview.
Usually, we provide links to all of the videos in the Civilian interview series here. Instead, this week we want you to go to Edgar's website: EdgarEWillis.com. As soon as this post is published And Then Some Publishing is updating the website for better access to content and where you will be able to see all his videos in one place. Check the progress of our changes EdgarEWillis.com.
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Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Following the rules." After an unabashingly, unsubtle attempt to sell my rules-based books, I talk about a column in the New York Times by Jane E. Brody entitled, “Rules Worth Following, for Everyone’s Sake.” In this column, Brody reviews Michael Pollan's book called Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual (137 pages, $11 retail, $5.50 at Amazon). I mention some of Pollan's rules and comments by other reviewers of his book. In the excerpt from the essay located below, I share some insights about those who may not appreciate Pollan's book; thus, you can determine---right here and now!---whether or not my essay is worth reading.
Following the Rules
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
There are three types of people who will not appreciate Pollan’s book. First, those who have read his previous books will find this one redundant. More than that, it is simply a distillation of and recycled verbatim from his previous book, In Defense of Food, referred to above. Second, if you are already into food and nutrition, you will find much of what Pollan says, common sense—maybe even, elementary. The third type of person who can skip this book and his previous one are those who simply adopt Pollan’s approach, which he summarized in just seven words: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” Obesity solved! Diet-related ailments eliminated!
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It might be the final part of the Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform interview with Edgar E. Willis, however there's more. What? There's more?
We have more video's from Edgar coming soon and he is about to turn 97.... YES, 97! The upcoming video series comes from the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in southwestern Ontario, Canada. Edgar presents a combination of a lecture and a question and answer session all about William Shakespeare. If you love Shakespeare or have to study him, then you are in for a treat!
Part 4, is the conclusion of Anthony Weaver's interview with author Edgar E. Willis. At 96, Anthony's grandfather, retired Emeritus Professor of Communication at the University of Michigan, penned his memoir Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform. This book is Edgar's account of the time before and after he served on the USS Alaska during World War II. In his decommission Edgar faced some big decisions that would choose the path for his life. With an education, he had career choices, a wife and children, what was to happen next?... And what does he hope readers will take away from his World War II memoir?
Click here if you can't see Part 4 of Edgar's interview.
Usually, we provide links to all of the videos in the Civilian interview series here. Instead, this week we want you to go to Edgar's website: EdgarEWillis.com. As soon as this post is published And Then Some Publishing is updating the website for better access to content and where you will be able to see all his videos in one place. Check the progress of our changes EdgarEWillis.com.
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Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Following the rules." After an unabashingly, unsubtle attempt to sell my rules-based books, I talk about a column in the New York Times by Jane E. Brody entitled, “Rules Worth Following, for Everyone’s Sake.” In this column, Brody reviews Michael Pollan's book called Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual (137 pages, $11 retail, $5.50 at Amazon). I mention some of Pollan's rules and comments by other reviewers of his book. In the excerpt from the essay located below, I share some insights about those who may not appreciate Pollan's book; thus, you can determine---right here and now!---whether or not my essay is worth reading.
Following the Rules
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
There are three types of people who will not appreciate Pollan’s book. First, those who have read his previous books will find this one redundant. More than that, it is simply a distillation of and recycled verbatim from his previous book, In Defense of Food, referred to above. Second, if you are already into food and nutrition, you will find much of what Pollan says, common sense—maybe even, elementary. The third type of person who can skip this book and his previous one are those who simply adopt Pollan’s approach, which he summarized in just seven words: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” Obesity solved! Diet-related ailments eliminated!
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
The Conclusion of How to be Funny on Purpose: An Anatomy of Humor
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Part 5 of 5: The conclusion of How to be Funny on Purpose - An Anatomy of Humor video series. It's more than how to be funny. Edgar E. Willis breaks down why jokes are funny, what it takes to be funny, and how to set up jokes so they are funny. This video was shot it 1995 and might be a little grainy and old, but the teachings are sound.
