The advertising industry doesn’t have a union. Freelancers don’t have a union (although Freelancers Union is still a great resource). But, just because there isn’t a formal union established to protect us and ensure we are all getting a fair rate and working conditions, does not mean that we can’t protect each other and help […]
Read moreI couldn’t possibly say no to an interview with fellow copywriter, Ben Owens. His blog series, Windy City Writes, features the musings of Chicago copywriters and is always a delightful read. Having had a few friends featured in the past, I jumped at the opportunity to provide Ben with the smart and sassy tidbits he […]
Read moreI’ve decided I’m not happy with my website in it’s current state and have further decided not to redesign it until I know precisely what I want and precisely how to achieve those wants. I’ve figured about 80% of it out, but am still on the fence about getting started. First off, time is an issue. […]
Read moreWhile writing for Entertwist, an online entertainment journal, I got hooked on writing less-than-current op-eds about the music industry. Below is an excerpt from a post I wrote about the Dead Paul McCartney conspiracy. “I’m standing on my wooden desk chair in the middle of my bedroom. “Getting Better” by The Beatles is on repeat […]
Read moreHalfway through the official Bike to Work Week and I can’t wait for it to be over. Don’t get me wrong; I love seeing Chicagoans take the streets with their bikes. I participated in Bike the Drive and seeing that many cyclists, on Lake Shore Drive no less, was amazing. However, I bike to work […]
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