Tag Archives: los angeles
DataBird 500 Leading Community Managers
I’m not one to toot my own horn, but I’ll never miss an opportunity to bang my own drum. Thanks to DataBird Business Journal for listing me in its 500 Leading Community Experts in 2019. Congrats to the other 499 … Continue reading
The Blonde Bobby | A Short Story by Jay Jasinski
My First Short Story: The Blonde Bobby I finished my Short Story writing class at UCLA in March. I’ve finally gotten around to editing it and publishing it on my blog. This is the first short story I’ve ever written, … Continue reading
Photo Journal: Memorial Day in The San Fernando Valley
Memorial Day in the San Fernando Valley: A Photo Journal This morning I decided to honor the fallen at Canoga Park’s Memorial Day Parade, an event described by the Canoga Park West Hills Chamber of Commerce as “Pure Fun.” I … Continue reading
A Rainy Day in L.A. It’s raining in Los Angeles. Quite a lot of rain is falling from the sky. It’s a straightforward, earnest rainfall. As if the rain were saying, “Okay it’s supposed to rain today so here it … Continue reading
January Playlist: RIP Starman
January Playlist Goodbye, David Bowie. You’ll always be an inspiration to me. “You say we’re growing, Growing heart and soul In this age of grand illusion You walked into my life Out of my dreams Sweet name, you’re born once … Continue reading
Books & Tea | August, 2015
Books and Tea | August, 2015 I Have an Awesome Vocabulary Two weeks ago, I took over as community manager at the Environmental Media Association (EMA). It’s an exciting gig, one that merges my interests in the environmental and entertainment … Continue reading
Books & Tea | Guest Post by Hikari Loftus of Folded Pages Distillery
Books And Tea | Guest Post by Hikari Loftus of Folded Pages Distillery To me, and I’m sure to many others, reading a book is much more than just taking in the words on the page. Reading a book requires … Continue reading
Books & Tea | Guest Post by Nicholas Lozito of Misty Peak Teas
Books & Tea | Guest Post by Nicholas Lozito I’m thrilled to introduce the second guest post for my “Books & Tea” series, Nicholas Lozito of Misty Peak Teas. My first impression of Nicholas, and this was via email, mind … Continue reading
3 Tips for Millennials Just Starting Their Careers
3 Tips for Millennials Just Starting Their Careers I realize the title of this post sounds a bit stale as if I’m writing for a major business magazine, but I’m a marketing major, and this stuff sells. Jokes aside, if … Continue reading
Movie Suggestion: “The Happy Thieves” (1961)
Free Movie Suggestion: “The Happy Thieves” (1961) I’ve always admired Rex Harrison as an actor. Yes, he had an iconic voice, bastardized by Stewie Griffin, but he was also suave, humorous, and tragic. My two favorite films of his are … Continue reading