Dear Cosmetic Companies That PhotoShop -Especially Those of You That Advertise Mascara, You’ve been called out so many times. Rimmel was caught making Zooey Deschanel look like she was made of plastic. Lancome was ridiculous thinking that nobody would notice their advertisement for a foundation on Julia Roberts that used PhotoShop so her skin looked […]
Doctor, Do You Really Mean It? We All Do This…
I’ve noticed something interesting. Well, there are a lot of interesting things to notice, but I’ve noticed one in particular recently. People say things without even thinking about the context. Hang on, I’ll explain. I was at the physical therapy center (long story for a later date) and the nurse said, “Hi, howareyouthiswayplease.” And it […]
State of the Website Address
It’s time for an update/overhaul from the Verge. I haven’t been updating in anticipation of the change, so please be patient. A new look with new content will be coming this summer. If you can’t wait… you actually have no choice. But you can connect with me on LinkedIn where I blog on occasion. Watch […]
I’ve Been on the Verge
You may have noticed my absence around here lately. Or maybe you didn’t, which is just as well because I wasn’t here and it wouldn’t have done you any good to look for me here anyway. The reason for my absence is actually a mishmash of reasons all balled up together in one big clump […]
Let’s Read a Book Together
As you know, my brother died of lung cancer a little over a month ago. I am still hurting and grieving and will be for awhile. Anyway, as a tribute to his memory, I am rereading A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy O’Toole. Care to join me? We can discuss in the comments…
Plagiarism Has No Place in Your Work… or Your Profile on Freelance Sites
I use Elance to find projects when I am between private clients. On Elance, I maintain a complete profile. It includes my experience, my standards, and more. The one thing it does NOT include is a portfolio of my work. Plagiarism runs rampant in the freelance community. This is a sad, but true, fact. I […]
Common Terms that Can Cause Problems
When a freelancer takes on a new job with a new client, they usually discuss the work that needs to be done and reach an agreement on what the job entails and the cost to the client. This process usually works quite well. On occasion, a client does not communicate exactly what they want, or […]
That Job is Still Listed….
Remember when we had that little chat about telecommuter discrimination? Well, the job that I would be awesome at is still listed and I’m still not hired because…. Right. I’m a telecommuter. It’s like having to admit that I’m a porn operator or something. “I work from a room in my home with a computer […]
WYSIWYG
I’ve been asked about fees, and my fee is totally dependent on several variables. If I am hired hourly, generally my hourly rate is $35. A discount may be offered for ongoing jobs or established, regular clients. Flat-fee jobs depend on whether research is needed, images are required, and the length or amount of content […]
I’m No Longer a Twit
I know that social media is important, but I don’t tweet. I used to tweet. But I no longer engage in that way and doubt I will return to it. I had a personal Twitter account with over 1200 followers. I used it for fun, adopting a “persona” that was sometimes like me and sometimes […]