Writer/editor/marketer from Utah living it up in Boise. Former newspaperwoman. True Aggie to the true @USUAggies. @usujcom alum. Former handle CarpetComm.
A year ago, a non-academic friend listened to a talk I gave. I thought it went great. My friend disagreed.
She said that academics are experts at making interesting stuff boring—and that we should all take a speech class.
So I did. And here are 6 most useful things I learned.
I've been a criminal justice reporter my entire career.
I've worked in a newsroom that used mug shot galleries as clickbait. I've requested hundreds of booking photos.
Here, I explain why it's important that @sltrib has changed our policies on mugshots: https://t.co/gqX6AmEpGb
“We should help our children and youth feel the love of Jesus Christ in their lives, even when they struggle to personally feel love for themselves.” —Elder Eric W. Kopischke #GeneralConference
Checked out the break room. The fridges are almost empty but for a couple La Croix and a jar of PB/grape jelly. Also the vending machines have just a few energy drinks and Coke. #returntowork
Dear person who got my UberEats order,
I am sorry you got my Costa Vida order today. It has less food than yours. Thanks for the extra taco, and I hope we both get refunds!
#UberEats@UberEats