Can I Put “Squirrel Herder” On My Resume?

Work is usually predictable. Every day, I sit at my desk writing op-eds, creating media lists and pitching story ideas to journalists for clients. So lots of typing, staring at a computer screen and talking on the phone. I can pretty much expect this every day I go into the office. One day, my boss … Continue reading Can I Put “Squirrel Herder” On My Resume?

Inspiration is a Fickle Fiend

It’s a wonderful feeling, inspiration. Those little gifts from your brain that turn into brilliant ideas and creative works. The stuff that really gets your brain ink going. Whether you are working out a problem or writing, inspiration is the vehicle or lubricant that makes the process easier. But inspiration is a fickle fiend. Once … Continue reading Inspiration is a Fickle Fiend