Monthly Archives: June 2010

On Tuesday, I promised to share my new Hedy Lamarr-inspired Life Design. Now, bear in mind that the following “schedule” is merely a guideline. I’m all about discipline, but I’m not a rigid freakazoid. I’m shooting for equal parts Benjamin … Continue reading

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While sojourning in Los Angeles, I attended a riotous performance of Celebrity Autobiography at The Broad Stage. During the show, Rita Wilson read aloud from Hedy Lamarr’s infamous autobiography, Ecstasy and Me: My Life As a Woman. Hedy’s memoir is … Continue reading

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Last Thursday, I flew to Los Angeles to surprise my dad for Father’s Day. He was so shocked, it took him nearly 45 seconds to recognize that I was standing right in front of him. Too cute for words. Even … Continue reading

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Last week’s Pimpity Pimp experiment was such a delight, I’ve decided to make it a weekly feature. Here’s how it works: the following people are Grade-A / free-range / organic awesome, but need a little pimp juice to put their … Continue reading

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Well, hello! What’s crackin’? And how do you do? There are quite a few new faces ’round these parts, so I wanted to take a moment to re-introduce myself, and help my little unicorns get oriented. Howdy. I’m Alexandra Franzen, … Continue reading

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How do I love LGBT marketing campaigns? Let me count the ways: { 1 } They’re socially-conscious. Call it a by-product of oppression, a Machiavellian marketing tactic, or just a tangible display of karmic generosity — LGBT ads take social progress … Continue reading

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Last week, I promised to compile a list of the most pimp-worthy freelancers / job-seekers / unemployed / undiscovered talents on the Interwebz. A-Diddy don’t lie. Here it is … the first in a series of weekly installments … Pimpity … Continue reading

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J. Maureen Henderson is the brain-child behind Generation Meh — a virtual space for twenty and thirtysomethings who shun the 9-to-5 corporate grind. She’s got snark. She’s got sass. She’s got a chic bob. And she’s got a secret … … Continue reading

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Everyone has a “Plan A” — the one where everything goes right, you get the girl (or guy), your novel gets published, your hair stays lustrous and you end your earthly days eating goat cheese and crystalized lavender in an … Continue reading

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Sam Orchard is a comic artist, former Youthline counselor and law school grad. He’s also transgendered — and unemployed. A few weeks ago, I asked Sam to help me compile a list of obstacles that trans people face when re-entering … Continue reading

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