Sometimes it’s simply the name for something. That’s not to say that people purposefully use jargon. Instead, they abrogate- rather, they click away from the material altogether. People don’t like what they don’t understand, and in a world cluttered with information, all of it vying for eyeballs, it’s unlikely anyone will take the extra step of researching further to find out the meaning of your specialized vernacular. In fact, studies show that writing that contains industry jargon, whatever the industry, is off-putting and actually makes the material less approachable-and ultimately less trustworthy. What would it look like if their content was, god forbid, really easy to understand? Surely it only makes their subject matter experts appear divine and all-knowing when they use eight-syllable noun clusters they learned in the AeroAstro program at MIT, right? We write for Fortune-fantastic companies across myriad industries, most of them best in class. One of the biggest writing mistakes I see in my job as copy chief is the use of jargon instead of simple, recognizable terms. Otherwise, the words-all words, really-are meaningless. But she also perfectly captures the importance of providing clear, straightforward communication in a time of crisis. I am saving the best images for later, but this gives you a little peek. He spent all of last summer documenting McCarthy, Alaska and you can see dozens and dozens of amazing images on his Facebook or Instagram.Adley Stump acting like a White House spokesperson running through all the contradictory guidance we’ve received during the pandemic is great for a laugh. The amazing Paul Scannell did the artsy photos you see here. On Tuesday, I will be writing a blog post about your great new book. I will be here, but it feels very good to jettison this mental obligation for a month or so. Like me here.Īnd if you are dying to know what I am wearing for the day, follow me on Instagram Project Every Day is on Day #268. If you want daily antics, I will be posting short bits on my Facebook Artist page. I could hear the clock ticking-you know the sound-once you have heard it, it won’t go away.Īnd I realized THIS is the post I needed to write today. This morning, I got up early and started to compose “Anatomy of a She-Dog” and I panicked. In my head right now, I am thinking about “On Social Media” and “Anatomy of a She-Dog” Which would you rather read?”Īll of the comments that followed indicated that you folks are lured by language and could give a hoot about my social media practice. As I do that, I usually give it a working title. I have been thinking about my next blog post. This is Birch Woods Glimmer an old favorite of mine.
Okay, you might hear from me here and there, but mostly I will be on mute. So I am standing in the middle of one such scenario now, and I am going to remove myself from the blogging for just a minute. I mean, I play a part in creating these scenarios, right? “I much prefer the concentrated stress of a deadline to the endless running about of appointments.” I was looking through old documents the other day, and I found this note to myself. It is laser sharp focus, and most of time it brings me great joy to work with clarity, singlemindless, and discipline. I know this may sound miserable to many of you, but it is not. I abandoned all but the elemental components of what will get me across that finish line. No cruising EBAY for vintage fabrics, no fashion sewing, no knitting. I repeat these things in pretty much the same order at the same time of every day until the deadline is a giant shadow in my life following me everywhere denying me even the tiniest pleasure. I whittle my life down to the bare essentials. There is a point in every single one of my deadline frenzies that I start jettison other obligations. New work must arrive at the Ormond Beach Memorial Art Museum and Gardens for a three person show Right Lines and Circles. The final bits and pieces of the book are due at the C&T publishing office. I will be lecturing and teaching at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas. I have been invited to share my work, teach a workshop, and be part of the jury for their show. I will be in China (YES! CHINA!) at The 2016 China International Patchwork Invitational Tournament & Patchwork Arts Show. I must make sure that all of my quilts arrive at C&T Publishing to be photographed for the book. Here is what my life looks like right now.
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