Here is my story about Major Taylor published in the April 14, 2011 edition of the Chicago Independent Bulletin.
Tag: Marcie Hill
Lessons from Last Week
Some of my lessons are new, others are repeats, some are old with a new twist. Either way, these are things learned last week. Take time to do what needs to be done and take time to play I’m working on getting goofy fun back in my life. Watch educational movies You will experience an…
The Best of Both Worlds
While sitting in the Writing for the Web workshop sponsored by the Community Media Workshop this weekend, I had a couple of revelations. First, I could have successfully taught that class since I have been blogging for almost three years now. Second, as a journalist and blogger, I am enjoying the best of both of…
What or Who Do People Associate You With?
This topic came to mind as it occurred to me that there are a few people, places or events people associate me for various reasons. The great thing about those associations is they are all positive, based on things I’ve done and where I should be. Check out the few main things and people associate…
Marcie Hill – Author
After years of writing for magazines and newspapers; writing, publishing and editing Shorty in Da House newsletter every month for over eight years; and responding to, “When are you writing your book?” with “someday soon,” I am proud to say that I am officially an author. My eBook, The ABCs of Live Blogging: Quick Tips…
It’s Not Easy Being a Creative Entrepreneur
I was sharing another business idea with my mother and she said to me, “You have so many ideas. Why haven’t you done anything with them.” I almost fell out. If I had time to implement every idea that came to mind that was profitable and viable, that would be great. If I had help…
Roller Skating Research Findings
While researching roller skating in Chicago, I found a couple articles from the late 1970s and early ’80s that mentioned black skaters or rinks and then focused on suburban rinks. The writers started the stories talking about recreational skating which was, and still is, done in black rinks, and and then went to competitive speed…
Life Lessons from “Julie and Julia”
At the advice from about 10 people who love me and know that I love blogging, I finally took the time to watch the movie “Julie and Julia.” It was a pretty good movie. The film highlighted the parallel lives of famous chef, author and TV personality Julia Childs and Julie Powell, a self-proclaimed failed…
Succeess Does Not Come Without Work
I received a text message from my friend saying that she’s reading fashion blogs for plus size women and she’s thinking about doing one. As a blog addict who loves helping others, I should have felt like a proud mommy who saw her baby take her first step. Three things kept me from feeling warm…
Blogging Lessons Learned from Julie and Julie
Check out my Blogging Lessons Learned from Julie and Julie on Blondish.net. Image: Wikipedia