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I did not go into the office today (hint: I’m writing this on Thursday night) because, well, yesterday I found out I have bursitis in my right shoulder. And while no one can tell without an MRI, the suspicion is that there is a tiny tear in my rotator cuff causing it. And by the way, no idea how I did this. I woke up at 4 AM in excruciating pain and by 2 PM, was leaving work to go to the doctor. My shoulder has been a little achy since Sunday night but this was just suddenly like WHAM. I don’t actually like working from home but I do like not having to spend three hours in the car, so there’s that. But I do have a little cabin fever right now and may just have to take a walk outside when I finish this post.

ANYWAY…. 

What's In My Pocket Friday

  • I’m speaking at the Dad 2.0 Conference next week and I’m super excited! This is a totally new conference to me and I can’t wait to meet new people, new bloggers and influencers, and drop some knowledge.
  • I know everything is terrible right now and I’m not going to help you with this awful news: BACON RESERVES ARE AT AN ALL-TIME LOW. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! (Did you know we have “bacon reserves?” Where is this place? Wanna go?)
  • Current, new TV obsessions: The Crown (Netflix) and Victoria (PBS Masterpiece). Never thought I’d get into period shows but I LOVE THEM. Clearly every show ever should be about the British Monarchy.

What's In My Pocket Friday - Best of the Web

What's In My Pocket Friday - Best of the Web

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Best of the web. Yes, please. Look, the other day I watched our President-elect stand in front of American flags, at a podium, with Trump-branded products like wine and steak to either side of him on display, cruelly mock journalists and refer to the news as “crap.” So I needed to laugh and laugh good before I started to punch things.

Hence this week, you’ll find everything in my Pocket induces laughter. Much, much needed laughter.

 

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  • When I got home from work last night, I immediately turned on that day’s episode of “Ellen.” I record it every day and have for years. Sometimes she also makes me cry but at the top of the show, she had my hysterical:

  • If I’ve really gotta force a laugh to get to a place of feeling better, I flip on a comedy special. My favorite these days is John Mulaney’s “The Comeback Kid” on Netflix. It doesn’t seem to matter how many times I watch it — I end up nearly wetting myself. I also watched Joe Rogan’s Netflix special this week and it was a lot funnier than I expected it to be! (See also: John Mulaney’s bit on Donald Trump.)

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So what about you? What makes my smile and laugh? Share in the comments so I can join in, please. 😉

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Greetings, everybody! I went to two conventions and on one vacation in just the last week so I am a tired, tired lady, but I am also really excited about my next trip — this coming Wednesday! August is insane. Work is insane. I AM INSANE. 😉 But anyway, I had a moment of clarity and suddenly felt twitchy to get a blog post up. And here is the “Best of the Web” I’ve saved in my “pocket” throughout the madness:

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  • OH MY WORD THE OLYMPICS. Why am I crying so much this year?

  • The wicked geniuses at Cards Against Humanity are selling special expansion packs. One for Hillary, one for Donald. All proceeds go to Clinton’s campaign so I do not care which one you buy.
  • LAist published a list of the best brunch patios in Los Angeles and it’s a FANTASTIC list. It includes my most favorite brunch spot (Cliff’s Edge) and the one I am currently the most eager to try (Terrine).

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  • I saw “Suicide Squad” and it’s legitimately one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen. There is about an hour of exposition, we get backstory on some characters and not others, the plot is terribly constructed, the climax is not even that climactic, some of the acting is terrible, and so on from there.  The Hollywood Picture News touched on it.
  • Social Media Club’s August event is going to be a lot of fun! We’re having a debate between in-house, freelance and agency positions. Whose team will you side with? Register here.

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I save things in my pocket all week long and look forward to sharing the highlights with you every Friday!

Pocket enables users to save something they find online for later. I find it especially handy as a Google Chrome extension — I only have to click a button to immediately save something to my pocket. Once something is saved, the content is visible on any device — phone, tablet, computer, and even offline.

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  • Ready to feel old? Here are 15 common expressions young people will not understand.
  • A great article in USA Today about PR Pros.
  • Christian Siriano is going to design a line for plus size retailer Lane Bryant. That is pretty cool.
  • This rendition of Sia’s “Chandelier” by Elon University’s A Capella group, Twisted Measure, is breathtaking.

  • If you have any curiosity about 3D printing – hell, even if you don’t – you have to see the impact it’s making on lives like this. I am so proud of my friends and Matter Hackers for being a part of this.

  • Captain America and his brother, Scott, attempted a duet. It is undeniably adorable and all too brief. They’re pretty ridiculous and while I’m at it, you need to see their joint interview on Fallon.

