Monthly Archives: July 2009

The Five People You Meet on Twitter (No. 2)

This series began with The Celebrity. The Real Deal With follower counts ranging from 10 to 10,000 or more,* these are the workhorses of Twitter–the folks who make it worthwhile to log on and catch up.  Whether they’re sharing random … Continue reading

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The Five People You Meet on Twitter (No. 1)

The Celebrity Whether they’re promoting a flick/show, a cause, a campaign, a product/career or just trying to save face, these  tend to be the tweeple that provide fodder for the tired theory that Twitter’s an exercise in narcissism. Politicians, talk … Continue reading

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Food, Inc.

If you’re interested in seeing the provocative new flick Food, Inc.  and live in the San Antonio area, note that it’s only playing at Santikos Bijou at Crossroads. Hungry for local food? Check out SAFoodShed.com. See also the SACurrent.com review.

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An English Rose Remembers Her Plot

Joyce Hartley now lives thousands of miles away from her native land and prefers to cultivate flowers to raising potatoes, but she carries with her vivid memories of raising food during hard times. Continue reading

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The Writing Life

Nope, I didn’t write it (woulda/shoulda*), but this bit by J. Robert Lennon in the Los Angeles Times is spot on. If you write or love someone who writes, you owe it to yourself to go read it. This is … Continue reading

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