Category Archives for Blog
I’m on a boat
This might be my last story for Newport Beach Magazine, and by the time it gets to print, the title might not be as fun. But, here it is … the unedited version! I’m On a Boat T-Pain wouldn’t leave … Continue reading
Hacks/Hackers San Diego meets up
My favorite insight from the monthly Hacks/Hackers San Diego meeting last night was this: Our job, as journalists, is to discover ways to make journalism engaging and valuable. As a journalist, that is what I am looking to gain from … Continue reading
The Laguna Beach Art Walk
Like many non-artists, I am baffled by abstract art – “my dog could paint that” – is an honest reaction to fine pieces in a museum. But, a few years ago I took an intro to art class in college … Continue reading
My Tweet Cloud
Not surprisingly, I tweet about Facebook. How’s that for *multi* media? http://tweetcloud.icodeforlove.com/86114000/372825
10 reasons to visit the homeland
You can take the girl out of California and put her in Chicago, but you’ll never take the California out of the girl. You’ve worn your Rainbows all the way through and your big toe now brushes the ground The … Continue reading
Morning Music Mashup
I’ve got no job nor soulmate, but on the bright side, I almost have a master’s degree, and the student loans to prove it. These things, I get to ponder, on my hour-long CTA commute, with my iPod blaring in … Continue reading
The creativeness of writing
I worked at a small San Diego coffee shop during the onset of the recession. The chalk board that rested by the register on the counter was used to announce specialty drinks, but a friend and I began posting our … Continue reading
Hobbies look like green grass (only on the other side of the fence)
Once upon a time, I lived in a place called Ocean Beach, just north of Point Loma which is just north of the San Diego Harbor. It’s an organic-minded and vegan-heavy hippie town that feels a little like living in … Continue reading
Guerrilla Gardening
There are some people in the world who think we need more flowers. I mean, how can we “stop to smell the roses” if there aren’t any flowers on the walk from the Red Line to the office? I unfortunately … Continue reading
Facebook Live Stream test
Up here we would put any relevant info setting up for the chat, such as, the time and network for a televised political debate, or we could host a live chat about a news story, and put links to the … Continue reading