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Monthly Archives: November 2011
“If the doctor told me I had six minutes to live, I’d type a little faster.” –Isaac Asimov * * * Want to write a book? (Seriously. Who doesn’t?) If you’re like me, you dream of seeing … Continue reading
You are so fucking grateful. For the roof over your head. For a day off work. For the scent of cinnamon & crackling firewood. For pumpkin scones with vegan icing. Most of all — you’re grateful for the people who … Continue reading
We live a great portion of our lives online. We flirt, and tweet. We chat, and Skype. We hire, and fire. We make announcements. We tell our stories. We make requests — and ask for support, for promotion, for advice, … Continue reading
Just before Turkey Day (November 24, 2011) my old digital mailing list will go ka-blooey. New world order (the mighty AWeber) is rolling into place. Want to keep getting my weekly-ish missives, delivered to your inbox? Or sign up for … Continue reading
I have a toaster. It toasts one side of each slice, then proffers a half-hearted “pop.” I flip the bread. Press the lever again. It sinks down with a sigh, graciously crisping the second side. If I bought a new … Continue reading
I remember how THRILLED I was when my 9-to-5 boss offered me a 5% raise, after my first year in his department. I’d created a new system to write & record on-air promotional messages, drafted technical manuals that actually made … Continue reading
You’ve got the dream — but you need the dough. It’s every baby-preneurs first tribulation. In Ye Olden Days, our only options were to pull from cash savings, credit cards or bank loans. Or find a wealthy patron of the … Continue reading
I’ve always been jealous of people with crisp, clear-cut, readily-accessible job titles. “I’m a surgeon.” “I’m a saxophonist.” “I’m a landscape designer.” “I’m an elite call-girl.” I, on the other hand, have been (in no particular order)… a public radio … Continue reading
“I’m so embarrassed. I don’t do this. I had my first treatment chemo treatment today, and I haven’t eaten in two days. I got nowhere to go. I don’t know how else to put it. I’m asking you for twenty … Continue reading
