I realize that wading through all of the bullsh*t advertisements on the internet can make downloading complicated and frustrating.  Thus, I’ve put together a little tutorial that will hopefully rectify a large percentage of the issues relating to the myriad of potentially clickable buttons.  See below for the only three clicks you should have to make to start the downloading process. Continue Reading

Years ago on MLK day, a coworker recommended actually watching a video recording of Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech.  I took her advice and was amazed.  Since then I have adopted it as a tradition, an acknowledgment of the tremendously passionate flame that Dr. King helped to ignite.  Continue Reading

Tis the season to make promises to yourself and others, but you don’t really tell the others because that just means you have to follow through.  Not me!  I’m making my resolutions public (aren’t you glad) so that y’all can hold me accountable (not sure how, but work with me).  Along with my R-S-T-L-Ns and Es of New Year’s resolutions (e.g. flossing, pushups/situps, eating healthier, donating more, less scratching myself, etc.) I’m going to accomplish the following. Continue Reading

Instead of updating my Top 10 Tracks from a previous post I figure these additional 10 are worth a listen of their own.  And really….how are you going to limit it to just 10?!  If you’re behind the times, check out these songs for a dose of awesome. Continue Reading

I can’t help but pay attention to the recent debate over caffeinated alcoholic beverages.  Having spent nearly six years in college (between undergrad and grad school), I partook in many an alcohol related fad and I feel obligated to share my opinions on the now-raging debate. Continue Reading

Turkey Day has passed and Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa are just around the corner.  In case you’re in the midst of writing your wishlist, here is my updated Top 10 Albums of 2010….thus far.  There is a link at the bottom of the post that extends to the Top 40, in case you’ve already got the first 10 or your Santa is very generous. Continue Reading

It’s a dog eat dog world.  Nowhere is this more apparent that in our capitalistic society.  Whether it’s climbing the corporate ladder, acquiring fame, or peddling product, humans continue to push the envelope of ethical behavior.

BIG WHOOP, right.  It’s been going on since the beginning of time, so what’s the big deal? Continue Reading