Character is a term that most people think they understand. (I mistakenly thought I could accurately define character until recently.)Take a poll in your neighborhood and most will answer that, yes, they have character. But ask them what character is and you may be rewarded with a puzzled, blank stare. If you have a hard…
If you are a parent, you know that there’s nothing you wouldn’t do for your kids. You watch hours of Sponge Bob, pretend to like asparagus, clean up vomit, pinch pennies for that new pair of Sketchers, and read Pat the Bunny for the millionth time. You lose sleep, become poor, skip showers and personal…
As a child, I remember reading through the dictionary and delighting in discovering new words that appealed to me. Some, I fancied for the way they sound when spoken, like atelectasis (the collapse of a lung). Others found their way into my writing and vocabulary because of their definition, like Junoesque (marked by stately beauty)….
I love to blog. I love the more informal writing style. I especially love the freedom to express my personal opinions. Don’t we all? However, there comes a time in every blogger’s schedule when the work outweighs the hours in a day. In freelance writing, this often happens in cycles. Old projects come close to…
Okay, I admit it, I fight my kids for the bubble wrap anytime it comes into the house. I love the stuff. There’s just something very rewarding about squeezing those little squishy bubbles until they explode. I like the feel of the air pushing against the plastic, I like the sound of plastic ripping in…
Online business is a lonely profession by nature. Sure, you may make a few friends and spend hours with others on Twitter, but nothing beats real face-to-face interaction with people. Online interaction meets a need, but not completely. We were created to be in community with each other, face to face. Spend too much time…
Finally! After months of planning and hours of labor, Blue Duck Copy now has a beautiful new home! Many thanks and sincere praises to Brian Gardner for the nifty new blog theme, and to Jamie and Harry at Men with Pens for the awesome customization, support, and encouragement. I love the look and feel of…