I've been a freelance writer, newspaper reporter, photographer and Website person. I've worked for both traditional press and online sites. Herein lies some of my writing and Web work that I've done over the years.
Writing
Hanging the Flagpole sign.
L to R - Mathew Greenia, Dennis Greenia, Pete McCommons, Rachel Reynolds (on the ladder), Alicia (then) Nickles, me (in front)
Some of the magazines I've written for include Flagpole and Creative Loafing to Huh and Raygun.
I've written about music, the Olympics, politics and general profiles. Some of the people I've photographed, written about or interviewed include: Billy Bragg, Chickasaw Mudpuppies, Peter Buck, Michael Stipe, U2, Robyn Hitchcock, Nirvana, Indigo Girls, Luka Bloom, James McMurtry, Poppy Z. Brite, Anne Rice, Spaceghost, Jeff Buckley, Kevn Kinney, Dashboard Saviors, Jim Dickinson, Elliot Wigginton, Peter Tork, Hothouse Flowers, Jack Heale, and many others.
Web
These are some of the sites I've worked on in the past as an online producer, graphics designer or content developer.
Most of these links were working when I checked them, but we claim no responsibility towards them whatsoever. Tread at your own risk and remember... don't drink anything before you go to bed at night.
First of all let me say... that I did not record my conversation with Space Ghost. In the effort to keep particular things secret I felt it best to avoid any magnetic tape exposure that would otherwise thwart Mr. Ghost's good work. That said, on with the interview!
Welcome to the South, Space Ghost, and to "y'all."
Space Ghost: In the South... this is why you say 'y'all.' This is why you didn't name it [he snorts] that too is a southern sound. If you go to Conyers every sentence begins with this [he snorts again]. I love the South. Afterall, it's the only place you can buy Chanel, it's very sophisticated in the South. And I can get a bowl of grits.
Uh, right. Well... I have some questions here. Since the humans that work on your show are all in Atlanta have you ever had the chance to meet Jane Fonda?
Space Ghost: I've met Jane at a radio station -- she was doing an interview. I was up there doing some stuff. We bumped into each other. I went up to introduce myself and said how nice it was to meet her and she said, 'Ted loves your little show.'
Ah yes, Ted... nice fellow. Tell me, Space Ghost, you seem to have a knack for music. Are you a music fan?
Space Ghost: I love the music. I mostly like the 78s, like in the old 78s. Spool up those 78s and have an evening of dancing -- the dances of love...
Ah! So you know the Macarena?
Space Ghost: Oh no! That's a stupid dance! There's no touching. I like confrontative dancing. I like to get right into someone's face. Space Ghost loves that lambada and any reason to be pawing people.
Who have been some of your favorite guests?
Space Ghost: I still say Michael Stipe. He's fun... He was totally prepared to the end of the interview. He had his space glasses. He and Branford Marsalis. He thought he would be clever and challenge me to a scatting contest. Don't let it ever be said that Space Ghost is not hip, dope and fly -- Space Ghost IS hip, dope and fly... [pauses]. I understand some of the producers spoke with ... huge deal, nobody told me I couldn't say anything... [whispers] I just talked to Moses -- Charlton Heston!
So... what are some of the guests you'd really like to have?
Space Ghost: I've always wanted to talk to David Letterman. He doesn't have time to talk to a little cartoon. Once again there would be an isolated buffer. They're worried about Space Ghost having one of his episodes. They're afraid that he might say something...
Or you would blast him with those ray bands of yours. Must be tough being the defender of the universe... But there must be help out there? I mean... what about Batman?
Space Ghost: (sighs) Wimp -- Adam West wears a truss.
Superman?
Space Ghost: Scoliosis.
Wonder Woman?
Space Ghost: Loose. She's not a nice girl. She forgets to save things. She's a good woman but not of the highest moral calibre. And she loves those hot toddies...
Ah... sounds like there's some bad water under that bridge?
Space Ghost: Well... perhaps in another time. But she did shrink my tights -- forgot about that cold cycle.
Sounds rough.
Space Ghost: Oh boy... you betcha... you have to be able to move to fight crime. When you're bunching up you can't get a lot of work done. That teaches kids about wearing undergarments. Space Ghost says no to undergarments.
So.... how's the love life these days?
Space Ghost: Let me check... nothing there.
How did you become a superhero in the first place?
Space Ghost: You find yourself in the traditional jobs -- you're working in the bon bon factory and you're making them faster than anyone else, you discover that you can fly, things like that ... you say to yourself, 'you know what baby? I can find better uses for these talents!'
I hear you have a talent for naming bands. Give me a band name...
Space Ghost: The Silly Defendents... I'm waiting for Michael Stipe and the boys to go 'Space Ghost, we really need a new name...' How about The Epidemiologists... But seriously... He's got to put me on one of his albums. That's my question -- what has Michael Stipe done for Space Ghost?
What song would you do?
Space Ghost: I would call it 'My Beautiful Sandwich.' It would have Michael's lovely, lilting tone all through it going 'my beautiful sandwich.' This is a man lamenting over the loss of his beautiful sandwich. Will he ever see the perfect sandwich again?
One last question, Space Ghost. I hear that Brak is gaining in popularity. How do you feel about that?
Space Ghost: Oh really, has he now? Brak is lovely, but he's challenged. Well, you know, I don't want to hurt his feelings... How can I put this delicately ... he's a little thick. Doesn't always get it. The Brak show? No, I can't imagine. He's like Zorak and Moltar -- He'll come up with an evil plan but someone will show him color paper and he'll forget what he wants to do.
Space Ghost: In the South... this is why you say 'y'all.' This is why you didn't name it [he snorts] that too is a southern sound. If you go to Conyers every sentence begins with this [he snorts again]. I love the South. Afterall, it's the only place you can buy Chanel, it's very sophisticated in the South. And I can get a bowl of grits.
Space Ghost: Oh no! That's a stupid dance! There's no touching. I like confrontative dancing. I like to get right into someone's face. Space Ghost loves that lambada and any reason to be pawing people.
Space Ghost: I still say Michael Stipe. He's fun... He was totally prepared to the end of the interview. He had his space glasses. He and Branford Marsalis. He thought he would be clever and challenge me to a scatting contest. Don't let it ever be said that Space Ghost is not hip, dope and fly -- Space Ghost IS hip, dope and fly... [pauses]. I understand some of the producers spoke with ... huge deal, nobody told me I couldn't say anything... [whispers] I just talked to Moses -- Charlton Heston!
Space Ghost: Loose. She's not a nice girl. She forgets to save things. She's a good woman but not of the highest moral calibre. And she loves those hot toddies...