tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:06:27 +0000Don't ever underestimate a real blonde...we've had you all fooled for years...http://www.blondesiview.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)Blogger115125http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.giftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-2281723087937661699Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:15:00 +00002009-08-25T13:15:26.911ZBeauPuppy ParentingSo, as many of you may know DRB and I have become the proud parents of Beauregard's Chocolate Penny aka 'Beau.'  He is a chocolate lab who we got from friends of ours' parents, The Haxthausens.  He is now 10 weeks old and over 15 lbs - and has a clean bill of health from our Dr. at Hockessin Animal Hospital.  In the past week, all five of us (Beau, DRB, Lilly (Siamese 16 yo), Darby (Tabby 14 yo)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/t_QNDN9c48M/puppy-parenting-week-one-in-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=t_QNDN9c48M:GOpPuWkfKzQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=t_QNDN9c48M:GOpPuWkfKzQ:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/08/puppy-parenting-week-one-in-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-7791600137652698358Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:14:00 +00002009-08-14T12:17:45.870ZGrateful DeadI had a ball taking this quiz. I'm Terrapin Station. And, yes, for those of you who don't know - I am a Dead Head. There is just no other band quite like them. Take the quiz. What song are you? Post it here! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/eZFAtPATDqM/blog-post_14.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=eZFAtPATDqM:cOl6bKkUGmE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=eZFAtPATDqM:cOl6bKkUGmE:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/08/blog-post_14.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-8723034307201231608Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:56:00 +00002009-08-14T12:19:01.398ZVampiresWuthering HeightsGiven my new fascination with all things Twilight, when I saw this post on the Identity Theory blog (via @ChrisBrogan) I couldn't help but let my mind wonder...was Heathcliff a vampire? Was he Edward Cullen of another era? Was Catherine Earnshaw really just Bella in Victorian garb?The ages are about right. Heathcliff's brooding nature is certainly a vampiric characteristic. The teen angst is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/9ldYMg-zKN4/wuthering-werewolves-heathcliff-vampire.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=9ldYMg-zKN4:zVRJaSh3TEw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=9ldYMg-zKN4:zVRJaSh3TEw:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/08/wuthering-werewolves-heathcliff-vampire.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-6371632760692303510Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:43:00 +00002009-08-05T15:43:26.928ZNorth KoreaLet me first say, I am, historically, not a fan of Bill Clinton. But today, I am.  Not sure what he did or said to the crazy Kim Jong-il, but he got Laura Ling and Euna Lee released.  I'm so happy for them and their families.  Let's hope that Mr. Clinton did this without risking the already volatile relationship between the US and North Korea, and without jeopardizing the release of other http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/o7z16fN-uwY/released-laura-ling-and-euna-lee-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=o7z16fN-uwY:KYkqR7-2L9w:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=o7z16fN-uwY:KYkqR7-2L9w:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/08/released-laura-ling-and-euna-lee-from.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-3189819780382723115Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:03:00 +00002009-07-27T21:03:15.614ZUm, I could have told you this! :)  Lilly has me well-trained... Cats Do Control Humans, Study Finds - Yahoo! News Posted using ShareThis If you've ever wondered who's in control, you or your cat, a new study points to the obvious. It's your cat.  Household cats exercise this control with a certain type of urgent-sounding, high-pitched meow, according to the findings.  This meow is actually a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/Z-tLBwYRDhA/cats-do-control-humans-study-finds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=Z-tLBwYRDhA:Lw5nmhtwlyE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=Z-tLBwYRDhA:Lw5nmhtwlyE:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/07/cats-do-control-humans-study-finds.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-6963346571703599221Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:25:00 +00002009-07-07T17:25:21.214Zblog comment policyTo all my dear readers and followers: First - THANK YOU!  Thank you for following, reading and responding.  It is your voice that keeps me going and keeps Blonde's I-View interesting. Second - This is not an anonymous blog - I tell you who I am - in a pretty detailed 'about me' section for that matter.  I ask that you tell me who you are.  I don't need a bio - just a name.  Doesn't even have to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/GbYl5fRycBA/policy-refresher-commenting-on-blondes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=GbYl5fRycBA:VNG9gSa-8qQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=GbYl5fRycBA:VNG9gSa-8qQ:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/07/policy-refresher-commenting-on-blondes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-9132646500892961758Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:48:00 +00002009-07-01T19:48:28.039ZHayden ChristiansenJack Abramoff; Michael ScanlonIt's not always a great thing when you realize that a movie is being made about people you know (knew) and its going to portray them in a very negative light, despite the fact that that they were involved in major wrong-doing.  But.... when you find out that hottie Hayden Christiansen is going to play them - it sure softens the blow!!!  And, despite his name really being Michael Scanlon most http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/7o03d1lyFb4/hayden-christiansen-to-play-sean.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=7o03d1lyFb4:6yCcpwGeCSo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=7o03d1lyFb4:6yCcpwGeCSo:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/07/hayden-christiansen-to-play-sean.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-7111490327296773446Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:27:00 +00002009-06-29T14:27:52.082Zlilly pulitzerhitched salonbest wedding vendorsJust a quick round up of the best wedding team I could have ever imagined.  If you want a wedding to go flawlessly, employ any one of these fabulous people! Reception: Adrienne Hastings and the fabulous Chef Lee - Lewes Yacht Club Flowers: Carl Grimm - Bayberry Flowers Photos: Angie Moon - Angie Moon, Photographer Hair and Make-up: Made Ya Look - Melissa, Heidi, Rose, Heather, Donna, Ann Marie, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/bWBbVXsPNzo/best-wedding-team-ever.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=bWBbVXsPNzo:BThVz1og00k:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=bWBbVXsPNzo:BThVz1og00k:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/06/best-wedding-team-ever.