And personal essay writers are the red-headed stepchildren. — Yes, I know that some will say this is a politically incorrect title. Ask me if I care. No, I do not. You aren’t surprised by my response, are you? Being the mood-disordered individual I am, I was suddenly seized by a bad mood about Medium. …

Please stop trying to blow smoke up my rump. It won’t work. — I am in a foul mood. I have a sinus infection. My face hurts, I can’t see straight, my ear is plugged, and my throat is scratchy. Need I say more? So, given that I feel like shit, I thought this would be the perfect time to pen a story…

Soap happens. — L. K. Smithe is alive and well and writing about dates that didn’t go as expected. This time, L. K. goes on a date with a guy who reminds her of her dad. And no one wants to make out with their dad. …

Just when I thought my spouse had faith in my ability — Life in my household can change very quickly. Specifically, things can change at the speed of a flying golf ball. I live in a small condo next to a golf course. Let me be very clear, I live next to a golf course, not on a golf course. People who…

He tells them I’m still a lawyer. — I grew up believing that being a writer was a super cool thing. I mean, who wouldn’t want to be a writer? It means you’re relatively intelligent and have a decent vocabulary, right? Those are admirable things. Well, apparently, I have been living in a bubble. I have learned that…

Allow me to predict your future. — When I feel lost or confused, I turn to my Magic 8 Ball for guidance –cheaper than therapy. Conveniently available on Amazon and in app form from the App Store. The Magic 8 Ball is now constructed from cheap plastic. It’s no longer a lethal glass weapon that you could…

Quality, expertise, and monetary reward — Of the three interviews of Medium’s new CEO, Tony Stubblebine, that I have listened to or watched, I found this interview conducted by Sinem Gunel to be the most insightful. It also left me wondering about my future on Medium. I want to begin by thanking Sinem Gunel and Tony…

What Medium writers must know — Transparency is the new normal at Medium. There have been many times when I have wondered what exactly it is that Medium wants from me as a writer. Frequent posts or is once or twice a week sufficient? Short posts, longer posts, or something in between? Personal essays or listicles? …

It helped me make some decisions about Medium. — Today, when I should have been cleaning my house, I decided to deviate from my original plans and instead listened to a podcast hosted by Amardeep Parmar for The Entrepreneur’s Handbook. The guest was Medium’s new CEO, Tony Stubblebine. There have been a couple of recent interviews with Coach Tony…