I write for a living; I am a writer by occupation. Not a travel writer, specifically, I’m “just” a writer. I sit at a keyboard, put words in a certain order to describe things, and then, I get paid. On technical projects, where I make most of my money, I’m paid by the hour. Rather well, I must say, and no, I’m not going to publish my rate here, please don’t ask. I do a little bit of copy editing, I’m paid hourly for that, too.… continued…
If things go according to plan, this fall, I’m going to see The South. The Mississippi Delta where the blues were born. Graceland. I’m going to eat BBQ and greens. A state or two will become more than just an outline on the map. I was genuinely thrilled until my friend B said this: “You shouldn’t spend one nickel in Tennessee. Do you not know about their anti-gay legislation?”
I did know about this, but only in a passing sort of way because I’d heard about the bill that had been mocked as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.… continued…
My pal B. joined me for a Very Long Walk around the neighborhood. I took some pictures with my fixed 50, a lens that makes you work hard to get good pictures. And we stopped for snacks.… continued…
I’m not here at Nerd’s Eye View much, but know that it’s not because I’m not writing. When I can recover a bit of my time from my current day job as a content strategist/user experience flunky/technical writer/copy editor, I’m polishing travel stories for:
- Practical Travel Gear: Gear reviews, once a week.
- Gadling: I’m new there!
- The Traveler’s Way: Portlandia, oh Portlandia.
- The Sounder : Not yet published, but I’m looking forward to working with them again, they have a great editor.
