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Where I admire Jerry Seinfeld…

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I’m fascinated by the creative process. Mostly because I like getting new ideas and to validate my bizarre choices. In this clip, Seinfeld gives us a glimpse into creating a joke – one that has taken two years to write. His peculiarities: He always writes on yellow legal pads. He always uses a blue Bic [...]

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I miss the old payphones…

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I guess New York does, too. New York City’s contract has ended with the once esteemed superhero changing room (payphone company) and now they’re looking for new-fangled replacements. For me, having these public boxes were more than just a call box, it was a public safety tool. How many of us have had our batteries [...]

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A model states the obvious

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http://wp.me/p10512-hx8 Hmmm…it’s interesting to hear a model aknoweldge her privilege. But there’s little here in the way of why things are they way they are and how things can be changed for the better.

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Just bought a zafou

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It’s a cushion to sit on while you meditiate / stare at the wall / contemplate the emptiness. I bought it from etsy for much cheaper than what I was seeing around the internets – it’s made from a reclaimed quilt. It’s preeeetty. Anyway, I can’t si…

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Being Sexy

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Saw an ad today extolling readers to “Eat Yourself Sexy” with an oiled up supermodel in the picture. But you know what? The only difference between her and me and you is thinking you’re sexy, regardless of what you eat.

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The one time I had really bad acne…

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One day, I thought, my face would be clear and everything would fall into place. I would throw out all my make up products in one sweep of the arm. I’d toss all the half empty elixirs and oils and organic salves made by Buddhist nuns. I would marc…

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New Word: Sillage

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Bought some lovely new perfume last week and learned a new word: Sillage (pronounced as see-yazh) is a term used to describe a scented trail left by the fragrance wearer. It comes from the French word for “wake,” as in the trail left in the sky by…

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A goal

A goal

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Recently had a bunch of dental work done: seven fillings! I hate going to the dentist with a burning passion. For someone who works so intimately with YOUR MOUTH, they sure are cold and impersonal.Anyway, they took CareCredit which lets me pay it …

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A little advice on how to use a podium

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I was privileged enough to attend an OgilvyConnect training for nonprofits on storytelling and public speaking last week. One thing I really liked was the advice our trainer, Bess Bezirgan, gave on standing behind a podium if you’re short. She recommended talking with the organizers as much as possible before the event to make adjustments [...]

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This is where I explain the name change

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This is where I attempt to explain my name change without dragging you into the drama of the last few months.

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