A bit of miscellany for this somewhat stormy Friday the 13th… Continue reading
General/Miscellany
What I have been up to lately
Some of the things in this post will have already appeared here in some form, but, for my own sake, I figure it is worth making note of recent activities and accomplishments in one place. I have a tendency to underestimate myself, and that is something I am trying to correct. So… Continue reading
New! Lower book prices
Inspired by Ksenia Anske’s example, I have lowered the prices of my print books on Amazon… Continue reading
Wonky web-site-type stuff
Today I spent a chunk of time figuring out how to incorporate this blog into my web site—o, the joys of web site maintenance! Continue reading
Yes and No (another partial assessment)
NO (1000x NO!)
coloring
bleaching
cosmetics
waxing
electrolysis
shots
nips
tucks
lifts
unnecessary scars
contacts
pills
ointments
mutilation
caps
implants
shortcuts
restraints
restrictions
constrictions
self-denial
gratuitousness (except when it comes to comedy)
YES (Yeeeeeesssssss!)
touch
texture
caresses
taps
hugs
smooches
lingering
skin
natural beauty
movement
sweat
breathing
being
clarity
senses
revelation
revelry
immersion
reflection
reciprocity
acceptance
inclusion
care
(February 11, 2013. Updated February 12, 2013.)
Exclusion
We’ve become an exclusive bunch. Instead of inviting what we want in, we put the majority of our effort into keeping what we don’t want out. Instead of taking the bad with the good (I don’t know why the actual saying has the two reversed), we throw out both so we don’t have to worry about either one. Continue reading
Identify Yourself!
Earlier this afternoon, I read an article on GraphicDesign.com, entitled Finding the Right Designer for the Job: Tips for Writing a Good Job Post from The Creative Group. You can read it here.
I posted a lengthy comment in response, but it seems to have disappeared into the void. I’m hoping it’ll show up later; in the meantime, I will attempt to re-create it here. Continue reading
Why You Should Hire Me
Recently, I uploaded a post on the subject of being “Overqualified”. It was my reaction to being turned down for a job on the basis that I was “overly qualified” for the position.
Well, here’s a different tack: Why should you—you know who you are—hire me? Continue reading
What I Really Want in My Next New Car
Dear Automotive Industry,
For far too long now, you’ve been cranking out cars that, with very few exceptions (the Kia Soul, the Honda Element, and the Toyota FJ Crusier come to mind), look like every other car on the road. Continue reading
Embracing Variety
I’m starting to embrace variety.
Ordinary Average Thoughts 