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The 2016 Republican National Convention: Top Tweets
Really..there are too many good ones to mention. However, here are three Twitter offerings among them that stand out. We’ll work our way backwards. From the final night of the convention, GOP nominee Donald Trump during his speech uttered the phrase “I am your voice!” Republican pollster Frank Luntz couldn’t resist the Star Wars reference.. Read more
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A Logo Is Worth A Thousand Thoughts…Some Questionable
So this is apparently the logo we will be treated to for the next few months representing the Republican presidential ticket. A few thoughts. First…this is not a campaign logo. It’s a CORPORATE logo. It’s no wonder that many people feel that Donald Trump wants to be CEO-In-Chief rather than Commander-In-Chief. Second…does this design give Read more
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Viva ‘Dia Portugal’
I guess it’s just like American ‘Happy Hour’…it’s never just ONE hour. There is a rather vibrant Portuguese community in Newark, New Jersey. So much so that the annual Portugal Day celebration here lasts THREE days. It’s chock full of glimpses into the culture. From the traditional drum ensemble.. to the native dancing. And no Read more
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Words…Words…Words..
I thought I was good with words. Turns out I SUCK at them. In every way imaginable. They have power…and one of them — just one — can drop like a ton of bricks in the worst places possible. After years..and years..and years of thinking I had this down. this realization is a smack in Read more
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Who Says You Can’t Find Love…Through Politics!
And so it begins. If you were wondering what the first effect of a possible Donald Trump presidency would be…look no further than the dating world. Introducing: MapleMatch.com! A co-worker of mine pointed me to the website…which I understand started out as a joke, but quickly earned legitimacy. Under the (fairly obvious) tagline of “Make Read more
