These super cool writers have to write more than just what is said. They have to convey the sound of what is happening around the characters, way beyond the [eerie music plays] and [loud footsteps] basic information.
Cool job alert: subtitle writer
When did every moment become “a thing”?
When did every moment become "a thing"? And why does it have to be so over the top? I blame social platforms - because how would you fuel FOMO if you didn't have an insta-worthy photos? But it goes back farther than that. It used to be called "keeping up with the Joneses." I first … Continue reading When did every moment become “a thing”?
June 2022
June turned out to be a quiet month, which was fine by me. Kid #1 got his wisdom teeth out the last week in May, so there was not much activity that week for him. He was able to get back on at the pizza place he had worked at during high school, and also … Continue reading June 2022
Screen sharing – #WhatNotToDo edition
We're past the "how do I share my screen?" questions and "you're on mute" memes on 2020. It's what isn't done prior to sharing screens that bugs me.
Your flight is cancelled
Well - that's never good. I flew to St. Louis Feb. 1 to welcome a new employee to our St. Louis office. There were rumblings of a winter storm and some encouragement to avoid "unnecessary travel." Eh...heard that before in the Midwest. And this was a new employee who would arrive at our office without … Continue reading Your flight is cancelled
One Kansas Girl 