Whether the current administration admits to a recession or not, we’re in one. How do I know? It’s simple – go to your local McDonald’s. You’ve been to one. Even I’ve been to one, and I’m a vegetarian (live for the fry-and-shake combination). Take a good listen to the person waiting on you. Notice anything…
Author: lwidmer
When You Just Don’t Get It
Working on a project now with a regular client. In the past, I’ve had zero problems interpreting what they want/how they want it. Perhaps I’m tired, old, or some other form of out-of-it, for this time I’m just not getting it. They’re kind enough not to say so, but multiple revisions later, it’s obvious we’re…
Have You Nominated Your Favorite Yet?
It’s time once again for Michael Stelzner’s Top Blogs For Writers nominations. Go here to nominate your favorite. But be aware – you get one nomination. And your nominee must be nominated twice or seconded in order to be considered. I’ve cast my vote already, but if I could, all of the following would be…
The Posts That Got You Talking
I’ve decided to try something a bit different here. Some blog posts obviously get a bit more attention than others, and I thought it would be fun to revisit the ones from the previous month that had you busy commenting. I’ve looked at the posts from August, and here are the two most-commented-on posts: The…
Promises, Promises
Heard from my favorite client yesterday – they’re back to needing monthly newsletters again. Hooray for several reasons; the work is interesting, the people are great, and they pay on time without fail. Hooray, indeed! Despite working under a post-migraine fog, yesterday brought an inquiry from one of the major companies in the area looking…
Lots of Work, Little Cash
How many times have you been there, too? The work – you’re drowning in it. Yet the cash for that work? Let’s just say Casper makes more appearances than your checks. At the moment, I have about $7K in outstanding invoices. Only one is just slightly overdue. Taxes are due on the 15th (you do…
Recurring Client Issues
The meditation group I belong to teaches us about life’s sanskara, or the stuff that keeps coming up throughout our lives that must be dealt with. For example, suppose you keep meeting the same type of person as you’re dating. No matter how far outside your comfort zone you look, that new person soon starts…
It’s Unlimited, With Certain Limits, Of Course
I once signed up for a new phone service that promised me unlimited calling. It wasn’t one of the big companies, but rather a startup company offering great rates. The first month, it was wonderful. For just $30 a month, I could call my sister and talk for an hour, or call my mother, or…
Office Hours
Got a nice break in my workload this morning – met a writer friend for Starbucks. We solve the world’s ills over caffeine. Or at least we think we do. Got another small break – a friend who works a 9-to-5 called. She’s home and had some time to chat. I was able to spend…
Go On, Just Pile It On
It must be just before a holiday weekend because here comes another big project and another “Are you able to work this weekend?” request. It came in yesterday morning as I was firing up the computer to get going on the first big job. A request like that wouldn’t be a problem if I A)…