Monthly Archives: January 2011

The Revolution is Twitterized

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Liza Donnelly

I am “watching” the events unfold in Egypt with great fascination and trepidation for the people of Egypt. For the whole region.  What makes this fascinating for me is the inter-twinning of social media and journalism, grass roots signage and … Continue reading →

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Twitter Love

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Liza Donnelly

Yes, I’m addicted to twitter. I have “met”  some interesting people there: journalists, writers, performers, bloggers, chefs, parents, artists, bon vivants. As a news junkie, I get my news first on twitter because I follow various news sources.  When I … Continue reading →

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More Women Where?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Liza Donnelly

I like making fun of everyone. Including women. Not that the woman speaking doesn’t have a point. There is a  need for parity, for more women in certain places:  government, corporations, drag racing.  But not necessarily in her home. Although … Continue reading →

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Drawing for Change: My Talk at TED

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Liza Donnelly

Last December, I delivered a talk for TED. In fact it was the first ever TEDWomen and was a great event. I met  many amazing, dedicated men and women whose work is to help women around the globe. The editors … Continue reading →

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Who’s Your Meteorologist?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Liza Donnelly

I live in the Northeast.  Weather has been on our minds a lot in the last few weeks.  It is hard to get any of the sources for weather to commit to a clear forecast sometimes, and I find myself … Continue reading →

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Is Tilda Laughing?

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Liza Donnelly

One of my guilty pleasures is watching the Red Carpet of any of the big awards shows: the Emmys, Golden Globes, Oscars. Perhaps it’s the little girl in me that wants to dress up and look pretty. I remember when … Continue reading →

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Vitriol Out of Fashion

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Liza Donnelly

I thought I would run this cartoon before the word vitriol fades from memory.  I have hope that we will behave ourselves for more than a few weeks–it would be great if vitriol goes out of fashion altogether. To further … Continue reading →

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In Honor of Dr. King

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Liza Donnelly

Dr. Martin Luther King dedicated his life to inspiring people to be the best they can be, and to love everyone, regardless of race or gender.  I grew up in Washington, DC  during the Civil Rights Movement, and Dr. King … Continue reading →

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Our Inner Nine Year Old Girl

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Liza Donnelly

President Obama’s speech the other night, wherein he sought to help us cope with the recent shootings in Arizona, was beautiful. I was particularly moved by his efforts to help us see that we are all one family. That we … Continue reading →

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Dressing The Snow

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Liza Donnelly

We all need to work together to dress our snow people, right? It takes a village. I don’t think I will be out in the snow today, creating a snow person.  I am not a big snow advocate, except to … Continue reading →

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