Since my 99 week pilgrimage started, I’ve had many people ask what my next steps are going to be. I’ve even gotten a couple projects from these conversations. I am grateful for the questions and appreciative of the concern, but I can’t say for certain, yet, as to where I’m going. Sleepless nights, numerous conversations, […]
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“Work, then Rest.” Not “Work, Work, Work,” and “Rest, Rest, Rest”…
(I’m working towards this scene, but forgetting to rest as I go) I woke up, got prepared for a meeting in New Buffalo, MI, and called to confirm. They answered, said it would be better if I backed it up a day, and I was none more thankful. Now I’m backing up my trip to […]
IndianaCareerConnect.com Is Stuck in 2003 and Left Me Feeling Trapped
Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad I have to opportunity to expand my career horizons. I’m glad we have a government that will support us during these changes. I’m especially glad I don’t have to wait in line to sign up. But all the same, Indiana state’s career employment site – IndianaCareerConnect dot com – […]
Fear and Loathing in Patoka Lake, IN
I’m posting tonight from Terry’s Pit Stop just outside Lake Patoka State Park in Birdseye, IN, hidden within the outskirts of the Hoosier National Forest, a half-gallon of gas from the Ohio River, an hour west of Louisville and a million miles from reality. Terry’s Pit Stop has the look and feel of a log […]
Lydia’s WinconsTin and the flight to Vegas
Last month I got to liveblog and tweet my first trade show from the trade show floor instead of from the office. Company jet, hotel room, and everything. The day before my first flight in the company jet and I found out I was getting bumped and sent commercial because we were picking up “clients” […]
The great Three Floyd’s Smoked Turkey Sandwich recreation
How does a Turkey Sandwich from a brewery compare? For starters, when we were at Three Floyd’s we got to see the turkey get carried back from the grill, smoke still rising from the skin. Then, we had great high-end beers when we received the crafted sandwich. And the smoked turkey sandwiches were served on […]
2 (3) Book of Blues Prequel Chapters Down, 41 to Go
I finished writing chapter 2 of the Book of Blues Prequel. Because I took the name of the original Book of Blues and gave it to the prequel, it does feel like I’m writing the Blues Book all over again. After not book writing for over 8 months, it took a while to get back […]
Starting Book of Blues Prequel Chapter 2 at Captiva Island
Eight months ago, I was in Ft. Myers, Margaritaville, preparing to write either the Book of Blues Prequel or Sequel. Today, I’m going to start on the second chapter of the Blues Book Prequel. Still haven’t sketched either books, but I did sketch the outline of the chapter. The image in my head that starts […]
Avoiding Heroworshipping
“Boom, Boom,” by John Lee Hooker. The song all but says, “AND f*ck you.” When considering insprations for a Book of Blues, the first place most people start is at the music. Smart choice. The living legends Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy and the iconic B.B. King. The forefathers Son House, Blind Willie Johnson, and company. […]
Buying tickets to the wrong Cubs game at Wrigley Field and the fortunate accident that followed
So when I finally got to my seats at the Church of Baseball – Wrigley, I ended up sitting in the denomination’s front office seats along Scouts’ Row. Section 22, Aisle 6. “Ended up sitting?” Yeah, ended up sitting. “End” would imply a journey, and the implication would be correct because in this case, the […]