Having trouble viewing the video? Click here and watch Part 5: How to be Funny on Purpose.
Have you seen the first four parts of How to be Funny: An Anatomy of Humor?
Click here to watch Part 1
Click here to watch Part 2
Click here to watch Part 3
Click here to watch Part 4
Also check out Edgar's interview about his memoir, Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform: A Memoir of World War II? While some veterans would be content to simply remember through a haze essayof rose-colored reflections, Dr. Willis clearly reports the truth as he knows it.” His memoir reports the truth—unvarnished as it may be. Get more information at EdgarEWillis.com.
Click here to watch Part 1 of Edgar's interview about his memoir.
Edgar has more... Check out his other book and video series How to be Funny on Purpose... and of course... get your copy of Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform - A Memoir of World War II at EdgarEWillis.com
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Part 5 of 5: The conclusion of How to be Funny on Purpose - An Anatomy of Humor video series. It's more than how to be funny. Edgar E. Willis breaks down why jokes are funny, what it takes to be funny, and how to set up jokes so they are funny. This video was shot it 1995 and might be a little grainy and old, but the teachings are sound.
Having trouble viewing the video? Click here and watch Part 5: How to be Funny on Purpose.
Have you seen the first four parts of How to be Funny: An Anatomy of Humor?
Click here to watch Part 1
Click here to watch Part 2
Click here to watch Part 3
Click here to watch Part 4
Also check out Edgar's interview about his memoir, Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform: A Memoir of World War II? While some veterans would be content to simply remember through a haze essayof rose-colored reflections, Dr. Willis clearly reports the truth as he knows it.” His memoir reports the truth—unvarnished as it may be. Get more information at EdgarEWillis.com.
Click here to watch Part 1 of Edgar's interview about his memoir.
Edgar has more... Check out his other book and video series How to be Funny on Purpose... and of course... get your copy of Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform - A Memoir of World War II at EdgarEWillis.com
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Looking for new charities and Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform Video Part 3
And Then Some Publishing News
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For two months And Then Some Publishing has been donating a portion of the proceeds of every book we publish and sold through Amazon.com to Susan G. Komen - For the Cure (to breast cancer). Our website visits have remained consistent, yet we have sold less books than ever before.
Our question: Are people suffering from Susan G. Komen overload? There are tons of products out there with a pink ribbon and maybe you've seen enough. Maybe you're thinking... couldn't they give to other charities? Please don't read this as the work of Susan G. Komen isn't important... it is! They have been able to accomplish many great things, however it's time for us to move on.
Our Susan G. Komen charity promotion will be over this Wednesday, June 30, 2010. And Then Some Publishing believes in giving back and we will be searching for new charities to promote. Do you have a favorite charity you would like to get more notice? Leave a comment below.
On Thursday, July 1, 2010 we will be releasing the last video in the series, How to be Funny on Purpose. It's more than how to be funny. Edgar E. Willis breaks down why jokes are funny, what it takes to be funny, and how to set up jokes so they are funny. It's the anatomy of humor... And Then Some! We will let you know as soon as this video is available.
Having trouble viewing the video? Click here and watch Part 3 of the interview with Edgar E. Willis on YouTube.
Click here to watch Part 1 of Edgar's interview on YouTube.
Click here to watch Part 2 of Edgar's interview on YouTube.
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Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Self-identity is the base for everything else you do in life." I don't know if you've ever stopped to think about the role of self-identity in your life? In this essay, I begin by discussing two activities I used for more than 20 years in my basic, speech-communication course, to not just introduce the idea of self-identify but to actually help students develop/acquire an identity. Then I talk briefly about its value and importance.
Self-identity is the base for everything else you do in life
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
There is no easy path when it comes to unleashing the remarkable energy that one’s identity contains. Finding it, however, is just a start. As people understand their unique capacities and live according to them, they become happy being who they are. As Ackerman writes in the final chapter of his book, “A Framework for Living,” “Consider your identity your source of life. It makes you vibrant, wise, agile, powerful, even playful. It is the sun within you, whose energy need never die.”
