Category Archives: Writing

Wild: A Journey That Takes You Along For The Ride

I recently crossed an entry off my ever-growing reading list by tackling Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Part memoir, part cathartic experience, this gripping read brings you along during Strayed’s journey of hiking the Pacific Coast Trail (PCT). “I was alone. I was barefoot. I was twenty-six years old and an orphan too. An actual stray,Continue reading “Wild: A Journey That Takes You Along For The Ride”

Table Top

Clearly Conveyed Communications is excited to share our second guest blog post, Table Top, by Sage Doyle. Following is an original poem by Mr. Doyle that he was willing to share with our readers. Enjoy! Who is Sage Doyle? Sage Doyle is a mainstream novel writer pursuing publication. On his blog, he features a mix ofContinue reading “Table Top”

I Am Me: A Retrospective

Ed. Note: Following is a character sketch I originally wrote as a 19-year-old on January 22, 2001 but never published. While some of the details have changed, this sketch still sums up who I am rather well. I’m thinking about writing a follow-up sketch to update some of the details. What do you think?  IContinue reading “I Am Me: A Retrospective”

The Opera: Chapter One

Clearly Conveyed Communications is extremely excited to host our first guest blog post, The Opera, by Sage Doyle. Following is the first chapter of an original work by Mr. Doyle that he will be seeking publication for this summer. Enjoy! Who is Sage Doyle? Sage Doyle is a mainstream novel writer pursuing publication. On his blog,Continue reading “The Opera: Chapter One”

Attention bloggers! We want you.

Yes, you. You’re reading this post and love to blog or have been secretly wanting to start blogging, but you’re not sure where to start. We would love to feature your thoughts. The Clearly Conveyed Communications (CCC) blog turned a year old last month, and we’re ready to open our doors to outside content. WhatContinue reading “Attention bloggers! We want you.”

Mental Illness: Why don’t we talk about it?

Mental illness. Why don’t we talk about it? There have been a number of taboos in society over the years, and one by one they have slipped (or been forced) into mainstream conversation. Sex, alternative lifestyles, birth control, racial equality, etc. But mental illness has somehow remained elusive. I recently listened to a scary, heartbreaking,Continue reading “Mental Illness: Why don’t we talk about it?”

Things I Carry: Pen and Paper

Yes, you read that right: pen and paper. As in old school, you need a writing utensil to use it effectively paper. Sure, I enjoy my smart phone; I can be quite the geek when it comes to gadgets. But I love the feeling of actually writing things down, whether I’m feeling out a blogContinue reading “Things I Carry: Pen and Paper”

From the Bedroom to the Boardroom: Why You Should Listen to the Introverts in Your Life

I recently finished a book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain. Have you ever read a book that was written for you? Now I have. I’ve long known that I’m an introvert, and for just as long, thought it was a weakness, something that I needed toContinue reading “From the Bedroom to the Boardroom: Why You Should Listen to the Introverts in Your Life”

Where Has All of the Good Journalism Gone?

Along with the rest of the nation, I watched in horror at the events that unfolded in Newtown, CT last Friday. I was out running errands for my business in the morning, so I didn’t see the initial breaking news coverage. I quickly checked my social media networks upon arriving home and noticed a fewContinue reading “Where Has All of the Good Journalism Gone?”