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Monthly Archives: August 2009

Monday Evening Remainders

Monday, August 3, 2009

My ass was firmly planted on the lazy-train this weekend. I watched a lot of movies and listened to a lot of music in my collection that I’ve been inexplicably neglecting (notably Andrew Bird; how in god’s name did I ignore that one?).

Anywho, all of which is to say that I wasn’t ready with links this morning. Boo-freaking-hoo.

Graphic Design Blog‘s list of 45 Creative Blog Designs will make your head spin (although I note that a lot of those huge headers would push the content below the fold on my laptop). Moradito, Kulturbanause, and Matt Bernstein are favs.

A look at the present realm of reader revenue from the charmingly named “Newspaper Deathwatch.”(via @journalistics)

I wouldn’t have assumed my journalism degree would be obsolete quite so soon. At least I’ll always have my hard-won college lap dancing skills to fall back on.

(Don’t knock them, that’s what convinced E to marry me.)

I really enjoyed this list of web ways to learn through play, via Philly blogger Akkam’s Razor.

Here’s a list of the top 42 “Content Marketing” blogs. It’s not definitive by any means, as exemplified by alternate sources provided in the comments – notably, the Ad Age 150 and AllTop’s Content Marketing Page. (via @ritubpant)

The echo chamber of marketing blogs can make me a little nauseous when they’re all trying to reinvent writing with every post when posts are barely 500 words long. I chatted a little more about what I refer to as the “epiphany epidemic” in a comment on Danny Brown’s post “Why Mediocre Blogging Can Still Be Great.”

For posts that go beyond sound-bite to actually make you think, check out the killer “What Twitter & Facebook Can Learn from Phish at Mashable, a social media workflow at the consistently smart P Morgan Brown, performing a social media audit from regular read Overcommunicated, and the two-part The Future of Influence post at Colorado Business Mag. (PMorgan via @kimwood; CBM via @TobyDiva/@ThomasFrey)

Want to break out of the echo chamber? PodCamp Philly is an unconference on social and emerging media, or, in their words, “for anyone interested in podcasting, blogging, video-casting and social media.” Which, um, hello, that’s me. Everyone I’ve ever spoken to who has attended has amazing things to say about it. It’s on October 3 and 4 for just $20.

I think that’s enough remainding for the time being. I’m off to a #blamedrewscancer meeting in NoLib.

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What I Tweeted, 2009-08-09 Edition

