It's an interesting question, with long reaching implications into too many industries and areas to comfortably count. But brass tacks, people are dying right now due to the coronavirus. We're in the midst of a global pandemic. If there is a woman who has something, anything, that could make a substantive difference in our fight …
After It’s All Said and Done
I left the house today. I went out for roughly 20 minutes to help my mom at her other house. On the way home I saw this girl walking on the street. She was wearing a long flowing black skirt, combat boots and a mask, and I thought, damn. She looks like an extra from …
Trump, Tea Leaves and Tragedy: What Makes a Good Leader?
I think it was Reuben, played by Elliott Gould, in the movie Oceans Twelve who said, "Didn't you see the signs? I saw the signs." He wasn't talking about forecasting the future via crystal balls or tea leaves. He was saying, because of the nature of things, common sense suggests, X, Y and Z could be coming, …
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Pandemics and Perspective, Now We Have Both
So, the coronavirus is a thing. Or, should I call it COVID-19? I’m not being flip. I’m certainly not laughing or even smiling as I write this, but I think it’s important not to get too heavy, you know? To maintain a sense of perspective. I did think about writing on something else this week. …
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Don’t Mess with The Honey Pot
My friend Adri always says when you find yourself in a potentially dodgy situation, and you have doubts about another person, always assume good intent. Meaning, when you wonder, “Hmmm. Is this person trying to play me dirty?” Don’t jump to the negative. Instead, give them the benefit of the doubt. It’s a perfect lesson …
Ben Affleck, Can You Please Stop Talking about Jennifer Garner?
Believe it or not, I usually go with a less is more approach when it comes to how much to share online. It may seem like I let it all hang out in my blog and in other places, but I usually only speak when I have something to say. I censor myself, a lot. …
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Must We Uphold Freedom of Speech for Everyone? Sadly, Yes
Happy Valentine’s Day everybody. I wish I could offer you a moving story about one-sided obsession turned happily ever after. Maybe a little family redemption and faith or something equally loving. But instead of spreading a written song of passion and care, I’m going to talk about yet another sad social media-related incident. This one …
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Joaquin Phoenix Is No Joke
I've never been one of those people who roll my eyes and say things like, "stick to playing make believe," or, "stay in your lane, honey," when movie stars and celebs use their platforms to comment on things outside the entertainment industry. We're all human. Most things concern most people – if you're the type …
Kobe Bryant, Felicia Sonmez, and the Case of the Poorly Timed Tweet
So, it’s been less than a week since Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash along with his daughter Gianna and seven other passengers. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that the world is mourning his death. There have been tributes all over the world, and endless news cycles reporting every detail of …
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Jeanine Cummins, Perception Is Everything
In Korean culture, age is everything. If someone older than you says jump, you jump. If they take something from you, you bow and don’t say a word. Even if they hit you in the head repeatedly, you take it. Thank God I live in the U.S. ‘cuz would seriously not work for me. Anyway, …
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