Writing to you with something useful and interesting and perhaps even entertaining is on my mind a lot these days. What have the past hundreds upon hundreds of blogs I've birthed into the world had in common? No matter the topic or the source of the publishing impetus, they were written with a … [Read more...]
Can we write ourselves healthy? Social? Successful? Fab 45-Day 4
Do you, as a writer or other creative get your inspiration from the outside world? Swaths of colour in your path. Sound vibrations familiar and foreign. Aromas. Snippets of conversation overheard repurposed first in your mind and then your studio? Me too. … [Read more...]
Susan G. Komen Struggles to Recover on Capitol Hill
Is it now a case of too little cash too late in the controversy for Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s (SGK) contrite plea to Congress? SGK founder Nancy Brinker’s letter of apology to members of Congress may not be able to make up for the massive mistakes in messaging during the rift between the … [Read more...]
Komen’s pink ribbon gaffe trips up Race for the Cure
You will have an opinion, likely a strong one, no matter where you stand on the recent brouhaha that saw Susan G. Komen Foundation (SGK) defund Planned Parenthood for providing mammograms to poor women. That’s about $700,000 a year in lost support. … [Read more...]
Tiramisu’s neo-burlesque is dessert for the eyes
Talia Tiramisu’s joy of performing in burlesque began in 2009, captivated by the self-expression, humor and costuming the art form offered. “It’s an embracing of everyone no matter who they are, in burlesque,” said Tiramisu in a recent interview. … [Read more...]
The Fatimas embrace a plus-size world of dance
The Fatimas, a vivacious plus-size belly dance troupe with its ever-changing line up of members from Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties, has been entertaining and inspiring audiences all over Southern California for more than 20 years. … [Read more...]
Gossip at the Grocer’s
Over the Counter Communication about Cher Juicy gossip has always existed and it has high communication value. Gossip has such power to move information quickly and effectively that most major religions have injunctions against it. It’s in the fine print. We gloss over it as we head to the office … [Read more...]
Fascinating People: Don Lloyd, Knight Works Game Designer …Kickstarter Helps Knight Works Get in the Game (2nd of 3)
Level Up In 2000, Don Lloyd, a software developer by day, moved up a level in the world of board games that delighted and challenged him since childhood. He established his game company, Knight Works, in Colorado Springs, Colorado and for the next few years he worked with family and a few close … [Read more...]
NHL Stanley Cup Finals Offer 7 Lessons in Mass Communication Success
What can a T-shirt communicate about a community? The vibration, noise and visual sea of blue and green Vancouver Canuck team hockey jerseys is a testament to the rallying power of a cause that can mobilize an entire community to action, pride and support. Their partners in the final series … [Read more...]
Anime and Manga Alley — Talking Technique
As you can see, getting into manga has gotten me out and about. Not only that, I’m usually catching conversation with people as I thumb through the choices on shelves at my library or local stores. As a writer and happy-to-be-a-word-nerd, I’ve found that strangers are just friends who have not been … [Read more...]