Why is There a Lampshade on My Head?

The blogaversary blowout continues today. Surely you're not too pooped to party yet, right?

Let's begin with an archived writing tip from 2011:

The trick of taking criticism is to move beyond the initial face-slapping sting and unearth the truth nugget. There's always something to be learned -- unless you're a teenager . . . in which case you know it all.

Yes, indeedy. Even in the one-star reviews there's usually something to glean. But if you want to avoid harsh reviews and/or critiques, it can help to polish up your craft.

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