Success is one of the most over-burdened, misunderstood, and maligned notions in American culture. The popular (and most unenlightened) definition invariably includes some mention of money, status, or power. It's unlikely I am going to shake that foundation in this blog. No one really can. Much...
Have you ever noticed how the general pace of life seems to just vibrate a little faster in the Fall and Spring? These are the most enjoyable months for being out-of-doors, and yet the level of commitments seem to keep us INDOORS far too much. Just take a look at your calendar, and tell me if it...
Oscar Wilde's 1890 classic "The Picture of Dorian Gray" tells the ominous tale of a handsome young man who maintains his youthful appearance throughout the years by mysteriously transferring his age marks to a picture he keeps hidden away. I mention Wilde's iconic story today as a blog article...
You've been busy. I know it, 'cause you're a serious freelancer who is working hard to run your own business and get ahead. I'd like to believe you read my blog because you find value now 'n' then in my musings. Thanks for that. I take your patronage pretty seriously, and learn a lot in the...
There's a reason why the digital design mavens at mega-tech companies like Microsoft, Samsung and Apple are going to minimalist graphical user interfaces. Win 8 and the new iOS7 are both about as plain-Jane as you can get. Thin lines, no borders, subtle colors, and lots of open space. It could...
Remember when I said: "So...What's Next?" last week? Well, below is a partial answer to that question. When either Diane Merritt or Lisa Biggs says "jump", I say "how high?". Since both of them asked me to post this notice on my blog, how could I say no? You gotta plan ahead for these things,...
No, your eyes are not deceiving you. That calendar says it's the end of October. Look, I know you're perfect, you don't procrastinate, and you follow all your goals to the letter, so don't go another word further reading today's blog. You'd just be wasting your time. The rest of you read on. Do...
That is the subheading to an excellent article published just a couple of days ago by Michael LeClair, the Chief Engineer for WBUR (AM/FM) radio in Boston. Michael's cogent analysis of the eventual, and ever more real demise of ISDN makes an excellent summary of the current state of affairs with...
Not everyone shares my enthusiasm for all things digital...I understand that. But how can you NOT like all the fun things you can do online these days? I'm not talking about social media. I'm talking about the media you can construct on your own, using some fun new sites. Many of them come under...
That's the thing about FaffCon... once it's over, you realize the rest of the calendar still exists, but nothing seems to hold a candle. Ya know? Nonetheless, a number of sterling events are being planned for the voice-over community, and I'm listing them here in case you missed the announcement....
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