I'm not into shameless plugs, but my latest piece is likely of interest to some of you. Clickity click click. [1]
I've been debating whether or not I even want to further pursue direct writing as a career. You don't go into it with expectations of fame, glory, or riches. Apparently "gumption" and strong shoes don't cut it anymore either. The local paper recently fired one of the greatest journalists I've ever known - honest, incredibly intelligent, and painfully eloquent (in a West Texas sort of way).
I am sad to see Perry go. [2]
I'm not a journalist - I never claimed to be, and it's not my first choice of vocations. I'd much rather be teaching freshman comp again in an under appreciated position in which people are frequently abused by the higher powers that be. But it's a writing gig and I can do it from home. And let's face it, "freelance writer" sure sounds cool, doesn't it?