It’s Monkey Day. Today is the one time of the year when humanity comes together and celebrates all things simian. Not just Old World and New World monkeys, but also apes (which many people — including me — informally refer … Continue reading
Over the past month, one thing has been sorely lacking from my routine. No, not pizza. Plenty of that. I’m talking about writing. Now, that may sound odd coming from me. I’m a copywriter for a living and I write … Continue reading
Lately, my day job has given me an interesting challenge. Instead of working on content for the Web (which is the meat and potatoes of my daily work), I’ve been working on video scripts. First, let me say that I … Continue reading
When I was a kid, the children’s literacy program RIF (Reading Is Fundamental) was a big part of my life. I’ve been a reader since I was about 3 years old, so RIF was probably more instrumental in getting me … Continue reading
“I’ll never get used to the fact that most of the time it looks like you’re doing nothing.” — Roger Sterling, Mad Men, Season 1, Episode 2 (2007) In my “other” life — the one that pays the bills — … Continue reading
You’ve probably heard writers talk about their “idea file.” For some, it’s a notebook filled with scribblings of ideas that they jot down when the moment strikes. For me, it used to be a bulletin board, where I would pin … Continue reading