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Women Who Tech Telesummit takeaways
I took part in the third annual Women Who Tech Telesummit yesterday. (Thanks to winning a free pass, thanks Allyson!) I must confess I was multitasking, but nevertheless, I got a lot out of this... Continue reading »
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RE: The mosque/community center near Ground Zero
This is America. We are allowed to worship however we want wherever we want. No matter what anyone else thinks of it. We're even allowed to be atheists, Satanists if we like. There were Muslims,... Continue reading »
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Great DMV area restaurants for meat-free eating
My top three recommendations for Meatless Monday. Eat up and enjoy the meatless life! Continue reading »
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Our girls rocked!
I just wrapped up my first year as a volunteer with GirlsRock! DC, and what an experience! About 70 campers from all over the District, Maryland and Virginia put on an unforgettable showcase on... Continue reading »
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Girls Rock! DC 2010
The aim of Girls Rock! DC is to create a supportive, inclusive and creative space for girls to build community, stand up and rock out! With a base in music education, the camp will focus on building... Continue reading »
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What we’re doing with Twitter
My friends who are not on Twitter constantly ask me, "Why are you on Twitter?" Yesterday I attended my first 140 Character Conference — #140conf — and like Twitter, it moved quickly and in short... Continue reading »
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My garden is growing!
I got some actual vegetables growing in my garden. And last night, I ATE one! Continue reading »
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No oil here! (yet)
Not too long ago, there was talk about drilling off the coast of Virginia. I was not happy. After the BP incident in the Gulf of Mexico, I was frightened. Every year I look forward to visiting the... Continue reading »
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Oil in the Gulf of Mexico makes me mad.
I am furious because I feel so helpless. I have worked hard to live an environmentally friendly life. But a worse case scenario in the Gulf could potentially ruin my visit to a North Carolina beach.... Continue reading »
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Getting the most out of Twitter
Geoff Livingston, Allison Fine, Beth Kanter and Kami Huyse started a smart meme on "Ways to Increase Your Twitter Following Ethically" - if you're looking to build a Twitter presence, I highly... Continue reading »
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Why get a pet?
I have loved — and lost — a number of pets in my life, and although each one wasn't a life's companion, they taught me something as they came and went through our family story. Continue reading »
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10 vegetarian products I need for survival
I am no talented chef. Just ask my husband. He didn't marry me for my cooking, he married me because I was fun and perhaps a little dangerous. I am getting less dangerous, but for some reason I am... Continue reading »
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Celebrate the 40th Earth Day!
I am now flabbergasted to stop and realize that the electric cars that we thought were crazy futuristic ideas are now actually in people's garages. Even seeing real solar panels on roofs in my... Continue reading »
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Musicians have passion: do you love your job?
I find the passion of music people contagious. People in the music biz are in it for the love of music. I also love music, (My personal passion is promotions/marketing, but that's another story.),... Continue reading »
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The miracle of growth
Today I took a special close-up look at the cucumber sprout, it blows my mind how much progress these sprouts make in a day. Lookat how these tiny little guys can carry a load of dirt with them as... Continue reading »
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Crossing the finish line!
After months of fundraising, today I crossed the finish line at the National Walk for Epilepsy with my biggest supporter, my husband. It felt great to have worked for this cause that affects me every... Continue reading »
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Germination!
I'm happy to report that after one week, we have germination of both cucumber and tomato seeds! Continue reading »
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How will my garden grow?
The photo is of my indoor seedling starter setup. I'm starting cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, peppers and cucumbers in the light box. More to come when I move the seedlings outside after the frost. Continue reading »
