Like way-too-many other people, I went from working-from-home to not-so-much-working-at-all this week. And, well. Fuck! The list of essential services was posted earlier this week. And, not…… Read more “No, Fuck You. I AM Essential, Actually”
Author: ryanleclaire
I Bought Boots Off of Instagram at 3 am and Got Scammed, Because Of Course I Did
Yes. I realize someone who works in digital marketing should know better. But… God DAMN it! I should start by assigning the proper amount of blame to…… Read more “I Bought Boots Off of Instagram at 3 am and Got Scammed, Because Of Course I Did”
A Writer’s Most Valuable Skill: The Ability to Take a Punch
I often compare being a writer to being a boxer. Because I have a wildly inflated view of how hard my job is. Kidding. I make the…… Read more “A Writer’s Most Valuable Skill: The Ability to Take a Punch”
6 Douchey Writer Stereotypes I am Totally Guilty of
I used to think I was special. However, after a bit of reflection, it seems that I 100% personify a lot of douchey writer stereotypes. Damn it.…… Read more “6 Douchey Writer Stereotypes I am Totally Guilty of”
CNN Published a Report on Swearing in the Workplace. And it’s Total Bullshit
If you’re offended by swearing and you’ve sat anywhere near me in my professional life, I should apologize. That was probably pretty awful for you. Even in…… Read more “CNN Published a Report on Swearing in the Workplace. And it’s Total Bullshit”
I Don’t Smoke Weed, But, Man… I Write a Lot About Weed!
Over the last year, I’ve written at least 100 blogs and web pages about cannabis. And I smoked zero weed.
Being a Writer is Hard. Being a Nurse is Laughably Harder
Any time I crawl up my own ass and start thinking that my job is hard, I usually get a shot of much-needed perspective. It comes in…… Read more “Being a Writer is Hard. Being a Nurse is Laughably Harder”
The Raptors are Why I Drink: My Journey as a Fan
I’m pretty sure I look like an unhinged lunatic during Raptor playoff games. I’m basically Nick Cage in Leaving Las Vegas. My drinking habit has definitely escalated…… Read more “The Raptors are Why I Drink: My Journey as a Fan”
How to Write Long-form Content Without Resorting to Babbling Bullshit
I fucking hate word count. Seriously. When I was the content manager of an SEO firm, I lobbied to ban word count from any conversations about content.…… Read more “How to Write Long-form Content Without Resorting to Babbling Bullshit”
Artists and Drunks: The Sacred Bond Between Writers and Designers
I am in awe of pretty much every designer I have ever worked with. I’ve always felt like you guys are analytical and artistic geniuses and I’m…… Read more “Artists and Drunks: The Sacred Bond Between Writers and Designers”