Sunday, August 9, 2009

@missrogue OMG, how did I hang out all that time and then miss that? Damnit. She better be coming out tomorrow! in reply to missrogue #
@redmoonriver lies. in reply to redmoonriver #
I could have made it out of @whuffaoke with a voice if it hadn't been for Whitesnake & the insistence of @emmapersky, mistress of the list. #
@caroline815 I had @cupcakie on standby in case my voice quit, but I got a weird version of the song & I think it was a whole step lower. in reply to caroline815 #
@caroline815 there will *definitely* be a @krisis / @cupcakie mashup in the future! Need to pick something super fun. in reply to caroline815 #
@caroline815 @cupcakie if it's something epic Carrie will have to come over and demo it in my home studio! in reply to caroline815 #
@mooselicious How have I not stalked… er… followed you yet? An inexcusable failure on my part. Congrats on the new vocation! #
Based on the Philly news roundup from this weekend, sounds like we're solely populated by drunks, thugs, & rapists. I leave the house why? #
@platypusjones it doesn't take much to spoil a place. I have to say, I'm more afraid for my and my wife's safety day-to-day then ever before in reply to platypusjones #
@BethHarte more concerned about rising rapes & drunk violence, latter of which I've witnessed a few times. But, not sure I will like burbs. in reply to BethHarte #
@BethHarte I guess just despairing that I grew up in a local generation lacking in basic human decency? in reply to BethHarte #
@BethHarte I think it's more community-oriented. If minor bad behaviour isn't admonished it escalates. See also: broken windows theory in reply to BethHarte #
Omg, my *mother* knows who @drew is. I have to ask her what she wants me to blame for her! Awesome. #
@MelissaRowley wish I could be in Ca with you for the blowout! Hopefully you'll have plenty of a/v coverage for us east coasters! in reply to MelissaRowley #
The devious @whuffaoke crew has signed me up for a song in advance. Now we see how much is left… #
Originally planned to head out with @schmidtultra to catch some local music, but my body signaled a night at home was in order. What to do? #
@TransitionalTee Thinking I might catch up on listening to some new bands from MP3 blogs, write some posts, and maybe cook actual food :) in reply to TransitionalTee #
@LydonTweets Not anytime soon, as I've largely stopped drinking, but murder is seeming increasingly more likely. in reply to LydonTweets #
@gloriabell I checked out the event brite for SMC last night to see it's sold out! Already packed beyond the gills for that space? #
@LydonTweets echoes my feelings entirely in reply to LydonTweets #
A great post; provoked both professional & personal thought RT @bethharte How truly serious are you about being social? http://bit.ly/17EjkZ #
@caroline815 @cupcakie @amanda_nan l'm out for @natmechanics tonight – working on my actual music ;) def want to go w/y'all again soon, tho in reply to caroline815 #
I am so untwitterphonic today. #
@iPhillyChitChat Wow! That's pretty cool, esp for a moderate 'phobe like me. It's also very hiv/aids/other-immune-disorder friendly. in reply to iPhillyChitChat #
Tragic loss of a true talent. My heart goes to his family & colleagues. RT @drew: RIP Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson #
@amharrison Sometimes I forget that problems I have w/"the world" are really problems I have w/America. Lower % of sexual violence there? in reply to amharrison #
@ErikaJL haha, I've been waiting for someone I follow to be the texter or receiver . . . Removes @ as the middleman in reply to ErikaJL #
@whuffaoke I will totally throw down at a whuff-redux for charity. Bring it. in reply to whuffaoke #
There is no amount of gratitude to the universe that is great enough to express how wonderful it is to be married to Elise. #
As I tweeted that Elise visited my office to tell me approximately the same thing about me. Neither of us did anything to prompt it. #
@bethharte Would you be so kind as to tell me the name of the WP plugin you use to inject the SM icons on your posts? Thanks! #
Out of the blue someone just stumble-upon-ed one of my favorite posts this year, and it set off a big string of stumble referrals! Awesome! #
You should read my freshly stumbled-upon SM strategy post titled "The Gospel of Network Agnosticism" – http://bit.ly/2nhfkP #
Well, at least I got lots of stuff done tonight before watching an entire disc of Veronica Mars. #
@Sacks007 There you are on Twitter! You can check out my blog for lots of SN links, and a good post for MP3s to DL is http://bit.ly/oXg1M in reply to Sacks007 #
@Sacks007 I have been remiss & haven't yet bought you from iTunes, possibly because my 60GB iPod is full to the absolute brim. Must shuffle. in reply to Sacks007 #
Milk. Amazing. May set a record for most crying jags in a movie, a position currently held (undisputed to this point, I'll add) by Big Fish. #
Oh, and here's Victor Garber. Can this movie get any better? #
Had a dream that I was tweeting about bdc being in Rolling Stone. I #blamedrewscancer that it wasn't true when I woke up. #
My post about tacit misogyny generated so many comments yesterday that I think it may bear a follow-up later this week. #
I #blamedrewscancer for SEPTA making me late for work. Can we get statistics on how often people blame cancer for SEPTA? I bet it's a lot. #
@SarahRobinson I am super well today, but without a morning blog topic. For some reason I skipped ahead to plotting one for tomorrow. in reply to SarahRobinson #
@SarahRobinson Being me, I have metrics re: posts/topics to cover to contribute to my annual goals, and as of end of Q2 I'm woefully behind. in reply to SarahRobinson #
@SarahRobinson I dunno about better. I'm just terrified of facing my stockholders to report another quarter of performing below projections. in reply to SarahRobinson #
@SarahRobinson um, known also as my wife and the much scarier version of me who maintains all of my google spreadsheets ;) in reply to SarahRobinson #
@SarahRobinson In seriousness, big goals are part of how I combat mediocre years. Why not set a crazy stretch goal above the reasonable one? in reply to SarahRobinson #
Local hip hop label run by awesome friends RT @PhillyBossLady: Excited to announce The New Age album release party @SilkCityDiner on 8/14!!! in reply to PhillyBossLady #
@amandapalmer Yes, I absolutely knew! I adore when you write at length about the creative process. I sent it to several friends & blogged it in reply to amandapalmer #
You should read my post of the day- Why I #blamedrewscancer, Intermission -where I talk about who's been blaming cancer http://bit.ly/Evrd5 #
@venusorbiting I am of the exact same ilk – Imy body is not constructed for hot climates. At least humidity makes my hair look good. in reply to venusorbiting #
I really try not to judge appearances, but I have never seen a person look more like a ferret than the woman sitting across from me. #
@phillydesign As anthropomorphized ferrets go she's very attractive. in reply to phillydesign #
@Iconic88 @AlohaArleen @petwebdesigner I went through at least 5 VCRs before I switched to DVD, but my original Beta machine STILL works. in reply to Iconic88 #
@SarahPsyDeal oh, yes, especially when she does that squinty tooth-baring rabid face when she laughs. Super cute. in reply to SarahPsyDeal #
RT @(My mom. Seriously.): I #blamedrewscancer that my son jumped out of a plane, I forgive Drew but refuse to forgive drewscancer #
Sorry, I can't bring myself to tell y'all her @ – my world would collapse upon itself in a firey apocalypse if you maniacs started following #
@netik so true. It really doesn't do much that I need it to do. On some occasions I dump to cubase or goldwave and re-eq myself. in reply to netik #
@wfenza a law person to follow RT @nikiblack @lisasolomon & I are presenting "social media 4 lawyers" panel-10/8 in NYC http://bit.ly/1mIq67 in reply to nikiblack #
Trying to convince myself I am prepared for a day of hardcore comm followed by a night of bowling to #blamedrewscancer. #
@wfenza I'm here until midnight, and then I need some major sleep. Need to coordinate karaoke @natmechanics sometime soon in reply to wfenza #
I am wiped out. Heading into hour five of greeting duties. I #blamedrewscancer #
@amandapalmer you should #blamedrewscancer. It always makes me feel better. in reply to amandapalmer #
@youngbillymays You can buy here: http://www.thropic.com/shop/view/id/14 . Keep blaming! in reply to YoungBillyMays #
Meetings through five, rehearsal at six. I can totally do this. There is no one more high energy than me when I put my mind to it. #
Also, I just ate a box of cookies for breakfast. #
Already kicked some communications ass in my first twenty minutes. Day could be awesome. #
@therealdesh Haha, only on down days. True secret: less than two full circadian rhythms of sleep and Claritin during the summer :) in reply to therealdesh #
@HealthPlansofNC Is there a way you can provide short links to the CO stories? I'm having a little trouble tracking some down on their site. in reply to HealthPlansofNC #
@bwJen Awesome time! That about equals my top walking speed. in reply to bwJen #
@craigrigby Already killed it for me. They need a much bigger branding push of all of the features. People don't realize what it can do. in reply to craigrigby #
@suz925 you don't have to rt all of your own mentions but an @ thanks is common. You should recommend your favs as well, even w/some context in reply to suz925 #
@spillsmusic @feleciacruz looking forward to reading you (& hearing your music?) After my rehearsal this evening. #
Now I'm doing SM *and* music at work. Between that & my mom on twitter my worlds are thouroughly collided. As always, I #blamedrewscancer. #
I see a graph plotted from fear to fearless & relevant to inane. @unmarketing I wonder how many ppl lurk on Twitter and are afraid to reply in reply to unmarketing #
@iWIC3 I have friends who swear by that logic; worked well for them. in reply to iWIC3 #
Heading to first http://arcaticrisis.com rehearsal in 2wks – forever for us! Listening to Rilo Kiley to get zoned. #
@Bsimi a favorite. Fond memories of playing it on guitar on the steps of my dorm. in reply to Bsimi #
@iWIC3 did just that, pre-emptively – if only because I would completely drown her feed most days. in reply to iWIC3 #
@platypusjones fire sale? (Sorry, that's mean) in reply to platypusjones #
@iWIC3 actually, the logic comment was for rain during house hunting ;) . . . But I'm reply-source-blind on my phone as well. in reply to iWIC3 #
@platypusjones was just talking to someone about that situation w/r/t my worlds colliding situation at work. in reply to platypusjones #
@mikeyil see, that the kind of thing they mean when they say "there's an app for that." #
New rule – no tweeting within two blocks of my bus stop or at all-way stop signs. #
@platypusjones Don't get me started on music publishing. One of my biggest pet peeves is the poor selection and worse editing of pop books. in reply to platypusjones #
@KaraLaFleur about to figure out when my next karaoke outing might be :) in reply to KaraLaFleur #
Power out @ 4th & washington. Always terrified by crowd-powered yielding. #
@platypusjones and I don't think you can even get unabridged scores of all three of those. God help you if you like soul of the same time. in reply to platypusjones #
Gina and I calling our erstwhile cover of Video Killed the Radio Star up out of sense memory. Solo down. Working on outro. #
http://twitcam.com/hmr – Arcati Crisis rehearsal. The madness. Live. #
So, we're running Falling Slowly, beating out harmony, making me put down guitar.
(@krisis live on http://twitcam.com/hmr) #
This is definitely the beginning of the Arcati Crisis full media take over of the internet dream. (@krisis live on http://twitcam.com/hmr) #
OKay, now we're playing songs we actually know, if you're interested.
(@krisis live on http://twitcam.com/hmr) #
@platypusjones Well, hopefully it will be at some point :) in reply to platypusjones #
Twitcam is sorta the bomb. Now that I can have insta-live concerts I expect I'll be playing a lot more #
Really have to tighten up my falsetto on Falling Slowly, but I did really well on Holy Grail harmony tonight. Good for two weeks off. #
http://twitcam.com/hos – Peter Marinari. Live @ Rehearsal. 7/31/09 #
Holding a solo Live @ Rehearsal concert in my living room to tune up my originals (and some covers?) (@krisis live on http://twitcam.com … #
PLaying through my tune Not Tonight, live in living room. (@krisis live on http://twitcam.com/hos) #
Like covering Like a Virgin (@krisis live on http://twitcam.com/hos) #
Taking a shot at my newer tune, Kick Me. Tell me if I'm clipping! (@krisis live on http://twitcam.com/hos) #
Rehearsing my original "All This Time" live in living room: (@krisis live on http://twitcam.com/hos) #
Playing an oldie – Other Plans, from 1999. Yikes, me with the oldness. (@krisis live on http://twitcam.com/hos) #
Two more songs in my live @ rehearsal test-cast. You should tune in. (@krisis live on http://twitcam.com/hos) #
That was a fun experiment. Did I tweet too many song notices? Not enough? Songs being 4ish minutes long it didn't feel as if I was flooding. #
Hrmm. Some clipping problems with vocals. Probably can't rely on the laptop mic for this in the future. Grr. #
Alrighty – must construct some goals for the weekend, other than the obvious laundry that must be done. #
@iWIC3 I've got one that mentions YouTube. "Twitter" isn't a very pretty word – not great vowels. It would be in something quick & patter-y. in reply to iWIC3 #
Songs started in '09: 12. Songs completed in '09: 2. Not lack of follow-through, but that I'm still playing my 10 awesome songs from 08. #
Am I really going to spend $14 for sheet music to the Lady Gaga album? Quite possibly. It's an addiction. #
@shinas Thanks! Need to work out the kinks with the clipping and lighting, but a fun start :) in reply to shinas #
Melody to "Put Your Records On" is *way* harder than it seems. #
@mmmeghan Sing. It's not hard against the full arrangement, but just with guitar it's really tricky for me. in reply to mmmeghan #
@SBenoiton A little of each, but the former is the more long-term addiction :) in reply to SBenoiton #
@shinas Thanks for your listen, earlier. Here's a studio-quality version of one I didn't do on that rehearsal: http://bit.ly/YBKqd in reply to shinas #
@SBenoiton Did you get to listen to some of my other new demos that came before "Granted"? Colorblind is a favorite: http://bit.ly/YBKqd #
Kris Allen's pre-Idol EP pleasantly awesome. Hopefully they don't eff with his formula too much for his LP. #
Is there a Marvin Gaye song I can sing in the actual key? Signs point to no. #
Edith Piaf is perfect Sunday afternoon music. #
@R5Productions I'm working on the #blamedrewscancer benefit @northstarbar on 9/9. Still booking our local bands. Can I shoot you an email? #
I #blamedrewscancer that I can't find my reading glasses. After a two hour blast through BDC project management I am going cross-eyed. #
I acquire music at such an obscene rate. I'm still listening to "new" stuff I bought in spring of 2008. #
I seem to be beaming in a subversive song that I'll be embarrassed to play in front of people. Awesome. #
Resolution: I will be about to count "Everything In Its Right Place" solo on guitar by the end of the year. I'm so close to covering it. #
Seriously, as much as I like to play Radiohead, you have to count like a mofo to do them justice. Even in 4/4 songs there's tricky counting. #
@Remysbaby Hmm, that's not on the disc. Where do I get? I flove her, but have been too anti-hip to admit it up to present. in reply to Remysbaby #
Eventually I'mgoing to start using the shiny new computer under my desk, but first I have to wrestle all of my files off of the 6-yr-old PC. #
@Remysbaby I tried to find a version to DL and my computer imploded ;( in reply to Remysbaby #
Why won't instant pudding set with soy milk? I need a food science expert, stat. #
@AmberCadabra I start to have a panic attack if my work inbox gets above 20 messages. Too many open parentheses. in reply to AmberCadabra #
@kessler I did, yesterday! Don't think the director's cut added very much; might prefer the theatrical version. in reply to kessler #
@Remysbaby Well, I know it's a juice, but the fat/protein bit didn't necessarily strike me. Hmm. Need to find a soy pudding. in reply to Remysbaby #
@LydonTweets Was thinking along those lines; maybe the casein? in reply to LydonTweets #
The science of soy in instant pudding… http://bit.ly/7qBCK #
Looks like the answer to the pudding mystery is some combination of casein and calcium (the former being a non-vegan element). #
(Although, I will point out that my soy milk has calcium in it. So, who knows?) #
@LydonTweets I looooove rice pudding. It's a recent addiction. in reply to LydonTweets #
@BradfordPearson I feel similarly. Some songwriters are easier to appreciate when their work is reinterpreted, and Cohen is certainly one. in reply to BradfordPearson #
Can I have another awesome week? Hope so, but it will take some doing. Presently rocking mtg prep to I Am Sam soundtrack. #
@bonniekatt not that I checked the instant pudding ingredients to see if they were vegan (and I assume they likely weren't). in reply to bonniekatt #
@CoachCharrise Biggest fear is being incapable/ineffective, and paradoxically I tend to ignore the things that induce that fear the most. in reply to CoachCharrise #
@wfenza will take a spin through tonight to check. Philly.com may have a twitter? in reply to wfenza #
Quick poll – if I start doing live & archived twitcam concerts, what's a length you'd actually sit through? 12 minutes? 25? An hour? #
@caroline815 haha, I invite creepers. That's, like, my whole blog m.o. . . "Creep me" in reply to caroline815 #
@LEMills hey, great to meet you! I've been doing audio podcasts since 2000, but video is new for me. Trying to find some best practices. in reply to LEMills #
@wockerjabby yeah, I'm not going to use the laptop mic – I'll throw up a room mic like I did for 12for12 (or, do you mean vid quality?) in reply to wockerjabby #
Cupcakes ho! In addition to the @TacoBellTruck, Blame-a-Thon will feature @buttercreamphl's cupcake truck http://tumblr.com/xjv2jx84h #
@ButtercreamPhl I met the Kitchen Share folks at the Eco Fest outside of Whole Foods in May. Super-cool people. I want to visit! in reply to ButtercreamPhl #
@coltonperry have the non-hd – super reliable, surprisingly good audio. Usb stick a little clumsy; if yours has that use an extension. in reply to coltonperry #
@SarahRobinson Yes, and we just applied to have ben & jerry's as well. I will #blamedrewscancer for any weight gain that results. in reply to SarahRobinson #
@SarahRobinson yes, and I'm hoping the @tacobelltruck rolls up with something vegetarian on board… in reply to SarahRobinson #
@wockerjabby later in the cast I got the buzzing under control, but I've come to realize my voice just don't reproduce on cheap mics anymore in reply to wockerjabby #
@mikeyil If they were blue it was The Enigma. Unless he's just fading a little in the sun… in reply to mikeyil #
Omg, get him to come to @blameathon RT @mikeyil: @krisis @cromonna most definitely was The Enigma in reply to mikeyil #
@timotaye it's really on a decline lately – I feel like a lot of the personality got lost this decade. in reply to timotaye #
@chrisilluminati Seriously, the kids on our block too. As loud as I am now, that was specifically prohibited unless on a rollercoaster. in reply to chrisilluminati #
@supermucho Hey, haven't talked to you in an age. Have some thoughts on music-y stuff. Take it to DM? #
Pants that were a little too small for me now fit! Must be my summer regimen of sitting on my ass in air-conditioned rooms. #
@GreenFestPhilly Hello! Want to come out this year to get green info & see PaperTrees. Are you still looking for more artists for the 'fest? #
@PhillyBrk @FOX29philly Breaking community news: @LiveStrong names local blogger @drew of #blamedrewscancer as emcee of LiveStrong challenge #
The day got a little trying at points, but the novelty of this pair of pants actually fitting without being tight kept me pretty cheery. #
One of my peak bits of productivity tends to be 6-8pm; shame it's usually wasted on septa & dinner. #
Not a coincidence that most of our Arcati Crisis rehearsals are 6-9pm. I'll take any musical advantage I can get (didn't start w/many). #
@WaltRibeiro Totally with you on that one. in reply to WaltRibeiro #
@mikeydoc I'm just now leaving work, so I could easily stop by. Ha. But, I'm due for some original music tonight. Have fun! in reply to mikeydoc #
And then, having finally arrived home from work, I head back out to play an open mic. Because I am exactly that sane. #
@melodysmind Indeed, a full calendar lately, & life treating me well. I think I'll have some new music for you soon, too! How goes for you? in reply to melodysmind #
@deanna413 indeed, I'm realizing the more passionately I live the better I am at it. Shocking, right? in reply to deanna413 #
@storyspinner I know what you mean. It's hard to imagine training camp going on without him. Definitely one of my favorite eagles. in reply to storyspinner #
@melodysmind indeed, you're one of the few people I know who consumes music at a more voracious rate than I do ;) in reply to melodysmind #
@deanna413 I still try to convince myself I can be awesome in the absence of passion in some parts of life, but it's not the same. in reply to deanna413 #
@melodysmind I'm currently bound by the limits of my 60gb ipod – it's a sophie's choice every time I want to add a new album. in reply to melodysmind #
3 songs at Coquette tonight; an unfamiliar crowd. This is how I wind up breaking out Like a Virgin as much as I do. Maybe high&dry or bowie? #
@copyblogger at least fbook gives us some tools to have meaningful interactions amidst the noise. Myspace is just a great void. in reply to copyblogger #
Pokerface cover not quite there yet, nor my recent reprise of Poses. May have given up on Here I Go Again after the vocal blowout @whuffaoke #
@k3v0 Formal wear appropriate for mortal combat? (I assume you know about the venue already?) in reply to k3v0 #
Played: Kick Me, Space Oddity, Saving Grace, & Shake It Off. Couple starts and stops on key changes, but I was in strong voice. Felt good. #
@CarlaYoung @SarahRobinson I can certainly look into that when I get home. Could tweet them live as I play them ;) in reply to CarlaYoung #
@iFreddie I also love we are scientists! Have you heard their acoustic itunes ep? Love the version of "nobody move" on that. in reply to iFreddie #
@platypusjones I am another hardcore fad resister, but gmail is the real deal – a real improvement on email as usual. in reply to platypusjones #
@valkrye131 Such is our lot in life ;) in reply to valkrye131 #
@actionchick Is that like dude bands who have chick album covers that have nothing to do with their music? I've never understood it. in reply to actionchick #
Yesterday I managed to have awesome communications & awesome music, but I skimped a little on awesome event planning, & missed awesome wife. #
What do you want out of today? #
@LydonTweets Those are some achievable goals! I need to work the healthy/filling back into my day – that's leaving something to be desired. in reply to LydonTweets #
@iWIC3 What are you doing at camp! I've never been, although I'd love to go sometime with my Eagle-lovin' friend @wfenza. in reply to iWIC3 #
@iFreddie Ah, I see what you did there :) There may be new music coming. Did you get to listen to the stuff I gave you to a few weeks ago? in reply to iFreddie #
@TheoHaddad Can't tell what your tweet is in reply to, but yeah – I feel like event planning is the most portable skill I've ever picked up in reply to TheoHaddad #
Since you asked, I want a brisk & productive work day, to write a good blog post, and to either record a song or play an open mic. #
@SarahRobinson Yes, there will be blippage tonight! I also need to make a DL page with an EP on it, because people have been asking lately. in reply to SarahRobinson #
@iFreddie I thought we had an exchange about how your computer was full and you needed to wait a week? I'll DM you again w/links later. in reply to iFreddie #
@dantebucci Sounds awesome! Dunno about a trek out to W. Philly, since I don't have my guitar at work, but I want to see Christie's band. Hm in reply to dantebucci #
@ChristieLenee I miss your positive energy and music! I need to see and hear you sometime soon. #
@iFreddie Alright, music coming your way tonight. in reply to iFreddie #
@wockerjabby Try explaining to your Italian family for two years that you'll eat cheese if it does not have rennet in it. DOES NOT COMPUTE. in reply to wockerjabby #
@iWIC3 That's so awesome. Is camp just M-F? I am so tempted to take a vaca day to come and hang with you. @wfenza, take note. in reply to iWIC3 #
The day is flying by, even with my earlier-than-normal start. Need to find the brakes on this trolley car. #
You know it is crazy when you come back from an ad hoc meeting to find a sticky note left for yourself reading: GO TO THE BATHROOM. #
@dantebucci Gina & I hate to miss a BFlan gig, esp. w/@christielenee, but we're playing a house-party fundraiser for her fringe show on Sat. in reply to dantebucci #
Two minute straw poll – anyone around to watch some live web concerting of me tonight? If not, might head out to open mic. #
@shinas Just got on to say hi & of course you are tweeting :) Thank you for your words on Colorblind! Here's another: http://bit.ly/1fVQwU in reply to shinas #
Need your #philly help: seeking an act that plays acoustic with good 80s/90s covers to #blamedrewscancer next Thursday. Suggestions? #
Disputing a very suspicous action by Chase. Possibly trying to negatively influence my credit score because I eliminated a standing balance. #
I don't think Chase realizes that they are dealing with someone who has manually projected and balanced his budget each week since 2004. #
@BobbyDeanX thank you for that note. I regularly check my credit report. Chase is deliberately trying to lower my credit score. in reply to BobbyDeanX #
@ratedpeej Honestly, it just started as a spreadsheet so I wouldn't have to manually balance my checkbook. Just kept doing it. in reply to ratedpeej #
Wow, guys, there is a ton of awesome #blamedrewscancer news about to hit you. I #blamedrewscancer that I can't tell you yet. Stay tuned. #
Wow, the story behind today's DOS attacks is pretty wild. All because of one user? http://bit.ly/16uvH9 #
I #blamedrewscancer that I keep saying "awesomesauce." As if my ubiquitous overuse of "awesome" isn't obvious enough. #
(Heaven only knows why I can tweet from my phone api but not from the web.) #
You should download a coy of my original tune "Saving Grace" -http://bit.ly/1fVQwU – written on a train ticket in Paris. #
@iKrissi hey, we're anagrams! in reply to iKrissi #
@austinherrera We #blamedrewscancer all day while rocking live music, blame videos, @tacobelltruck, auctions, xbox tournaments, etc. Coming? in reply to austinherrera #
Twitter users #blamedrewscancer for the 20,000th time! http://bit.ly/O35pd #
YAY! Just got my Who Killed @amandapalmer book in the mail, and it's beautiful. #
So, if you were going to hear me play an hour of 80s/90s covers in a bar, what song would you be looking forward to the most? #
@dorkabella good ones! No Rain is high for me, but I could get gina to sing it. Wonderwall wouldn't be a problem! in reply to dorkabella #
@bonniekatt you're mentioned as well! RT @eedawson High 5 to @krisis & #blamedrewscancer for the shoutout on @phillyist! http://tr.im/vSEJ in reply to eedawson #
@sifelaver I can DEFINITELY help with that. Can you give some examples of similar acts? I'll listen to more at home tonight. in reply to sifelaver #
Goats, my webcomic BFF, got a super-positive, super-apt write-up from NPR: http://bit.ly/1ddQ12 #
Whoa. I just played this house party for 3+ hrs, with hardly any originals, and major assists from gina and jake. I'm kinda just like whoa. #
I'm kinda out of covers, so if I go up there again we're just going to have to launch Poker Face and see if it flies. Either that, or Tori. #
Dude is rocking a Billy Jean / Crazy In Love / Crazy (gnarls barkley) medley. Genius. #
Why does Neo have underwear on when he gets flushed from his pod in robot city? #
I #blamedrewscancer that we don't have an accountant yet. Balance the books, join the Board, Philly-based. You or someone you know? DM me. #
I am very turned off by #chatblog. Lots of people who care about marketing, SEO, or technology. Not a lot of people who care about blogging. #
@drew It's murders the reading experience while being completely proprietary and offering no fringe programmatic benefits (a la iPod). in reply to drew #
I'm starting to think the standards I have for the world are unreasonably high. #
@phillydesign I know, but what if I'm just disappointed all of the time? Is that healthy? in reply to phillydesign #
I'm thinking there isn't a huge demand for wathcing me attempt to get the third verse syncopation in Poker Face right, or else I'd twitcam. #
No semblance of tempo, but Gaga still kills with this madcap piano Poker Face http://bit.ly/9J77W – check out the honky-tonk at end. #
@ohmoss Ha, the "once-was" made me assume you'd go for 80s or 90s Madge. Truly, she's declined in the last five years. in reply to ohmoss #
@Lotay @gloriabell #traits I admire and value the most: ambition, accountability, optimism, enthusiasm #
@johhnny5 Right on. For each dozen disappointments there is a crystalline perfection, but you must build a world that pays at that ratio. in reply to johhnny5 #
@LydonTweets That's a sad state to be in, especially w/r/t human nature. in reply to LydonTweets #
@ohmoss That's probably my favorite Madonna non-single of all time. (well, okay, it was released as a single, but no play in the US) in reply to T_ricia #
@T_ricia Indeed, for some things a high bar can't help to be a disappointment. But, people/situations that LIVE under the bar are sad to me. in reply to T_ricia #
@iFreddie There's certainly lots of wonderful music here in Philly for you to hear! You'll have to virtually join us for blame-a-thon. in reply to ohmoss #
@ohmoss Hard Candy is dead to me. And, I even loved American Life – I think it's genius. Whenever she gets panned she retreats for two LPs. in reply to ohmoss #
@ohmoss Like, after Erotica, which was clearly what she was into at the time, she did the bland Bedtime Stories to score hits. in reply to ohmoss #
@LydonTweets Agree on former, not latter. If everyone made excellence, there would still be outliers. You don't need ugly to define beauty. in reply to LydonTweets #
@ohmoss Our Madonna tastes seem to be dead one. What's your favorite obscure early tune of hers? Mine is "I Know It" in reply to ohmoss #

