January 2012
7 posts
duh, of course that's what you do when it snows in...
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No SOPA No PIPA
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kudos to hunter pr
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whatchu lookin' at??!!!??!
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Drum Roll Please.....
First post of 2012. Wow. I cannot believe this is happening. Anyway — drum roll please! I’d like to announce the winningest (#charliesheenstillrocks) hairstyle from the poll a few posts ago. drum roll drum roll drum roll drum roll drum roll drum roll drum roll drum roll drum roll drum roll drum roll drum roll LONG, BLONDE, and BANGED FTW!Thanks to all (eleven) of you who...
the ultimate that's what she said
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the bobsey twins
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December 2011
6 posts
messing with my head
I’m starting my resolutions early. In 2012 I’m resolving to go on a 6 month no shopping spree and need to think of something else to do to occupy (haha, that word still makes me laugh) myself instead and I’ve decided to mess with my head. Meaning, new hair style!!! I’m debating between long straight banged blonde locks of georgeous love OR short, sweet, and super sassy pixied...
how i want to dress when i grow up
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I hate you for making me wear this full body...
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top hat, $45. neon green fingerless gloves, $18....
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i do too
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I Am NY Tech!
Thanks to the folks at We Are NY Tech for featuring me. I love the internets, tech companies, and startups. I want to help them communicate to the world all of the cool things they are doing. First Up: Next Jump! Posted via email from kara’s musings | Comment »
November 2011
1 post
where on the web is kara silverman?
sing that to the tune of where in the world is carmen sandiego and you’ll know what it’s like to be in my head for a second. :) but seriously, this post might sound like it is going to be about online reputation shenanigans, but really it is just because i can’t remember all of the places i have created a profile for myself, and i’m sure many of my “dedicated...
October 2011
3 posts
One more thing...
I am in Sunnyvale, CA this week. Sunnyvale is about a 10 minute drive from Cupertino, CA — home of Apple and the late Steve Jobs. I was sitting in the offices of my new company, Eastwick Communications, when we got the news about Steve’s passing (yes, I can be on a first name basis with the man who’s inventions run my life). It was very powerful to be here alongside so many...
happy 4th birthday Cinnamon!
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well said ironic counter culture poster. well...
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September 2011
2 posts
Untitled
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above the rest
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August 2011
3 posts
nothing grumpy about this boy
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the start to a very good evening
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i happily live in the #colbertnation!
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July 2011
9 posts
new definition of LES
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to sit or not to sit. that is the question
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sleepy couch potato puppy
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halo effect
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subtle subway sophistication
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orange mocha frappuccino
that’s what i feel like i’m drinking this morning. i recently read an article on the perils of sugar and as a result have been trying to systematically cut sugar out of my life. i’ve gotten about as far as not putting splenda in my coffee in the morning. :) however, as many of you know this past wednesday was my birthday and starbucks kindly gifted me with a free coffee to...
my summer reading/running list
inspired by my friend jon kerwin (co-founder/contributor at royal royal music and tweeter) and the flurry of tweet action i got when i posted about reading born to run, here’s the list of books (about running and other stuff) i intend to read this summer (and through the rest of the year) what are your summer reading books?1) mile markers2) what i talk about when i talk about running3) the...
June 2011
1 post
26.2 reasons why i love running in NYC//National...
National Running Day! Yay! A day to celebrate This post is brought to you by my legs and also my friend Katie and her awesome blog post about why she loves running in NYC. Truthfully, it was all started by this month’s New York Runner magazine from New York Road Runners. As I begin my training (hello, June 1st) for the 2011 NYC Marathon now is a great time to be reflecting on why I love to...
May 2011
1 post
I wrote a blog post for catchafire and you can...
i volunteer sometimes. here’s a post about some work i did for susan g komen for the cure back in march. enjoy! http://blog.catchafire.org/2011/05/12/pro-bono-voice-kara-silverman/#more-1524 Posted via email from kara’s musings | Comment »
March 2011
4 posts
OMG that is so square
Yes, I got a square. Why? I’m not really sure. The actual square was free to get, the app is free to download, and I like to test stuff. That must be why. I have already come up with the below possible use cases…. dinner with friends — split the bill yourselves rather than with the waiter and avoid messy cash/card disagreements on the spot nonprofit donations contributions to...
Adopt the Internet (and a dog...)
Today is a very special day. It is Adopt the Internet day - a celebration of online pet adoption site, petfinder.com.There are a lot of ways to help spread the word and find a homeless animal a home. First, you can always adopt yourself (hint, hint). Second, you can use your facebook status, twitter feed, and blog to help guilt your friends into sharing info and also maybe adopting. Having a pet...
MARATHON REGISTRATION STATUS: ACCEPTED!!