And Then Some Works!
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For two months And Then Some Publishing has been donating a portion of the proceeds of every book we publish and sold through Amazon.com to Susan G. Komen - For the Cure (to breast cancer). Our website visits have remained consistent, yet we have sold less books than ever before.
Our question: Are people suffering from Susan G. Komen overload? There are tons of products out there with a pink ribbon and maybe you've seen enough. Maybe you're thinking... couldn't they give to other charities? Please don't read this as the work of Susan G. Komen isn't important... it is! They have been able to accomplish many great things, however it's time for us to move on.
Our Susan G. Komen charity promotion will be over this Wednesday, June 30, 2010. And Then Some Publishing believes in giving back and we will be searching for new charities to promote. Do you have a favorite charity you would like to get more notice? Leave a comment below.
On Thursday, July 1, 2010 we will be releasing the last video in the series, How to be Funny on Purpose. It's more than how to be funny. Edgar E. Willis breaks down why jokes are funny, what it takes to be funny, and how to set up jokes so they are funny. It's the anatomy of humor... And Then Some! We will let you know as soon as this video is available.
Below is Part 3 of Anthony Weaver's interview with author Edgar E. Willis about his memoir, Civilian in an I'll-fitting Uniform. Part 3 continues the discussion of the captains Edgar served under, the "Winding path to Peace," and the fact that bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and yet, the USS Alaska hadn't suffered it's only casualty of the war. Also in Part 3, at 96, Edgar reminds us with precision what was happening in the Pacific Theater, the timing and feelings of where our country was at during World War II, including the difference between enlisted men and officers.
Having trouble viewing the video? Click here and watch Part 3 of the interview with Edgar E. Willis on YouTube.
Click here to watch Part 1 of Edgar's interview on YouTube.
Click here to watch Part 2 of Edgar's interview on YouTube.
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Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Self-identity is the base for everything else you do in life." I don't know if you've ever stopped to think about the role of self-identity in your life? In this essay, I begin by discussing two activities I used for more than 20 years in my basic, speech-communication course, to not just introduce the idea of self-identify but to actually help students develop/acquire an identity. Then I talk briefly about its value and importance.
Self-identity is the base for everything else you do in life
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
There is no easy path when it comes to unleashing the remarkable energy that one’s identity contains. Finding it, however, is just a start. As people understand their unique capacities and live according to them, they become happy being who they are. As Ackerman writes in the final chapter of his book, “A Framework for Living,” “Consider your identity your source of life. It makes you vibrant, wise, agile, powerful, even playful. It is the sun within you, whose energy need never die.”
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Edgar E. Willis World War II Memoir Interview Part 2, Plus... Thursday's Essay Preview
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Announcing the release of Part 2... Anthony Weaver's interview with Edgar E. Willis about his memoir of World War II, "Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform." Part 2 of Anthony's interview picks up from a previous question in Part 1. Events had happened to Edgar that were either pure luck or just because of the circumstance of the moment. Part 2 starts with Edgar's second story... his pure luck Navy physical. As we progressed, I asked about the captains Edgar served under and his best explanation? He reads from his memoir. We finish off part 2 with, "That's the way the navy does it!"
Having trouble viewing the video? Click here and watch Part 2 of the interview with Edgar E. Willis on YouTube.
Did you see Part 1 of Anthony Weaver's interview with Edgar E. Willis? In Part 1 of the interview I ask Edgar about his inspiration for the book, the reason for the title, and why he decided to include his life before and after his service.
Click here to watch Part 1 of Edgar's interview on YouTube.
Also released last week was the new video, "How to make a Viral Video-Based on the KISS theory." Illustrator Anthony Weaver and author Lynne Hall have put together a coaching video on How to Make a Viral Video, based on the K.I.S.S. Theory (Keep it simple... stupid). Instead of a technical approach explaining camera types, lenses, programs used to produce videos, this is a fun look at being in front of the camera and getting used to the bright lights shining on you. Anthony and Lynne show you how they shot their video, including the end result!
