via TwitterFor the last several weeks it’s felt a bit as though things were just a touch more crazy than usual. That may be a function of the fact that I’ve spent the better part of the last 8 days on planes and crossing way too...
Never Forget – The Lessons of a Decade
September 11, 2011 in It is what it is - opinion column, News & Events, Other Than That - news, business & other nonsense | Comments (0)
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I did not intend to write this post today. In fact I didn’t intend to speak of what happened ten years ago. My plan was merely to include those whose lives were shattered and who lost their loved...
The SXSW 2012 Cattle Call: Panel Picker Voting Enters Its Final Week
August 31, 2011 in News & Events, Other Than That - news, business & other nonsense | Comments (1)
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What? What’s that you say? It’s only August 2011, so what on earth am I doing talking about an event that doesn’t take place until March of 2012?
Simple. It’s SXSW – the annual rodeo of all things...
(Technological) Independence Holiday – AKA The Annual Digital Cleanse
July 1, 2011 in It is what it is - opinion column, Other Than That - news, business & other nonsense | Comments (0)
It’s time.
The July 4th holiday is upon us and as has been the case for several years now, I’m heading to Sonoma, CA for some much needed R&R. As in the past, I am leaving all technology at home.
Yes, you read that correctly. All technology...
Rebooting A Presentation … Two Days Before Going On Stage
June 17, 2011 in Other Than That - news, business & other nonsense | Comments (1)
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It had been in my mind for a while, scurrying around the back corners of my brain peeping out occasionally then darting back into shadow. This idea, to tackle my next stage presentation about storytelling and the importance of one’s personal narrative as...
“I’ve Got Your Back” – Hollaback! Campaign Gets Bystanders to Step Up & Stop Street Harassment
June 15, 2011 in Other Than That - news, business & other nonsense | Comments (0)
DISCLAIMER: I am on Hollaback’s Board.
Street harassment. If you’re a woman, chances are likely that at some time someone somewhere (more than likely a man) proffered some sort of sketchy commentary in your direction. It could have been a whistle or a catcall. It...
Time for Straight Talk: Dot429 Conference Hits Gotham
March 3, 2011 in News & Events, Other Than That - news, business & other nonsense | Comments (0)
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Joking aside and generally speaking, I don’t shy from voicing my opinion, speaking my mind and letting folks know precisely...
Politics of a Different Sort: Drawing the Line Between Personal & Professional On-Line
November 2, 2010 in Other Than That - news, business & other nonsense | Comments (0)
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It’s election day and as media outlets of all ilk are saturated with Blue & Red statistics, I was thrilled to get an email that had nothing to do with whether the Democrats would retain control of this or that or which Propositions...
Alone in a Crowded Room: Turning Isolation to Power Through Stories
September 23, 2010 in It is what it is - opinion column, Other Than That - news, business & other nonsense | Comments (1)
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In the shadow of this week’s loss on DADT in Washington, D.C., an email arrived in my inbox from someone whom I first met when I took my first baby steps of activism at Equality Camp in January 2009. As I moved my way quickly through...
A Great Deal: Do a favor, get one in return
April 11, 2010 in Other Than That - news, business & other nonsense | Comments (0)
I have this friend who needs a favor …
Don’t you love when people start things like that? Well in this case it’s true, and your doing the favor could score you something pretty cool.
By day, Alison is a therapist and mindfulness coach, but...
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