People are broken and imperfect, no matter how hard they try to hide the fact. They put on a face or airs, and try so desperately to fit in. Why? Why do people mask these feelings of inadequacy? It is part of them, for good or bad. Everyone walking around pretending … [Read more...] about An island unto themselves
Life
A goal can change your future
20 years ago seems like yesterday. We were lucky enough to be at the Meadowlands for the game 3 double ot win and the first calls of "Matteau, Matteau, Matteau!" Game 7 saw us watching from our couch, screaming with what little voices we had been able to recoup from … [Read more...] about A goal can change your future
Why I still love Jersey after all these years away
My area code may not be 973, and my zip code is no longer 07xxx, but my heart will always live in Jersey. From hometown roots in Union to buying my first house in Morris County. From summers spent on the Jersey shore's boardwalks & beaches to misspent youth at Four Seasons … [Read more...] about Why I still love Jersey after all these years away
Social media isn’t a walled garden
Fifth in a 7-part series I’ve been trying out Klout on the advice of an article I read that said I had to be there. In the month I’ve been signed up, I’ve seen my score creep up a little as all the various network activities are monitored and scored. I’ve watched as it gives … [Read more...] about Social media isn’t a walled garden
Potholes, traffic cones, and flashing lights
Fourth in a 7-part series I am well on my way in the journey I am undertaking to find my voice and a road to better social networking in 2014. I left the last rest area with a full tank of gas, a bottle of water, and an idea. At least I thought I was, until I hit a … [Read more...] about Potholes, traffic cones, and flashing lights