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The Reluctant Evolution of a Computer Geek
I was 13 years old, when my dad paid nearly $3,000 for a Radio Shack TRS-80 home computer.
"It'll be great," he said. "I'll be able to type my articles on here, and won't have to retype them if I find any mistakes."
My dad was (and still is) a psychology professor at Ball State University, trying to earn tenure at the time. The way to do that was to publish one research article in an academic journal every year.… Continue
Posted on February 5, 2010 at 11:28am —
My Interview with Bill Scheft, David Letterman's Head Monologue Writer
Posted on February 3, 2010 at 2:49pm — 1 Comment
A One-Sided Conversation With My Daughter
"DADDY!"
"I said, are you awake?"
"I want to watch TV."
"I don't want to watch football."
"You weren't watching it, you were asleep."
"But people don't snore when they rest their eyes."
"How does meditation make you make that noise?"
"Nuh-uh. I don't believe you."
"I'll ask Mommy."
"No, she's — oh, I guess she's meditating too."
"Why can't I watch my show?"
"You can watch football later."
"But my show is on now."
"Yes, twice."
"Well, the DVD is somewhere. W… Continue
Posted on January 30, 2010 at 12:44am —
Review of Richard III at the Indianapolis Fringe Theatre
Review of Richard III at the Indianapolis Fringe Theatre
This review originally appeared at my Laughing Stalk blog.
I'm never sure of what to expect at the Indy Fringe Theatre. It's always something fun, but thought-provoking. This time, it was William Shakespeare's Richard III, as produced… Continue
Posted on January 22, 2010 at 11:00pm —
The Dangers of Writer's Block
Neither did one writer at Tuesday's Jabberwocky event.
I was attending the joint event at the Indy Fringe Theatre, hosted by the Storytelling Arts of Indiana. The theme of the night was "Writer's Block," and the premise was that different writers from Indianapolis would stand up and tell their experiences with writer's block and how they overcame it, or didn't.
Shari Scales Fennell, editor-in-chief of Indianapolis Woman, Dennis Ryers… Continue
Posted on January 15, 2010 at 6:00pm —
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- How did you hear about Smaller Indiana?
- Friend
- What is your greatest strength?
- A sense of humor. If I can't laugh at what I'm doing, or the absurdities of life, I'd be the guy you read about in the paper the next day -- "He was really quiet, kept to himself a lot. We were all surprised by what happened."
- What are you working on?
- Growing my business, establishing my public speaking career as a social media and blogging authority. Also writing a play, finishing my first novel, and trying to write a social media book.
- How big is your business?
- Self-employed
- What is your Job Title
- Owner
- What is your Company Website?
- http://www.problogservice.com
- What is your Personal Website?
- http://laughing-stalk.blogspot.com
- What is your alma mater?
- Ball State University
- Why join Smaller Indiana? What are you hoping to experience here ?
- To meet smart, creative, entrepreneurial people. People who understand the necessity of networking and meeting other like-minded people. People who enjoy Indiana and all that it has to offer. People who will buy me coffee at my favorite coffee shops.
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Comment Wall (327 comments)
- At 10:13pm on October 20, 2009,
Trish Main said… - ta da!
- At 12:18pm on October 10, 2009,
Pete Manzelli said… - Erik,
Very sorry but I need to cancel our meeting next week, I am going through some major changes with my business right now & have another meeting that came up that day. I tried to email & call you but neither worked. I will let you know when I am able to reschedule later on.
Thanks,
Pete
- At 8:49pm on September 28, 2009,
Pete Manzelli said…
- Erik,
I recently was given your contact info from Ursula Booth, PT. I would be glad to meet with you at your convenience to learn more about your services. I know a little about blogging but am certainly not an expert on this topic. Please feel free to contact me via this site or email me at pete@indypt.com. This week I am very full, but I should have some free time the following week.
Thanks!
Pete Manzelli, PT
- At 11:19am on August 12, 2009,
Ashley Eppich said… - Hey Erik- I met you at the Claddagh for my sister's (Stephanie Daily) little app. party. I'm finally settling into Indy again after my move, and am ready to start finding writing opportunities.
If you are still looking for bloggers for "Simple Joys," I'd be interested. I could go to the first showing, Aug. 22 at 7:30. Thanks- Just let me know.
aeppich_3@hotmail.com
- At 10:01am on August 7, 2009,
Jeffrey L. Madden said… - The Stetson Manifesto would be good too. August 21st or 23rd also.
Thanks!
- At 9:16am on August 7, 2009,
Jeffrey L. Madden said…
- Erik,
Still need bloggers for "Wating with M'Godot"? I'd be interested in August 21st or 23rd.
- At 11:11am on August 4, 2009,
Mason King said… - Erik:
If you still need bloggers for Fringe, I'd love to talk with you about it. I'm a journalist — writer and editor — with 20 years of full-time experience in newspapers, magazines and on the Web. I also have an MFA in theater performance. I recently returned to Indy after 9 years in Chicago, and would love to immerse myself in the Fringe and get to know my hometown again. I can be available most nights for shows and blogging. Hope to hear from you.
- At 5:12pm on August 1, 2009,
aaron story said… - Still need bloggers for Fringe?
- At 5:20pm on July 1, 2009,
Marla Ruth said… - Congratulations on your new position as President of IndyConfluence!
- At 1:54pm on June 25, 2009,
Shelly Arens said… - Congratulations Erik! I just read the press release also: http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?id=36325
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