I started blogging because I hated myself and I wanted to change. So many people I knew were feeling suffocated. Life has a way of doing that, of slowly taking over, creeping in from the edges until those visions of a wide open future become more and more narrow. We did fun things. We laughed. …
My Week on Google+ Some writers say social media’s bullshit. They look on it as some unholy abomination, all that’s wrong in the world. I’ve heard others say to just write, just do your job, marketing isn’t worth the time. They have a point. It’s easy to get sucked into half a day of music …
A glimpse at February 29, 1912 The other day I became possessed while stumbling through an antique store. I found an old paper — two of them actually –sitting on a shelf tucked away among old bicycles, antique model tractors and dirty figurines. The idea that I absolutely must read them suddenly washed over me. …
Last week it became official: I’m a full-time freelance writer. Life goal achieved. 100,000 experience points awarded. Bad-ass upgrade is now available. Also, I haven’t left the house the past three days. Well, I did toss on some flip flops and hit up Taco Bell yesterday. After all, a man has got to eat, and fat … Continue reading »
It’s interesting the way some people behave and the way their mind works. The last time I drank heavily was an adventure. When my eyes cracked open in the morning the cash in my wallet had vanished, my debit card was gone, and I couldn’t find my drivers license. I remembered, only in a vague … Continue reading »
It’s been a Gatsby weekend. I finally saw the movie, which I loved. I reread the book for the third time, which I continue to love even more. I even made a promise to address everyone as “Old Sport” all weekend in honor of Mr. Gatsby. Rereading the book has been a delight. Rarely does … Continue reading »
When I started this blog and got my first follower and my first comment, I thought, “Wow, ain’t that cool. Someone actually read my stuff.” Six months later I get this little notification from WordPress: Seems I’ve surpassed a thousand followers on WordPress.com. I’d like to give a giant shout out to Discovering Garrett for being lucky … Continue reading »
The Newbie Guide to Freelance Writing – The best and worst writing advice I’ve heard The internet is filled with writers, opinions and advice. Some of it is excellent. Much of it is utter nonsense. To paraphrase my favorite favorite fictional vice president as played by Julia Louis-Dreyfuss: I’ve met plenty of people, and most of … Continue reading »
Since going vegan, one thing has fascinated me more than anything — other people’s reactions. Who would have thought simply trying to eat more vegetables would be a cause for such concern among friends, acquaintances and random strangers. Some people even seem downright offended. “Are you serious?” they practically ask with a sneer. “Who doesn’t want cheese … Continue reading »
It is childish, someone once told me, to return to the same thing again and again. Children will re-watch movies dozens of times. They will want the same book read to them every night. They will listen to the same song again and again, and so I always viewed it as a childish act. Think … Continue reading »
