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Run of the Quill The Familiar In New Perspective But not only is that selfish, it’s a little unreasonable. Not everybody writes.

In a perfect world, everyone writes to remember – everyone’s experiences are cataloged (in more than tweets, status updates, or text messages from months prior). That’s not to say that not everyone is a writer, because I firmly believe everyone with the capability of speech has also the ability to write. It’s just saying that not everyone has the ambition or desire. So, I take my life, pull at what's familiar to you, and translate it here.

12/21/2012

It's the end of the world - let's make tomorrow better:

It’s been one week since the shooting in Connecticut, we have had time to understand, research, and cope – to some degree – with the situation. Statements have been made, fingers pointed, and suggestions proffered. And yet….

12/14/2012

It has been a while. I missed you blog. My latest update is about today's tragedy. Read if you are hoping to share your experience:

I, like many others, have heard of the horrible tragedy that came to be today in Connecticut. And if you haven’t, I wish you a few more moments of ignorance and content.

11/22/2011

Interviewing tips, second in the series titled "The Truth About Interviewing"

If you read my last post, then you know my feelings about bringing your personality to an interview. If you haven’t read the first post, here’s a link to The Truth About Interviewing #1. This time, I’m going to go over the misconception of the importance of asking questions.

10/24/2011

Planning on writing a long article about the joys, and awkward experiences, of being pregnant. Be ready for a doozy.

09/20/2011

Need Interviewing Help? Here's the lowdown:

So you’ve got the interview. You’re waiting patiently outside in the reception lobby for at least fifteen minutes because it never hurts to show up early. You’re trying to remember to keep your back straight because you’re positive that slouching will be the death of your professional career. You ar...

09/13/2011

Are you in need of some reading suggestions? Try this list (and my recommendations) http://www.runofthequill.com/category/bookish

You don’t have to be a nerd to read (after college and high school), but you do belong to a smaller than expected group who does. That group of people range from the magazine reader, the tween romance swooner, the avid science fiction wizard, or the history buff.

08/31/2011

I have 16 posts in my queue and only 6 of them are published. Must...sit...down...and...write...

08/18/2011

I heard a good quote today. "If you want something done, ask the busiest person." I know I agree, do you?

08/14/2011

Do you like to read? Prove it. I'll be posting the 'best of' lists for you to peruse, abuse, and count up. Need reading suggestions? Want to see how you fall in line with the rest of the world? Want to see if your favorite book is in the top 100? Be ready...

08/12/2011

New Blog! It's twittertastic. Hate Twitter? You'll still enjoy it. http://www.runofthequill.com/explain

If you have any familiarity with Twitter, you’ll know that there are things called ‘trending topics’. To the uninitiated, this might be synonymous with ‘current events’ or ‘the nightly news’. You figure you’re going to find the dirt on the latest cheating politician, the dumbest celebrity, and some ...

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