“Only Pay Attention to the Dreams in Your Heart” -C. Vivian Stringer

Flashback Friday: A post I wrote after interviewing Vivian Stringer. photo courtesy of blog.nj.com Enshrinement Weekend at the Basketball Hall of Fame begins tomorrow in my city, the birthplace of Basketball. On my way to work, I saw the massive banners being splayed out across Symphony Hall, and the neon sign outside of the Basketball … Continue reading “Only Pay Attention to the Dreams in Your Heart” -C. Vivian Stringer

Top 10 Writer Songs

  Or so I say: 10. Hey Jack Kerouac, Natalie Merchant 9. TSMNWA (They Spelled My Name Wrong Again), Loudon Wainwright 8. Lady Writer, Dire Straits 7. Paperback Writer, The Beatles 6. Edit, Regina Spektor 5. Everyday I Write the Book, Elvis Costello 4. Invisible Ink, Aimee Mann 3. Sunday Papers, Joe Jackson Band 2. … Continue reading Top 10 Writer Songs

Lincoln! You’ gonna drive me to drinkin’.

Hats off to Berkshire Creative for a smashing SPARK! networking event at Chesterwood, the former studio and home of sculptor Daniel Chester French, last week. The conversations alone were enough, but just one small part of a well-organized event. We talked about marketing, media, public relations, and the power of collaboration with dozens of like-minded … Continue reading Lincoln! You’ gonna drive me to drinkin’.

Blog Flashback, March 2007: Notes on Schwag, Grammar, and the Digital Revolution

Some Notes on Schwag Schwag. It’s the dressed-up version of swag, which in turn is the acronym for Stuff We All Get. Some say it’s only wares with big logos on them, I say nah, that’s chotchkes. In my book, it’s any little gift that ends up in your inbox. Schwag is a common term … Continue reading Blog Flashback, March 2007: Notes on Schwag, Grammar, and the Digital Revolution

Kicking the Winter Blues with Irish Green

Western Massachusetts Update: The weather is ridiculous, and for once, I mean that in a good way. We are in the seventies and predicted to remain there through the week -- break out the spring dresses! (Actually I already did, and a few of them are too tight. But that's a post for another day...ooh … Continue reading Kicking the Winter Blues with Irish Green