Hello, my name is Jhames

My job is to make pretty things.

Hearsay: Why, that’s just crazy talk.

Please check your ego at the door.

December 17th, 2008

A freelance copywriter sent me a review questionnaire asking “Is there anything you’d like to see improved?”. I replied to this question with specific details of the copy deck that was sent to me for inserting into the client’s website: how to better structure the deck, knowing the difference between writing for the web versus traditional advertising, writing in a tone that connects with the site consumer. The response? “Thanks for the input. However, many of your comments below are actually confusing to me and some I don’t agree with. But thanks anyway.” I want everyone in the blessed world to write this down and say it with me:


Get what you pay for

October 22nd, 2008

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Unexpected Delight

August 13th, 2008

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Leaving the sunshine behind

April 1st, 2008

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Leave them babies be

March 29th, 2008

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I miss the old New York

March 20th, 2008

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An open letter to Howard Schultz

January 10th, 2008

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Dear Site Visitor

January 5th, 2008

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Patsy, I’m 72

January 1st, 2008

Looking at this photo it’s hard to believe that I’m 33, right? But I am, I tell you, I AM! People often compliment my youthful glow and appearance, then they curse my family genes. Let’s face it, after 30 people start looking haggard and dried up like beef jerky sold at 7-11. Why do you think so many people in their thirties pursue a life of narcissism in the gym? Because the collagen is all used up and that leathery skin will not look good in an A&F all on its own. Trust. And sure, you could say genetics play an important factor in my looks, but chromosomes can only do so much. And where they fail, my tricks take care of the rest. Every morning when I arise, I drink 1 cup of apple cider vinegar with a chaser of water. While studies … Continue reading


Won’t scratch surfaces

October 28th, 2007

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