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The Best of the web

I save things in my pocket all week long and look forward to sharing the highlights with you every Friday!

Pocket enables users to save something they find online for later. I find it especially handy as a Google Chrome extension — I only have to click a button to immediately save something to my pocket. Once something is saved, the content is visible on any device — phone, tablet, computer, and even offline.

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  • Anna Kendrick is the new spokesperson for designer Kate Spade and the video is delightful. As all things with Anna Kendrick are.
  • For years, fans have taunted Ryan Adams to cover Bryan Adams. He finally obliged.
  • This Basset Hound has made a bevvy of classic movie scenes better.
  • My favorite Rabbi (yes, I have one!) wrote a brilliant piece for Time Magazine about drunk mistakes on social media.
  • Not that I am getting married anytime soon, but I thought these nerdy cake toppers were adorable.

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Earlier this week…

What’s in my pocket Friday?

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I save things in my pocket all week long and look forward to sharing the highlights and best of the web with you every Friday!

Pocket enables users to save something they find online for later. I find it especially handy as a Google Chrome extension — I only have to click a button to immediately save something to my pocket. Once something is saved, the content is visible on any device — phone, tablet, computer, and even offline.

Pocket Fridays - Best of the Web

  • The newest Netflix Original Series trailer for ‘Grace and Frankie’ looks terrific. Bonus points because two of the stars (Martin Sheen, Lily Tomlin) were on ‘The West Wing’ and two were on HBO’s ‘Newsroom’ (Jane Fonda, Sam Waterston). I love Aaron Sorkin.
  • Speaking of trailers, I really couldn’t get into the first season of ‘True Detective’ but I’ll try again with season two. Especially because I think Vince Vaughn and Colin Farrell will surprise us all and I am pleased to see Rachel McAdams in something more cerebral than her norm.
  • I’ve been very patient and it seems like I may finally get my Golden Girls Lego set after all…

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  • Here are 23 times Golden Retriever puppies were adorable dweebs.
  • This guy was sick of looking at benign office walls so he purchases 9000 post-it notes and got to work. The results are outstanding.
  • Would you use a “Fanny Basket” while shopping? Don’t know what that is? Click here.
  • Ever seen something so sweet and cute it all but made you CRY?

  • I went to a beautiful wedding on Wednesday (Yes! On a weekday!) and loved playing dress-up with friends, seeing two people I adore get their happily ever after, and meeting loads of wonderful, new people. It’s often easy to bitch and moan about weddings but this was a really joyous occasion. Even though it happened mid-week, it seems like a nice way to close out this post and head off into the weekend.

Best of the Web - Wedding celebration!

Best of the Web - Wedding celebration!

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I save things in my pocket all week long and look forward to sharing the highlights and best of the web with you every Friday!

Pocket enables users to save something they find online for later. I find it especially handy as a Google Chrome extension — I only have to click a button to immediately save something to my pocket. Once something is saved, the content is visible on any device — phone, tablet, computer, and even offline.

Pocket Fridays

What's in Pocket Friday - Best of the Web

EARLIER THIS WEEK

  • Blogger Chris Lam gave me a nice shout-out on What I Run Into and I love her right back.
  • I spoke on a panel called “Branding For Women” and it was marvelous. Full recap coming soon.
  • I waxed poetic on why we do this whole, crazy blogging thing.
  • I bitched about Fan Q&As, which are horrible.
  • When I got a good fortune cookie, I pinned the quote.

AND THE CROWN JEWEL OF MY WEEK WAS THIS. Read it all. The post, the comments. It was a golden moment in my people-watching life:

What’s In My Pocket Friday

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I save things in my pocket all week long and look forward to sharing the highlights and best of the web with you every Friday!

Pocket enables users to save something they find online for later. I find it especially handy as a Google Chrome extension — I only have to click a button to immediately save something to my pocket. Once something is saved, the content is visible on any device — phone, tablet, computer, and even offline.

  • What's in my pocket?There was a Llama chase in Arizona on Thursday. A LLAMA CHASE. This is real life, you guys.
  • Someone very clever took the Harry Potter franchise and reworked it as an angtsy rom-com teen movie.

  • Are you into Pinterest? Here are some surprising Pinterest marketing facts.
  • I love finding something on another blog that evokes emotion — this post on “Britney. Herself.” is wonderful.
  • It is The Sound of Music’s 50th anniversary!
  • Someone mashed up the Seinfeld theme with a Limp Bizkit song and it’s oddly enjoyable.

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  • That dress? It’s black and blue. Also? It’s ugly. So who cares?

EARLIER THIS WEEK:

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