Work can be a very spiritual thing.  The monks had a saying: "laborum est..." uh, something.  It means "to work is to pray."  I guess we''ve all had that kind of job at least once.  Working a "real job" is a good way to maintain a sense of structure, balance and connectedness with the "real world."  In other words, it pays the bills.

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previous jobs  

 

IKON Office Solutions
I was a CSR & Graphics Specialist for over three years here.  We were contracted to supply & service printers and to do printing for Metro Nashville & Davidson County. I responded to client inquiries, took orders, created and edited art, and whatever else needed to be done, often including the actual printing, binding and delivery.  I especially get a kick out of catching a typo before printing; yes, it's a sickness, but I've embraced it.

 
    Sanders Mfg

 

 Sanders Manufacturing
Sanders does specialty printing...pens, pencils, keychains, all manner of things.  They also print those handheld stick fans, like they give away at funerals and ballgames.   Funeral homes can have some very...uh...interesting advertising slogans.   Let's just say if you've ever wondered who put the "fun" in funerals, just ask me.
    Grand Ole Opry

 

 Grand Ole Opry
I enjoyed helping people find their way to a good time at the Opry, as well as the other shows at the Opry House including Audio Adrenaline, Alison Krauss and Kelly Clarkson.

*That's pronounced "ole" not "old," y'all.
    Edgehill Studios Cafe Edgehill Studios Cafe
I helped get the word out around town about this neat little multipurpose cafe...part restaurant, part music venue, part art gallery, part internet hotspot, part print shop...and all very cool.  I mean literally.  Wear a sweater.  Or buy something hot to drink.

Here's a radio spot I wrote for the cafe that was aired on WRLT:
Read it
Listen to it

 
Nashville Songwriters Association International

 

 Nashville Songwriters Association International
My co-workers at NSAI like to dress up on occasion...   ...but they can go casual with the best of 'em as well. MixMasterMandy, my former supervisor
All these people used to work with me at NSAI.  We've all moved on to other jobs. Or, whatever.

 

mandy
  Wholesale Tape & Supply

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 WTS Media (formerly Wholesale Tape & Supply)
At WTS I worked as a graphic artist, designing and printing labels and such for the many tape duplication projects entrusted to my employers, Wholesale Tape & Supply.  Don't let the name fool you--WTS also does ALL manner of audio & video duplication, including CD projects...maybe even YOUR next recording.
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Precept Ministries
One of the rare legit ministries on TV and radio.  Starting as a part-timer and then working full-time, then part-time again (interrupted by a 2-year missions stint in Oregon) I did a lot of different things at Precept: operated camera, duplicated video and audio cassettes, recorded and edited the radio program, wrote radio spots, shipped products, led music for youth camp...just about everything but fix Kay's hair.  Good thing for her sake it didn't come to that.