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I (mostly) #blamedrewscancer for my disappearing week.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

By rights and logic I really ought to be asleep right now, but if I don’t recount the past week it’s going to sleep out of the memory banks and completely disappear into the ether. At least this way I can prove that it actually happened.

So. If you’ve been wondering where I’ve been since that last post and why I am not writing you wonderfully detailed bulletins about my life, here is the download.

A week ago right now I was up late on the couch, laptop on my chest, firing out #blamedrewscancer emails. (Yes, I know I owe you the last chapter in the skydiving story. All in good time.) Around the time I planned to go to sleep National Mechanics emailed me and Mike(y) to ask if we were planning to bring some live acoustic cover music with us to the #bdc event next Thursday (i.e., TODAY).

Um, no. We had talked about it and thought music might be overwhelming. Given the open invitation, suddenly I was firing emails to all of my Philly artist friends who carry a bevy of covers, trying to find a bill for the night.

I fell asleep mid-email in that same position – lying on the couch with the laptop on my chest. When I awoke just shy of ten on Thursday morning (don’t worry; I had the day off) I literally opened my laptop before I opened my eyes. I had originally allotted the day half to #bdc and half to myself, but it wound up being double #bdc, and then some. Project managing, writing emails, talking to Drew, rinse, repeat.

It kept churning into the night (interrupted only to spend three hours researching my own well-documented credit history because – to the best that I can discern – CHASE is a bunch of predatory frauds. Without getting into my personal finances, they sent me a letter changing my terms that was blatantly untrue. Like, each “reason” they listed was immediately and factually refutable. The letter I wrote to them in response, it’s a beautiful thing. Elise speculates that they’ve never encountered such a document before in their lives. I can’t wait to fax it.)

Then, Friday. After work I found myself in a telecommuting menage a trois with Drew and Britt. What I couldn’t tell you then and can now reveal thanks to TechCrunch breaking the story earlier tonight is that I was working on a sponsorship proposal for 23andMe.

I started occasionally following 23andMe shortly before they were a Wired cover story in November of 2007, to the point that I knew just who they were when Cecily K. recapped her experiences with their commercial testing kit a few months ago. The reductionist version is that you spit in a test tube for them, and they report back to you about your predisposition for health and disease, and on your family history.

Point being, 23andMe is a real, tangible brand to me – a brand providing a valuable and potentially life-altering service. And I was proposing that #bdc (and, by extension, me) should be their business partner in a sponsorship.

So, yeah, just a little stress on Friday. Luckily, Drew is a wonderful human being who can make me laugh and cry remotely via instant message, and between the two of us everything was fine and from Britt’s abstract we all created a really wonderful proposal.

Saturday E and I headed to the burbs to assist in moving some friends into their first house (YAY!), and then I had a two hour intermission before heading with Gina to West Philly to play a house party fundraiser for her FringeFest play, Fefu and Her Friends. I’ve never played a house party before in a formal sense, where I was billed as a feature and was expected to play for some certain amount of time. It was awesome, but it kicked my ass – even when I wasn’t on I was still ON, from six at night to four in the morning.

In that ten hours, I played three or four hours of music. I also met, mingled, sang, and danced with some of the most beautiful and talented people in Philadelphia, namely the cast of Fefu and their amazing friend Ed, who is half lounge-singer and half space alien come to earth to reclaim Prince as one of his people.

Also, I played an on-command version of Cher’s “Believe” totally off of the top of my head, and at some very late point (possibly as late as present?) Gina, Wes, and I sang an epic three-part harmony version of “With or Without You” with Gina and I clustered around a single mic in a vague sketch of Springsteen and Van Zandt.

Then I slept. Until, like, seven at night on Sunday? All I know is that any time I was halfway roused during the day I would restart The Matrix and be asleep before the scene with the pills.

Um, where are we? Monday? Three or four hours of rehearsal with Gina directly after work (as we are providing some covers support TONIGHT while we await the arrival of the proper musician who will grace us, one Chris Huff), including playing an entire set live for TwitCam, followed by further rehearsal on my own.

Tuesday one of my other cover-songs leads came through in the form of my good friend and former TrebleMaker Kate, who showed up at my house with a setlist of 20 songs to bash through with me – out of which we were to craft 45 minutes of rockin’ cover music for TONIGHT (which is rapidly approaching as I continue to write this post).

Another four hours of rehearsal later and we had our set, packed with lots of stuff I had never played before, like Katy Perry, Aerosmith, and Evanescence … plus some familiar favorites.

Then, tonight, I baked. You see, somewhere in the midst of the days/paragraphs above, team #bdc decided that the best possible component to add to a benefit night at a local bar packed with acoustic music was a bake sale, and I – inexplicably and against my nature and better judgment – volunteered. (My altruism may have had something to do with wanting to play with the Kitchen Aid standing mixer my groom’s party bought us as a wedding gift.)

A dozen dozen cookies, half-a-dozen lead sheets, and half a half-dozen loads of laundry later, and it’s 4am. Music starts at our event in a mere 16 hours. I still have not had a proper rehearsal for myself, and I just hours ago realized I don’t have another set of my preferred strings (a particular issue since I just broke one).

Goodnight.

