Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been working with a real-life graphic designer to develop a logo (and eventually a new layout) for Get Rich Slowly. She provided me with a sheet of possible logos based on my vision for the site. Many were great, but I loved none more than this, which I …
Writing for Get Rich Slowly provides me with some interesting opportunities. I get a lot of interview requests. Some are better suited for me than others. Here’s one I received yesterday: I’m a writer and editor at DETAILS and I’m looking for some financial advice for our Style section. Basically, we’d love to hear your …
First off, this one’s for Andy, who has complained in the past that the font at foldedspace is too small. Just now, I was squinting to read one of my own stories. Not a good sign. Andy, you win. I’ve bumped up the font size! (Somebody just complained the other day at Get Rich Slowly …
It is June 6th, just two weeks from the start of summer. Here are the current weather conditions: The temperature is 10 degrees centigrade (or 50 degrees fahrenheit for those of you in Oregon City). The wind is from the south at 18 miles per hour, with gusts up to 28 miles per hour. The …
While working a future post for Get Rich Slowly, I stumbled upon this photo by chuckp at Flickr. It’s entitled “Patti’s Wedding 1982”. I find it surreal: The first thing my eye goes to are the power lines, which seem to be toppling in slow motion. Then I go to the children in the weeds. …
For my birthday, Mom gave me a gift card to Land’s End. (Thanks, Mom!) Because my five-year-old slippers are dirty and stinky, I ordered a pair of mocassins. I didn’t expect them to be crafted by Native Americans, of course, but it was a little surprising to find that they were made in China. I …
On a whim, we met Celeste & Nicki and Rhonda & Mike for dinner at Gino’s last night. It was a damn fine meal with damn fine friends. Gino’s can be hit-or-miss, and last night was definitely “hit”. The food was hot, the portions were enormous, and the conversation was hilarious. The highlight of the …
Hemorrhoid Remedy
In which Kris’ mother shares a family recipe. It’s not safe for metal spoons.
In which Kris’ mother shares a family recipe. It’s not safe for metal spoons.
The Future, Today
In which I contemplate the future of civilization.
In which I contemplate the future of civilization.
Web 2.0 Defined
In which I share a video that defines web 2.0. In which I share other random thoughts.
In which I share a video that defines web 2.0. In which I share other random thoughts.