Light. Hearted. NYC.

Having relocated to South Florida in 1994 I have learned to live with the annual threat of Hurricanes and the recurring stress of a six month long Hurricane Season each and every year.  I've had my own brushes with the wrath of wicked Wilma in 2005 and understand firsthand what it's like to go without power for two weeks.  My heart goes out to everyone in the Northeast who has been affected by Sandy, including family and friends.  Mother nature has an uncanny way of reminding us what really matters by kicking us hard...where it counts.

As a small effort to honor New York (my home town) and remind folks how easy it is to contribute to the American Red Cross, we (the team at gapingvoid/Social Object Factory) produced this short animation called "Light Up New York."  We hope it shines a light on the needy up north and helps encourage donations to a very worthy cause.  Please share the animation if you are so inclined, and donate if you can.  Thanks!

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The Road Warrior

So far this year I have had a crazy travel schedule, and thus I have not been contributing to Sassholes! as much as I would like. Over the past few months I have been to Las Vegas, New York (twice), Connecticut, Seattle, Chicago, Dallas, Portland, Los Angeles, Austin, Houston and next week I will be back in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Along the way I have had some great meetings, met with some great friends and shared some great times. Here is a quick Animoto video with some pictures I have taken along the way. You might spot some folks you recognize including Chris Brogan, Jeff Pulver, Chris Heuer, Alex Harris, Alex DeCarvalho, Pete Cashmore, Joseph Jaffe, Greg Verdino and Akon! Enjoy.