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I shuddered when “Hurt Locker”, a movie I had to walk out of, won the academy award. It meant that shaky camera style was here to stay. And sure enough, it seems like you can’t get through a movie these days without encountering the dizzying, nausea-inducing, shaky camera (shakycam) technique that the “The Blair Witch [...]
A steady stream of quotes and cartoons and humorous cards and clever memes flows across our Facebook walls. Some make you go, huh? Others make you laugh or think. And some give you a lift. Here’s a collection (so far) of the favorite inspirational quote or Facebook Memes, if you will, that have graced my [...]
Know your reds but the occasion (or host) calls for a white? Here are recommendations based on a Facebook query I posted: “Hey wine connoisseurs, I’m all about reds but need a white wine recommendation for tonight’s event. Thanks.” Riesling for before or after dinner a must to open up the appetite and as a [...]
Focus on developing meaningful relationships rather than simply broadening your social sphere. Simple social goals for 2013: Text those you Facebook, Call those you text, Visit those you call. Email, well, will remain email. Have a great relationship-building new year! Google+
Earlier this year during a family road trip to Rochester, New York, our cousins there took us to the National Museum of Play. It’s a place you can spend all day. A day of laughter, fun, and serious play. All around were reminders that we adults should take a cue from the kids to pause [...]
Ever go into a Starbucks with a laptop on life support only to find all of the electrical outlets covered up? A bit disingenuous for a company that advertises free WiFi with no restrictions. How about going into a spacious Argo Tea Cafe, also with free WiFi and observe a few inconsiderate souls plugging in [...]
Facebook, Twitter…Social Media. It consumes us. Is it OK to take a break or ramp down the engagement? What if you’re a social media professional or an entrepreneur needing the free marketing and relationship building it affords? How do you balance it with client demands? Maybe that’s not a decision you have to consider. Why [...]
I stayed up into the early morning hours in New York City and watched the earthquake and tsunami wreck havoc in Japan, and it’s people. It was heartbreaking. Then it was back to the business at hand today. But it’s time to take a break and send our friends in Japan condolences, positive thoughts and [...]