Click here to see How to Make a Viral Video on YouTube.
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Having a remote to get us through life?" Imagine along with me in this essay what it would be like in your life if you had a remote control that gave you the possibility for mute, fast forward, reverse, do over, channel selection, slow motion, delete, and cut and paste? How would your life be different? I'm certain it would be far different than it is now . . . and then some!
Having a remote to get us through life?
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
In this age of technology, scientists need not stop with remote-controlled garage-door openers and TVs, invent a remote to help me get through life. And while you’re at it, put on the remote a number of buttons for future use—so that I can program them whatever way I choose and whenever I need them. Maybe I’ll program one to make me a very wealthy man, another to bring me many new friends, and a third.....hmmmmmm.....maybe with the third I’ll program it to keep me forever young!
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Announcing the release of Part 2... Anthony Weaver's interview with Edgar E. Willis about his memoir of World War II, "Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform." Part 2 of Anthony's interview picks up from a previous question in Part 1. Events had happened to Edgar that were either pure luck or just because of the circumstance of the moment. Part 2 starts with Edgar's second story... his pure luck Navy physical. As we progressed, I asked about the captains Edgar served under and his best explanation? He reads from his memoir. We finish off part 2 with, "That's the way the navy does it!"
Having trouble viewing the video? Click here and watch Part 2 of the interview with Edgar E. Willis on YouTube.
Did you see Part 1 of Anthony Weaver's interview with Edgar E. Willis? In Part 1 of the interview I ask Edgar about his inspiration for the book, the reason for the title, and why he decided to include his life before and after his service.
Click here to watch Part 1 of Edgar's interview on YouTube.
Also released last week was the new video, "How to make a Viral Video-Based on the KISS theory." Illustrator Anthony Weaver and author Lynne Hall have put together a coaching video on How to Make a Viral Video, based on the K.I.S.S. Theory (Keep it simple... stupid). Instead of a technical approach explaining camera types, lenses, programs used to produce videos, this is a fun look at being in front of the camera and getting used to the bright lights shining on you. Anthony and Lynne show you how they shot their video, including the end result!
Click here to see How to Make a Viral Video on YouTube.
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Having a remote to get us through life?" Imagine along with me in this essay what it would be like in your life if you had a remote control that gave you the possibility for mute, fast forward, reverse, do over, channel selection, slow motion, delete, and cut and paste? How would your life be different? I'm certain it would be far different than it is now . . . and then some!
Having a remote to get us through life?
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
In this age of technology, scientists need not stop with remote-controlled garage-door openers and TVs, invent a remote to help me get through life. And while you’re at it, put on the remote a number of buttons for future use—so that I can program them whatever way I choose and whenever I need them. Maybe I’ll program one to make me a very wealthy man, another to bring me many new friends, and a third.....hmmmmmm.....maybe with the third I’ll program it to keep me forever young!
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
It's a Special Delivery - How to Make a Viral Video
And Then Some Publishing News
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It's a Special Delivery!
Illustrator Anthony Weaver and author Lynne Hall have put together a coaching video on How to Make a Viral Video, based on the K.I.S.S. Theory (Keep it simple... stupid). Instead of a technical approach explaining camera types, lenses, programs used to produce videos, this is a fun look at being in front of the camera and getting used to the bright lights shining on you. Anthony and Lynne show you how they shot their video, including the end result!
Having trouble viewing the video? Click here to see How to Make a Viral Video on YouTube.
Have you seen Part 1 of Anthony Weaver's interview of author Edgar E. Willis about his memoir, Civilian In an Ill-Fitting Uniform: A Memoir of World War II? In Part 1 of the interview Anthony asks Edgar about his inspiration for the book, the reason for the title, and why he decided to include his life before and after his service. See part one of the interview here.
