A Break From Home Business Tips and Resources
Hi everyone,
Naomi is having a little bit of a family drama, and asked me for some help. Therefore, it has fallen upon me to take up some of the slack and get a new post out. Since I know dick all about marketing, I thought I’d try something a little different.
A little while ago, Naomi wrote about Brandon and the Homeless Dude. I have to tell you that something about that title got me thinking. I can’t hear “Brandon and the Homeless Dude” without thinking that they are some kind of crime fighting team like the dynamic duo. They have become one person in my mind. You know how when you know identical twins you start referring to them by one name? Like I know James and Ian, and whenever my friends and I talk about them they become JamesandIan, all one word, as if they were the same person.
Anyway, the point is I started thinking about Brandon and the Homeless Dude as a couple. Then I started wondering what their life would be like. And I thought “Hmm, maybe this would be a good way for people to blow off some steam. Let’s have them write about the adventures of Brandon and the Homeless Dude”. So that’s what I’m going to do.
As a regular Saturday feature, I would like to publish the latest adventures of Brandon and the Homeless Dude. This is where you come in. I would like you all to e-mail me at jamie AT ittybiz DOT com with your stories as to what this duo is up to. Every week I will pick a story I like the most and publish it on Saturday, along wth the author’s name, bio, and website.
So here’s what I need from you. Think about what Brandon et al have been up to, write it down, and send it to me along with a little bio about yourself and your website and/or blog. There really is no prize that I can think of (although that may be a possibility in the future) but you can get your name up in big bright lights and it might be a fun thing to do in your spare time (what spare time? you’re asking yourself). As an idea, here’s a little story to get you all started. Keep in mind, your stories can continue in this vein or can be completely unrelated. so, without further ado, here it is (with apologies to Mr. Bob Dylan*)
Brandon and the Homeless dude were hard up for cash
Stayed up all night selling cocaine and hash
To an undercover cop who has a sister named Jude
For reasons unexplained she loved the Homeless Dude
*Sorry Bob.
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Ha ha, too cool! I’ll send you something on this one. Good to see you up here writing, Jamie. ‘Bout time you came out of the woodwork :)
Jamie,
Sending warm thoughts to Naomi. Relax and put your energies where you need to, IttyChick.
I like a challenge, and I’ve been up to my ears in fiction for a little while, so I may just be able to send a little something your way. Seems my brain is turning that direction. Sounds like fun.
Thanks for pinch hitting for that darling wife of yours.
Regards,
Kelly
Hmmm, I AM supposed to be doing my homework, you know. But this has peaked my interest…
I like the idea of you posting, too. I’ve almost come to think of you guys as one, anyway. NaomiandJames. It’s like those dudes, is it Steve and Peter, Peter and Steve, or whatever? Naomi is convinced they’re one and the same, too.
Shit, I mean NaomiandJamie, not James.
Get outta there, Chartrand! :)
Muahahaha… NO ONE can forget me! Me me me me!!
We could always do NaomiandthetwoJames, but I’m not sure Jamie and I would enjoy the menage a trois aspect of things. ;)
See, when I read “Brandon and the Homeless Dude” I immediately thought of a musical duo, like Simon and Garfunkel, or Hootie and the Blowfish, so my story may have to involve music….
Hope the family drama is resolved soon — family drama stinks!
Best thoughts for Naomi - I hope everything is ok!
LOL on Naomi and James :) … and maybe I’m thinking of someone different, but I think @steph means Shane and Peter? (sorry if I’m thinking of the wrong duo, LOL!)
Anyway - great idea Jamie, and you’re a great husband for picking up the posting slack! Not sure if I’m creative enough in the word department to contribute but I will email if I think of something halfway decent enough! In the meantime, I know I’ll enjoy reading what everyone else sends in. :)
Yeah, Shane and Peter, that’s it!
And it’s true, James, you are impossible to forget.
Je me souviens.
Whatever happened to Shane and Peter anyways? They drop off the earth?
@ Steph - Pour toujours? ;)
Does ‘knowing dick about’ and ‘knowing dick all about’ something mean the same thing? I’m guessing that the ‘all’ adds emphasis…. and whats the opposite of ‘knowing dick’, anyway?
Bill,
LOL. From what I understand, “doesn’t know dick about” actually means the same thing as “knows dick about,” just to add to the confusion. ;)
The opposite? Naomi. Brainy chick, when it comes to marketing.
Later,
Kelly
I’m no writer, so not much help on the storytelling from me. I hope everything is ok with Naomi’s family though. Family issues really suck. Hugs for you both!
James: Mais oui. Toujours, et avec tout mon coeur.
Working on a blog post about this right about now in my red wine induced state while hubby gives the kids a bath and while my brain is still recovering from my day job.
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Wouldn’t it be Jaomi?
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1. Was it funny, or at least entertaining?
2. Is it somewhat unique?
3. Does it imply I want work?
4. How would you improve it?
5. Am I out of my fucking mind?
Believe it or not, on my first attempt at PPC adverting, adCenter disapproved my site for adult content! Don’t they know a “personal relationship” or “BODY AND SOUL” does not necessarily mean sex! How frustrating! I got flagged on Craigslist, too. Gee… I must’ve pissed off a few closed minded, deluded ludiKKKristians, huh?
Let the boss-lady know we’re not letting her go just because she has a life… I know it’s only been 10 days she got us hooked on this crack called ittyBiz and we’re itching for our fix — love, support and all that, and you’re a great fill-in Jamie, but let her know, something’s wrong with my feed if Naomi’s not in it, so uh, I guess we uh, just miss her.
HEY FOLKS…
PLEASE…Kindly give me your candid opinions on my post above!