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Peter Killed the Radio Star

Friday, August 14, 2009

A rare glimpse at Arcati Crisis in the wild, as Gina and I duet on our new cover of “Video Killed the Radio Star” at last night’s benefit for #blamedrewscancer.

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9 Reasons I Didn’t Like District 9

Sunday, August 16, 2009

I disliked District 9 from the start, but it took until about an hour in for me to reach the “I really might leave this theater” stage.

Mild spoilers, but not as many as the Rolling Stone review.

1. It’s a personal take on sci-fi, except we’re made to dislike the extremely unsympathetic protagonist very early on. A mid-flick attempt to humanize him (pun) didn’t work for me, as he only seemed repentant as a result of his torturous conditions and quickly reverted to being an ass whenever possible.

We’re left with only a vaguely personal connection to a shallowly defined alien sidekick and a well-executed CG tiny alien tot. (The best scene in the movie is when we first visit their home, and find the pair of them to be defiantly intelligent. Well-scripted and -played.)

2. The transition from documentary to omniscient perspective was clumsy – only made worse by continuing use of documentary devices, eventually leading to a transition back to documentary.

3. The documentary portion is too caught up in it’s tasteless racist (speciesist?) humor, and not interested in enough in its characters. Yes, we get it, subhuman treatment of non-humans is a lot like subhuman treatment of people that are different than us. Were you that afraid the theme wouldn’t play to the back row?

(That said, I did love the abortion joke. Most big summer flicks would never go there.)

4. The movie is gross just to be gross. Gore and splatter is one thing, but did we really need the constant vomiting, dripping, severing, and devouring of unsightly food? Again, gimmick in lieu of plot.

5. The major plot maguffin is a complete deus ex machina, which would maybe be forgivable if it wasn’t for all of the antogonists being completely fucking obsessed with the effects of said maguffin.

6. There isn’t a single good bit of dialog in the entire movie, which leaves the audience to be dragged along for the (yes, frequently compelling) ride rather than strongly engaged and eager to follow. They say “fucking” more than I say “awesome.”

7. Aliens are shown to be viciously strong, except where it doesn’t suit the continually contrived story.

8. The action set pieces just didn’t sizzle – lots of noise and wonderful effects, but the confrontations themselves were one-dimensional.

9. The exploding people trick was just done by Watchmen, though I think it was executed better here. Still, shock value was lost.

I’m in the minority to the tune of 80/20 per the TomatoMeter; the review I agree with most completely is Vancouver Voice:

It’s a bore. Blomkamp offers up an ugly world, poorly photographed. There is more debris, more smudged faces, more gore effects packed into this film than are conceivable in the worlds of, say, Ulli Lommel and Lloyd Kaufman. Worse, nothing happens in this film that the viewer can’t anticipate after the first 15 minutes. It’s mockumentary style is rendered inconsistently since there are scenes shot in mock style but to which the implied filmmakers couldn’t have had access. And, like most so-called science fiction these days, it is really a war story in scientific drag. … [T]he narrative eventually devolves into one of those long CGI fight scenes that at least a portion of the viewing public is finding repetitious and uncreative. The film is also achingly obvious in its political message.

Biggest plus? Constant subtitling, of both aliens and hard-to-understand humans. I’ve been watching movies with subtitles for over ten years; I’d watch every movie and tv show that way if I could.

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What I Tweeted, 2009-08-16 Edition

Sunday, August 16, 2009

RT @LanceArmstrong Ethan Zohn, Survivor winner/Young Adult Cancer Survivor http://xrl.us/be9cpm He’s co-MCing the Philly Challenge w/ @drew. #
@iFreddie The great thing is, with so many local bands the tickets are very affordable – just $8-12, instead of national shows for $30-100! in reply to iFreddie #
@wfenza If only there was a Tommy Gnosis part in the play. (In the film Tommy is voiced by the play's cowriter, the guitarist in Angry Inch) in reply to wfenza #
@iWIC3 I *love* @FoolingApril. We saw them at the absolutely fantastic XPN 40th anniversary of Sgt. Peppers. in reply to iWIC3 #
Arcati Crisis rehearsing our set for @natmechanics on Thursday in five minutes live on twitcam. #
http://twitcam.com/na2 – Arcati Crisis. Live @ Rehearsal. 08/10/09 #
Arcati Crisis live concert in living room right now! (@krisis live on http://twitcam.com/na2) #
http://twitcam.com/nad – Arcati Crisis. Live @ Rehearsal. 08/10/09 #
Um, okay, NOW we're live. We #blamedrewscancer for tech difficulties (@krisis live on http://twitcam.com/nad) #
http://twitcam.com/nad – Arcati Crisis. Live @ Rehearsal. 08/10/09 #
We #blamedrewscancer for restarting the stream again. We're losers. Come watch us. (@krisis live on http://twitcam.com/nad) #
Now heading into a cover of With or Without You, live (@krisis live on http://twitcam.com/nad) #
Gina about to perform What's Up by 4 Non Blondes, live. (@krisis live on http://twitcam.com/nad) #
About to run a crash and burn through Hunger Strike (yes, that Hunger Strike)
(@krisis live on http://twitcam.com/nad) #
Space Oddity live in living room. (@krisis live on http://twitcam.com/nad) #
Dudes, way to tell me that the stream was barely audible. We can fix this stuff, you know. #
@Remysbaby Sorry there is virtually no sound. We're still working out the kinks on this TwitCam thing :) – but you can see us dance around. in reply to Remysbaby #
Well, Hunger Strike & Video Killed both rocked incredibly, but With or Without You was weirdly sour and out of tune. It's out for Thursday. #
I am in a real mood tonight, despite all the rehearsal. #
@mikeyil I think i changed it when @drew and I finished the sponsor document on Friday :) in reply to mikeyil #
I feel like twitter is still normalizing after the DOS. Or, maybe it's me. I'm not back in the coversation mode, yet. #
@brimil YES. in reply to brimil #
@torrez I have been reading/following you for nine years this month. Is that a little crazy to be saying? I think that's a little crazy. #
@torrez There are so many folks I've completely lost track of. A future project is to track my dead links on Archive & try to suss them out. in reply to torrez #
I #blamedrewscancer that my fingers are absolutely shredded after that massive 4-hour rehearsal for @natmechanics on Thursday. #
Lots of hot covers for Thursday w/Kate: Fiona Apple, Aerosmith, Katy Perry, Evanescence, & more. SO EXCITED to finally be playing with her. #
@mandy_payne Oh, I have some special fun up my sleeve for you. I might have to save it for later in the night when everyone else is drunk :) in reply to mandy_payne #
@iWIC3 Well, at 12:30 either @chris_huff will still be holding it down, or I'll be up there doing my all-Madonna revue :) in reply to iWIC3 #
My WP mp3-streaming plugin, PodPress, replaced its player with some new piece of shit that breaks my dozens of mp3 posts. Assholes. #FAIL #
To say I am "angry" right now would be an understatement. I am wading through MYSQL at midnight. I could punch someone very hard right now. #
I #blamedrewscancer that the asshole developer(s) at PodPress messed up a perfectly good plugin and now all of my music is at risk. #
If there's one thing that makes me SEETHE, it's when someone makes changes to a resource that ultimately alters the state of my content. #
@robblatt i'd love to! I'l have to try it this weekend when my insanity clears. Thank you. in reply to robblatt #
Just saw a fantastic presentation from our interns! One of their screenshots had @brimil suited up for our #blamedrewscancer team skydive ;) #
Good news: fingers and voice in fine form this morning, despite the heavy rehearsal last night. Awesome to rehearse hard and feel healthy! #
@caroline815 Rough only because I've gotten so far with my music in the past few years! I'm happy to have these things to complain about ;) in reply to caroline815 #
We're close! Keep watch RT @drew I'll share our big news when we reach 9999 blamers. http://BlameDrewsCancer.com – AND give a prize away. k? #
@Chris_Huff that's my #1 most played cover (in c)! I will certainly reprise it with you later, or any other madge you know ;) in reply to Chris_Huff #
If it wasn't for @brimil I would be having a quiet summer on my couch spent watching TVDs. Oh, and I'd probably speak more slowly, too. #
I #blamedrewscancer that my lifestyle doesn't allow me to live 28hr days ( http://xkcd.com/320/ ) #
If you know anyone who doesn't #blamedrewscancer now is the time for them to start! @Drew has a very interesting prize for the 9999th blamer #
Shooting #blamedrewscancer-in-the-kitchen videos with my flip cam as I bake something like a dozen dozen cookies for tomorrow. #
I #blamedrewscancer that I forgot to put the maple in the maple oatmeal cookies. In my defense, that part is not in the cookbook. #
I #blamedrewscancer that I am out of D'Addario EXP strings. Which puts the playing guitar tomorrow for 2hrs at our event kinda into question #
@SarahRobinson I'll read it on my laptop once I get past all the dough phases into the less-messy strictly baking phase! in reply to SarahRobinson #
I #blamedrewscancer for this mild panic attack about tomorrow's event. I volunteered myself for a few too many things (eg: 12 dozen cookies) #
@SarahRobinson Oatmeal cookies, reverse chocolate chip cookies, tea cookies, and potato chip cookies to sell at tomorrow's #BDC event. in reply to SarahRobinson #
Yay! I'm now unembargoed & can tell you that #23andme partnered w/ #blamedrewscancer for @blameathon &beyond! TechCrunch http://bit.ly/X85QJ #
Wow. I'm in my kitchen (surrounded by cookies; buy them tomorrow!) just crying at amazing stuff @drew has done and is going to keep doing. #
Okay. Done crying. Done talking to @drew. Done cookies. Done panic attack. Kinda. Need to finish lead sheets and laundry. And pack up stuff. #
@adventuregrrl Yes! I'll be unavoidable, playing music thru 10:30 & emcee duties. Be prepared to buy cookies & rock out to 80s/90s tunes ;) in reply to adventuregrrl #
@23andMe The #blamedrewscancer team is SO EXCITED to be your partner! I've been following 23 in the news since the '07 Wired article. #
@SarahPsyDeal Hugs right back! You are totally my center tonight. I have a song of mine to sing to you about that. Maybe this weekend. in reply to SarahPsyDeal #
@digitalv Summer used to be quiet for me, but I've reversed that this year! That said, next few weeks will quiet down. After work sometime? in reply to digitalv #
@bliptv Upper-case "B" now erased from my blip.tv vocabulary! ;) Which means @brimil is now officially rebranded as "britt." #
Cookies. Covers. Cancer-blaming. RT @blameathon: Official Kick-Off to the Blame-A-Thon: TONIGHT! http://tumblr.com/x2b2occif #
Aside from the still-pending guitar strings issue, life is relatively in order at the moment. Hope I'll see you all in 11hrs @natmechanics. #
Bluebond has almost my gauge of strings in stock, so the last stress-inducing element of my day is eliminated. Now I just have to stay awake #
@SarahRobinson indeed, you've identified the cookie in question ;) sale and music starts in a scant 3hrs. in reply to SarahRobinson #
An amazing night with #blamedrewscancer @natmechanics. Some of the most fun I've ever had playing. @chris_huff killed w/his mega covers set. #
Just think, guys, that was only about a sixth of the length of @blameathon. #
I am disgusted by the Eagles. They are the only sports team I ever cared about, and I'm just done. #
Thanks to ALL who made @natmechanics our most successful fundraiser for #blamedrewscancer & @livestrong! You are amazing; see you on 9/9/09! #
@SarahRobinson The crowd was very generous in buying over half the cookies (we WAY overbaked). Also, everyone is in LOVE with @chris_huff in reply to SarahRobinson #
@SarahRobinson haha, yes, I am lunching on cookies RIGHT NOW. in reply to SarahRobinson #
Any day that starts with someone in the elevator telling me I look like a Jonas Brother is a good day. #
From Philly.com: "Going to go on a D Battery run today. Usually I like Duracell, but for Vick I'll get the store brand." BEST FAN EVER. #
@dorkabella The curly-haired ones are the hotter ones, right? in reply to dorkabella #
Eating peaches always makes me think of Presidents of the United States of America. #
@melodysmind OMG, you of the endless music don't know? Google "Peaches" and "Presidents" in reply to melodysmind #
@mandy_payne "The curly-haired one"? I do feel a certain hair-kinship with them. I get offended when they're badly styled for photo shoots. in reply to mandy_payne #
@melodysmind One of my favorite high school songs, and the first rock concert I ever went to! in reply to melodysmind #
@PhillyBossLady PEACHES COME FROM A CAN. THEY WERE PUT THERE BY A MAN. in reply to PhillyBossLady #
We played a coffee shop where some tweens promised to come back if we'd play a JoBro song. It remains in repertiore. @mikeyil @mandy_payne in reply to mikeyil #
@drew If I'm there in a helper/photo/video capacity for the emcee part do you think I can still walk? in reply to drew #
@mikeyil Q-Dob is the only chain food I'll typically consent to eat while in Center City, other than Bonte. Mmmm, Bonte. in reply to mikeyil #
We will always revere the art that introduced us to an unfamiliar concept, even if we later discover the art is derivative. #
The philosophers' commentaries on The Matrix Trilogy are far superior to the critics' – even in their commentary on cinema. #
@sifelaver We sound much better there than I thought we did at the time :) in reply to sifelaver #
I keep pretending this is my weekend to relax even though we've got an event tonight, and a going away party for BFF Amanda tomorrow. #
All that dedication to Twitter starting to look a little foolish after the past two weeks? #
I've just now broken my cookies-only fast, in effect for the past 28 hours. #
@SarahRobinson Still another two dozenish of them left. I just realized I hadn't had any actual food for an entire day. in reply to SarahRobinson #
Working the door for #blamedrewscancer @buckhead_philly #
Party @buckhead_philly is picking up – bull riding has commenced. $ from each ride goes to #blamedrewscancer! #
I'm not really feeling this party right now – club crowds always feel threatening to me, like I have to be careful of dancing too 'gay'. #
@PhemmePhoodie yeah, it's a totally awesome night for us! But, I'm just being a grouch in the vip room with @drew ;) in reply to PhemmePhoodie #
I #blamedrewscancer for this band's guitar tone. They're good, but, jesus, my ears. #
Okay, bad guitar tone restricted to dude #2. Dude #1, nice and thick. #
And, generally awesome harmony on semi charmed life. #
If my devils leave me, I am afraid my angels will take flight as well. – Rainer Maria Rilke #
@dorkabella Wait, did I meet you? Who were you with? in reply to dorkabella #
@platypusjones That's okay, I've learned to answer to "kris" as well :) – at least then I have context for where people know me from. in reply to platypusjones #
@LunaTechie That's an issue that will not be a problem at Blame-a-Thon, since we will have the @tacobelltruck on hand to resolve such hunger in reply to LunaTechie #
@brznice I learn really wonderful things watching the philosophist commentary on the Matrix films. in reply to brznice #
@platypusjones My confusion in meeting you was that I had pictured something COMPLETELY different for "Bi-racial, tattooed, Brks Bros geek." in reply to platypusjones #
Maybe the hoarseness has something to do with singing Don't Stop Believin' and Faith full voice twice this week? #
Is it bad that I was just looking a District 9 reviews but now kinda want to see Bandslam instead? #
@paullucci Wonderful to meet you as well! I hope we'll see you again at the Helium comedy night, or at Blame-a-Thon! in reply to paullucci #
@deestbie Not really losing. I've been out at night when it's humid when my voice is very supple, and I've pushed it a little too hard. in reply to deestbie #
@mandy_payne I have his other film, Camp – didn't quite fit together but had great parts. Thinking this one might succeed. Plus, Lisa Kudrow in reply to mandy_payne #
@LunaTechie lol, thanks for being our go-between! I've met so many Twitter folks in the last 2 months that I forget there are more to meet. in reply to LunaTechie #
@LunaTechie Are there even any good Taco Bell in Philadelphia? Like, non-skeevy ones? Some fast food varies by location. KFC, for instance. in reply to LunaTechie #
@dorkabella We'll need to make a point of making it official next time. Do you often come out to the karaoke nights? in reply to dorkabella #
@RobIsEvil It only bothered me because otherwise they were pretty solid, and he was playing a Taylor. The tone was just making my ears itch. in reply to RobIsEvil #
@valkrye131 Thanks for the info! I may try to do the walk, though I don't have much time to fundraise. in reply to valkrye131 #
@platypusjones (I know I met you before at Philly Geek Party, but you intro'd yourself w/your handle, so that's the reference I tuned to :) in reply to platypusjones #
I have a song floating in my head that's sort of an acoustic reggaetron version of "Get Your Freak On," but still not sure where it's going. #
@robisevil @mandy_payne @mikeyil Whereat? If you're going to Riverview I'll run over. #
@mandy_payne It's a cute movie, and some of the music numbers are cool. But, the plot/script is just meh. And critics loved it. Boggling. in reply to mandy_payne #
@mandy_payne Like, three minutes from now? Let me see if I can mobilize fast enough. in reply to mandy_payne #
@mandy_payne Save a seat in case I make it? in reply to mandy_payne #
District 9, ceaseless noise with relevance foisted upon it via aparteid parallel. Longform commercial for a sequel. Hated it. #
@RobIsEvil I'm a major sci-fi nerd. It failed as personal drama & as sci-fi. I waited for an action sequence, but just got exploding bodies. in reply to RobIsEvil #
I almost punted a baby across the movie theatre today. At District 9? Really? One of my fav posts is on a similar topic: http://bit.ly/4DfkR #

