Daniel Johnson, Jr.

Close your eyes for a moment and listen to the world around you.

What do you hear? Music playing your computer? The TV? The hustle and bustle from the cafe you’re in, maybe. If your room is really quiet, you might even be able to hear the sound from the lights or the ticking of a clock. If you’re in class, you probably hear your teachers and fellow students. Maybe there are birds outside your window, and you’re able to hear them singing.

Now imagine if that has been taken away. Quite a different experience, for sure. (more…)

This week has been rather tiring, but I admit, it’s been exhilarating at the same time. Here’s an opportunity for me to “come up for air” somewhat, and provide a recap, highlighting some milestones and other media-related items. (more…)

Visit National Podcast Post Month

I know.

Let me start by saying, I know I need another project like I need a hole in my head.  I struggled with this one all the way up to the last minute. Well, actually the second day. I wasn’t even going to do this. Where might I post a podcast every day, for 30 days? I already have my mostly music podcast. I do a monthly conference call with the New Media Cincinnati folks.  I already have a production schedule for How I Got My Job.

Last week I came to the conviction that I wanted to start blogging more. I probably posted more on all my blogs last week than I had in quite some time. The key has been coming up with interesting, compelling content. (more…)

Just to get some things out of my head, I’m writing this post. This is more for me, but others reading it might also get something from it.

• I recently took the Strengths Finder assessment and learned that my top 5 strength themes are as follows (with explanations in my own words): (more…)

Over the past couple years, I have had the privilege of being interviewed for my thoughts on domestic violence awareness, social media, and searching for a job in the 21st century.  In one case, I was asked to contribute an article to a newsletter.  I have put links to all of these, where available, on the Media page.

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