What’s on the iPod: Backwards Walk by Frightened Rabbit Today is my first official day back. All mothers have been sent back to where they came from, and the house has returned to normal. It was a wonderful time seeing family. I’ll miss them. We spent the time preparing for a party. I’ve realized something…
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Monthly Assessment: October 2010
What’s on the iPod: Nothing. Too busy to listen. I’m still on overdrive post vacation, but the guests are leaving one by one. I’m stealing a few minutes now to share my monthly assessment. If I don’t, I’ll never do it, which means you may never do it, and that’s not good. So here goes:…
Like the Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland
That’s me today – guests leaving, still some here, lots to do, no time to do any of it in….. Short and sweet today, folks. Favorite memory from Ireland: We were walking in Glengariff Park, a nice trail along a stream. He lagged behind to look at birds while I went ahead exploring a bit….
The Politics of Freelance
What’s on the iPod: The Cave by Mumford and Sons I thought that when I became a freelancer I’d be well rid of people jockeying for a higher position. You know the ones – the office folk who make your ideas sound like theirs, who step in and attempt to sound like the expert on…
Churches and Stones
What’s on the iPod: Awake the Soul by Mumford & SonsWhat I’m reading: Recipes – I’m about to spend the next week cooking One thing that struck me throughout all parts of Ireland was the spirituality. Pagan symbolism mixing with Christian ones were abundant. It’s no surprise – there’s a soul alive beneath the peat…
Faith and Begorra!
Could it be? Am I back? I am indeed. We landed at JFK yesterday afternoon and took three trains, a bus, and a car back home. Never have I gone on vacation where I didn’t look forward to getting back home at the end of it – until now. I’m enchanted. What an absolutely magical,…
It’s DAW-nee
Sure, his yellow suit with the flood pants is way too reminiscent of Elvis Costello, but his sound is uniquely Donny Iris. Or DAW-nee, as he’s known in western PA, where he’s considered a local hero. Note the incredibly tight afro, thick-rimmed glasses, and dorky bow tie. Not to mention the shoulder-padded, long-skirted 80s queen…
Guest Post: Are Women Better Freelancers?
It takes a courageous man to tackle gender issues. It’s even more courageous when he does so in terms of how women could possibly be better writers than men. Our chum Jake Poinier dives in with a style that is, well, purely Jake, which is to say purely entertaining and thought-provoking. Jake, you have moxie….
Guest Post: Working Through the Noise
Today’s bits of wisdom come from our own Ashley Festa. Ashley joined us here not long ago to try to improve her career options. And she’s done a remarkable job of building the confidence necessary to get the job done. As a result, her client base is growing. All newbies should watch her, for she’s…
Guest Post: What’s Your Writing Dream?
Many thanks once more to dear friend Anne Wayman, who has given us two great posts this week, this one included. I love Anne’s approach to writing – she brings it from her soul. What’s Your Writing Dream?By Anne Wayman Because I have a blog about freelance writing (AboutFreelanceWriting.com) and because I also coach writers,…