Guide to Gift Giving
It’s close to Christmas, and as we finish up our shopping, it’s worth reflecting on the purpose of gifts in the first place. I read an article this am about how millenial parents are frustrated that their Boomer parents are showering their kids with useless stuff that just ends
FFS
We’re living in interesting times. The lead candidate for the republican nomination for presidency just wants everyone to give up and anoint him their candidate now, despite finally starting to face the consequences of years of fraud and treating the legal system as a cudgel to use against anyone
AI is Going to Change Everything
Working in digital marketing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and what it can and should be used for is all the rage right now. If you want to understand AI better, the best source is really Chris Penn– who has an excellent set of videos and regularly explains what’s happening in
Podcamp 2023
A small group of us, die hards from Podcamp Philly and Podcamp East, came together this past weekend for Podcamp 2023 in Philadelphia. There were amazing sessions talking about how AI and Chat GPT will pose challenges to those of us who are involved in digital marketing, or looking
Glad to Leave Office? I get it.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is getting into trouble because he spoke his truth, saying he’s looking forward to a time when he’s not mayor. As someone who was a Township Supervisor for 6 years, I understand this sentiment perhaps as much as anyone. Being a local elected official may
Almost 80 Best Movies of the 80’s
Rolling Stone just put out a post of the 100 best movies of the 1980’s- and there are a lot of obscure movies that as a teenager/college student during the 80’s I never heard of. As a child of divorced parents, I spent a ridiculous amount of time at
Losing but not Lost
I lost my bid for re-election as a Township Supervisor. Elections are like the world’s longest job interview. I knocked 946 doors, speaking with friends and neighbors; sending mail out to people about what I stood for, and what I believed. I chose not to attack my opponent, even
Running for Office
I am a local Township Supervisor in Pennsylvania, running for re-election this year. Supervisor is a part-time position, and comes with a statutory stipend of $2,500.00 a year. that equates to about $5.20 or less an hour of meeting time, and other work we put in to help guide
Dementia
My mother-in-law has dementia. She had been pretty good at hiding her slow cognitive decline for a long time, but gradually, not even those of us who would have preferred to be in denial could avoid the truth. We needed to move Nancy out of her home and into
Running for Office again!
Dear Neighbors: While elections may be popularity contests, governing is about doing the hard work required, every day, that our community demands and deserves. To me, part of my job is to be available- that’s why I answer your questions on Facebook, NextDoor Now, email, phone, at the grocery,
The Problem With Politics in 2016
When you turn on the TV, no matter where you fall on the political spectrum, it's easy to find examples of people behaving badly. I have been mystified for a long time about the dramatic change in the tone, especially on the national level, where the emphasis seems to...
Thank You
I've spent the past 18 months of my life running for office. In what now seems like backwards fashion, I started by running for the PA Statehouse with only one week's notice before the filing deadline in March, 2014, to winning a race for Kennett Township Supervisor...
Who Gets to Drive?
I should start this post about by saying we are big "Game of Thrones" fans in our house. My son and husband have read the books, and w we all watch the show together. This morning, on Facebook, a friend posted: I found this intriguing. First of all, as someone who...
Apple Watch- One Month Update
I waited a LONG time for the Apple Watch. It finally came almost a month ago, and it's been attached to my wrist all day. every day. since that time. What do I think about it after having more experience with it? 1. Upgrades- what band is best? I bought the watch...
Apple Watch update, Day Six
I've been wearing the Apple Watch all day for six days now. I have to say that the advanced reviews I read that said it took a few days to get used to were true. I do feel like we're still in the early days of courtship, as we get to know each other better. There...
First Thoughts on the Apple Watch
I just got my Apple watch this afternoon. While it's early to give any sort of formal review, I thought I would share the first thoughts after having it on for a few hours now. 1) If you get a notice your watch is shipping, update to the latest iOS version on your...
Bragging on our Local Schools
We've lived in Kennett for over a decade now. Like most people who move across the border from Delaware, we did it for a list of reasons, including the schools. We also said to ourselves that if we ever felt the need, we would move our kids to private school-...
5 Years of Acorns
Five years ago, 9 friends spent a weekend in Boston together. No real agenda, other than getting together and talking about the things that were most important to them, with the hope that it would spur them all to do better, be better, and grow from the experience....
Running For Office- Township Supervisor
As many of you know, I am running for Kennett Township Supervisor. There is a primary on May 19th, but the main election will be on November3, 2015. Why Township Supervisor? You just ran for the State House after all, you might be asking. My goal in running for...
Self Insight
Growing older doesn't always guarantee you'll grow wiser, but experience does offer its unique benefits. I found that around the time I turned forty, I realized several key things: 1. I was my own harshest critic, and if I was waiting around looking for praise from...