tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post1087128091144041585..comments2023-10-29T00:56:13.579-07:00Comments on Ed Pilolla: Deadline CreatureEd Pilollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09139531369534586168noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-75769176994905418392011-12-28T14:49:10.491-08:002011-12-28T14:49:10.491-08:00It is good to know you are writing again, Ed. The ...It is good to know you are writing again, Ed. The blog is good, and I know that you will pick up at some point and start doing well again as a journalist.<br /><br />Focus on new digital skills -- the blog is good, but social media as a news-gathering and engagement tool are essential for the new media journalist.<br /><br />I was dealt another setback this week and am seriously considering quitting my year-long job search in journalism and finding something else, just a job. I'm tired of the heartbreak and my family needs income.<br /><br />You're still young enough where you can be patient, and take advantage of that, as you have taken advantage of your time to travel.<br /><br />It sure was a pleasure working with you in Elgin and I pray all of God's very best for you. Take care!Ted Schnellhttp://tedschnell.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-20361721037415545122011-12-27T13:08:08.240-08:002011-12-27T13:08:08.240-08:00ed,
i am thrilled that you are sharing your jour...ed,<br /> i am thrilled that you are sharing your journey w/ your readers.<br /><br />Brava! Bravo! Manificoooo! xx<br /><br />...there is much in store for you.My Inner Chickhttp://myinnerchick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-79197146903382126492011-12-27T10:21:24.336-08:002011-12-27T10:21:24.336-08:00It's so true that everything happens for a rea...It's so true that everything happens for a reason. I'm really excited to see what the future will bring to you :0)Crazy Life of a Writing Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064939499412649850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-55087246623272768692011-12-26T10:19:26.661-08:002011-12-26T10:19:26.661-08:00Traveling around and writing :) I've always wa...Traveling around and writing :) I've always wanted to do this!<br /><br />Happy New Year :)PhilO♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/02754122680372548153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-64106257177090349272011-12-26T07:24:39.640-08:002011-12-26T07:24:39.640-08:00Thank you for this post, Ed.
There is so much mor...Thank you for this post, Ed.<br /><br />There is so much more I just learned about you.<br /><br />Such a world experience you have had: how could you not be reshaped by that.<br /><br />And finding out about your father, and you in his footsteps. I think how he must've shown you the passion of his job, for you to choose the same profession.<br /><br />This is a wonderful story.<br /><br />Really, I am grateful for this post: I know you better know.<br /><br />I'd like to know how you came to work with this wonderful editor.<br /><br />And you are right, what a gift.<br /><br />I'd like to try for the same thing..a relationship like that with input to my writing.<br /><br />This is exciting in your life, in everybody's life.<br /><br />MUCH happiness, love, support, and joy for you, Ed.<br /><br />You are a very, very special one of a kind person.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-68567724192200192242011-12-26T00:06:01.617-08:002011-12-26T00:06:01.617-08:00Greetings Ed,
it was very interesting to get to kn...Greetings Ed,<br />it was very interesting to get to know you through this blog post. It is interesting to see how you made ends meet. Everything does happen for a reason. I am glad to hear you had savings! That is definitely something that should be looked after. It sounds like you await great success. I wish you the best!<br /><br />-Erick F.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838425722247850036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-10631289096549942242011-12-25T18:33:29.838-08:002011-12-25T18:33:29.838-08:00when a door closes... God opens anotherwhen a door closes... God opens anotherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-11314172167981102412011-12-25T18:07:37.556-08:002011-12-25T18:07:37.556-08:00ED,
Glad you've found your own calling now.Mer...ED,<br />Glad you've found your own calling now.Merry Christmas to you!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-35410943858106775802011-12-25T17:58:16.149-08:002011-12-25T17:58:16.149-08:00I left a great career in magazine editorial in LA....I left a great career in magazine editorial in LA...so much fun for 20 years. Left LA altogether & moved up north, found work in small-town newspaper journalism: What a different animal! Now everything's gone electronic, ad sales for the print medium in the toilet, bummer for print journalists of all kinds. Word counts have gone from 3500 words to maybe 800. But I believe the world will always want to read good stories, whether on paper or kindles. Good story tellers have always found a market, even back in the day of castles and stone huts. Write on.Enchanted Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815997287116818456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-5773997712153502642011-12-25T15:49:53.833-08:002011-12-25T15:49:53.833-08:00what a wonderful story and photo...i enjoyed readi...what a wonderful story and photo...i enjoyed reading about your adventures. not many people have the ability to wander as you've done.<br /><br />my dad passed away on december 7th after being married to my mom for 56 years. i hope to do as you have and honor his memory and try to help comfort my mom.<br /><br />keep writing my friend....you have a gift and lots more stories to tell!