I went to a professional association meeting last night and saw a leader of another local organization. She told said, “Sometimes you have to work for free…” I so sick of hearing that shit, I don’t know what to do. When I met the leader of that association, he said the same thing. I told…
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My Salute to Hurley Green
Hurley Green III, Managing Editor of The Chicago Independent Bulletin (The Bulletin) newspaper, is an absolute godsend. I know the impact he’s had on my life, and I’m sure many of the people whose lives he’s touched through The Bulletin would agree that he’s someone special. Every week for nearly 40 years The Bulletin has…
My Reaction to “O”‘s Taping
I know I’m a little late with this but I’m still trying to recover from the star-struck evening. How could one not be amazed at having Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Maya Angelou, Patti LaBelle and Stevie Wonder on the same stage?!!! For FREE. Then, Michael Jordan, Tom Hanks, Jerry Seinfeld, Alicia Keyes, Tyler Perry, Will &…
Why Am I So Shiny?
This is a rhetorical question because the other alternative is being ashy so I guess I can’t complain. But just looking at this picture, I am pretty shiny. What can be done to handle this?
The Write Design Was Nominated for Best Business Blog!
The Write Design Company was nominated for the Best Business Blog for the 2011 Black Weblog Awards. So, I’ll be attending the awards show on the same day I present Live Blogging 101 at the Blogging While Brown Conference. Woo hoo! What’s even cooler is – I got VIP seating because my blog was nominated….
Things I Hate
Right now, I’m in a real pissy mood and I really need to express things that I hate or I’m going to pop. First, I hate it when people want you to respond immediately to their needs but could give a damn about yours. I have a buddy who was supposed to do something…
One of My Favorite Journalists and People: Zondra Hughes
You know how you take a liking to someone and you really don’t know why? Well, Zondra Hughes has done just that with me and I have no idea why. I’m glad she has because the feeling is mutual. She is one of my most favorite people even though I don’t really know her personally….
Get Your Free Copy of The ABCs of Blogging Today!
Finally, it is finished! I never knew so much work was involved in creating a book from writing to editing to designing the cover to adding designs to the content of your book. And that’s not all. You still have to promote your own book. That is no small task. But I am certain I…
I Lost My Friend and I Don’t Know How to Feel
One of my friends of over 30 years has straight abandoned me. I called him in December for help and he did not return my call. In fact I don’t think I’ve spoken to him since October or November of last year. I mourn the ending because of the years we spent together. But honestly,…
Update from Marcie’s Research Frustration with Black Institutions
I received a call from the original person at the second institution from . Remember I told you he said he couldn’t find anything? Well, the young man reported that there were events held every weekend at one of the resources he was checking out for me. And, he’s still looking up other resources. I…