Part 2 of the interview will be released next week, Tuesday June 22, 2010, in the And Then Some Publishing News post.
Go to EdgarEWillis.com where you can find more books and videos by Edgar E. Willis including his series, How to be Funny on Purpose.
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Examining the paranormal helps us understand how the world works." There are many paranormal and supernatural claims. Psychics, astrologers, alien abductions, alternative medicines, ghosts, and life after death are just a few of them. But when people have personal experiences with any of these, those occurrences offer them a powerful and persuasive reason to believe in them, especially if they can’t explain them. In this essay I examine their "reasons for believing." It is a delightful essay that offers a closer examination.
Examining the paranormal helps us understand how the world works
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
Many people have had psychic experiences or episodes with things that science cannot explain. Whether it is extrasensory perception (ESP), haunted houses, ghosts of the spirits of dead people, telepathy, clairvoyance, astrology, communicating mentally with someone who has died, witches, reincarnation, or channeling, seventy-five percent of Americans profess at least one paranormal belief according to a recent Gallup survey. The most popular is extrasensory perception, mentioned by 41%, followed closely by a belief in haunted houses (37%). Only 27% of Americans, according to the same survey, believe in none of these.
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It's a Special Delivery!
Illustrator Anthony Weaver and author Lynne Hall have put together a coaching video on How to Make a Viral Video, based on the K.I.S.S. Theory (Keep it simple... stupid). Instead of a technical approach explaining camera types, lenses, programs used to produce videos, this is a fun look at being in front of the camera and getting used to the bright lights shining on you. Anthony and Lynne show you how they shot their video, including the end result!
Having trouble viewing the video? Click here to see How to Make a Viral Video on YouTube.
Have you seen Part 1 of Anthony Weaver's interview of author Edgar E. Willis about his memoir, Civilian In an Ill-Fitting Uniform: A Memoir of World War II? In Part 1 of the interview Anthony asks Edgar about his inspiration for the book, the reason for the title, and why he decided to include his life before and after his service. See part one of the interview here.
Part 2 of the interview will be released next week, Tuesday June 22, 2010, in the And Then Some Publishing News post.
Go to EdgarEWillis.com where you can find more books and videos by Edgar E. Willis including his series, How to be Funny on Purpose.
Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Examining the paranormal helps us understand how the world works." There are many paranormal and supernatural claims. Psychics, astrologers, alien abductions, alternative medicines, ghosts, and life after death are just a few of them. But when people have personal experiences with any of these, those occurrences offer them a powerful and persuasive reason to believe in them, especially if they can’t explain them. In this essay I examine their "reasons for believing." It is a delightful essay that offers a closer examination.
Examining the paranormal helps us understand how the world works
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
Many people have had psychic experiences or episodes with things that science cannot explain. Whether it is extrasensory perception (ESP), haunted houses, ghosts of the spirits of dead people, telepathy, clairvoyance, astrology, communicating mentally with someone who has died, witches, reincarnation, or channeling, seventy-five percent of Americans profess at least one paranormal belief according to a recent Gallup survey. The most popular is extrasensory perception, mentioned by 41%, followed closely by a belief in haunted houses (37%). Only 27% of Americans, according to the same survey, believe in none of these.
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Friday, June 11, 2010
96 Year Old Edgar E Willis-World War II Memoir Interview JUST RELEASED!
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JUST RELEASED!
Anthony Weaver interviews his Grandfather, Edgar E. Willis, about his latest book Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform - A Memoir of World War II
, penned at 96 years old! This four part series covers his the time before and after he served on the USS Alaska in the Pacific Theater, during World War II.
, penned at 96 years old! This four part series covers his the time before and after he served on the USS Alaska in the Pacific Theater, during World War II. Edgar E. Willis is the retired Emeritus Professor of Communication at the University of Michigan, where he also served for ten years as a department chairman. He spent a year in England as a Fulbright scholar, and he has authored or co-authored five books about television and radio.
