Passing It On
by Rosalind Foley on 09/23/12
When I wanted to encourage a novice writer, I brought her two books: Strunk and White's classic The Elements of Style, and Christopher Vogler's The Writer's Journey. They make for a great self-check, and are the kind that bear re-reading over and over.
Speaking of books, not long ago I came across my copy of What's What, subtitled "a visual glossary of everyday objects from paper clips to passenger ships." Out of print now, some of it is quaint and needs updating, but where else can you find drawings showing the precise names of parts of a sailboat, a hot air balloon or a set of bagpipes? Who knew the kings in a deck of cards are called Charlemagne (hearts), Casesar (diamonds), Alexander (clubs) and David (spades?)
For everything there is a word.
