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Ouch, and to think I was at one point considering starting up a freelance copywriting business. My biggest concern was that too many people view writing as they do editing: "I'm literate; I can do it!"
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Oh, sure. But can you do it WELL? Meh. I think the majority of people don't understand or appreciate fine wordsmithing at all. It's not something just anyone can do.
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I'd offer to take you out for a drink to commiserate further, but, you know, I can't afford that.  |
Why, thank you, and I understand! I'm considering building my own still. I already grow the potatoes. I'll let you know when I've got a good batch brewin'.
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I need to switch careers.
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You and me both, but try finding a job in this economy. It's freakin' UGLY out there.
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Get this - my 83-year-old mother is encouraging me to grow some... stuff... in my greenhouse to help make ends meet. She might not have a bad idea there!