Lighthearted

Thanks, #RSAC, For Not Putting Us In The Dog House This Valentine’s Day

by Bill Brenner February 14, 2012 Adventures in writing

I couldn’t let this day go by without a little thank you to the organizers of the annual RSA Conference. Almost every year, they start the event on Valentine’s Day, which puts those of us with significant others in the dog house. Mood music: No one wants to be away from their loved ones on a holiday like this, but for those who work in the security world, RSA is not a conference you can…  [Read More]

Gisele Bundchen Ain’t My Cup ‘O Joe, But I Give Her A Pass On This One

by Bill Brenner February 7, 2012 Fitness

My interest in football is minimal. I love a good story of athletes overcoming the odds and showing us that anything’s possible. In that regard, Tom Brady is a hell of a role model. I’m also not a fan of the Patriots quarterback’s wife, Gisele Bundchen. Mood music: It’s nothing personal. The world of professional modeling and fashion bores me, except for the occasional episode of Project Runway. And that’s just to see the train wrecks. As…  [Read More]

A Honey Badger Who Cares (A Little)

by Bill Brenner February 4, 2012 Lighthearted

I’m a big fan of the honey badger, widely regarded as the most fearless creature on Earth. In my efforts to spit in the face of fear, there has been no better role model. Behold: It’s been said that the honey badger doesn’t give a shit about anything. Some would say that’s not a positive attribute. But I choose to look at this with some tunnel vision. Anyone with a soul — good or bad…  [Read More]

Me And My Facebook Unfriend Finder

by Bill Brenner January 31, 2012 Communication Skills

Yesterday Mashable had an article about a new plug-in that alerts you when someone unfriends you, de-activates their page or ignores your friend request. Mood music: “That would be bad for my mental health,” I told myself, seconds before hitting the “install” button. I was reminded of the Black Flag song where Henry Rollins screams: You say you don’t want it You don’t want it Say you don’t want it Then you slip it on in…  [Read More]

The Pity Train Derailed, But Hypocrisy Is Alive And Well

by Bill Brenner January 26, 2012 Communication Skills

The problem with this little chestnut making the Facebook rounds is that it tends to describe the very people who post these things.

But He Had All Those Facebook Friends

by Bill Brenner January 26, 2012 Lighthearted

I have 2014 Facebook connections. Which means my funeral will be a mellow affair.

I Don’t Care About Your Bra Color, Where You Put Your Purse Or Where You’re Going for 15 Months

by Bill Brenner January 17, 2012 Communication Skills

I’m all for raising awareness. Cancer. Mental Illness. People understand little about these and other maladies. But telling us your bra color isn’t going to help. In the last couple of years, we’ve seen these awareness campaigns where women throw some cryptic message on their Facebook pages. One time it was listing a color. Another time it was where they put their purse. The message would be something suggestive like this: “I like it on…  [Read More]

It’s The Stinkin’ Truth, Kids

by Bill Brenner December 30, 2011 Children's issues

You Win Some, You Lose Some

by Bill Brenner December 16, 2011 Children's issues

Yup.

Yes, Virginia, There Is A Grinch

by Bill Brenner December 16, 2011 Depression

Everything about Christmas is infuriating me today. It’s progress, because Christmas once brought out deep feelings of sadness, and I prefer self-righteous fury over sadness. Still, this is supposed to be a joyful season and I’m trying to find that joy. After all, nobody wants a cranky bastard in the room ruining the party. So I’ve been seeking  THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT, and I must admit the results have been mixed. One thing that makes me…  [Read More]

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