After eight years of working nonstop to keep my head above water financially as a professional copywriter and more than four decades of working nonstop to achieve paycheck-to-paycheck survival, I’m finding myself smiling and truly living for the first time since I was a carefree kid. Not that I’m entirely care-free–no adult ever is, we […]
Social Security Works Read More »
My first Social Security deposit arrived this weekend. I cannot tell you how relieved I am to know that I will be able to cover my expenses (with a nice chunk left over) this month and every month for the foreseeable without stressing about how many (or few) writing projects I land. Anything I make
Relief, Smiles, Plans Read More »
I’ve been hired (tentatively) to write a short documentary about the funeral of Jimi Hendrix by a woman who attended his funeral. Her brother was one of the pall bearers. I’ll learn more about the project tomorrow. I’m immensely intrigued. Jimi Hendrix is an international icon, nowhere more beloved than right here in the Pacific
Two New Projects–Fascinating Topics! Read More »
“Poets of Yelmshire”–Yelm’s poetry group that usually gets together on the third Thursday of every month in the Triad Theater at 7 pm will be interviewed today by the Nisqually News. I’m a member of this poetry group and will be heading to Yelm pretty soon to make myself available to take part in
Poets of Yelmshire Read More »
WOO HOO! Devin Bramhall, marketing manager at Alignable, sent me an email this morning saying she was looking through discussions and loved my comment on the email marketing tips post. She added, “I would love to feature your tips on our blog and/or in a separate discussion, since they’re so helpful and I think everyone
National Notoriety on the Horizon Read More »
It feels like yesterday’s decision to “retire” (or, more appropriately, “apply for Social Security and one pension earlier than age 66”) has given me a new lease on life. I’m going to re-brand my services. Instead of touting what I offer as “premier copy writing services at more affordable prices”, I’m going to have a
Feeling Liberated Today Read More »
Life as a Creative is so stinkin’ unpredictable that I made a decision that I’ve been putting off for about as long as I can. I don’t see any miracles peeking around the corner, so I bit the bullet and officially retired. Not that I’m quitting. I’m just calling in my chips. I
Made a Huge Decision Today– Feel Less Stress Tonight! Read More »
In a little while Sue and I will be heading to the Orting trail for another bike ride. I’ve ridden 105 miles so far this spring; Sue has ridden 95. I’ve already lost the three pounds I gained over the winter so I’m one happy camper and hoping to lose another ten pounds
Orting Trail, Here We Come Again! Read More »
I think I just dodged a bullet, but it’s no fun losing potential long-term work that I know would have helped the client succeed wildly. A couple of blogs ago I mentioned a fellow who wants someone to write blogs for him. We corresponded for about two weeks, off and on, and he eventually
Potential Client Bailed…Who Else Needs a Writer This Week? Read More »
I’m looking for you (yes, YOU!) if you want to help a businessperson or entrepreneur you adore who is struggling and shouldn’t be because their product, service or cause is EXCEPTIONAL but their website and other marketing materials are sub-par. You won’t have to get involved in any other way than to send me
Who Has Seen–and Then Fled–the Crappy Website of a Person You Know? Read More »
