November 2008

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Family, Twitter, life, social media
I’m Thankful
11.27.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

Thanksgiving is a time for reflection.
Like many of us, I often think about what I don’t have. What I’d like to do. What I need to achieve a certain goal.
While it’s good for motivation, it’s important to remember what you have. Remembering what really matters in life helps me stay grounded.
life
Baby, You Can Drive My Car.
11.25.08 | Permalink | 7 Comments

A large part of my time growing up was spent inside cars.
American cars.
My dad has owned an AMC Eagle Wagon, a 1979 Chevy K1500 Blazer, and a ‘92 Ford F150.
My mom has driven an ‘83 Ford Escort Wagon, an ‘87 Plymouth Voyager, and 90-something Escort sedan.
blogging, social media
If Social Media Were a Sports Team, What Would the Lineup be?
11.17.08 | Permalink | 7 Comments

A few weeks ago I wrote about Aaron Strout moving from Boston to Auston (or #bostontoaustin, as Bryan Person tagged on Twitter).
In that post, I compared Boston’s social media scene to a sports team, with superstars, utility players, and rookies. One thing I didn’t do was tell you where I see myself within with these [...]
change, life
What Hope Looks Like
11.06.08 | Permalink | 3 Comments

Have you noticed?
I have.
Walking down the street, there’s a lightness in people’s steps. They’re smiling more than they were a week ago.
America’s high.
High on hope. High on change.
On that note, I’d like to share something. My friend and coworker Danielle sent me photos from a rally for Barack Obama that exemplify the hope that we’re [...]
Twitter, change, life
Digital New Deal: Now the Real Work Begins
11.05.08 | Permalink | 6 Comments

Last night, history happened. America, in an overwhelming gesture of support, voted in Barack Obama as our next President.
One of the things that struck me as most amazing about his victory was to the degree to which it proved to be our victory.
It’s been a long time since a candidate united people the way Obama [...]
change, life
Yes We Did!
11.05.08 | Permalink | 3 Comments

I have way too many thoughts flowing through my head right now. All I can say is, Congratulations, Mr. President-Elect.
blogging
Food Bloggers Wanted at Eat Boutique
11.03.08 | Permalink | 1 Comment

Maggie Battista travels a lot. Her position as Director of Global Community Management for TripAdvisor keeps her flying to and from Europe regularly.
Maggie likes food. She regularly tweets what she is cooking, or ordering out. Let me say, my two weeks of at-home cooking can’t compare to what Maggie prepares.

A little over a year ago, [...]