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I see London, I see France, I see your underpants.

In first grade, I attended a Catholic elementary. My only year of serious religious enforcement. Could you imagine how more fucked up I’d be had I been a lifer of parochial schooling? I have a LOT of random memories from that one year of grade school. But sadly, an almost complete loss of memory from second to fourth grade. It’s odd, but so obviously coincides with my parent’s...

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Shhh… Others are talking!

Take a look at this post from Please Feed The Animals. What are your thoughts about giving credit where it’s due to the anonymous copywriters? I was obsessed with bylines at the beginning of my “journalism” life. As I’ve matured (in both life and career), I realized I didn’t care much for seeing my name in lights — only that I could write for a living. And as we all...

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PT: Condomania

Why yes, I do call mine “Mardi Gras.” An interesting, albeit unscientific 2004 study proves that the biggest dicks in the country are in New Orleans, based on online condom sales from TheyFit. Penises. Dicks. Tomayto. Tomahto. The Top 20 Cities Ordered by Penis Size (Sorry about your privates, Cleveland): New Orleans Washington DC San Diego New York City Phoenix Portland Atlanta San...

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CIFF, roller derby, mini-road trips & other life stuff

My goal was ten films this year at CIFF. The last few years, I have seen just one or two during each festival. By Sunday night, I was at nine. With one unused voucher. It was a great effort, considering the bulk of my work week and extra-curricular activities. Regardless, this year’s CIFF was full of excitement which was reflected by the community’s response with record-breaking attendance and...

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Client Praise & Kudos, Mel!

This comment, left on a recently-completed Web copy project made my morning: One of the best copywriter I have worked with. I have done business here for two plus years and she is great. Fast, accurate, understands the big picture and deliver very concise to the point writing. OK, bragging rights are now over. Back to work…

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City Exploration: Pittsburgh (Part Three)

Here is Part One and Part Two of my Pittsburgh Adventure, if you missed them. Continuing on my eating adventures of Pittsburgh, I walked (again, the 20 blocks or so) for pancakes at Pamelas in The Strip. This is the cute old-style greasy spoon diner that Obama loved on his visit to The ‘Burgh. What’s good for Mr. President is good for me, right? Unfortunately for my waistline that morning, I...

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City Exploration: Pittsburgh (Part Two)

A huge “thank you” goes to Chris from Yinz Hungry and Jay (referred by our new friend, Kyle) for their restaurant (and more) recommendations. Holy crap, it’s a good thing I did a lot a walking because I did a LOT of eating. The hotel was in the perfect location downtown, enabling me to get out in the mornings to walk around and explore. I was up early because AB had to work. At least I...

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PT: Invasion of the Sculptors

From my friends over at Sucks to Be You Blog — the invasion of the penis...

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Mr. Rogers, Blogging & Won't You Be My Neighbor Day

One of my favorite Copyblogger posts seemed appropriate to place here where with my recent visit to Pittsburgh and the annual Fred Rogers’ “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” Day, celebrated this past weekend on his birthday. Unfortunately, I was a few days too early to see the unveiling of Rogers’ wax statue at the Heinz History Center. I read “I’m Proud of You” by...

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Cleveland International Film Festival & Social Media

Cleveland’s International Film Festival is one of my favorite arts and entertainment events of the year. I have always had an appreciation for foreign and independent film — even more so with the quirky. Add to that my obsession with social media, and I am beyond impressed with the marketing efforts of the festival this year. It seems that many organizations still have trouble with even one...

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Feeling nostalgic about dressing up.

Remember when prom dresses used to be fun and age-appropriate? This season of dresses is once again, way too sexy for 16-year-olds. Call me prudish at my ripe age of 32, but what is the advantage of looking like a hooker? Supposedly whoring yourself out to be able to pay $400 for homecoming dresses. Dresses today appear to be too much for a high school girl. Most seem to be more appropriate for black tie...

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Creatively Refreshed

I spent a few days in Pittsburgh this week. While exploring the History Center, I discovered this vintage ad within the eclectic Heinz collection: I love (and snicker at) the use of “insipid” and “judicious” in an ad. Although, for the target market, it is perplexing. How many people in today’s educated generation would even know and process the definitions of those words,...

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City Exploration: Pittsburgh

I haven’t been to Pittsburgh in a few years. And when I did visit my sister (who lived there for a little over 10 years), we stayed mostly in the North Hills area where she lived, save for a baseball game or two at PNC Park. I never really explored “dahntahn.” After my three days, I realized I need more than that — I nearly exhausted myself on just the first day. Before I get into...

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Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!

I have to spread the word about this awesome event on Sunday. Wear your favorite vintage (and see a retro fashion show from Suite Lorain), get some awesome swag from Spell Cosmetics (ladies!!!) and rock out to Lords of the Highway. Bad ass. See you...

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Skate (b)log

03/17 practice with Northern Ohio wRECk league: was canceled because of St. Patrick’s Day. I wasn’t in town, so I gave myself a good leg work out walking around Pittsburgh for three days. I have blisters and tight shins. Ew. Also, I made the decision to wait for Fresh Meat August to join/try out for the Burning River Rolling Girls. Bring it! We were invited to watch open practice for BRRG this...

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Lucky Day. Lucky Me.

One year ago, while snapping this picture of Terminal Tower on St. Patrick’s Day, I was standing with AB — on what could “technically” be considered our first date. One year later. ON THE BEST ANNIVERSARY EVER. I am still so in love with this man.

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PT: Asian Baseball Player Myths

What is wrong with this picture? Yes! The Asians are NEVER that big. Ahem. Thanks, failblog.

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A new tattoo and other random weekend things.

I am a self-proclaimed BAD ASS now with five tattoos: It didn’t hurt, which is a foreign (un)feeling between tattoos and my body. I nearly ALWAYS teeter on the brink of passing out (or once actually doing so, upon getting my tongue pierced). You know, the spotted line of sight, hot flashes, woozy/drunk/pukey sensation. None of that with this one. I came prepared with my Tattoo First Aid Kit,...

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Oooh, the Society Pages!

I’m in a picture from this morning’s PDQ section of The Plain Dealer! How exciting is that? The event featured was from Oscar night event, “Road to the Red Carpet,” and benefited The Greater Cleveland Film Commission. I’m pictured here with Cleveland Councilman Zack Reed (not my date, but a friend for many years). It was so glamourous. I haven’t been to a black tie event...