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What I Tweeted, 2009-08-23 Edition

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Listening to Heartless Bastards and working through morning emails. What's your favorite "getting down to work" disc for a Monday? #
@platypusjones CB is a great parallel. They had voices, at least, and were used to the handles rolling from their tongues. in reply to platypusjones #
@dorkabella that's a good one – there's one disc of theirs I've liked but don't own. Are they still around? in reply to dorkabella #
@SarahPsyDeal Sometimes I lose my thread with that. I like lyrics so if I have an off moment they carry me forward. Does that make sense? in reply to SarahPsyDeal #
@johhnny5 ha, given my opinion on the relative mediocrity of poly I imagine PP would fall beneath my threshold (actually, have heard them) in reply to johhnny5 #
Has anyone heard of The Format? Random find on AllofMP3, fell in love and bought all their CDs. Singer's new band is the googlefucked Fun. #
@radiocolin My favs are tie the rope, tune out, time bomb, she doesn't get it. But, really I love it all. We should see Fun when they tour! in reply to radiocolin #
@eedawson I need to give you Dog Problems! It's not as immediately catchy as that one, but just as good. Yay, other fans! in reply to eedawson #
@timjahn Ouch! For some great customer service, I recommend @dreamhost. A rare business with passionate, compassionate employees. in reply to timjahn #
@timjahn I would not recommend LiquidWeb. The support never aligned with their robust features. Broke my site many times with no apology. in reply to timjahn #
@wockerjabby Prior full disc was not as weirdly fey, more straight up acoustic emo pop. Both way up my alley. in reply to wockerjabby #
DL'd a free EP from band House of Heroes a while ago on Amazon, & after a few listens it's really sinking in. Digging this band. #
Seeing sxsw panel chooser tweets. Will 2010 be the year I finally go, having watched from afar for the past 9? Likely only if I find a buddy #
I need to start drafting CK's 9th birthday post; it's only 9 days away! Not sure I can top last year's theme or content http://bit.ly/1P3tSJ #
Intriguing move RT @BethHarte RT @sallyfalkow Gap scraps TV ads for SM campaign to promote new line of denim wear http://bit.ly/1R9YLk in reply to BethHarte #
Sushi date the day after seeing District 9? Not the best idea i've ever had. #
Crowd-sourcing this off-beat request: RT @mandy_payne Anyone know were I can find vector drawings of a dog and cat in tuxedos? #
@nategach Thanks for that! Could you tell we weren't completely sure what you meant? ;) in reply to nategach #
Stumped on finding a high quality USB video camera that can focus well in the 4-10ft range. Any recommendations? #
There are so many things I love doing with my life. I wish there were enough hours for all of them in one day. #
So very true. Try it; I try every day. RT @Iconic88: You would make someone's day if you left your negativity behind. in reply to Iconic88 #
@sifelaver haven't read yet RT @drewmaniac: The 5 Biggest Mistakes in Measuring Social Media – http://bit.ly/twltc – Some great points here. in reply to drewmaniac #
Listening to mirah's Advisory Committee. What a melodic genius. Semi-local, too. Wonder what she's up to on 9/9/09… #
@SarahPsyDeal Sometimes I think, "I love this; I could do it every waking hour" about work, blogging, music, or sitting on the couch w/elise in reply to SarahPsyDeal #
@MagicSauceMedia people living a life without content(ment) have no personal(ity) to brand. in reply to MagicSauceMedia #
@amanda_nan ps: we forgot to put the instructions back in the box; I have them for you in my room. in reply to amanda_nan #
@timotaye keep meaning to thank you for that sentiment, but it's the rare compliment that stymies my powers of speech ;) in reply to timotaye #
@SarahPsyDeal ha, what I think while dancing: "can I really do this for another 4mins"? Far cry from my claim to want to ballroom in my 30s in reply to SarahPsyDeal #
Awesome: @brimil is coming over to eat, share my nerdness, and plan @blamethon whilst wife is at rehearsal w/ Filmstar. #
I just had a #blamedrewscancer idea like whoa. @brimil will be black & blue tomorrow for all the times I keep excitedly smacking her arm. #
@sifelaver Gravy if it has meat, no matter what color it is. Sauce without meat. in reply to sifelaver #
@jshanley And, we've had a SM-filled week at blue as well! We're a bit of a feedback loop of enthusiasm. in reply to jshanley #
Check it out! @chefame will be @blameathon on 9/9/09 RT @AmyZQuinn my story about @chefame in @phillyinquirer! http://tinyurl.com/n7oysw #
I think it would be frowned upon if I showed up at work wearing this towel but, seriously, I really do not want to put on clothes. #
@iWIC3 But then all of my wonderful hair would be flat and lifeless! ;) in reply to iWIC3 #
Are you a YES for @blameathon on 9/9/09? Buy a discounted $15 ticket NOW @ http://bit.ly/blameathon (if you don't, I #blamedrewscancer) #
Reminded that my first impressions are hardly ever wrong, even when I wish fervently they would be. #
@nategach If I go a day on social media without shameless promotion of something – self or otherwise – then I've failed ;) in reply to nategach #
Stolen away for a quick lunch, but back to my beautiful paper sea shortly. #
Reed Kendall (of Up the Chain) just might be my favorite singer/songwriter in Philadelphia, and he's playing @blameathon http://bit.ly/u0PR2 #
All of this healthy living is murder when it's midnight and you're craving junk and all thatls there for you are baking supplies. #
@SarahRobinson um, you caught where I only ate cookies for 27 hours, right? in reply to SarahRobinson #
Yes, honey, the leak near your wedding dress is totally my problem. Please, keep sleeping. #
Dreamt he was doing a live staged reading of The Simpsons and got stuck playing Bart. #
@Sheamus Agreed. I can't tell you the last non-SFX movie I've gone to see in a theatre. There's just no point anymore. in reply to Sheamus #
@iWIC3 There's an episode where he stands on a crate or washing machine or something and does a whimsical dance, and that's what I had to do in reply to iWIC3 #
@jacmmkay As soon as I tweeted I thought about that. Unsure. Probably Smithers. in reply to jacmmkay #
Gina and I talked about upcoming theatrical exploits. She's in Fringe'09. I think I'm producing her in Fringe'10. I'm pushing for Hedwig'12. #
@amanda_nan That's more sleep than I get on most work nights. in reply to amanda_nan #
@Sheamus You're making way too much sense, the execs would never listen to you. Toys, shirts, books, sign up for DVD pre-order… in reply to Sheamus #
@Sheamus Aren't most people most primed to buy the DVD when walking out of the theatre? Why try to inspire them again with ads in 6 months? in reply to Sheamus #
Wtf. South philly Target moved the grocery section to the rear of the store, styled aisles so only one person can squeeze in at a time. #
Used to be passable. Now won't see any more of my business. Left my cart mid-trip. RT @SarahPsyDeal: @mmmeghan @krisis I agree! in reply to SarahPsyDeal #
Jackpot. http://twitpic.com/f0v8w #
I'm not sure why I felt the need to purchase two gallons (yes, gallons) of ice cream, but here they are. #
@SarahRobinson Oh, don't worry, we purchased MANY cookie ingredients. And Oreos (which we can't reproduce without a food scale). in reply to SarahRobinson #
Wonders if there's any arcade in the Philly area that has the 2-decades old 6-player Konami X-Men game… #
Why have I never DLed a ROM simulator before? I'm reliving all the boardwalk memories of my youth, minus hard-earned rolls of quarters. #
New issue of Wired is fantastic – could write a response essay to every article. The placebo effect piece is especially great. #
@alchemistmurph um, just play with me, Dazzler is my FAVORITE. Obscure female characters FTW. in reply to alchemistmurph #
@SarahRobinson haha, I had one heaping bowl of rpbc and two cocktail shaker milkshakes of coffee & vanilla. in reply to SarahRobinson #
@alchemistmurph I'm disappointed by how some of these games pale in comparison to my memories, but X-Men holds up. in reply to alchemistmurph #

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9 posts from Year 9 for my 9th anniversary

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Today is the ninth birthday of Crushing Krisis.

