What’s on the iPod: Darlin’ Do Not Fear by Brett Dennen When Copywriting Queen (my term for her) Eileen Coale said something in a comment here about magalogs, little did she know she wasn’t escaping with just a mere comment. I asked for more – and like the pro she is, she delivered. Thank you,…
Endings, Beginnings, and Other Stuff
What’s on the iPod: Summer Nights by Rascal Flatts I’m hating Blogger at the moment. I just typed out a nice long post, clicked Publish, and watched it disappear into oblivion. For the first time in nearly a month, I am alone in the house. First his daughter/boyfriend combo arrived, then his vacation, then my…
The Big Question
What’s on the iPod: Magnificent by U2 Yesterday was a small part work and a large part distraction. After her 24-hour bout with the flu, daughter woke up and packed for her Disney trip. I dropped her and her boyfriend at the airport, then headed straight for 30th Street Station to pick up the stepson,…
Getting Back or Looking Back?
What’s on the iPod: Keeping Warm by We Were Promised Jetpacks I love the wisdom of the writing community. This little gem came from Chaos in the Country’s Nikki, who said about her career: ” In not wanting to look back, I realize that I do need to get back.” This from someone who found…
When the Rules Change
What’s on the iPod: Just Another Girl by Pete Yorn Interesting day yesterday. I had a conference call with my clients to clear up some projet inconsistencies, which went very well. I had just hung up the phone when an email came in on a project bid. The prospective client asked for an IM chat….
Seven Deadly Freelance Sins
What’s on the iPod: Viva la Vida by Coldplay I’m fighting something. Not sure if it’s a cold, a flu, or some other ailment. Whatever it is, it has me tired by noon, my voice is feeling strained, and I’m congested. Here I thought it was all the loud singing I was doing on New…
Countering Bad News
What I’m reading: Gilian the Dreamer by Neil MunroWhat’s on the iPod: Restless Days by The Clarks My daughter received an interesting call last night. One of her professors – one of her favorites, in fact – called to ask a favor. It seems a student of hers has lodged a complaint about her to…
Monthly Assessment: December 2010
What I’m reading downstairs: The Civil War: A Narrative (Vol. 1 Fort Sumter to Perryvile) by Shelby Foote What’s on the iPod: Rain by Scott Blasey Oh, don’t we hate having to answer to ourselves when we have a lousy month? It’s no surprise that December was going to stink. It’s rare that a December…
Top Nine Posts of 2010
What I’m reading: Gilian the Dreamer by Neil MunroWhat’s on the iPod: Backwards Walk by Frightened Rabbit It’s usually against my nature to be a joiner of trends. However, this one I can’t resist because it reflects what you are interested in seeing here. It’s the most-commented on blog postings here on this little blog….
When to Stop Listening
What’s on the iPod: The Last Wine of Winter by Chris Bathgate Last week we touched on advice. I’d had that encounter with a writer not long ago where asked-for advice was met with some heavy resistance and “I know how to do that.” Weird reaction to someone answering your question, but some people cannot…