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I keep thinking back to an interview I had, back when I was looking for an administrative job. The interview was at a temp agency, and the woman who “interviewed” me spent most of our conversation making comments about my wardrobe. “When you come in for an interview, you need to dress appropriately.” I was … Continue reading »

This is the poem I wrote in my dream last night: Although we like wine so much better, We can’t deny water is wetter. …Still working on those articles.

I got some angry letters in response to an article I wrote. My first hate mail! I got the first two yesterday morning and was so saddened by having my writing compared to lukewarm porridge that I had to watch Alice in Wonderland, and have a picnic with the Lad, and eat an ice cream … Continue reading »

I use my federally-mandated fifteen minute break to take a shower.

…when you find yourself standing alone in the kitchen having an imaginary conversation with Helena Bonham Carter. Out loud.

I saw an ad on Craigslist this morning with the heading “Love the written word? Love jewelry?” Yes and yes. I clicked it open and found a jewelry store in search of a counter jockey. Why was this placed in the Writers section? Because the jewelry has lines of poetry written on it, and the … Continue reading »

What tickles me is seeing how many freelance writing ads on Craigslist offer “exposure” in place of “salary.” Fellas, if I wanted exposure I’d be opening my raincoat to little girls. What I want is rent money. I am a cab driver in a virtual city, see? There are thousands of us. Some of us … Continue reading »

For about ten years now I’ve been saving every postcard I received, which, due to my friendship with Michele, means I have quite a collection. A little while ago I decided to put them to use and decorated the bathroom and parts of the living room with various scenes from around the world. I’m thinking … Continue reading »