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Back when I first started The Hungry, I had pie-in-the-sky ideas of turning it into a thriving news source that would blow up and eventually be worthy of being sold to the highest bidder (lofty, I know). Over time, my perspective changed, and I no longer wanted that to be the end. Also, I shifted the focus of the publication based on what I believed would answer the questions from the audience. However, based on how interactions slowed, and growth grew stagnant, I put too much faith in people...

This post is a Hungry Pro exclusive. Thank you for being a member. What would you guess is the biggest mistake I see creative people make when posting blogs, stories, and sending newsletters? Here’s a hint. The following is an opening paragraph I saw from someone on Substack. “ I’ve been collecting and curating things I love for years, and they usually sit dormant in my notes app. Finally, I’m giving them a proper home. These educational posts will be up for a day without the paywall and then...

I'm sipping my afternoon coffee while looking out my front window through a hazy orange glow caused by the smoke from five different fires across the Los Angeles basin. My family and I are safe, far from the devastation, but the Los Angeles community is in ashes. Palisades Fire - Jessica Christian Today was supposed to be The Hungry's return from the winter break, but things feel almost contrived and a bit pointless considering the circumstances. I'm sitting cozy in my home, away from the...

In the film Hell or High Water, Jeff Bridges, and his partner are speeding down a lonely Texas road when they come upon a cattle rancher moving his herd across the highway away from a small wildfire. Concerned about the well-being of the men and the herd, Bridges acquiesces to the rancher that he wishes he could do something for them. “ I oughta just let it turn me to ashes and put me out of my misery. Taylor Sheridan photographed by Crystal Wise for Fort Worth magazine The rancher is...

This is the last update of the year from The Hungry. Expect a speedy return with exciting news and updates after the new year. Which begs the question, how do you celebrate New Year's Eve? I celebrate the new year by... Partying hard and paying for it later Small gathering of friends or family Asleep by 9 am. Hiding until Spring Achievement begins with belief This past weekend, I watched my son Aidan achieve what he previously thought was impossible. He’s a competitive swimmer with a club...

Hey, it's the first holiday edition of The Hungry. Here's a true story: I subscribe to several junk emails I had this thought randomly this week about some of the dozens of emails I get from different brands and publishers because I believe in their product or the person, but many people would consider them junk. Junk emails are only junk if the senders' content and reputation are junk. Here are three examples: 1. True Classic I’ve bought over two dozen shirts from. They hooked me with their...

The first three people to reply to this message and show me a receipt of them buying something from a small business on Black Friday get a free original collage from me. Ready, Set, Go! The tingle that triggered a rest-olution In May of this year, I felt a tingling sensation in my left eyebrow while heading to bed one night. I touched it and felt what I assumed was a small acne outbreak. I shrugged it off and went to sleep, but in the morning, the tingling had increased, and the outbreak was...

One question: Turkey or Ham (or some vegan option for the sad people)? What is your protein of choice on Thanksgiving? Turkey Ham Meat is murder! This edition is in partnership with Kit I hate the YMCA for this! This new economy has been rough on a lot of retail businesses and restaurants in our city. One of my favorite eateries was a Japanese-Hawaiian-style teriyaki restaurant. Despite having a name better suited for a sports bar or a strip club, Rascals had the best teriyaki in the city....

Last week, I linked to a story from the blog. This week, I'm sharing the full story here. Everything is an experiment, and I would appreciate your feedback. Do you prefer the whole story in the email, or would you like it linked? Where do you prefer to read longer content? Body of the email External post link I lack social grace It's early Autumn in Austin, TX, and I'm walking through the door of a downtown coffee house to meet a friend. Truthfully, I consider them more of an enemy combatant...