Category Archives: Personal

Does Social Media Make us Even More Intolerant?

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Kat

The world is full of hate and bigotry. Intolerance is so thick in the atmosphere that it’s a wonder any Oxygen can get through to us. We bash those with religious beliefs different than our own. Anyone whose sexual preference … Continue reading →

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Is Social Media Killing Conversation?

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Kat

My elementary school report cards were always filled with As and positive remarks. However, every single one of them also sported comments by the teachers such as “talks too much in class.” I know – this comes as a huge … Continue reading →

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How to Work At Home Successfully

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Kat

Three and a half years ago, my dream of working from home came true. I had long envisioned a life in which I could work in my pajamas with a ponytail in my hair during any hours I choose. My … Continue reading →

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Are You Truly Ready for Your Fifteen Minutes of Fame?

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Kat

As I was typing out a reply to this very question over on the other Lockergnome site a few moments ago, I realized that the thoughts in my head might just make an excellent blog post. Until this point, I … Continue reading →

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How NOT to Deal With Internet Trolls

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Kat

For the past three years, I have had to deal with Internet trolls on a daily basis. I have had threats made against me for perceived wrong-doings, been called every name in the book (and some that I believe were … Continue reading →

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Is Arrington the Devil in Disguise?

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Kat

I suppose that this post could get me into some proverbial hot water. It’s a good thing, then, that I tend to enjoy showers that nearly scald the skin off of my back. I’ve never been afraid to speak my … Continue reading →

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Music Heals Your Soul

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Kat

I’ve been in Seattle for nearly a week now, due to attending the Microsoft MVP Summit. I’ll be writing more on that later. I’m very tired from all of the activities, but I was moved to tears tonight by an … Continue reading →

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How Did We Ever Survive Growing Up?!

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Kat

A longer version of this was sent to me in an email just now. I couldn’t help but laugh as I read it. How true most of it is! I am not that old, but there are so many differences … Continue reading →

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Domestic Violence Scars

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Kat

I’ve written before about the scars that I still carry from my abusive marriage, both visible and internal. There are faint scars on my thighs, where he cut me. There is one on my arm, where he cut me. There … Continue reading →

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Why Am I Not More Professional?

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Kat

My good friend Drew decided to send out a tweet a little while ago, telling people they should follow me, as well. My other buddy, Mark Horvath retweeted Drew’s original just seconds later. What followed was me watching my email … Continue reading →

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