Comments on: Freelance Writing Jobs for Wednesday, August 13, 2008

By: Ann G.

Ann G. — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:25:08 +0000

I actually had to do some real estate articles for Carefree a few months ago. Dick Van Dyke lives there. Housing prices are absurd IMO compared to other suburbs of Phoenix and Scottsdale though.

By: pj

pj — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:28:06 +0000

If you want to check out places with unusual names, pick up a copy of photographer Gary Gladstone’s two books:

Passing Gas: And Other Towns Along the American Highway
and
Reaching Climax: And Other Adventures Along the American Highway

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:06:10 +0000

Don’t forget Hell, Michigan. To get there, you turn on Church Street (really)!

By: Skippy

Skippy — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:05:59 +0000

I used to work at a mail order company and kept myself entertained by keeping a list of great customer and place names. My favorite town name was Cut and Shoot, Texas. It sounded like a really dangerous hair salon.

By: Jodee

Jodee — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:44:52 +0000

@ Angelique: Now I’ve got that song, “Two Tickets to Paradise” stuck in my head, LOL!

By: Angelique

Angelique — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:35:32 +0000

Brandi:

Please tell me you yell “AHHHH!” out the window when driving through…? ha ha ha

By: Brandi

Brandi — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:27:42 +0000

Georgia has a Climax, which I’ve always found amusing when I’m driving though.

By: Angelique

Angelique — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:11:29 +0000

I live not far from Intercourse, PA. Now THAT’S a town!

(In all actuality, intercourse is probably all that is done there. It’s pretty rural. Guess it could be worse.)

Oh, and down the road a piece is Paradise and the Village of Eden. No kidding.

By: Jude

Jude — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:49:38 +0000

i think it’s near Goodland, Colorado

By: Jodee

Jodee — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:34:01 +0000

@ Cathy and Cindy F: I’m glad you guys liked the quote – it really spoke to me as well.

@ Skippy: I thought the same thing when I saw the name Carefree, actually! Maybe it’s right next to Pleasantville?

By: Skippy

Skippy — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:03:05 +0000

I wonder what life is like in Carefree, Arizona. Is everyone untroubled? And is that annoying?

By: Sally

Sally — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:03:16 +0000

About.com is particularly looking to fill the following topics:

Muscular Dystrophy
Waterskiing/Wakeboarding
Chess
Camcorders
Men’s Big & Tall

Sally Kane, Esq.
About.com Guide to Legal Careers

By: Laura F

Laura F — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:33:57 +0000

FYI I checked out the info on the About.com jobs and in their job post they include a link to their site which lists MANY more positions they are looking to fill (with more details).

By: Cindy F.

Cindy F. — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:34:04 +0000

Jodee…
Thanks for the quote-it was an awesome pick-me-upper.
Cindy

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:48:21 +0000

Love the quote Jodee. Thanks for these lists.