I’m SO excited about this. Many of you know that it has taken me 6 years to get in to this marathon. Last year I ran the Chicago Marathon because I didn’t get in through the lottery for NYC. The year before, in 2009, I thought I had run my nine qualifying races but was one short, and joined Team for Kids only to get injured and miss out again. But now, after years of anticipation, it...
Jim Tressel is a Man
Jim Tressel is a man (also THE man). I loved him before, and I’ll love him after but I now also have a new level of respect for him. As an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan, this week’s big news that Coach Tressel is 2 suspended for the first two games of the season was very unsettling. His face in the picture accompanying this post (courtesy of The Lantern) says it all. To sum it up for...
February 2011
2 posts
Should I Facebook Friend My Divorce Attorney?
Today, dear readers, I have a question for you. What are your burning, most important, eternally unanswered social media etiquette questions?! Yes, the question in the headline of this blog post is meant to be attention grabbing and silly, but it is also a small bit serious. What do you do in this situation? Do you accept the friend request? Do you send it? I a curious what questions you all have...
January 2011
1 post
my blog post brings all the readers to the yard
oops, sorry about that folks. i know i have a lot of diligent readers who’ve been patiently sitting on the edge of their seats waiting for the “come-back” post. well, today i’m happy to end the waiting game. this first post of 2011 is dedicated to milkshakes. yes, i said it. milkshakes. they’ve inspired everything from earrings to song lyrics and bring back memories...
October 2010
6 posts
I wear my "I voted" sticker at night...
so I can, so I can be cool! Sing that to the tune of “I wear my sunglasses at night” and you’ll do just fine. :) No really, one of my favorite things in the world is the “I voted” sticker after I do my civic duty and place my vote. And now, one of my favorite social sites foursquare is allowing users who vote the ability to virtually wear the same sticker! What a...
a list of really awesome sites
alright, the marathon has come and gone. now, as i promised, it is time to blog about other things. a few weeks back i made a list of things that i would spend a lot of money on. now, for your reading pleasure, is a list of really cool sites that i’ve been sent. this list is as much for my future reference as it is for your enjoyment. wherever possible i listed the name of the friend who...
That was the worst race I've ever run. In my life.
I’m not lying or exagerating when I say that was the worst race I’ve ever run. Here are five of the many, many, many things I learned from the experience.1) This may have been the worst race I’ve ever run in my life, ever, but it was some of the best training I’ve done. I posted some of my best times in races I ran in preparation for this marathon and I incorporated a lot...
EXPO DAY
So, every day of marathon week has a special name. Yesterday was drive to Chicago day, today is EXPO DAY, and tomorrow is MARATHON DAY! Since I’m well on my way to socializing the marathon experience, I am sharing with all of you dedicated readers my photos from the expo. Now let me tell you — this was the most intense expo I’ve ever seen. It had discount runner clothes, food...
Taking comfort in rituals
i think my favorite thing about starbucks is that i could be in ohio, utah, new york, texas or pretty much anywhere else and still be able to enjoy my precious bold roast. i absolutely take comfort in rituals. the ritual of my daily run, the dog walk, reading the same updates in my rss feed, the ritual of deciding what to make for dinner, and so on. I’m definitely a person who enjoys...
Things I need to invest a lot of money in
1. A coffee maker (and the coffee to make in it) 2. Really warm winter boots 3. A set of knives (and pots and pans to cook) 4. A cleaning service for my apartment 5. Physical therapy to heal the wounds i inflict on my body by pounding mile after mile 6. Headphones 7. Speakers 8. Dry cleaner and good tailor and cobbler to fix the constant destruction of my shoes 9. A set of pearls 10. The perfect...
September 2010
4 posts
No turning back now
I got my participant guide/confirmation ticket for the Chicago Marathon today. I guess it really really IS happening!!! T-20 days and counting. See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from kara’s musings | Comment »
My Ode to Marathons: In 26 days I'll be running...
(note pre-post: this was supposed to have been published yesterday but I suck and didn’t do it, so it is one day late but the sentiment is the same). A momentous milestone in training, right? I’ve basically been training for this since my last marathon in April. Of 2007. Yes, 2007.I spent a glorious weekend in Nashville, TN with Team in Training running the Country Music Marathon...
A Dress Has Always Been My Strongest Suit
The title of this blog post is not just a line from a song in Aida, but also my “new” motto. I say “new” because I have LOVED wearing dresses for a long time but haven’t heard the song until recently. “I would rather wear a barrel/Than conservative apparel/For my dress has always been/My strongest suit” and I completely agree. Almost no article of clothing...
Last night, I cooked!
It was fantastic! A simple meal for sure, but I still chopped and sauteed and served. It has definitely been a while since the last meal I cooked for me or anyone else (not counting the buckeyes from a few weeks back) and I hadn’t realized I was missing it until last night! There is something so therapeutic and fun about creating something from nothing. I love to add my own update or take...