I have hundreds more words to share on that topic, but they’re still simmering. In the meantime, I am counting down my top nine posts from Year 9 of the blog on Twitter, adding them to this post as I go.

#9: Groom Team Style, pt. 1, wherein I am nearly ejected from David’s Bridal. Twice.

I love having this sort of madcap adventure so I can present it in a slightly-enhanced-reality post (surely influenced a bit by my love of H. S. Thompson). This one is made all the more amusing by how little I had to enhance the reality. All of the dialog is real, except for maybe the bit about the cloven hoof (although E claims I might have actually said that).

#8: “I’m not old,” and other stories from my actual life, wherein I meet @brimil, watch a house burn down, and have way-out dreams about the impending financial holocaust.

I followed the seemingly disparate thread of my day through a post to something coherent – a story disarmingly framed by an unlikely pair of Kelly Clarkson references. I love that blogging can tie together the themes of our lives, and here they really did come together to something larger … and maybe a little poignant.

#7: … – – – …, a brief SOS wherein we are stranded in London on our honeymoon.

I don’t think I’ve ever heard as much in-person feedback on a post as I did on this one. It was certainly meant to be funny, but the actual direness of the accommodation situation made the situation (and the post) even more ridiculous. All of the Honeymoon posts rank pretty high on my list of favorites.

#6: Tattooed/Colorblind & Shake It Off, my best audio and video recordings, respectively.

My favorite single recording of the year is definitely “Saving Grace,” but its post didn’t make the cut for my list. The “Tattooed/Colorblind” double A-Side still kinda blows me away – recorded them both in a matter of hours.

#5: whiling away the hours, wherein Gina and I discuss the ramifications of Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers and sing harmony to Hezekiah Jones.

Not all of my favorite posts are flashy, funny, or memorable. Some of them simply document moments in time. Many of my favorites occur in the company of Gina, my best friend and bandmate in Arcati Crisis.

#4: Nothing But Rock & Why I Blame Drew’s Cancer, pt. 1, my skydive photo and the start of the story behind it.

It’s impossible to exaggerate the effect #blamedrewscancer has had on my year, which included me leaping out of a plane with a bunch of people I met on Twitter.

#3: right now, wherein I live-blog my wedding vows. (not really) (but kinda)

The last thing I did before Team Groom left my hotel suite was set this post to go live when Elise and I would be saying our vows. Unfortunately, it does not capture the hilarity of my ad-lib Battlestar Galactica vow, delivered to the great amusement of E and our collected geeky friends.

#2: pipes and glass, a stream of consciousness on my childhood drug-addict neighbor.

Blogging gives you so much power over formatting and media richness, but sometimes the most powerful evocation of a memory is words arranged in just the right way.

#1: President Obama, wherein I (& my mother) react emotionally to the election of our 44th president.

I was extremely hesitant to make a post about Obama my top post of the year. However, it’s a not a post about his politics, or really even about him as a person. It’s a post about me, my family, and America, and I’m proud to have written it.

My traditional birthday post will be up tonight.

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Happy Birthday To This

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

I. The 27-Club.

Last September I turned 27.

It made me nervous.

Being a major music fan and devout lifetime subscriber to Rolling Stone, I am all too aware of the so-called “27 Club” – a musical super-group headlined by Robert Johnson, Brian Jones, Jimi, Janis, Jim, and Kurt, all of whom met their untimely ends at age 27.

My nervousness wasn’t an actual, rational fear. Just a fringe anxiety. Still, it hung there. The 27 hurdle. A year it would be a challenge to survive.

In the months after my birthday the challenge of surviving gave way to the challenge of getting from one day to the next. Honestly, I was so preoccupied with life that the whole 27 Club concept didn’t reoccur to me until I was getting ready to jump out of an airplane last month. And, since that failed to kill me, I assumed I was in the clear with regard to the whole untimely end angle.

I continued thinking that until the past few days, when I began re-reading my entries from the past year in anticipation of the ninth anniversary of Crushing Krisis.

It was then I realized that it happened. I died.

If that sounds like hyperbole, it’s meant to be, but only a little bit. Truly, the past year of my life was so vastly different than any that came before that it was hardly lived by the same person.

If that sounds like hyperbole, it’s not. One of the benefits of your blog celebrating it’s ninth birthday is having the ability to make frequent, sweeping, and entirely-accurate generalizations about the state of your life.

In fact, that’s my favorite thing to do on August 26, the birthday of Crushing Krisis. Continue reading ›

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What I Tweeted, 2009-08-30 Edition

