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On my overpopulated RSS feed reader, I follow this woman’s personal blog. She’s a professional blogger, writing for Web Worker Daily among other blogs, but I have really liked a few of the posts on her personal blog. Her most recent post, reflecting on the past year, was really startling for me. [...]

If you didn’t get a call/text from me wishing you a happy New Year, this is why.

I honestly tried. But by 2:00 AM, I still couldn’t call or text anyone. Sooooo lame.

Another New Year’s resolution: In July (when my contract is up), find a new friggin cell phone carrier. Because VZ, you [...]

Happy New Year everyone! Here’s a link for a free track from Regina Spektor. (You’ll need iTunes to download it.)

My dear acquaintance, it’s so good to know you For strength of your hand That is loving and giving And a happy new year [...]

I’m currently listening to a really interesting interview on Face the Nation: Science Friday about body mapping, and how your mind understands your body.

You can find out more about what they’re talking about here.

It’s pretty neat stuff. One of the things they have talked about is how imagining in your mind doing something physical [...]

For the record, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. First and foremost, because it is a holiday that has become about giving thanks for the abundance we have in our lives. At least, I choose to look at it that way.

The second reason is because the rampant consumerism happens the day AFTER, which is [...]

After seeing a friend post this on Facebook, posting it here was pretty irresistible.

Enjoy.

So apparently I haven’t updated this page in two months. Not for want of things going on, though!

My big news is that I recently started a new job. I am now the new webmaster for the Communications Workers of America. After being there only three weeks, I feel very strongly that this [...]

Naomi Klein has a new book and a short video to go along with it! Check it out!

My good friend Megan recently introduced me to the fine musical stylings of Mr. Keb’ Mo’.  I highly recommend.  Here’s one sample from his album Keep It Simple:

Keb’ Mo’ – Let Your Light Shine [mp3]

Recently I went to see Jonathan Coulton at the Birchmere.  My friend Allen and I went to the sold-out show, and we [...]

I heard Naomi Klein speak about this years ago at the Green Festival. She was talking about the way shock had been applied in Iraq in order to impose all kinds of radical economic reforms on the country. Her new book ties together many stories to a much more broader doctrine.

Watch this video. You’ll be… [...]