Lately, I’ve been involved in lots of conversations about proofing things. Or editing things. Or copy-editing things. These terms are used interchangeably, though in truth they mean different things. Full confession here – I have always been damn proud of my ability to string words together. I never, ever doubted myself when a writing projectContinueContinue reading “Spelling and typos and commas, oh my!”
Author Archives: JGB
Why I am DONE with weather.com
When I lived in Arkansas, locals would proudly proclaim “Don’t like the weather? Wait 10 minutes!” They did the same in Wisconsin. The do the same here in Boston. We are obsessed with weather. It has to be one, if not the most talked about subject on facebook. Perhaps it’s because everyone experiences it…or becauseContinueContinue reading “Why I am DONE with weather.com”
Sidewalk snippets: 2/20/14
WARNING: This post contains bad words. I am fascinated by what happens as I walk down the sidewalk in my new city. I work in the music district, so there are always young kids with various instrument cases striding by. It’s not unusual to hear a discussion of the relative merits of Hayden or Mozart in lineContinueContinue reading “Sidewalk snippets: 2/20/14”
Dance “review”: Compangie Käfig
Living in Boston these last months has felt a bit like an extended Christmas – new gifts spread out over time. My apartment is still more than 75% un-complete; each week, it seems, I buy some new piece of furniture, make a plan to pay it off, and begin to scheme over the next oneContinueContinue reading “Dance “review”: Compangie Käfig”
6 lessons I learned from couch surfing
I have no couch. I haven’t had one since back in December when I still lived in a 3br house in the Arkansas ‘burbs. I miss having a couch. I miss stretching out to watch TV or snuggle with my dog, or catch a nap in the sunshine on a weekend, after which I wakeContinueContinue reading “6 lessons I learned from couch surfing”
Everything and a Racehorse 