To BB or not to BB

Something to contemplate…what is the primary difference between an iPhone owner and a Blackberry owner? I saw this question on Neil Strauss’ Twitter feed and it’s had me thinking. As a Blackberry owner myself I can list the main reasons why I refuse to switch to an iPhone: 1) I am a die-hard Windows user, have never used a Mac, and Blackberry seamlessly integrates with all my MS applications; 2) I have never once had issues receiving, sending, or retrieving work-related emails on my BB; 3) I love a qwerty keyboard and abhor the greasiness of a touchscreen device… If you are an iPhone owner, reading this now, what are your primary reasons for choosing iPhone over Blackberry? Did you once own a BB and made the switch to iPhone for a specific purpose? I’m willing to listen but you probably won’t convince me to leave my BB!

Open Letter to a Partner

Oh, Beau…I find myself on weekends singing snippets of “…lookie lookie lookie-ee-eee…!”
or leading my family in a chorus of “Yeaaaah”‘s at the end of important sentences we utter, complete with a Solid Gold toss of the feathered hair.

I think the most important thing you have as an adult is a network of trusted allies. I found very early on that I could express myself completely to you – no sense in posturing around you, you call my bluff every time. As I do you.

I am willing to share with the Internet how much your dedication, tenacity, and peacocking about the office impact my professional life. And also, on a personal note, you have the best sense of humour of anyone I know – and that’s saying a lot, because I know a ton of funny mofos – so thank you for letting me feel comfortable enough to expess my inner child right alongside YOU.