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Author Archives: Alexandra Franzen
My NYC sojourn continues! I’ve fully embraced the grime, the speed, the outrageous catcalls and the general dearth of public restrooms. Do I want to sell my worldly possessions and move to Manhattan for the rest of my earthly days? … Continue reading
Well, my 10-day NYC sojourn is 50% complete. I’ve already prattled on about Days 1, 2 & 3 of my trip, so here’s a quick update on Days 4 & 5. { Day No. 4: Brooklyn Bound } On Wednesday, … Continue reading
Greetings from Hell’s Kitchen, my little ponies! Today is Day No. 3 of a 10-day NYC sojourn. So what’s a California gal / Midwestern transplant doing in the big, bad city? Wellpz, I’m visiting friends, catching up with family, writing, … Continue reading
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I’ve been a busy little bandit lately. Between my production gig at Minnesota Public Radio, copywriting for d.trio, guest-posts over at Yes & Yes and CRAVE and the launch of my Spruce Up Yo’ Resume Scholarship Contest, I haven’t had … Continue reading
Earlier this week, the gracious Sarah Von of Yes and Yes published a two-part guest-post written by yours truly. The topic at hand? Hustlin’ like a gangsta. Metaphorically, of course. Well, the comments have been streaming in — and they … Continue reading
Wanna know a scandalous little secret? I’ve got two resumes: an active resume, and a future resume. My active resume is the one I confidently hand to potential clients. It contains stuff I’ve actually done. Y’know, like a resume is supposed to. … Continue reading
Minimalism: The extreme simplification of form, using basic shapes and monochromatic palettes of primary colors. Objectivity and anonymity of style. See also: strippin’ it down sharply. All killer, no filler. Friction: A force that resists the relative motion of two … Continue reading
Cherry blossoms are like sweet-faced strangers on a city bus at midnight — silent, ephemeral, dream-like. In Japan, they represent the Buddhist principle of mono no aware: the bittersweet knowledge that everything passes. Who is the cherry blossom in your … Continue reading
Monday marked the grand finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race, leaving me (and countless other RPDR addicts) with cavernous holes in our hearts. But lo! This summer, LOGO will premiere a spectacular spin-off series: RuPaul’s Drag U. Former RPDR contestants return to the silver … Continue reading
Holy fireballs! Sound the alarm! I had the pleasure of interviewing Danielle LaPorte of White Hot Truth last Friday afternoon. We talked about branding, networking (she calls it “connecting” — I call it “hustling”), daily routines and being a Renaissance … Continue reading