I like writing cover letters for jobs. Let me rephrase that: I hate it. Except when I feel able to be creative (which is rare), or when I don’t care. Here is an email I just sent to a prospective employer: Greetings, Mr. [Person] My name is Conlan Spangler. I was given your email address [...]
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12DB, Day 9: Poetry Blam!
A lot of people don’t know this about me, but I’m pretty big on the Poetry Slam/Improv circuit. I won the title of “Fresno’s Chack Schmackinest” (poetry types—what can you do?) in 2006. I wasn’t in town for 2007, and we all know about the poets’ strike of ’08, but I’m hoping to regain my [...]
Welcome Fresno Magazine Readers!
Ladies and gentleman, fleshies and bots, if you are visiting my blog due to my awesome “Contributor” section bio in this month’s Fresno Magazine: Welcome. I want you to know that I love you. Sincerely[1]. I invite you to dig through the archives and discover the Magical Mworld of Conlan™. Also, hire me. Warning: Some [...]
12DB, Day 7: High Profile
The January issue of Fresno Magazine comes out today, with a cover story on new Mayor Ashley Swearengin, who—you may remember—I have spoken with. The digital edition has not been updated for the new issue yet, so you’ll have sit in a local Barnes & Noble for a while if you want to read it. [...]