Sunday, August 30, 2009

@Bsimi I was happy that wound up a single. The opening salvo on that disc is pretty extraordinary. in reply to Bsimi #
Must practice. RT @Iconic88 You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks – Winston Churchill in reply to Iconic88 #
@JeremyMeyers maybe you want them the most? in reply to JeremyMeyers #
Now slightly regretting the quart of ice cream I consumed yesterday. #
Worst of all Monday mistakes: I forgot my iPod! Will have to fall back to pandora for the day; the only CDs I keep here are Arcati Crisis. #
Contemplating a very rare self-initiated celebration of my birthday next month. This year, with all its peculiarities, warrants celebration. #
Have you checked http://blame-a-thon.com today? Team #blamedrewscancer is doing an awesome job of highlighting what we have planned for 9/9. #
Unexpectedly rewatching PUSH with commentary. Appreciating it even more – wonderful handheld appraching w/naturalistic acting. #
@Cecilyk Push is a gritty superhero movie, which is probably why the book Push became the movie Precious. Haven't seen that. in reply to Cecilyk #
@SarahRobinson I am usually HUGELY anti bday party. Thinking it might be nice to have people i enjoy over for dinner. Tired of going out. in reply to SarahRobinson #
I didn't have a b-day party from age five to age 19, and not another proper one since then (though now I have outings) @SarahRobinson #
@Cecilyk I've been reading good pre-hype about it. This is popcorn, but the aesthetic is great. Much more comic book than comic book movies. in reply to Cecilyk #
I am a great ADR detector. I just said, "wow, I think she's almost all ADR," and then the director says, "we had to ADR a lot of her here." #
ADR is one of those things that boggles me. Matching the tone, sync, and performance of your original performance? Not sure I could do it. #
@SarahRobinson That's why I want one! I feel like this has really been a year to mark with some sort of occassion. in reply to SarahRobinson #
Oooo. Garrison Starr initmate house concert in Media, PA the weekend before my birthday. Could that be my outing? #
Installed @smcphilly's awesome panel on Social Media on Social Good. @gloriabell speaking now; @brimil on the panel. #
OMG, @brimil being a communications rock star on the panel right now. I'm always dumbstruck when I hear #blamedrewscancer in a nutshell. #
Now talking about pancreatic cancer on behalf of http://pancan.org. Hard to raise awareness for a cancer that's so deadly, so quickly. #
"If the message is right, and the story is there, it has an amazing impact [no matter the] communications channel." #
Talking about @pancan, making charities more social, even for glancing contact or one-time donations. #
Now @melitami talking about how @twestival came to be. #
Original flavor @twestival brought water wells to over 17k people. The next Twestival is LOCAL flavored, with each city choosing a charity. #
"The whole point is to globally unite people for one cause." This is what social media for social good does – distributes support. #
@radiocolin OMG, can we have a first two season marathon?!!? I got addicted over the summer. in reply to radiocolin #
Panel: Crowdsource charity so that local efforts can customize to the culture of that community. More powerful than national campaigns. #
Benefits of SM for charity? Instantly viral. Connects new/young energy to small/insular networks. Builds community quickly w/x-communication #
Talking about difficulty in harnessing crowd-generated media/chatter in a more centralized resource people can experience. Make it a TEAM. #
I love that this panel is as much about the audience enriching the social causes of the panel as the panel enriching us as audience. #
@anniemal Am I finally going to introduce myself to you in person now? At @whuffaoke I was too busy fretting over song choices :) in reply to anniemal #
O! Social activity for social media for social good. @anniemal breaking us out to brainstorm as groups. Love it. Great @smcphilly panel. #
Brainstorming for @northernhomefc, an orphanage and support system for local children active since 1853. #
Going to try to translate these suggestions to be useful to all charities… hold please… #
Charities succeed when they tell stories – from people they are assisting, but also people who have "graduated" from support. #
Identify your top needs/goals as a charitable org, and make sure you strategically and clearly communicate about them. #
Be prepared for your skeptics. Know the answers/statistics to respond with to make your cause believable, credible, and compelling. #
Identify the size of the problem – is your cause seeking to fill a small, short-term need, or a larger, hard-to-satisfy need? #
Understand HOW you are and can be viral. Find people who will be viral through their familial or personal connections based on your cause. #
Never ignore education! Even when you can't raise money or reach a goal, every piece of outreach you do has the potential to pay back later. #
BTW, I am @smcphilly Social Media for Social Good, brainstorming strategies for charity getting started on SM; in this case @northernhomefc #
Don't ignore the economics of non-giving connections. Every connection you make who will talk about, link to, or RT you expands your reach. #
Reach out to people employed in the channel you benefit. "They can be your advocates, driving people to your group." says @brimil. #
Talking about #12for12k! YES! How they did a great job of being ubiquitous. Importance of strong & consistent branding for your campaign. #
@dannybrown Positive words and awareness for #12for12k here @smcphilly! #
@sifelaver Puts a fine point on it, no? Which charity did you just give to & which did you JOIN? How does it apply to SM strategy in general in reply to sifelaver #
Look at the twitters of local reporters. What are they writing, and how are they generating those stories? How can you be that story? #
Personalize your charity chatter – who is your voice? Why are they the one speaking for you? #
Harness your present volunteer-base as your natural advocates, but start that push offline. #
My tweets are up on our panel jumbo-tron. Holla, @smcphilly jumbotron! #
Holla? Holler? Holah? What is the right way to type that? #
Charities need to itemize their results. What do the smallest amounts of giving do? Sometimes some BIG things. #
Make an editorial plan for your social media presence. Know what you're promoting by week or month, even if it's not every blog/tweet. #
Me: If your charity is something people have misconceptions about (hello, "orphanage"), use the platform to retell the story your way. #
Use photos! Don't get trapped in being a text-only channel. A photo of the result of your campaign is meaningful. #
I have to say, this @smcphilly brainstorm session is gold. Yes, we're talking face-to-face with @northernhomefc, but it applies to everyone. #
Social media duties must be spread out in your organization. Even if one person is the voice, many people can be the brains. #
"Build a personality around your startup." Don't be afraid to make a charity a little personal about the staffers, even if it's a bit inane. #
Be a source of good resources for your industry. It will lead people to you who care about what you care about. #
@billlublin Ha, do you need to come over and unleash your fuller thoughts? Last time I tweeted AND took minutes, but that was a little much. in reply to billlublin #
"Just make a commitment." Stopping midway hurts you more than not talking. (@gloriabell dropping gems up there) #
@billlublin Oo, almost went pre instead of Android, but my fat thumbs didn't fit on that keyboard :) in reply to billlublin #
Great advice: get people to care before you ask for something. Definitely has worked for #blamedrewscancer. #
Let it be known that I am in love with @purplecar. #
The @smcphilly mtg spilled out in a major way to tir na nog. We're pretty easy to spot, if you're in the area. #
Wiped after a long day of work and social media, but brimming with new ideas. Need to switch gears to finishing up my blog's 9th b-day post! #
Chatted w/ @EileenOBrien about @23andMe, how it can be overwhelming just to contemplate what it could reveal. Pro for some, con for others. #
@mkaisr Awesome to meet you tonight! I assume you'll be at @twestival? I volunteered myself for whatever @gloriabell can use me for. in reply to mkaisr #
@kristinbrennan Thank you so much for you compliment last week. I've oved writing since I was old enough to type (7), & I hope I never stop. in reply to kristinbrennan #
Struggling with this post more than I need to. I set such a crazy standard for myself last year ( http://bit.ly/1P3tSJ ), hard to match. #
@chiah PRO: Personal empowerment. Adopt preventive measures early. Understand impact of your lineage. Contribute to research. Just cool. in reply to chiah #
@chiah CON: Daunting without 1:1 consult. May not yield actionable results, just more questions. Philosophically fatalist by definition? in reply to chiah #
@chiah This is silly, but do you guys have JUST the test vials? Could be fun to have spitting competitions w/fastest to fill getting a kit. in reply to chiah #
@EileenOBrien If you have a chance you should tweet your 140 version of our @23andMe chat from @smcphilly to @chiah, their community manager #
Sleep has taken precedence over banging my post into perfection. I wanted to post it at 9am, but I'd rather still love it at 9am in a year. #
SInce I am not forthcoming with my blog-iversary post I think I may count down my top ten posts of the year on Twitter tomorrow. Fun? #
Blah, I am home sick and working remotely. Not how I planned to spend my day, considering I even scheduled a few tweets for my work hours. #
Would it be ridiculous to put my 19" monitor on the coffee table so I can work from the couch? It sounds less ridiculous in type… #
Today is my blog's 9th anniversary, which is ridiculous to be saying. I'll be counting (tweeting?) down my favorite 9 posts of the year. #
Being sick would seem fair if I was out late carousing every night, but all I've done is work late & split a plate of calamari w/ @brimil. #
@jessicaharts YAY, thank you! Despite the sick day I am pretty excited. I hope people enjoy the top 9 posts. in reply to jessicaharts #
@mkaisr I honestly treat this as more of a holiday than my actual birthday :) in reply to mkaisr #
#9 of my top 9 posts of my 9th year: http://bit.ly/Dmldd – wherein I am nearly ejected from David's Bridal. Twice. #
Haha, I am totally working remotely with dual screens from my couch. God how I love being a nerd. #
This is surreal – home life on screen to my left. Work life on screen to my right. In my underwear drinking a 12oz glass of OJ on the couch. #
@mikeyzito Really? I LOVE to work remote every so often. I can get crazy-focused on work when I'm at home. #
@mikeyzito Oo, yes, in my DB days I probably would not have found it quite so charming. Now that I project manage it can be a good thing. in reply to mikeyzito #
#8 of my top 9 posts of my 9th year http://bit.ly/2WVh9M – wherein I meet @brimil and have way-out dreams about the financial holocaust. #
@PurpleCar @brimil & I seriously did a double take when you told us how old you/your-kids are. We both guessed low by 8+ years ;) in reply to PurpleCar #
I'm celebrating the 9th anniversary of my blog today! It's the longest running in Philly, and I counting down my 9 top posts of the year. #
@PurpleCar It's totally not old! The gist of our conversation was more, "man, she is pretty freaking cool for any age, but she looks 30." in reply to PurpleCar #
@iWIC3 LOL re: your comment. I was predisposed to like Kelly Clarkson long before she was on AI. Big voice, Motown influence, big hooks. in reply to iWIC3 #
#7 of my top 9 posts of my 9th year: http://bit.ly/yVXp – wherein we are briefly stranded in London on our honeymoon. Hilarity ensues. #
@realestatechick Thanks! I waffle over whether it's an achievement or just stubbornness, but I think 9yrs of stubborn *is* an achievement :) in reply to realestatechick #
@iWIC3 WOW, really? That is crazy. I love her book of influences so much, & Elise & I had just started dating, so KC holds a special place. in reply to iWIC3 #
@iPhillyChitChat Thank you! There's much more audio/video to come in my 10th season (holy shit, my 10th season, that's crazy to type out) in reply to iPhillyChitChat #
All of the honeymoon posts rank pretty high on my list of favorites; you can read them all here – http://bit.ly/3gOPxp #
@paullucci Thank you! I try to never take for granted how much of a positive force it has been for me as a person and a writer. in reply to paullucci #
@iWIC3 BTW, we wanted @downtownharvest for @blameathon, but they were missing a band member for that day :( in reply to iWIC3 #
@weezapa Thank you for the congrats! I still can't believe how long it's been. Good lord, the concept of 100 Philly years is pretty daunting in reply to weezapa #
@iWIC3 We actually just got Paul Dateh for the main spot for this event. Did you check out the Blame Drew's Cancer song? AMAZING. in reply to iWIC3 #
#6 of my top 9 posts of my 9th year http://bit.ly/4AD61e & http://bit.ly/WNgAm – my best audio and video recordings, respectively. #
Last minute blog b-day open mic hosting gig tonight, 223 South Street at Blue Banana. Always great music, always great food! Stop by. #
You should listen to Saving Grace – http://bit.ly/1fVQwU – definitely my best recording of last year, even though it wasn't in a Top 9 post. #
Amazing to hear and see those recordings, compared to what I was doing in Year 1 of my blog (terrifyingly, that's still up for you to hear). #
Didn't think I would spend my sick day working on PR for #blamedrewscancer with @digitas_health & hosting an open mic, but such is my life. #
Have you heard the ridiculously awesome #blamedrewscancer theme song? http://bit.ly/YZjD6 The mad-talented @pauldateh headlines @blameathon. #
(Seriously, could @pauldateh's voice be any more perfect? And then he multi-tracks a whole boy-band of himself? Amazing.) #
@therealdesh I might have to turn off freaking canonical links. Great for SEO, but they mess me up royally. in reply to therealdesh #
@jonrosenberg You and the Simpsons both, eh? in reply to jonrosenberg #
Okay, need a nap from this media-rich sick day or else I suspect this sick day is going to extend to be a sick week. #
@therealdesh the long ones are better for SEO. I fucking hate them; they're inspecific & easy to break. I will only link internally with #s in reply to therealdesh #
#5 of my top 9 posts of my 9th year http://bit.ly/C4rwK – wherein Gina and I discuss the ramifications of Outliers and sing harmony. #
I #blamedrewscancer if you don't know about @NorthernHomeFC, a venerable charity working in Philly that is just launching on social media. #
Just $20 buys a public school uniform RT @northernhomefc Help us provide school uniforms for 100 kids in 100 hours http://bit.ly/hn6i5 #
My countdown of my 9 favorite posts of the 9th year of my blog on my 9th blog-iversary continues with a familiar photo (and hash tag)… #
@brimil @sifelaver RT @DannyBrown 14 key skills and attributes for new PR professionals http://bit.ly/gvCN0 from the ever-smart @davefleet #
@SarahPsyDeal They were the featured charity @smcphilly last night; spent half the meeting talking about ground-up SM strategy for nonprofit in reply to SarahPsyDeal #
#4 of my top 9 posts of my 9th year: http://bit.ly/xqfaw & http://bit.ly/d1VEM – my skydive photo and the start of the story behind it. #
Okay, now we're into the heavy hitters – unquestionably my top 3 most memorable posts from my 9th year of blogging. #
#3 of my top 9 posts of my 9th year http://bit.ly/mcmPV – wherein I live-blog my wedding vows. (not really) (but kinda) #
@gloriabell Thank you, my dear! Apparently I had too much fun carousing with you SM types, as I grumpily on SEL on this big day :( in reply to gloriabell #
I should add that during our the physical wedding I ad libbed a vow about Battlestar Galactica, to the amusement of E and our geeky crowd. #
What 2 posts from my 9th year of blogging could I like more than my wedding vows? They couldn't be more different from each other… #
@DJMarilyn New! We were major addicts, would wake up early on Saturdays to watch new episodes on sci-fi's web site. in reply to DJMarilyn #
@NorthernHomeFC Can you tell us what goes into a uniform? Shirt, pants? Shoes? Also, many people don't know Philly public requires them! in reply to NorthernHomeFC #
#2 of my top 9 posts of my 9th year: http://bit.ly/vzYcR – a stream of consciousness on my childhood drug-addict neighbor. #
@spillsmusic Thank you! Not all of it is in that stream-of-consciousness, but it fit the story. Had been waiting in me for a long time. in reply to spillsmusic #
My favorite post of the year is next, and it's #1 because of what it says about my personality, not my politics. #