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-86606306318453147132011-12-25T13:34:24.332-08:002011-12-25T13:34:24.332-08:00just thought i'd swing by to wish you a wonder...just thought i'd swing by to wish you a wonderful christmas time edClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-52241951414657372122011-12-25T12:57:17.557-08:002011-12-25T12:57:17.557-08:00Thanks for sharing part of your life with us, Ed. ...Thanks for sharing part of your life with us, Ed. I'm sure you picked up a lot of ideas for writing along the way. I can't wait to see the animal shelter article when it comes out. Blessings to you for a happy holiday and wonderful new year.Laurie Kolphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07494759781947881343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-8865149383018684902011-12-25T12:27:47.042-08:002011-12-25T12:27:47.042-08:00I wish you everything good and great Ed. Merry Chr...I wish you everything good and great Ed. Merry Christmas to you. :)Daydreamertoohttp://daydreamertoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-40950667972870138572011-12-25T11:34:36.567-08:002011-12-25T11:34:36.567-08:00I think nothing is as important to forming us as w...I think nothing is as important to forming us as writers is life experience(well, and the gift itself)All of it, good, bad, indifferent and insane, all ends up grist to the mill. I love reading about your 'real-life adventures,' Ed and hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a bright New Year.hedgewitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090696134322515899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-54258381411042288762011-12-25T10:28:19.090-08:002011-12-25T10:28:19.090-08:00just popping over to wish you nice holidays, Ed! H...just popping over to wish you nice holidays, Ed! Hope next year will be better for all of us at the crossroads!DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-42665599572436220362011-12-25T09:22:34.140-08:002011-12-25T09:22:34.140-08:00merry christmas manmerry christmas manBrian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-67022466840200793072011-12-24T12:41:38.790-08:002011-12-24T12:41:38.790-08:00I always love to hear about the journey of a life....I always love to hear about the journey of a life...very interesting. You've been able to experience so many things in different places. Good luck with the article and getting back into some writing. <br /><br />Love the photo...what a great effort there.<br /><br />Merry Christmas!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-51539436880098796052011-12-24T07:35:37.722-08:002011-12-24T07:35:37.722-08:00Oh, that wet dog's expression says so much! Th...Oh, that wet dog's expression says so much! This is such a tender portrait, Ed, as is all that you share here today of your own story. There seems to be a kind of allegory between the photo and our own story. :o) The help and care of others always gets us through. How much I admire your quest for continued excellence in sharing a story. I feel so glad to have found your place here, and look forward to your stories in the next year. Wishing you all the best in 2012 for love, joy & peace!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-74365423093911940142011-12-23T11:39:28.827-08:002011-12-23T11:39:28.827-08:00First Ed i want to say merry Christmas to you and ...First Ed i want to say merry Christmas to you and your family and wishing you many opportunities for 2012. And your right the newspaper business is going through a restructuring and down sizing, i know this because i worked in the press dept (printing) for a daily newspaper in Florida and left on my own late last year to relocate to Pennsylvania. With many layoffs and job eliminations the last few years and even a bankruptcies for the paper that i worked for (a Tribune company) so i feel your pain. I think your dad would be proud of you because your a very good writer whatever the topic may be, and you write with an honesty and compassion yet trying to keep impartial and open minded. Your a writer and reporter and i think your doing what you were born to do, and i include myself as a fan of what you do even though we may not always agree on everything i respect what you do very much. Your pal from Amish country. Richardtrumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379869475899318079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-13180285654388005442011-12-23T11:02:59.428-08:002011-12-23T11:02:59.428-08:00Whoa, I know I certainly could not have made 120k ...Whoa, I know I certainly could not have made 120k last that long. That is very impressive in itself.DWeihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052727489537771147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-84731587426499495082011-12-22T17:35:24.872-08:002011-12-22T17:35:24.872-08:00What a journey you've had. Good luck finding ...What a journey you've had. Good luck finding a home for your story.Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-18945307771005127742011-12-22T08:08:39.444-08:002011-12-22T08:08:39.444-08:00u've come a long way... it was so good to read...u've come a long way... it was so good to read your story.. in a way it was inspiring, I second Zeba on thought that i wouldn't have the to do what u did :) <br /><br />All good things r happening... all the good wishes 4 your story !!<br /><br />Merry Christmas n happy new year :)Jyoti Mishrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01794675170127168298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-8833701911665938182011-12-22T06:11:40.607-08:002011-12-22T06:11:40.607-08:00I love this post of yours. Makes me feel good. To ...I love this post of yours. Makes me feel good. To read about how you managed your days.. Your savings. The choices you made. Mostly because I don't think I would have the guts to do the same. I read this one a few days back but didn't comment then. And now I am back. :-)Zebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01231653148423352990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-26158518322682687162011-12-21T13:42:09.236-08:002011-12-21T13:42:09.236-08:00Wow, I'm impressed how well you used those sav...Wow, I'm impressed how well you used those savings and how long they lasted. And I couldn't agree more about the deadlines. Seems to be the only way I ever finish anything worthwhile. Good luck with all your ventures Ed and thanks for all the thoughtful and entertaining posts here. Keep them coming.<br /><br />Happy New Year, G :<)Geraldine https://www.blogger.com/profile/07410019941984295767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925676452875149347.post-70542500690032690012011-12-21T12:13:46.856-08:002011-12-21T12:13:46.856-08:00I worked for a local newspaper all through college...I worked for a local newspaper all through college and this blog of yours was such a blast from the past. I strongly believe that we need good journalists like you. I hope you find what you are looking for. Meanwhile, I hope you keep sharing stories with us. <br /><br />:-)WritingsForLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222395399977749183noreply@blogger.com