presentation of self: Archive

No, this isn’t high school

Popularity and Bullying Online: I’ll admit it: I read Julia Allison’s “Life Cast” (http://julia.nonsociety.com/). Why is it that I’m a little ashamed? Maybe because I have also seen the multiple hate sites (i.e. http://gawker.com/#!julia-allison) and extremely mean comments directed to her and her followers. It makes me wonder, has bullying or its targets changed now that cyber bullying is...

Mar 29th

Watch

And the Oscar goes to… While many wondered today if Natalie Portman would win best actress, others wondered if she’d “accentuate her growing baby bump in a skintight Herve Leger bandage dress.” (Oscars yahoo.com) With the best and worst of Oscar fashion flooding the TV and Internet today, I wonder what themes might emerge from an examination of this fashion commentary. In these fashion...

Feb 28th

Let’s not get too 'Jesus-y'

To believe or not to believe…that is not the question. Instead, this Sunday I found myself considering the sermons that generations prior heard while attending church and whether/how the core message of the sermons has changed. For example, would an analysis of sermon transcripts reveal that churches now are so concerned with the decline in attendance or even wrapped up in the commodification of...

Feb 22nd

Do we want a discussion or a fight?

The website http://www.soulpancake.com/ urges participants to use this space to “chew on life’s biggest questions” and to “engage in art, creativity, truth, and beauty.” I am extremely interested in how flaming (Wikipedia - flaming) is used on this site (and similar sites) where the philosophy clearly states that by hearing a diversity of perspectives, we will hopefully have a fuller experience...

Feb 15th

Would this have “redeemed” him?

Being a Steelers fan from as far back as I can remember, I watched Sunday’s Super Bowl with excitement. However, I found myself consistently questioning the rhetoric of the sportscasters’ coverage of Ben Roethlisberger’s sexual assault charges and his four game suspension at the start of this season. Did they really just say that winning the Super Bowl would redeem him? (SeattleTimes) Did they...

Feb 8th

Are we all that busy?

So often I find myself answering the question “How have you been?” with the reply “Busy!” Is it because I don’t feel like providing a more detailed explanation? Is it because this answer is expected? Or am I really that busy? A recent article by Hamber (http://www.polity.org.za/article/lessons-for-combating-stress-2011-01-28) discusses this further by focusing on how we’re too ‘busy being busy.’...

Feb 1st

Feminist Showgirls?

I didn’t think my trip to Vegas would particularly influence my thoughts on future research. However, I find myself now considering a study using either content or discourse analysis due to my experience on the trip. Susan Douglas’ writings on Enlightened Sexism (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/188-0958452-8748029?a=080508326X) along with the mass amount of ads for...

Jan 25th

Jan 26th

DJ Jazzy Bri →

Click on the link above for Brian’s…I mean only in the mornings’…new website. He’s a DJ (on this site at least) and has awesome taste (always)! You should listen and give him props.

Jan 19th

only in the mornings - photo shoots

I’ve obviously been busy with my camera recently and, lucky for Brian, this has produced a good number of pictures for his band only in the mornings. While there are many more in my picasa website, here are few of my faves:

Jan 17th

Missing Ohio - scenery

I realize that many people would absolutely love to live in a city like Chicago. Don’t get me wrong, it can be a gorgeous city with tons of things to see and experience. However, once I get into the car and start driving out of the city, I am reminded of how beautiful the country (and just the nature that you can’t always witness in the city) really is. The trip to Ohio, as it always...

Jan 17th

Missing Ohio - people

What a wonderful break it was. However, here I am back in the swing of Spring semester. This post is dedicated to the lovely family and friends we were able to see during the week and half spent in Ohio. :-) Bri, Me, Mom, and Dad…..missing Colleen and Brett - Christmas Eve Grandma and Grandpa Taylor - Christmas Eve Bri, Dad, and Grandpa Berry - Christmas Day Jenn, Vanessa,...

Jan 17th

First Snow!

We had the first snowfall here in Chicago today. I got excited and took a bunch of pictures. Here are just a few. Out the window Telephoto lens into neighbor’s apartment…hope they weren’t too creeped out. It made a cool pic though! Decided to step out onto the fire escape for some photos It really started to come down! OK, now I’ve had my fill of winter. Ready...

Dec 3rd

Nov 28th

Thanksgiving Dinner

We went to Ann Sather, typically a breakfast restaurant, for Thanksgiving dinner this year. It was a ridiculous amount of awesome food. Nom Nom. Their “assorted bread” included one of their famous cinnamon rolls. Dessert first, thank you! I’ve never seen such a big pile of turkey. Neither has Bri. Although we missed being with family, it was a wonderful 3rd...

Nov 27th

Nov 15th

Autumn Photos

Here is a link to some newly posted photos from Colleen and Brett’s Wedding, changing of leaves in Chicago, and other awesome Fall shenanigans. A couple of “teasers”: Waveland Clock Tower Park - Chicago The Fam at Colleen & Brett’s Wedding in Santa Barbara A sleepy Nutter. Enjoy! :-)

Nov 1st

only in the mornings won!

only in the mornings (Brian) won the competition and is now the Indie Spotlight Band of the Month! Check him out and listen to his music at this link: alternativeaddiction.com!

Nov 1st

Oct 31st