Debut in Review
Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Helix Architecture’s Rebekah Kingsley is a goddess! I owe her for connecting me with Review editor Tracy Abeln. My piece titled “Solid Crossing” appeared in the essay section of the magazine’s October edition. I haven’t requested a print copy. I’ll just take Rebekah’s word that it looked spectacular. (more…)

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When it Rains
Friday, August 29th, 2008

Last night, a storm blew in as predicted, but still with a sudden power that sent us scrambling to take hanging baskets, flag poles and other breakables down from the porches. In less than a minute, the picnic table was flipped omn its side and the saplings – and even more mature trees – were bending at the half-way point and about to snap.

This sudden flourish paralleled another recent explosion in my freelance career. An article I was supposed to write for Urban Times fell through last week, leaving me with an average-sized historic piece to write. I scheduled a few interviews and was crusing along when an unexpected assignment from a local arts-focused magazine, called Review, came through. Than, after accepting that piece, another Urban Times article was floated my way. Now, I’m back to my usual monthly alottment of three pieces.

Funny how it happens that way. When I thought I was in for a slow down, it tuns out I can actually expand my portfolio a tad. I’m trying not to think about all the work – the words – now. I’ll find them. After all, there’s a paycheck in it for me. It’s a lot easier to be ready for a downpour when you can afford a decent rain slicker.

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