Living on Brand Street

London 2012 — basketball buzzer beating highlight

Was way up in the nose bleed seats, but it was a thrill to watch Australia's Belinda Snell hit a three pointer from way back to send the game into overtime. France ended up winning and went on to face TeamUSA in the gold medal round. Once again I was watching from the rafters and as thrilled as I was to see us win the gold, it wasn't nearly as exciting a game.

My First Post

I already wrote about this on the work blog. But it belongs here.

The day Jerry Garcia died, was the first time ever I got my news from a web site rather than from television, radio or a newspaper. At the agency I worked at, we all gathered around a computer screen, the way we used to do around a TV. That’s when I knew that the Internet had changed everything. News. Community. And the ways people can share what is important to them.

So I made my first post. And it's still here.

Anyone who thinks social media is new is clearly not a Deadhead.

Dogs in slow-mo catching treats

If you have ever had a dog, you may agree that this is one of the most beautiful spots ever. Seriously, I am teary. Catch that Oscar winning FACE at 0.59. Then just try and tell me dogs aren't people.

ps: Anyone that uses the word 'viral' as a noun, please watch this 100 times

pps: Thank you Pedigree

Guide Dogs UK - Sponsor a Puppy

Having raised a couple adorable guide dog pups in the past — with Fidelco and Guide Dogs for the Blind — I am a big fan of Guide Dogs UK.  I sponsor Ollie. It is a great gift idea for the dog lover that has everything.

There won't let me embed this video but worth clicking over to YouTube to take a look at the cuteness. I sponsor a dog with DogsTrust also. It is all good karma for when I come back as a corgi.

Wish I was there

Video: Governor Howard Dean talks to @libdemvoice. #ldconf on 12seconds.tv

Biden picks adorable GSD as vice-puppy!

Well done, Joe and Jill. Just when I was resigned to the Obamas getting some kind of frilly doodle dog because of the allergy factor, the Vice President elect rescues my interest in DC dog stars. The puppy breaking story in the Daily Local News mentions that Biden has had German shepherds in the past. I knew there was something I liked about Joe. Please get that puppy a blog asap — the public deserves to know every adorable moment.

Howard Dean. Was right. Is right. (Barack, are you listening??)

Am not sure quite sure who these Young Turks are, but I know Howard. And am consistently thankful for all his energy and idears. Yes, I'm a raving fan girl (circa 2003), but the 50 State Strategy worked (thank God). And Thank YOU Howard for all you do. xx

Come on up for The Rising. Vote For Change

The Boss speaks for me: "I've continued to find, wherever I go, America remains a repository of people's hopes, possibilities, and desires, and that despite the terrible erosion to our standing around the world, accomplished by our recent administration, we remain, for many, a house of dreams...

"I want that dream back, I want my America back, I want my country back."

full text here

Vote early and often. The November 4 Simulator

I already voted. But still get a kick out of the November 4 Simulator via the delightful and inventive Ironic Sans

I voted for Barack Obama today

I voted with my head. This kid is voting with his whole heart. Man oh man. Loving these pictures. Wishing I was there. Little boy, you could grow up to be president. Really, truly.