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Writing Is Hard: A Collection of Over 100 Essays

Writing Is Hard: A Collection of Over 100 Essays

Each essay focuses on one small aspect of writing that can be easily remembered and implemented. All are written in an informal, conversational style.

2018

Stories

Do I Really Kneed a Knee Replacement? Part Two

About two and a half years ago, I wrote a blog about my achy knees and whether I needed to consider a knee replacement — or two. At the…

Jan 20

Do I Really Kneed a Knee Replacement? Part Two

Jan 20

Mac’s Confectionary — A Home Away from Home

“Sunday, Monday, Happy Days!

Sep 13, 2024

Mac’s Confectionary — A Home Away from Home

Sep 13, 2024

Rudy’s Corner Store

I have been spoiled by Stewart’s Shops. There, I’ve said it. Living in New York’s Capital District means I can easily drive to one of these…

Sep 6, 2024

Rudy’s Corner Store

Sep 6, 2024

The Last Supper — A Short Story

Claire arrived at the nursing home on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m., just as she had done for the previous two years. Her four-hour shift…

Aug 20, 2024

The Last Supper — A Short Story

Aug 20, 2024

What I Remember — From Twelfth Grade (1968–1969)

I’ve heard it said that a child remembers nothing from his or her first three years. I’ve also heard it said that old people like myself —…

Aug 6, 2024

What I Remember — From Twelfth Grade (1968–1969)

Aug 6, 2024

What I Remember — From Eleventh Grade (1967–1968)

I’ve heard it said that a child remembers nothing from his or her first three years. I’ve also heard it said that old people like myself —…

Aug 5, 2024

What I Remember — From Eleventh Grade (1967–1968)

Aug 5, 2024

What I Remember — From Tenth Grade (1966–1967)

I’ve heard it said that a child remembers nothing from his or her first three years. I’ve also heard it said that old people like myself —…

Aug 4, 2024

What I Remember — From Tenth Grade (1966–1967)

Aug 4, 2024

What I Remember — From Ninth Grade (1965–1966)

I’ve heard it said that a child remembers nothing from his or her first three years. I’ve also heard it said that old people like myself —…

Aug 3, 2024

What I Remember — From Ninth Grade (1965–1966)

Aug 3, 2024

What I Remember — From Eighth Grade (1964–1965)

I’ve heard it said that a child remembers nothing from his or her first three years. I’ve also heard it said that old people like myself —…

Aug 2, 2024

What I Remember — From Eighth Grade (1964–1965)

Aug 2, 2024

What I Remember — From Seventh Grade (1963–1964)

I’ve heard it said that a child remembers nothing from his or her first three years. I’ve also heard it said that old people like myself —…

Aug 1, 2024

What I Remember — From Seventh Grade (1963–1964)

Aug 1, 2024

Jim LaBate

Jim LaBate

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Jim LaBate is a retired writer and teacher who worked primarily in The Writing Center at Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) in Troy, New York.

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