Author Archives: Jodie

ARE FACEBOOK COMMENTS PROTECTED

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Jodie

Let’s say you update your Facebook status to mention something about your place of employment and others comment on that post. What if your supervisor sees or learns of the comments? Should they be able to use that information to … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Jodie

For the first time I am trying to participate in NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month – which maybe should more accurately be named NaCraNoWriMo – National Crappy Novel Writing Month. The goal of NaNoWriMo is to write a 50,000 … Continue reading →

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ME, THE TEACHER?

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Jodie

I know this post isn’t creative writing but it is ABOUT creative writing. On Saturday, November 20th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. I will be teaching a workshop about creative writing basics. Now I’m no creative writing expert; I … Continue reading →

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EQUAL IS EQUAL

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Jodie

Ms. Smith alleged while working in the bakery department at a Hy-Vee store in Missouri, she was subjected to what many, if not most, people would consider sexually-oriented extremely vulgar and offensive treatment. She alleged she complained about the treatment … Continue reading →

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ARE THEY IN BED TOGETHER??

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Jodie

Until last Thursday evening, the following thought had never occurred to me: a city’s police department can have a conflict of interest in numerous situations, one of which occurs when a bus operated by the city collides with a vehicle … Continue reading →

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THE COVER POEM

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Jodie

CRUSH When my eyes close at night, Always there he is; Those big blue eyes And lips I want to kiss. He’s always right there When dreams start to play; Always holding my hand Gazing at me the love-way. The … Continue reading →

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TISSUE PAPER TAX?

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Jodie

How much do you want the government involved in what you buy? Many Americans would agree government needs to be involved in our purchase options to a certain extent. I am grateful our government has worked toward at least alerting … Continue reading →

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HOLD STRONG

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Jodie

HOLD STRONG Fight even as tears drip and reduce you. Bend but clutch your soul; your lance against each air wave attempting to steal your spark. With perseverant dedication even a single flame is enough to guide and comfort the … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Jodie

It seems, according to the case of Stayart v. Yahoo! Inc., in order to sue a search engine if your name gets attached to pornographic or other unsavory web links, you need to register your name as a trademark with … Continue reading →

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ON THE MOVE

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Jodie

An at-first random musing poem by Jodie: ON THE MOVE The world is on the move But I stand still. They all have somewhere. Waiting. The world is on the move But I stand still. Silent in the noise. Stifling. … Continue reading →

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