Early this morning I was driving home, listening to a local morning show here in Jacksonville. It's called "Your Hometown Morning Show" and features 99.9 Gator Country radio personalities Steve Sutton, Eden Kendall and Amadeus. Though, I should note, that Eden is on vacation this week and was not a party to this conversation.During one of their segments Steve and Amadeus were discussing a meeting of parents, teachers and administrators from a local school here in Jacksonville. As it … [Read more...]
The Pledge of Allegiance Controversy – An Open Letter to 99.9 Gator Country in Jacksonville, FL
By on May 12, 2010
Desperation Time and 19 Miles Past Screwed
By on February 9, 2010
UPDATE: Your outpouring of encouragement has been absolutely overwhelming. That said, several people told me I should have swallowed my pride and put a PayPal "Donate" button on this post. And while I appreciated their desire to help, I never wanted it to seem as though I was being virtual panhandler. After being told to stop being a stubborn jackass and just accept the help that was being offered, I realized they were right...so here it is: My Guardian Angels. No matter how hopeless … [Read more...]
The Obama Presidency – Year One and the State of the Union
By on January 28, 2010
I'm disappointed. I'm frustrated. And my patience is wearing thin. Before any Obama fanboys - or fangirls, as the case may be - begin trying to espouse the progress that has been made in year one or hammer away on keyboards, indignantly crafting a laundry list of reasons I suck, hold your breath and count to ten. 1…2…3…feeling better? 4…5…6…7…it's okay…8…9…10.Now, put your Jump To Conclusions Mat back in the cabinet. I'm aware of what has been done to this point … [Read more...]
A Knockout Blow To American Democracy, Courtesy of the United States Supreme Court
By on January 22, 2010
A monumental 5-4 Supreme Court decision on Thursday has blocked the ban on corporate political spending, giving corporations unparalleled and unprecedented influence over the American democratic process. Hooray for Democracy! Oh, wait...not so much.The ruling ultimately lifts corporate entities to the status of "citizen", providing them with the same protections under The Bill of Rights and The Constitution as living, breathing human beings - just like you. Really? Does that mean … [Read more...]
Discrimination Is Alive And Well
By on December 14, 2009
Last week I shared a favorite scene from what I believe to be one of the great television dramas of all time, The West Wing.That video clip prompted a debate between myself and two of my all-time favorite people, Michelle Robbins and Susan Esparza, both of whom now likely believe I'd have been an atrocious women's rights activist. They're probably correct. I like my bra. I need my bra. I wouldn't have burned it. :) … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to Mayor Ray Nagin of New Orleans
By on December 4, 2009
Early today I noticed a tweet from Melissa Harris Lacewell (@harrislacewell), a brilliant professor at Princeton University and one of my favorite Tweeps. The tweet linked to an article at nola.com referencing Mayor Ray Nagin's recent statements claiming those convicted of public corruption are still eligible for government contracts. The very notion caused me to spin off into realms of pissed off I've not experienced in some time. As such, I felt compelled to address Mayor Nagin's … [Read more...]
Faith In Humanity Restored
By on February 10, 2009
As many know, I'm a proud part of the SEO/SEM industry. While the industry itself certainly has its fair share of assholes, I've learned to ignore most of them and go on about my business simply pretending they don't exist. The support and encouragement I received when I was brand new to the scene FAR outweighed any of the negative.Recently, though, I was floored by the generosity of one of the awesome members of my Twitterverse. … [Read more...]
Women Are Bonkers!
By on February 2, 2009
Okay, feminists everywhere are going to have my ass for this, but I don't care. And if you're a true feminist, chances are you'll ultimately agree with what I have to say on this subject. I'm going to start by making this simple declarative statement: WOMEN ARE BONKERS. No, seriously...that is one of few things I am absolutely certain of. … [Read more...]
