Category: Thoughts
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Lessons learned from writing 52 short stories
This was originally posted on reddit a while back, and I’ve been meaning to post it here. The what I wrote 52 short stories across 9 different genres that totaled over 52,000 words. My constraints were one short story every Sunday, at least 500 words, and I’d publish them on my personal website. I’d consider […]
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An internet dialogue about music, creation and ownership
Emily White, an NPR intern, kicked off the discussion early in the week, stating she never made the transition from physical to digital consumption of music. I never went through the transition from physical to digital. I’m almost 21, and since I first began to love music I’ve been spoiled by the Internet. I am […]
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Creating more Caine’s Arcades
In the 10 minute video, Caine Monroy shows the arcade he built using discarded card board boxes and other supplies behind his father’s shop. It’s a fully realized vision of an arcade with games, a fun pass and prizes. He adapted materials and conformed them into something new, and in a way, it was a […]
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50,000
Good Friday. Heading south on Bryant Irvin under a clear, blue sky. An LCD readout on the rearview mirror tells me it’s 84 degrees, and a rolled down passenger window catches the breeze. After I cruise through the green light at Overton, I change lanes to the right and the iPod fades into the next […]
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It takes work to become awesome at kicking ass
Over the past week, the theme of posts in my RSS feeds revolved around learning, careers and personal growth. Some ranged from calls to action–we need to rethink our entire education system for todays world. Others spoke of self reliance, be aware and do your best to kick butt. A few were introspective, realizations of […]
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Review of Doxie Go scanner
It seems too good to be true, a wireless, portable scanner that can send documents to your computer or iOS device. Perfect for one’s office within a Starbucks. Kind of. Measuring a foot long, two inches tall and about 3 inches deep, weighing in at less than a half a pound, the Doxie Go is […]
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Autoplay on the web is rage inducing
Go to the grocery store. Grab your shopping cart, carefully choosing the one with four squeak less wheels. Liesurley browse for bananas, add the box of Cheerios, select the pepper jack cheese that’s on sale (bonus!). Now, browse to the frozen food section. Scan the frosty shel-. “HEY THERE SHOPPER. BUY SOME O’ THIS GOOD […]
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The audience
Stand in front of crowd. A few friends, a gathering of family, a room full of strangers. Â Speak a few words. Announce that you’d like to say something. Present a prepared pitch with or without a slide deck as your copilot. In those first, present moments, you have their attention. The group becomes an audience. […]
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Pinterest is the new women’s magazine
I picked up my mother’s copy of Women’s Day. Â Thumbing through a few pages I read about dinner (and cookie) recipes, household tips, clever pop culture items, quick style blurbs and general interest items. Scrolling Pinterest’s front page, I spy a recipe for a sugary confection, photos of style “looks”, make up tips, pictorial witticisms, […]
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What a college career center should be
Yes, the college career services should offer the following stock services: Resume and cover letter help (I’d argue that cover letters are a waste) Mock interviews – know how to talk and be self aware Resources for soul searching to figure out skills and interests I’d expand with the following: No nonsense, active tips, in […]