Monthly Archives: April 2009

Power Struggles

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Neil

I’m flying to Los Angeles on Friday for a couple of weeks, partly to take care of work-related matters.   I’m already feeling the anxiety.   Writing in Hollywood does not exactly fit my personality.   Networking is essential and there is a … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Friday #2

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Neil
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Earth Day Meme

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Neil

Assignment:  Ask Five of Your Favorite Bloggers to Do a “Green” Meme Imagine there existed a system to measure a person’s “commitment to a green lifestyle.”  At one end of the spectrum, is the person who measures 0.   This person … Continue reading →

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I Have to Do a Meme

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Neil

Have you ever noticed this Filter For Good widget in my sidebar?   I write once a week for a “green” blog, detailing my  journey as I become more environmentally aware.  There are other bloggers involved in this project, dedicated … Continue reading →

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Condolences

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Neil

The more people we know online, the more heart-breaking tragedies we will be sharing with our friends on the blogosphere.  I question whether all of this twittering, blogging, asking for donations, changing the color of our avatars, and begging for … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Friday – New Post!

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Neil

The goal of Anxiety Friday is to share some of my anxieties with you before the weekend.  Hopefully, this will allow me to better relax by transfering my angst onto you.  Thank you very much! This week’s topic will be … Continue reading →

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Not All Gays Like My Blog

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Neil

There has been a big month for the rights of gays and lesbians.  The Iowa Supreme Court found that denying same-sex couples the opportunity to marry violated that state’s constitution.  The Vermont legislature overrode the governor’s veto of a law … Continue reading →

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Matzoh Brei

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Neil

During Passover, you’re supposed to eat matzoh, symbolizing how the Israelites ran out of Egypt so quickly, they didn’t have time to leaven the bread. The best Passover meal is not during the seder, but the next morning.  Matzoh brei … Continue reading →

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Morning Dew

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Neil

You need to grab nature wherever you can get it. Morning. I walk on the cracked, gray, concrete of  the New York streets  to the McDonald’s across the street, the artificially colored arches calling to me, “Coffee!” Before I can … Continue reading →

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Guest Poster Slams Mommyblogger

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Neil

Did you know that there are so-called “hate blogs” out there, that attack other bloggers, not only for their writing, but for the content and choices of their lives?  While some view this type of blog as horrendous and just … Continue reading →

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