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Putting the Focus on men for June
Every June at Women’s Focus, we train our eyes on the guys. It’s Father’s Day, it’s grilling and lake time — summer’s here and we celebrate all the ways guys can strut their stuff. This year, my articles for the men’s issue include a look into the jobs of three different working dogs, and a piece on big boys and their big toys (vintage fire truck, anyone?). I also profile Team in Training recruiter Sarah Cundiff, who has inspired women for five years to believe that, like her, they can go from the couch in the spring to the finish line in the fall at the Nike Women’s Marathon. Remember to look for your free issue all over town at Dillons, newsstands, and lots of other locations. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Articles, Freelance, Health, Recreation, Women's Focus
Feast or Famine
While the Hubs dealt with the famine, I’ve been reaping the rewards of the feast. It’s been almost three weeks since he got the not-totally-unexpected pink slip. I put out the word that I had some built-in childcare, and therefore believed that translated into extra work time. So I was able to accept a couple of assignments beyond my usual trim diet of freelance work. More of a heavy appetizer than an afternoon snack. It wouldn’t come close to offsetting was the Hubs was losing in pay, but at least I felt like I had stepped up. What I did not factor in was a family-wide epidemic of cough and fever–myself included–to suck up a lot of that “extra” time. Or the snowstorm that kept us off the roads and on each … Read entire article »
Filed under: Freelance, Working At Home
The Thursday Three
Obsession — Baseball-sized hail Procrastination — Laundry Last Thing that Made Me Laugh — “Shaun the Sheep: Saturday Night Shaun” … Read entire article »
Filed under: Top 3s
Spring Assignments
Women’s Focus has been keeping me busy! I’ve done articles on choosing a veterinarian, summer pet health, the Relay For Life benefiting the American Cancer Society, and summer activities for kids. Whew! On a more serious note, I also had the privilege of interviewing Denise Brown, sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, about her work as a activist against domestic violence. Denise spoke at a fundraiser for the Wichita Women’s Initiative Network, a remarkable organization that has done a lot of good despite flying pretty low under the public radar. Hopefully Denise’s appearance helped change that. WIN provides a secure workplace, access to education and job training, and therapy for women who have left abusive relationships. The two clients I interviewed had made giant steps forward since leaving their abusers and getting … Read entire article »
Filed under: Freelance
Speaking at KWA Meeting
I’ll be part of a three-person panel at this month’s meeting of the Kansas Writers Association, discussing The Web for Writers. We’ll share the do’s and don’ts of using the Internet to research and promote your writing. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Freelance
February Women’s Focus
Is your bedroom a love nest … or a big mess? My article for February’s Women Focus looks at ways to rev up the romance and create a getaway in your own home. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Articles, Freelance, Home Decor