In order to move back to Edinboro, I had several obligations I needed to fulfill. I had to apply to be a freelance journalist, find a job and arrange for public transportation. As of this morning, everything has been accomplished ( Read more... )

Everything is happening at once. Everything is happening so fast. Pretty soon it will all be over ( Read more... )

It’s Monday. I’m at work - surprisingly awake and perky, too ( Read more... )

I am in a curiously optimistic and happy mood today ( Read more... )

New story: Teens get jump start to stay healthy (8D, Fresh Ink), or visit www.goerie.com. The article turned out better than I’d imagined, despite the occasional generalities ( Read more... )

I’m very disappointed in the election results, but I am comforted in the fact Pennsylvania went to Kerry. There isn’t much more to say. The Daily Show had great coverage - of course. As I type this, Kerry is giving his concession speech on the television above me. The entire newsroom is watching ( Read more... )

MattClark: Wow, Rache. When did you become one of those girls?
Rachel: I have no idea. Oh, God. I'm ashamed. [Pause.] Shut up.
MattClark: I didn't say anything.
Rachel: I was giving myself a lecture in my head.I need to stop this girly nonsense ( Read more... )

I’ve heard Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” three times since Tuesday. That’s so strange. It makes me want to listen to some Al Green or Otis Redding. Granted, I only have one song by each downloaded, but whaddayagonnado ( Read more... )

Three, count them - three, by-lines in the Erie Times-News today. You know, as much as I bitch about this journalism thing, having my pieces published three times in one issue rocks.

1. Erie women will rock out during benefit for SafeNet appears as soon as you open Showcase - on page 3. Seriously, Drew's face is the first thing you see. I thought ( Read more... )

“Compliled by Rachel Schmucher”

So reads the by-line at the bottom of Saturday’s real estate article - Real estate agents earn memberships in sales clubs. Not only is “compiled” misspelled, but so is my last name ( Read more... )