Feb

18

I talk the talk, and now I’m ready to walk the walk

February 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment

My mom has said that I was a talker since the day I was born. By the time I was six years old, the talking had escalated to an astonishing amount, and my mom, in all her wisdom, thought it would be smart to give me a piece of paper and a pen and told [...]

Feb

16

I Heart Technology

February 16, 2010 | 2 Comments

I was watching an episode of Oprah recently about a group of women, some very close to my age, who all had joined a convent in Michigan. Many of them explained that their reason for turning to the religious lifestyle, complete with silent meals, hours of silent prayer and a dedication to poverty, was how [...]

Dec

8

Riding the Google Wave

December 8, 2009 | 3 Comments

Christmas came early for me, the day after Thanksgiving to be more precise. I woke up that morning, checked my e-mail on my iPhone, as I do every morning, and there it was: a Google Wave invite. I immediately went on my computer, geeked-out while I accepted my invitation, and was dazzled as the familiar [...]

Oct

27

The Breakup Text

October 27, 2009 | 2 Comments

It’s that all too familiar urban legend about the jerk boyfriend breaking up with his girlfriend by a simple “I don’t want to be with you” text message. The potential break-up text sends chills down the spines of attached teenagers and, in some cases, college students.
A recent article from San Francisco Appeal discussed how the [...]