Notes from the People’s History
Notes from the People’s History is Darin’s acknowledgement that the algorithm decides where to place his Victoria, BC-based media business in search results. The way he understands the idea, is that if he regularly posts a blog with interesting, relevant, and entertaining content, it will tell the algorithm that he understands the rules. This may result in a search results bump. Or it may not.
The glass half full way to look at it is it helps Darin stretch his mind a little each week to figure out how to entertain you. It’s fun.
We Must Listen to Voices from the Front Lines
War becomes real when we hear it from the people who lived it; not the politicians, not the headlines, but the hands that kept the engines turning.
The War Diaries of Louis E. Wren remind us why personal stories matter more than ever.
What’s the Diff? The Top 5 Most Popular Questions AI Likes to Ask
AI-generated writing loves to ask questions. Here are the five most popular ones.
Peace Be with You
I’ve sheltered in libraries for almost fifty years, and it’s occurred to me recently that I am simply looking for peace and quiet.
How to Preserve Family History with a Ghostwritten Memoir
Every family has stories worth preserving. From childhood adventures in Kenya to building a life in Canada, Parviz’s memories became a treasured family legacy book.
The Diff: Memoir, Autobiography, Biography
The first in a series of “What’s the Diff?” where Darin breaks down differences in the English language. This week: What’s the diff between memoir, autobiography, and biography?