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I Bought a Selfie Ring Light
I bought a selfie ring light over the weekend. It’s an inexpensive thing that clips on your phone and provides better lighting for pictures. The $14.99 it set me back isn’t a hefty price, but I’m questioning the life choices that brought me to this moment. Let’s rewind. I never understood selfies. Taking pictures of…
Write Now with Gabe Abelson
Who are you? My name is Gabe Abelson. I’m a comedy writer/producer for late night television, a stand-up comic, and a teacher of both stand-up and late night for over 30 years. I’m based out of Los Angeles, but spent most of my life in NYC working as a comic, and later as the Head Monologue…
How To Prepare For A Hurricane
Florida is in Hurricane Dorian’s cone of uncertainty. We’re expecting anything from tropical storm conditions to the end of the world. According to the news, I’m leaning toward end of the world. To prepare for the storm, everyone turns into a Doomsday Prepper. I need to prepare! Why don’t I have a generator? I need…
Write Now with Jenny Lawson
Who are you? The Bloggess, Jenny Lawson, author/blogger/weirdo, San Antonio TX. What do you write? Irreverent humor for intellectual misfits. I usually ask people if they’ve ever wondered why Jesus wasn’t classified as a zombie since technically he came back from the dead and if they aren’t offended that’s usually my test to see if they’d like…
Write Now with Erik Deckers
Who are you? My name is Erik Deckers, and I’m a professional ghost blogger, content marketer, and now, published novelist. I’m based in Orlando, Florida, but I work with clients all over the world. I grew up in Indiana, graduated from Ball State University, and lived in the Hoosier State for 45 years before we moved…
I Still Know All The Words to “The Sign”
What I learned fixing my iTunes Library. The other day I had a near disaster on my hands as 8,000 songs in iTunes disappeared. Luckily I saw the sign and when I opened up my eyes there was a backup on my wife’s computer. In the process of copying over 60 GBs of music, I noticed…
People Found in an Airport Lounge at 7 am on a Thursday
Airport lounges are a thing of wonder. Compared to the overabundance of noise and chaos that are most airports, lounges are another world. A world full of opulence and amenities and calm. Peaceful, serene, calm. Each airport lounge is filled with a cast of characters ready for The Breakfast Club. Or maybe Pitch Perfect? They’re…
A Comprehensive List of Everyone Still Using Facebook
Are you considering deleting Facebook? Are you fearful you’ll miss out on something amazing if you wipe the account from your life? Fear no more, dear reader! I’ve conducted exhaustive research and compiled an extensive list of every demographic still using Facebook. If you identify with any group on the list, stick around. If not,…
How To Be A Successful Freelance Writer
Freelancing is the ultimate adventure. You get to set your own schedule, follow your own rules, and — most importantly — call yourself a founder. But how does one get started? What’s the process? Is it even possible to make millions of dollars as a writer? There’s a lot of advice out there. Like, an insane amount. Only you…
90’s Lyrics Were Whack
I’ve been listening to a lot of 90’s on 9 since it’s SiriusXM free preview week. This is the music I grew up with and the music that I love most to this day. But the more I look back, the more I realize the lyrics just didn’t make any sense at all. Fly by…
I’m a Slave to My Wrist
Two weeks ago I took advantage of a Target sale and picked up an Apple Watch for $85 off. It was an impulsive purchase. We went to Target so my wife could purchase one. She had been thinking about it for some time and thought it would help her be more active. She planned. I…