OT: Birth of a Blog

Sunny, I've been meaning to ask you. What sort of professional writing did you do?

Karen, Queen of Squishies

Karen, I was a daily newspaper reporter for most of my career. I covered everything from local government bodies (think city council and county court and school board) to police news (think yuck) to the Arizona Legislature and more. I wrote hard news and brites and people news and profiles and such. I also worked freelance. I had contracts for public relations and other writing duties with a variety of private companies and boards. This was after we moved to Washington State. I wrote magazine pieces and speeches and features and press releases and at one point in my career I worked for the Arizona School Boards Association where I wrote, created and published a glossy journal four times a year. And I lobbied a bit for them. That only lasted a year. Even if we hadn't moved, I would have found another job soon. Too much office politics for my taste.

Anyhow, that's the quick version. If you want more specific then send me an email and I'll fill you in with such stunningly boring and mundane details that you will begin to use my reply as a sleep aid.

Sunny

I cried all the way through your other blog. My mom had RA for the last 20 years of her life.

You are a beautiful writer.

Cindy

Cindy, thank you! What a sweet compliment. I have just added a new entry to Chronic Life. Hope you enjoy it.

Hugs, Sunny

No, "enjoy" is the wrong word. Your writing style is soothing and pleasant and easy. Your subject is horrific.

I draw strength from your courage.

Cindy