Many, many years ago I was on the stairmaster at the gym. The two people next to me were flirting, which included the young woman gossiping about a public official. I was a lobbyist at the time, and I happened to personally know said public official. I slid off my machine and casually told the
Place Your Best Word Forward: Why Grammar Counts on Facebook
Social media, social networking and texting have changed the way we connect with one another, and have opened up lines of communication in ways none of us could have anticipated only a few years ago. Unfortunately, it’s also changing our attitudes towards spelling and grammar, which I see daily on Facebook. 
I’ll say it
Just a few things that bother me …
No trash in my office trash can.
I’m serious. I got a memo from the office of the building and everything. Office trash cans are for recycles only. Trash (including paper plates, cups, napkins, orange rinds, gum, etc.) needs to be taken to the communal trash cans in the kitchen. And, it’s not just an
What Innovative Things Are You Doing There?
I was asked today by a colleague and friend, “What innovative things are you doing there?” (at my firm). My first reaction was to feel a little shame … and guilt. We’re not rolling out any new software, or launching any new programs. I have a proposal in to redo our website with some forward
The Genie is Out of the Bottle in Respect to Social Networking
Over the weekend I received a couple notices from friends who are leaving Facebook and other social networking sites for “real” relationships. They’re asking that people “write” them — snail mail … not even e-mail — if they want to keep in touch.
Buh-bye.
Look, I have a hard enough time MAILING my two bills
Rule #1 – Don’t be an Asshole
Yeah, I said it without any fancy symbols to block the “offensiveness” of saying “it.” So, here, let me say it again, but louder: DON’T BE AN ASSHOLE. That’s my “rule #1” these days for bloggers, Tweeters, Facebookers, or anyone participating in social media and social networking. “What’s bringing on this little rant, Heather,”
I’m getting rid of other people’s drama
I wrote here about where I find time to participate in social media and social networking.
By taking a Sharpie to my calendar, and deleting most of the programs taping on my DVR, I found the time to launch a blog, speak at some conferences, and participate on Facebook and Twitter to develop my personal
Facebook connects in time of need
My friend John Byrne asked what we liked most and least about Facebook for an upcoming presentation. Having just come back from another high school get-together, where I connected with a couple of old friend I hadn’t seen in a looooong time, I was feeling pretty positive on what Facebook has done for me personally.
What does a legal marketer do?
While getting ready for school and work this morning, my 7-year old asked me what I did at work. She knows my office is up really high in the tallest building west of the Mississippi. She knows that I have a really cool white board that she likes to draw on. She knows I work
What Happens in Vegas Stays on Facebook
For those in the know, and on my personal Facebook page, I’ve been in Vegas celebrating my birthday with some friends and family. The pictures were being posted to Facebook almost as fast as they were being taken … and yet, I am quite comfortable that if my boss, a client, a conference organizer or