In part one of the interview I ask Edgar about his inspiration for the book, the reason for the title, and why he decided to include his life before and after his service.
Having trouble seeing the video? Click here to watch on YouTube.
Edgar has more... Check out his other book and video series How to be Funny on Purpose... and of course... get your copy of Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform - A Memoir of World War II at EdgarEWillis.com
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
New Edgar E Willis video series and Thursday Essay Preview
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I want to start by saying thank you to the person who bought SMOERs: Self-Motivation, Optimism, Encouragement, Rules - Daily reminders for outstanding living. You've helped get
June 2010 started off on the right path and your purchase donates $4.00 to Susan G. Komen - For the Cure to breast cancer.
If that wasn't exciting enough And Then Some Publishing has a new video series on the way! Last week, Anthony Weaver interviewed 96-year-old Edgar E. Willis who is the retired Emeritus Professor of Communication at the University of Michigan. We discuss his World War II memoir, Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform. This interview is a four part series discussing his time before, during, and after the war. In Part 1 of the interview I ask Edgar about his inspiration for the book, the reason for the title, and why he decided to include his life before and after his service.
You will really enjoy this video series and including Edgar reading from his book in Part 2!
And Then Some Publishing will be releasing Part 1 of the interview by the end of this week and will devote an extra And Then Some News post, including the video as soon as it's released.
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Find great book reviews every Monday: Book Club... And Then Some!
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Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Human limitations and then some." This essay offers an accurate and relevant perspective on personal experience and the value of a personal point of view. It helps give you what you need to know about how much you know and how much you understand.
Human limitations and then some
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
Have you ever walked by a stockade-type fence, found a knothole in it, then looked at what’s taking place on the other side of the fence through that peephole? A great deal of our lives is framed by that example. That is, we obtain information about the world we live in through a very small antennae, mounted upon a tiny pedestal, and often pointed in a well-defined, carefully selected direction. And yet, despite these limitations, the way we view the world is dependent upon the information obtained through this single, small, and somewhat insignificant antennae. Knowing this puts all that we know and all that we think we know in proper perspective—and then some!
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I want to start by saying thank you to the person who bought SMOERs: Self-Motivation, Optimism, Encouragement, Rules - Daily reminders for outstanding living. You've helped get
June 2010 started off on the right path and your purchase donates $4.00 to Susan G. Komen - For the Cure to breast cancer.
If that wasn't exciting enough And Then Some Publishing has a new video series on the way! Last week, Anthony Weaver interviewed 96-year-old Edgar E. Willis who is the retired Emeritus Professor of Communication at the University of Michigan. We discuss his World War II memoir, Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform. This interview is a four part series discussing his time before, during, and after the war. In Part 1 of the interview I ask Edgar about his inspiration for the book, the reason for the title, and why he decided to include his life before and after his service.
You will really enjoy this video series and including Edgar reading from his book in Part 2!
And Then Some Publishing will be releasing Part 1 of the interview by the end of this week and will devote an extra And Then Some News post, including the video as soon as it's released.
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Find great book reviews every Monday: Book Club... And Then Some!
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Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
Thursday’s essay is called, “Human limitations and then some." This essay offers an accurate and relevant perspective on personal experience and the value of a personal point of view. It helps give you what you need to know about how much you know and how much you understand.
Human limitations and then some
by Richard L. Weaver II
Excerpt:
Have you ever walked by a stockade-type fence, found a knothole in it, then looked at what’s taking place on the other side of the fence through that peephole? A great deal of our lives is framed by that example. That is, we obtain information about the world we live in through a very small antennae, mounted upon a tiny pedestal, and often pointed in a well-defined, carefully selected direction. And yet, despite these limitations, the way we view the world is dependent upon the information obtained through this single, small, and somewhat insignificant antennae. Knowing this puts all that we know and all that we think we know in proper perspective—and then some!
And Then Some Works!
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