As we get ready to usher in a new year full of more excitement, we wanted to share with you a list of Our Favorite Things of 2012.
Work Life: I, Too, Was Fired Like Ann Curry
Last week, many of us watched the sad farewell by former Today Show co-anchor Ann Curry, who tearfully told us she was moving on to another department at NBC News. Her departure was imminent and was broadcast via blogs and gossip rags almost a full two weeks before she anchored the Today Show for the final time.
Whitney Houston, The Iconic Legend, Passes Away at 48
I first became acquainted with Whitney Houston’s music in 1985 when my parents bought her first album. I can still see the album cover. Her short hair slicked back, natural makeup in place, glowing in an island-like backdrop. Peaches and mauves showcased her face, and she was simply stunning.
Guess Who’s in the August Issue of Glamour Magazine? ME!
Back in April, I was contacted by a writer from Conde Nast, the company that publishes Glamour, regarding my blog post, My Boss Takes Credit for My Work. The writer asked me to tell the story behind my post and the example I gave in the piece, and after a few emails back and forth, I was told I may or may not be included in an upcoming issue of the glossy magazine.
Why Must We Compare Japan to Other Natural Disasters?
When the news began to filter down that there was a devastating 8.9 earthquake in the early hours of the morning last Thursday, my heart went out to all the victims.
Teacher at my son’s school leaves amid past in adult films
When I picked up my son Tuesday, he was all abuzz about details that a teacher at his school at Parkway North High had been in adult films previously.
Chicago’s Own Afreshmusic is TCC’s New Pop Culture Contributor
I have been blessed to have met some wonderful and interesting people via Twitter. One of those such people is Demetrius, aka @afreshmusic, a blogger and music lover who shares his opinions and critiques on http://www.thefreshmusicpage.com. Demetrius and I have…
Footnotes, Paperclips, & Links—Check Out These Blogs
Aww, it’s the weekend! And I feel like being super lazy! So here are some blog posts that I thought you would enjoy from other blogs feeds that I read on a daily basis. Bon appetit! Bloggers, Know Your Worth-…
Earth Hour Is Almost Here- March 27th
Saturday, March 27th at 8:30 PM marks Earth Hour. For those of you who are unaware what Earth Hour is, it is a globally recognized event in which people all over the world turn off their lights for one hour….
