A Strong Dose of Vitamin Fred

A couple of the publishers I work for ask for estimates in advance of work -- how long will it take to copyedit or proofread or fact-check o...

When I was a pitiful waif in the city, the little shops along the streets were already in dire straits. Even in the outer boroughs of New Yo...

The season of shopping and Sales! Sales! Sales! has begun, and I and a bunch of other authors would like you to know how you too can save......

I always feel bad for people who have to work on Thanksgiving, especially when I'm one of them. But hey, I'm not complaining. At lea...

Yesterday on the Great Lileks's site, our friend Mongo posted this gem:  I said the lady should forget it; her husband is a goner. The w...

Just a couple of holiday-related visions for you on this Monday morning, to give you the oomph to get through the next three days. You'r...