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Jun 17, 2012 Posted by Mel

Rants & Raves – 06/17/12

Oh, the webbernet! It gets me all riled up with dire news and mainstream idiocy, then blammo! it hits me with something so awesome, it must be shared. Beautiful people, welcome to this week’s collection of Rants & Raves. Rants Sigh. That’s all: sigh. MUST READ: Sugar is making us fat. If you’re up on your paleo what-what and read paleo blogs, this statement won’t be... read more

Jun 9, 2012 Posted by Mel

Rants & Raves – 06/09/12

Oh, the webbernet! It gets me all riled up with dire news and mainstream idiocy, then blammo! it hits me with something so awesome, it must be shared. Beautiful people, welcome to this week’s collection of Rants & Raves. Rants I’m light on the bad news today – mostly this stuff is silly and annoying, but not too grim. Except for the Weight Watchers thing, which makes me ranty and stabby... read more

Jun 2, 2012 Posted by Mel

Rants & Raves – 06/02/12

I’m on a yoga retreat in Tulum, Mexico this week. If things are going right, I’m either meditating, bare foot running, or sipping a pina colada right now. I’ll be back in the world of all things digital on June 4. Until then, enjoy this post and take good care of yourself. Rants These range from mildly silly to outright disturbing. Just another week trying to understand our... read more

May 26, 2012 Posted by Mel

Rants & Raves – 05/26/12

I’m on a yoga retreat in Tulum, Mexico this week. If things are going right, I’m either meditating, bare foot running, or sipping a pina colada right now. I’ll be back in the world of all things digital on June 4. Until then, enjoy this post and take good care of yourself. Rants Can you believe it?! Only one thing bummed me out this week. Well, only one thing I’m going to rant... read more

May 19, 2012 Posted by Mel

Rants & Raves – 05/18/12

Oh, the webbernet! It gets me all riled up with dire news and mainstream idiocy, then blammo! it hits me with something so awesome, it must be shared. Dear friends, welcome to this week’s collection of Rants & Raves. Rants Last week, I only had two small rants to share. This week? I had so many articles that made me smash my head against the desk, I had to break them up between this week and... read more

May 12, 2012 Posted by Mel

Rants & Raves – 05/12/12

Oh, the webbernet! It gets me all riled up with dire news and mainstream idiocy, then blammo! it hits me with something so awesome, it must be shared. Dear friends, welcome to this week’s collection of Rants & Raves. Hmmm… Both of these articles stirred up an emotional response in me. They provoked neither a rant nor a rave, but definitely made me think. Are Most People in Denial About... read more

Apr 28, 2012 Posted by Mel

Rants & Raves – 04/28/12

I’m not going to sugarcoat, friends: I’ve had a terrible two days. Or, more accurately, life has been normal, and I’ve been unable to effectively manage my perspective enough to stop pouting. That’s the thing about hormonal wonkiness: when hormones aren’t working properly, it’s like a veil is covering the world, tamping down the good, making everything kinda meh.... read more

Apr 16, 2012 Posted by Mel

Rants & Raves – 04/14/12

This is installment of Rants & Raves is coming to you from Playa Grande in Costa Rica. I’m listening to the cicadas singing in the trees and can hear the waves crashing on the beach about 100 meters away. This is the view from my poolside “office.” I’m enormously grateful, and I feel a little embarrassed by my good fortune. This is ridiculously like typing in paradise, and it... read more

Apr 8, 2012 Posted by Mel

Rants & Raves – 04/08/12

Oh, the webbernet! It gets me all riled up with dire news and mainstream idiocy, then blammo! it hits me with something so awesome, it must be shared. Dear friends, welcome to this week’s collection of Rants & Raves. Rants Here are the things that worked me up into a lather this week. My computer monitor has shown amazing patience and fortitude in the face of my shock and outrage. I’ll... read more

Mar 31, 2012 Posted by Mel

Rants & Raves – 03/31/12

Oh, the webbernet! It gets me all riled up with dire news and mainstream idiocy, then blammo! it hits me with something so awesome, it must be shared. Dear friends, welcome to this week’s collection of Rants & Raves. Rants Here are the things that worked me up into a lather this week. My computer monitor has shown amazing patience and fortitude in the face of my shock and outrage. Another... read more

Mar 10, 2012 Posted by Mel

Rants & Raves – 03/10/12

Oh, the webbernet! It gets me all riled up with dire news and mainstream idiocy, then blammo! it hits me with something so awesome, it must be shared. Dear friends, welcome to this week’s collection of Rants & Raves. Rants It was a good week — I didn’t trip over too much that made me feel stabby! But I did take note of two less-than-fabulous news items. Let’s get the bad news out... read more

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