What’s on the iPod: Through the Dirt and the Gravel by We Were Promised Jetpacks Lovely, albeit hot weekend. Early Saturday morning I drove to northwestern Connecticut to see my son and his girlfriend. The drive was beautiful — just a little rain as I was leaving home — and I was able to put…
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Organized Chaos
What’s on the iPod: Blunderbuss by Jack White Yesterday was one of those days where I thought I’d have plenty of time to get one thing done, but of course didn’t. I started with interviews — had to get through them so I could get the article finished. But husband was home with his own…
The Beat of Your Own Drum
What’s on the iPod: Eyes Wide Open by Gotye Just 12 more days before the Trade Magazine Webinar begins! Don’t miss out on this two-part series that shows you how to build a trade magazine career. Click here for more info. I’m not sure I know how to relax anymore. I spent much of yesterday…
Wednesday Workshop Links
What’s on the iPod: The Rifle’s Spiral by The Shins Yesterday was unexpectedly, blessedly slower. The pace up to this point has been break-neck speed with no pit stops. I was glad for a small reprieve. I wrote a radio script, pitched another magazine query, researched two current article projects, and wrote a few blog…
Your Payment Terms
What’s on the iPod: Backwards Walk by Frightened Rabbit I’m chipping away at these projects. I made some serious headway on the article due next Monday, and I managed a few client email blasts. Also, I sent over a brief assessment of a client editing project. I’ve already warned them I’m up to my neck…
Weekend Errands
Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones It’s nice to have a weekend that creates enough of a diversion to push all thoughts of work out of the way. That’s how my weekend was. My plan of heading to Atlantic City to splash in the waves was trumped by dangerously oppressive heat. In my travels on…
Getting Paid on Time
What I’m reading: House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski What’s on the iPod: Sore Thumb by We Were Promised Jetpacks Finally — I made some progress on the pile of projects. My third article is waiting for some key quotes, but it’s finished a week ahead of schedule. The next one has a source lined…
Rewarding Yourself
What’s on the iPod: Turning Tables by Adele Wow. That was short-lived. I was able to spend exactly three hours on Tuesday relaxing. Then four new projects came in, three of which are due next week. One is a 2K-word article. Marathon time again. Yesterday was a nice mid-week break. There are benefits to living…
Happy 4th!
I searched for a video that wouldn’t be political, wouldn’t overuse sentimentality to influence, wouldn’t once more bring up the World Trade Center, and wouldn’t insult anyone’s intelligence. I was able to avoid all but possibly that last one. Happy Independence Day, everyone!
Worthy Advice: Advertising
What’s on the iPod: Don’t Stop by Foster the People Slow start this morning. With tomorrow being a holiday, I’m feeling like gearing down a bit, taking more time to meet my own needs, and maybe just taking time to breathe. June was one busy month. But the mint juleps are mixed in the fridge…