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You might have heard about it online or over the airwaves in the last few days. Komen has pulled support from Planned Parenthood. In Planned Parenthood’s emailed press release, they stated, “Planned Parenthood today expressed deep disappointment in response to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation’s decision to stop funding breast cancer prevention, screenings, and …

  Joey, quit. He quit with a marching band, on YouTube and to his employer’s great dismay, he cited that they, “treated me like sh*t.” After seeing this video for the first time, all I could do was shake my head and wonder if Joey realizes how his actions might be perceived for an entire …

{*Author’s Note: This post uses quotes and photos from various sources that may be upsetting or offensive to those who have gone through any form of cancer. The more I investigated the charity, the more shocked I was at how far this organization was going to go. Please proceed with caution.} I received a very …

Just a few moments ago, I ventured over to Target.com. They are in the midst of their ‘Camera Sale.’ Since I recently walked into Target for Kleenex and walk out with a $700 digital camera, I try to steer clear of their online website for fear of spending way more than I need. Target has …

When visiting TodaysBigThing this evening, I noticed a very strange trend. When clicking on a page, the address at the top wasn’t showing up like expected. Why were several, different sub-domains that TBT doesn’t own coming up in the top bar? Watch and see….   Is this the future of SEO? Should websites be allowed to buy …

  What was astonishing, was the way these signs were thrown on the ground after they were done being used. They were not thrown away, or carried with the marchers, they were thrown down for someone else to clean up.  That is EXACTLY what is happening in our Nation.  If you are going to throw …

Tonight at #Wits, I decided to tune in while I was cleaning out my closet.  I was mesmerized listening to Neil Gaiman speak on his fantastic novel, “American Gods.”  He told stories from his childhood and hiding behind the couch while watching DR WHO.  It dawned on me that we are who we were. Our …

I routinely get forwards from people who don’t consider the implications of sending something that is both sexist and insensitive to a cancer survivor. This was by far the worst thing I had ever seen. I took a few minutes at my desk in tears and decided to call it as I saw it: A woman would …

Perhaps it’s who I am.  I see someone’s blog, (whom I read weekly and love,) putting down government employees with one single sentence and my nose burns, my ears start flaming and my heart sinks: “If anyone had any doubt that most government-run jobs agencies (including unemployment offices) have no idea what they’re doing, here’s …

My favorite author has always been Charlotte Brontë.  She happened to write one of my most beloved novels, “Jane Eyre,” and because Charlotte was a woman, she was forced to use a pen name to be taken seriously.  When asked why she ultimately chose the name she did, Brontë responded: “Averse to personal publicity, we veiled …

I’m often amused at “Women in the Workplace!” articles that always strike the chord between silly and purely offensive.  The recent article by author, Ella L. J. Edmondson Bell, PhD is no different. Did you know that women are actually in leadership positions? This article explains that while they are in positions, they aren’t represented as …

I’m someone who can’t stay silent.  Indifference is a choice I don’t tolerate in myself or in other, good, people I see. I’m going to tell you a Universal Truth:  the moment something is viewed as a popularity contest, it heightens the want to be part of the in crowd.  But it also does something else; it …

I’m a tolorant person.  In fact, the only thing I really can’t stand is a blatant disregard for others.   Second-hand smoke, is a nemesis of mine.  You all might remember the great move out last January after the apartment next to me had  made our shared wall yellow with the smoke coming through.  I …

I’m the woman who will stand in line 10 minutes for a free sample.  Once, I waited outside in the freezing cold Minnesota Winter, (for four hours no less,) to get my hands on the latest Santa Bear to finish my mother’s collection.  I don’t mind waiting and if the waiting is filled with great …

Every time I turn around, another list is out documenting a set of, “Minnesota’s Social Media Innovators/Leaders/Those That Have Moved The Needle.” In all truth, the fact that Social Media has come so far that we are cognizant enough to celebrate each other is an achievement in itself.  How many years did we spend trying to get …

There’s something about walking into a room full of people that know you, that makes the Twin Cities Social Media Scene feel like, home. My first, “Social Media Breakfast,” was an experience like no other.  Connections were established that grew my business and aspirations, people were hugged and knowledge was gained.  More importantly? I learned …

It was a beautiful summer afternoon.  The sun was shining in it’s glory and my optimism was at a prime.  He never got down on one knee and there was no champagne bottle waiting.  In fact, all my hopes that someone would play the guitar and Gavin Rossdale would magically appear out of the heavens …

I have something to share.  It’s not revolutionary, shocking or even original.  It’s another clothing company that found a genius idea that if they actually labeled, white tank tops as, “wifebeaters,’ they might really be onto something. Because frankly, it takes true artistry to slap a handprint, (no pun intended,) on the left chest of …

“Love  is everywhere. Often it’s not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it’s always there. If you look for it, I have a sneaking suspicion that love actually is, all around.”  -  Love Actually It’s true, you know.  You fall in love at the most inopportune times with people you least expected and the different types …

It has been over 10 minutes of grueling tactics and otherwise feats-of-strength-determination to capture what currently resides on my walls and ceiling.  With the way the wax burner is placed and the small specks of light that are escaping under, when the lights are turned out: I have large, perfect hearts all over my ceiling …