About Patrick Lunsford
I'm a writer and learner who makes his living as an internal communications reformer and corporate simplifier. I'm also a music addict, freelance writer, Missouri native, late-night author, aimless driver, giant-squid avoider, recreational videographer, former journalist and dry-humor proponent.
Feature Archive
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Pen Pal
Posted on July 30, 2010 | 2 CommentsMy nephew, Brian Branstetter, recently wrote took part in a class assignment to write a pen-pal letter to someone he knew. He chose Pop. I got a glance at it (and laughed), hanging on Pop’s refrigerator, during my last KC trip. The letter (copied below) reads:... -
Pop Builds a Barn
Posted on July 5, 2010 | No CommentsWhile Erin and I visited Kansas City for the Fourth of July, my dad took us on a site tour of “the compound.” He started building a barn/building/cabin on his new property (approximately four acres), near his parents in Claycomo. The goal is to complete... -
Josh Ritter and Music about Mummies
Posted on June 18, 2010 | No CommentsJosh Ritter, folk-pop-poet-storyteller-singer/songwriter, holds a permanent place in my “favorite artists” list. His album, “The Animal Years,” seemed to make it on every playlist I put together during my first two years in St. Louis. Ritter’s most recent album (May 2010), “So Runs the World... -
Engagement Photos
Posted on June 3, 2010 | No CommentsOur wedding photographer, Lisa Hessel, posted our engagement photos. Erin looks beautiful! Take a look at a few of the photos on Lisa’s blog. We plan to select a few from the full list of photos (some of my favorites aren’t on the blog) for... -
Should AP Style Change for SEO?
Posted on May 1, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe AP Stylebook is the self-proclaimed Bible for news and strategic communications writers. The people who study the good grammar book the most can earn a disciple-like status in the office. Colleagues seek the experts out for erudite advice, and the experts enlighten the less fortunate...