While covering the the Save-A-Lot story for Gapers Block, I followed their street team members as they passed out surprised grocery bags with up to $12 worth of food in the Avalon community. It was not the coldest day in Chicago, but it was close. I have to say that I really enjoyed combing the…
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Read My Feature Story on Gapers Block
I had the opportunity to follow one of Save-A-Lot’s street teams as they surprised over 7,000 people with grocery bags with $12.00 worth of food them for a feature story for Gapers Block. This was a wonderful way for the store to introduce themselves to their new neighbors. Initially, people were not opening their doors….
Free Event on The Perils of Foreign Reporting – March 16, 2011
Join The Association for Women Journalists for a discussion on foreign reporting and the perils that come with it on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Columbia College. Visit AWJ’s site to register for the free event.
Keep the Faith
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Heb 11:1
Just a Quick Update
Things are quite busy, but I just had to take the time to give a quick update. Revising The Write Design website. It is giving me the flux, but it will be done REAL soon. I have come up with at least three different ways to profit from teaching blogging. Now, it’s time to plan…
Newest Assignment: Foodie for Gapers Block
I signed up to write food reviews for Gapers Block because it appeared to be the easiest topic for me at the time. You would think that was a good thing, right? I mean, who would turn down the opportunity to possibly eat for free for about an hour of writing? So, I have two…
Writing & Researching Interns Needed for Roller Skating Project
I am a roller skating entrepreneur and journalist seeking 2-3 interns to help conduct research on Chicago’s roller skating history. You don’t have to be a roller skater yourself; you just have to have a high level of interest in learning more about this old school, yet relatively obscure leisure activity and Chicago. Ideal interns…
My Interesting Interview
I had an interview for a part-time community manager position at a nonprofit organization. I was interviewed by the Executive Director and Operations Manager. I felt the ED was asking unusual questions. Why did you pick human resources? First of all, I wasn’t interviewing for an HR position. Second, by the time he asked that…
I Need at Least 5 Clones
What is the going rate for clones these days? If scientists can figure out how to clone a sheep, surely they can duplicate me. I’m only five feet (at least that’s what I tell myself and DMV) and relatively height/weight proportionate according to those charts that were not created by people who choose to ignore…
Kudos to Dr. Anthony Gantt’s
Dr. Anthony Gantt is a single dad who raised his children by himself all their lives. Even though it was a challenge, he did the best he could. Both he and his children grew as a result of their relationship. Read his story, The Life of a Single Dad, on How They Livin’ Ain’t…