It also makes me cry every damn time I read it, which is maybe not what you want your favorite post of the year to do? I'm not sure. #
@caroline815 That post is golden. One of the most practical and well-reasoned blog posts about the comm. world I've read this year. in reply to caroline815 #
#1 of my top 9 posts of my 9th year: http://bit.ly/mAt2W – wherein I (& my mother) react emotionally to the election of our 44th president #
I struggled with making my Obama post #1 of yr9, because outside of elections CK is so apolitical. But, it's the writing I am most proud of. #
Meanwhile, I have my 9th anniversary commemorative bombshell of a post waiting in the wings to be posted at 9pm tonight. #
@Sheamus Mixed opinion. Yes, it's not media-rich. But, research recently shows the lack of prose to be a myth. Kids write more than ever. in reply to Sheamus #
@eddidit Thank you very much. But, you made me succumb to re-reading it, and now I'm crying. in reply to eddidit #
@Sheamus If Twitter created an official media-rich wrapper it would be teen-mecca, supplanting texting. Teens don't want the clients/apps. in reply to Sheamus #
@Sheamus A Twitter-wrap that embedded media more like Fbook statuses, maybe also previewed links, and synced to their text msg contact list. in reply to Sheamus #
@eddidit Certainly not! I just usually reserve it for Julianne Moore movies and the end of Harry Potter novels :) in reply to eddidit #
Off to redeem my long-overdue sick-day nap. Hope to see you tonight @ Blue Banana, 223 South St, where I'll guest host the awesome open mic. #
@eddidit Nic Cage may negate the Julianne Moore effect. in reply to eddidit #
@schmidtultra Whoa, I love perogies, where the hell is that? in reply to schmidtultra #
@Sheamus I didn't mean to imply anything other than 140 updates – just the inclusion of media inline, much like tweettree.com. in reply to Sheamus #
Warming up for my guest spot hosting the open mic @ Blue Banana, 223 South Street. Starts at 8pm. Usually really strong music there. #
Willing to bet I'm the only male singer/songwriter in Philly who does an hour of vocal warmups for an open mic hosting gig. #
@SarahPsyDeal We are a rare breed! I also know one here. Acoustic guitar alt-tunings freaks are your best bet to find them. Also, DMB fans. in reply to SarahPsyDeal #
Miiiiiight debut my cover of "Poker Face" tonight. Still not totally confident in the original key. #
The voice and I are not on best terms tonight. Going to have to get through this just on attitude. #
@johhnny5 sometimes the attitude obscures the performance a little too much, but that might be the effect I'm looking for tonight. in reply to johhnny5 #
Waiter at open mic warned me that last week was dead. Let's hope this doesn't turn into a night of solo Peter; totally not in that groove. #
@PurpleCar Um, holy shit? in reply to PurpleCar #
A shout-out for my blog from @phillyist! RT @PurpleCar Woah! @krisis has been blogging 9 YEARS & is all over the news: http://tr.im/xdir #
Blowing me away out of nowhere, male/female hip hop duo The Mighty Ones. Totally unlike anything I've seen at open mics. Female emcee! #
I need some video of this shit. Good lord. #
@sifelaver DUDE. in reply to sifelaver #
Okay, they are The Mighty Onez, they are at http://youtube.com/itsnoelz – they are live from Philly and not your average hip hop duo. #
@bethharte I just said "tweet this shit out" in a spontaneous and non-ironic way. #
@caroline815 In the face of that overwhelming response how can they still fill the mag with airbrushed women? She should be a cover model! in reply to caroline815 #
Don't feel significantly better than I did yesterday – not enough time spent parked on the couch drinking OJ. Still, heading into work. #
@daisie981 At the Wednesday night open mic I guest-hosted @ Blue Banana, which tends to be hip hop / open mic. Think they're coming back. in reply to daisie981 #
@daisie981 Did you check out their music? http://www.myspace.com/themightyonez & follow @itsnoelz in reply to daisie981 #
@NorthernHomeFC I'm going to share your story in my United Way meeting this morning, and talk about getting you to come to our Agency event. in reply to NorthernHomeFC #
You should read this valuable post if you are in PR/SM RT @DannyBrown 14 key skills & attributes for new PR pros http://bit.ly/gvCN0 #
@Cecilyk Not feeling well but merry none-the-less. You? Client troubles abated yet? in reply to Cecilyk #
@inflamatorywrit Thank you for your kind comment on my anniversary post. I have been remiss in keeping up with your blog; must change that. in reply to inflamatorywrit #
@itsnoelz Hey, are you guys with a label? Also, ever play in Philly with a live band, or are you just w/your tracks right now? Just curious. in reply to itsnoelz #
@DannyBrown Danny, I am cheerful despite myself. Need to catch up with you sometime soon (and write you a blog!) How are you? in reply to DannyBrown #
@DannyBrown What's coming up for you? I still need to give to your August charity! Also, if your panel gets picked I am so going to SXSW :) in reply to DannyBrown #
@DannyBrown Can't wait to hear! I need to speak to @SarahRobinson about becoming a part of your network of supporting blogs. in reply to DannyBrown #
As if I'm not already obscenely high-energy at work, @brimil just joined another team with me. With her around I never need caffeine. #
@SarahRobinson Didn't have to sing too much, as we had awesome turnout. Wound up dueting w/a wicked harmonica player at the end of the night in reply to SarahRobinson #
@SarahRobinson Need to reconcile my quality obsession. Snce my old stuff still circulates on the web I tend to over-screen new content. in reply to SarahRobinson #
@mkaisr The Avery pop-out ones are handy as well. I use them for everything – business cards, download cards, thank you cards… in reply to mkaisr #
@SarahRobinson Did I not give you a zip of various songs? I thought I did… in reply to SarahRobinson #
@SarahRobinson Ahh, shareable stuff. It's being worked on. My life is starting to feel like a minefield ;) in reply to SarahRobinson #
@SarahRobinson Did you have any further social MP3 suggestions beyond Grooveshark? in reply to SarahRobinson #
@cropulis I love that album so freaking much. in reply to cropulis #
@Cecilyk @anniemal Will there be an official release of notes from the panel? I can send you what I took from the brainstorm, if it helps. #
@anniemal Awesome! I don't know if I'm on the wiki – is that just on the FB group? in reply to anniemal #
@cropulis That is pretty peculiar. I remember how I felt in 1999 about people enthusing about 10-yr-old records. It wasn't positive ;) in reply to cropulis #
@PhillyMarketing Awesome, thanks! in reply to PhillyMarketing #
While I'm working on Social Media plans for every other person and their brother, does someone want to work on one for me? ;-) #
@NorthernHomeFC You've said backpacks a few times – are the backpacks a part of the uniform project? I'm confused. in reply to NorthernHomeFC #
@khartline Indeed, maybe if I just planned for myself under another name? Meanwhile, was just going to @ you – how is life after the tour? in reply to khartline #
@Voice333 That sounds awesome! I will stay tuned so I can keep my NYC friends up to date. in reply to Voice333 #
I'm sorry, did Krycek just KISS Mulder? I totally do not remember that from previous viewings. #
@drew McNabb @ WR? Are you kidding? I might have to run to a bar and see this. in reply to drew #
Incognito for my outing to Vicky Spaeth's show at the Tin: baggy clothes, hair tied back, wearing glasses. Hopefully can do some writing. #
Actually, I sort of look like me from high school on a non-glam-rock day. I could have tied a flannel around my waist for full effect. #
Do you cultivate a specific image? Is there a certain way you can "dress down" so that your friends might not recognize you? #
Tucked into the corner of the Tin by the sound board. Hoping all of V's friends come through and fill up the room; she's going to rock. #
Yeah, incognito until I opened my fat mouth. Now everyone knows I'm here. #
Pulled up a table with my dear friend Andrea Nardello, who is recording her new LP right now. Can't wait! MySpace: http://bit.ly/8jukW #
WOW. Sierra Hurtt opened w/an acappella song and is now doing a muscular acoustic version of Metric's "Help I'm Alive." http://bit.ly/t48m7 #
Crowds at the Tin have had a handful of rude, chatty moments lately. Is it because a lot of the local artists are from the open mic scene? #
Elise doesn't want to come back after the last show we saw, probably the most disrespectful crowd I've ever been in – which is saying a lot. #
@sarahrobinson Just about the full repertoire of Arcati Crisis tunes now on Blip.fm … working on my solo stuff. #
Full complement of Peter Marinari & Arcati Crisis tunes now available to stream & tweet on Blip.fm (thanks @sarahrobinson!) #
Okay, birthday girl slash headliner Victoria Spaeth has demanded my presence down in front, so no more laptop. MySpace: http://bit.ly/j3IOO #
@iFreddie Just saw you listening to blip – my solo and band demos are all up now – Peter Marinari & Arcati Crisis, respectively. in reply to iFreddie #
@iFreddie That song is truly a true story. It could not be more literal. in reply to iFreddie #
@iFreddie Hmph, that shouldn't be on there. That's an old demo of a band song. in reply to iFreddie #
@Cecilyk Had someone on the bus tell me my eyes had the look of someone who had been vomiting for several days. Otherwise, I'm great. in reply to Cecilyk #
Maybe I can manage a few #followfriday suggestions today? Let's see… #
I must highlight @sarahrobinson for #ff: a fantastic blogger, an inquisitive & responsive follower, & a supporter of @dannybrown & @12for12k #
@DannyBrown I can't access it at work, so it must be racy :) in reply to DannyBrown #
#ff: I had the good fortune to meet @mkaisr at @smcphilly. Super-cool guy with SM smarts & not nearly enough followers. Change that! #
@SarahRobinson I discovered there's lots of OLD stuff of mine on Blip, and since it doesn't pull year from the MP3 it's impossible to tell. in reply to SarahRobinson #
@SarahRobinson Except, the old stuff has crap audio quality, so if you hear a recording that sounds like crap, that's the old stuff. in reply to SarahRobinson #
@bonniekatt Hmm, I thought all the gap concerts had ended in the last week. in reply to bonniekatt #
@SarahRobinson Not when there's a 8yr-old clip of me singing into a pinhole mic pre-voice lessons compared to a current studio version. in reply to SarahRobinson #
@SarahRobinson Still, worth reminding myself occasionally. I do let perfection force me to idle in mediocrity. in reply to SarahRobinson #
@bonniekatt Clearly, since I jumped right on it! I actually saw someone last night who had done one of the shows, Sierra Hurtt. in reply to bonniekatt #
@khartline Your post on @equalman's "Is Social Media a Fad" is making its way around my workgroup today :) in reply to khartline #
@NorthernHomeFC A tip – if you start a tweet with an @ like @krisis only people who follow you AND know me will see it. in reply to NorthernHomeFC #
I think Sabra Chipolte Hummus has just overtaken Special K Red Berries w/Soy Milk as my favorite snack outside of France. #
(If you are wondering as to my favorite snack within France, the answer to that question was, "anything from FranPrix or a patisserie.") #
Getting my office in order, perhaps enough to record new songs? #
#tweetdeckfail, pt1: The default reverse-out text colors are awful. Changing settings kinda solves the issue, but may make menus unreadable. #
#tweetdeckfail, pt2: Unable to display all of my "following" in a single pane to choose from, so the groups are useless. #
I'm getting a little weary of not having web-synced groups to use across my four main PCs, but not tired enough to suffer through TweetDeck. #
Reading good things about Twitter app @mixero – could it be my savior? Waiting on a beta invite now. #
I know I should just wait for Seesmic to launch sync, they seem to be the developer that's got the right idea. Just need a mid-term solution #
@sierrahurtt Loved your cover of @metric's "Help I'm Alive" – great underground choice, great fit for your voice. #
@leahjones As long as it has an RSS feed you can, but not sure you could do both blogs at once – would need a combined RSS first. in reply to leahjones #
@leahjones I think I know how, hold please… in reply to leahjones #
@leahjones Make sure NOTES app is installed. Go to fb.com/ editnotes.php?id=(YOUR # HERE)&import in reply to leahjones #
@leahjones Or, go to "Add a Note," then click the NOTES icon along the top of the screen. You'll go to the main notes page for your page. in reply to leahjones #
@NorthernHomeFC No problem! Also, my co-worker Sheila emailed you an invite to our Agency event yesterday; let me know if you don't see it. in reply to NorthernHomeFC #
@leahjones Yeah, that page is useless. Click "Write a New Note." Then click the tiny "NOTES" icon at the top of the screen. Screenshot that? in reply to leahjones #
Awesome Business: internet on-demand radio @blipfm. Sent them a question 36hrs ago; got a prompt, friendly, super-helpful response. #
@leahjones I'd love to talk to you some more about your business & what you do – want to do similar to support local artists. in reply to leahjones #
Customer service @musician_friend always impresses the hell out of me. They're all so empowered to HELP. Sandy just rocked my recent order. #
@_djh I am so in love with you at this moment that I might have to tell my wife :) in reply to _djh #
@_djh Not only did it work, but in less than 5 minutes @mixero already does EVERYTHING that other clients have been missing. in reply to _djh #
Just the following handling ALONE makes @mixero the best Twitter client I have seen so far – like a Twitter/AIM mashup. #
Two of the best bills of September: 9/12, @suzybrownsongs CD release w/Beekeepers. 9/20, PaperTrees and Alexandra Day, who I ADORE! #
@platypusjones Just from the photo I'm thinking I'm going to like them…. in reply to platypusjones #
@platypusjones Don't like the gimmicky stuff on the MySpace, but I like My Time. Which is more indicative? in reply to platypusjones #
I sent @wockerjabby the longest email I think I have ever written. In 2001 we used to correspond in 2000-word missives; this was longer. #
Blasting @amandapalmer to an empty house and wailing my guts out. #
@snippyfish Huh? Have you been watching the animated bits of Hedwig with them? in reply to snippyfish #
Why must every new song be so much more difficult than the last one. Damn me and my progress. #
@johhnny5 Oo, I might do that! That's sponsored by my company, sortof. in reply to johhnny5 #
Just listened to my first recording of the new song – pretty rockin'! Worried that the chorus stays too low, but I fixed it. Needs a bridge. #
Did I lie or did my cells just change? I know I said that I would stick around. In 7 yrs our bodies rearrange; regenerate the common ground. #
I am more than slightly concerned about the leak that has developed just above my multi-thousand-dollar mixing setup… #
@joeross Luckily the leak is down a wall, so I can just pull it all away. But, scary – this room is, like, 3/4 my net worth. in reply to joeross #
I need to work ut othe vocal placement on my new one or it's going to blow me out each time I rehearse. Gs in mixed voice, Peter, not full. #
Why am I sitting on the couch watching highlights of Kelly Ripa? Seriously, is this why I stayed home from Elise's show? #
@dragonballyee The Groomlin, actually. in reply to dragonballyee #
Hmm. Must contemplate. RT @drew: So come on. if you could only follow FOUR people on Twitter, who would they be? #survivortwitter #
If could only follow four people, at the moment I think they'd be @gloriabell, @sarahrobinson, @amandapalmer, & @transitionaltee. All women! #
E back from her show; just played her the video of the new song and she LIKES it. More than "Love Me Not." She hardly ever likes new ones. #
New song went from a million disparate parts yesterday to kinda awesome pop song this am. Maybe called "Regenerate?" Possible video, later. #
@TransitionalTee Not only would I get to read and talk to you, but I'd probably still get to see the greatest hits of @dannybrown via RT :) in reply to TransitionalTee #
Memorizing the new song on the swings… http://twitpic.com/fv1yl #
Leithgow street swings. http://twitpic.com/fv24l #
On the fence about running out to the Downey's open mic. Pushed my voice pretty hard already on the new one, but could hang w/ @sierrahurtt #
@Insomniac_Love Also because of the $5 beers? I think for your birthday you shoudl go to Bob & Barbarba's in reply to Insomniac_Love #
Elizabethtown. Greatest movie that no one likes. I think it's our favorite movie as a couple. #
"You wanna be really great? Then have the courage to fail big and stick around. Make them wonder why you're still smiling." – Elizabethtown #
"It takes time to be funny, and it takes time to extract joy from life." – Elizabethtown #