Monthly Archives: August 2011

JCPenney: A Little Credit, but a Lotta Outrage, Too

Today was one of those days when my inbox piled up with exactly one topic: the new shirt being sold at JCPenney.  Maybe you’ve seen it.  In case the image is too flowery for you to read the words, they … Continue reading

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Did You Hear About the Rear Admiral?

It happened months ago, and yet, I wouldn’t be surprised if I wasn’t the only one who hadn’t yet heard.  With the distressed economy at home and the political unrest abroad, it would have been an easy announcement to miss.  … Continue reading

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#140 Reasons Domestic Violence is Not A Joke Battles #Reasons to Beat Your Girlfriend

It was a Sunday like any other.  I had gotten brunch with a girlfriend, done my grocery shopping, and was throwing some laundry in when my phone pinged.  A colleague had sent me a quick email. “Did you see that … Continue reading

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