Lilty, for a development position I'd try to send a sample either of persuasive writing, whether business writing or something you did for a class, or nonfiction storytelling--the kind of stuff you'd see in a newsletter from a nonprofit you've donated to.

Cereal:

Nora, I think the pay cut will be inevitable, especially if I'm looking at going back into non-profits. But at this point, I'd gladly take a second job again for just a couple of nights a week to offset that. Just go to Borders and spend ten hours a week shelving or at the register or something. It would seem like heaven.

Now I'm all twitchy and excited at the idea of actually doing this.

Nora, I've got another favor to ask you. E-mailing you as I type.

I hope it comes together for you, Lilty.

My job -- heck, my entire office -- currently has a sign with, "Don't Get Too Attached" on the door, in giant, flaming, invisible letters. We can't really see it, but we all know it's there.

Goodness, I hope community colleges are hiring English teachers this year. Or distance-learning teachers/coordinators -- I could do either one pretty well.

vw, backflung- no problemo.

You're the bestest!

just working on my plan to be The Nicest East-Coaster.

You will ALL grovel before me!

ahem.

Also, Susan, if you're around, insent to your business (? the one off the website) email.

just working on my plan to be The Nicest East-Coaster.

Aren't you going to have to arm wrestle msbelle for the title?

Aren't you going to have to arm wrestle msbelle for the title?

I'm hoping she'll backslide somehow. But given her inclinations to send out baked goods to people at the drop of a hat, I don't see it happening.