Can Women Solve the Economic Crisis?
We've all seen the studies that show there is a stark gender gap in the workforce. Recent statistics show that "women comprise of the workforce, 49% of all managers, 16%…
Were We Set Up To Crash and Burn?
I was born in 1978. Depending on whose research you're looking at, the only thing that's consistent about my generation is that its definition is fluid and constantly in…
What’s it worth to you?
I want to talk about some bigger issues before getting down to the nitty gritty; so I'm going to start my blogging life here with some of my thoughts about…
Banks listing foreclosures through real estate agents.
About four years ago, I wrote down this goal: How to buy a foreclosure '“ research steps. This was back in the day when you typically had to show up…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Happy Free Comic Book Day!
I'm leading my nerdiness show and admitting it: I'm a huge comic book geek. I read comic books and watch all the superhero movies (even the lousy Fantastic Four ones).…
What Will Be the Economic Impact of the Swine Flu?
Swine flu. The media has a collective shiver running down its spine because of the porky pandemic. But I'm tellin ya'll . . . it's a massive cover up for…
No job? Start Your Own Business
Have you been downsized, right-sized, experienced a layoff, or simply seen your employment vanish over the last year of the recession? You're certainly not alone. While many business owners are…
Kelly McGillis Comes Out: Social Stance or Economic Stunt?
The biggest nonstory of the week is that Kelly McGillis is gay. One of the blogs at The Los Angeles Times titled the post: '˜Top Gun' hottie Kelly McGillis is…
Obama’s First 100 Days
"It's the economy, stupid." ~Bill Clinton There has been a lot of hoopla this week about President Obama's first 100 days in office. We're in the middle of a media…
True Confessions: How wine destroys my thrift
My name is Martinique and I have a lesbitonic wine problem. Right. Back up. Lesbitonic? Here is how lesbitonic came about. I wrote this to my friend Kristen: girls blow…