‘social commentary’ Archive

Is Retail Therapy Worth YOUR 2 Cents? September 13, 2009 No Comments

It’s a perfect early August morning topped off with a big blue sky and a cool ocean breeze.

I’ve just finished a relaxing beach walk, and am headed toward my car, enjoying every last ray of bright yellow sunshine. With my car in tossing distance, I press the remote unlock button, hop in, and flip [...]

How to make the most of your morning July 12, 2009 6 Comments

As the self-proclaimed anti-Christ of morning people everywhere, it’s no surprise that 7:03am finds my lips vacuum-sealed to a vat-sized coffee mug, and me grunting only when spoken to, avoiding all but the most mandatory of human interaction.
Peering above the rim of my upturned mug, I sit down at my desk, open email, and anticipate [...]

ATTENTION!!! You’re tweeting dangerously close to the virtual cliff! May 29, 2009 1 Comment

It was the kitty that put me over the edge. Not that I wasn’t already about to throw myself over at the slightest provocation, but seriously people—½ million of you following Socks, as in, the cat, on Twitter? Look, I get that daily life can get kinda, well, daily, but let’s be honest, you’re a [...]

Your new perfectly healthy, barely edible diet April 14, 2009 6 Comments

I can’t deny it, I’m a food nerd. I buy organic, genuinely love fruits and vegetables, and read healthy diet-related articles.
Recently though, I’ve been increasingly annoyed with the absurdly esoteric foods we’re all supposed to be eating.
It’s not just the Acai beries I’m talking about—although I have yet to see one of these “antioxidant powerhouses” [...]

Why you should order that 3rd (and 4th) glass March 30, 2009 1 Comment

I sit down at my desk, coffee in hand, and begin my daily morning quest online for the perfect blend of real news and random entertainment. I scan the page slowly, still waiting for the caffeine to shock my system awake.
As I notice a header that reads ‘10 organic beers for St. Paddy’s Day,’ my [...]