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-8005482712468004989Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:47:00 +00002009-06-24T23:47:48.712ZcatblogDarbyHow am I supposed to get any work done??  So much for blogging from a lap top, I've got a big fat happy cat taking up as much room as possible. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/haSRzYDLrhc/cat-in-lap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=haSRzYDLrhc:5lsYTV5i0a4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=haSRzYDLrhc:5lsYTV5i0a4:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/06/cat-in-lap.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-8705545877394351310Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:10:00 +00002009-06-18T14:10:38.100ZWorking mom shoes; Jimmy Choo; Tamara MellonMy favorite fashion blogger, The Budget Fashionista, has this in the headlines this morning: Jimmy Choo comes to H&M - The Budget Fashionista (Thanks to Jimmy Choo for the great pic!) OMG!!!  Jimmy Choos, while outrageously priced, are worth every cent!  They are extremely well constructed (holding up well while wiping out down a flight of stairs!), are kind to the feet keeping them cool and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/JD6ZeG15HOg/blondes-i-review-jimmy-choo-comes-to-h.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=JD6ZeG15HOg:9l7MxcT9UBs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=JD6ZeG15HOg:9l7MxcT9UBs:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/06/blondes-i-review-jimmy-choo-comes-to-h.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-268320025110516639Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:19:00 +00002009-06-05T16:25:13.509ZNCISLaw and OrderCSIDavid CarradineIt is a well-known fact among my friends and families that I have a problem: I am addicted to CSI, L&O, and NCIS, among others.  With that said, I have learned that nothing is ever as it appears - any one of the theories suggested here is plausible.  I just hope that they have a good coroner on the case... Time will tell. 'David Carradine Murdered' is One Theory of Many Possibilities The http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/w9wCUxcuD8E/david-carradine-murdered-is-one-theory.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=w9wCUxcuD8E:88z6OuJcg98:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/06/david-carradine-murdered-is-one-theory.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-2621774105794826334Wed, 27 May 2009 12:44:00 +00002009-05-27T12:45:31.561ZarubahoneymoonChecking in from Aruba. I swore I wasn't going to blog while enjoying my honeymoon, but what's a girl to do when she misses her blog? ;) So a few thoughts on our honeymoon to date:In the first few days, we spent the days in the sun, surf and sand. We got up and worked out (yes!), took yoga and stretch classes, then to the beach - all of which are just a few feet from each other. Rob taught me http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/mN4is76dVWM/aruba-happy-island-bon-bini.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=mN4is76dVWM:9mnYlvNWKAQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=mN4is76dVWM:9mnYlvNWKAQ:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/05/aruba-happy-island-bon-bini.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-8851358858762496490Mon, 18 May 2009 09:22:00 +00002009-05-18T09:22:49.977ZHi All, I will not be blogging from May 18 - June 1, as I am on my honeymoon!!!   When I get back, there will be lots to blog about from my island getaway.  Check back then for all the tales! J-Collhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/FI9h0suAeAw/honeymoon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=FI9h0suAeAw:-UihXzZmR4E:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=FI9h0suAeAw:-UihXzZmR4E:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/05/honeymoon.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-6577483049431204390Tue, 12 May 2009 15:20:00 +00002009-05-12T15:20:20.978ZMichael LandonAARPMark Landon, Son Of Late Actor Michael Landon, Dead - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News Wow.  While this is tragic and sad, one of the things that struck me is that Michael Landon (Little Joe from Bonanza and Laura's father from Little House on the Prairie) has a son that is 60!!!  Wow.  Having grown-up with Little Joe and Charles Ingalls, and his early passing, it just http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/sJHSXOvlcRI/mark-landon-son-of-late-actor-michael.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=sJHSXOvlcRI:SQX1kCj__wg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=sJHSXOvlcRI:SQX1kCj__wg:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/05/mark-landon-son-of-late-actor-michael.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-8581422306635213626Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:52:00 +00002009-04-29T19:52:05.809Z As reported on Mashable: Facebook (Facebook reviews) is falling prey to a widespread phishing attack today that tries to steal your login and spam your friends. I’ve got a number of messages in my Facebook inbox with links to “FBAction.net”, a site that displays a fake Facebook login. Enter your details there, and it will spam all your friends with the same message and link. More worrying: youhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/tYZ0EfcM2a4/fbactionnet-link-in-facebook-is-scam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=tYZ0EfcM2a4:10J-38Ty1ug:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=tYZ0EfcM2a4:10J-38Ty1ug:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/04/fbactionnet-link-in-facebook-is-scam.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-4770612657337479212Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:42:00 +00002009-04-15T14:54:34.623ZAmerican IdolSusan BoyleDreams Come TrueWe all have dreams and with those come the challenges associated in trying to make those dreams come true. I have the lucky privilege of being on the verge of making one of my life-long dreams come true because of one person who believes in me enough to take a chance on me. But what do you do when it feels like the whole world is against you, standing in between you and your dream? Here's a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/-nODPNeVb-o/dream-little-dream.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=-nODPNeVb-o:uGk4Cs0j1WE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=-nODPNeVb-o:uGk4Cs0j1WE:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/04/dream-little-dream.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-5053323759408476545Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:56:00 +00002009-04-09T03:00:59.501ZLeslie BradshawNew Media Strategiessocial media infrastructureSocial Media GardenJenni CollinsAd CouncilHere is the presentation that my colleague and social media bombshell, Leslie Bradshaw, gave at Google this week. We spoke to a packed house of social media practicioners (and soon-to-be practicioners) in the non-profit and government agency world at a best practices seminar series hosted by The Advertising Council. The topic was "creating content that catches fire."This event was also where I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/x-Me3AGqANQ/growing-your-social-media-garden-4709.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=x-Me3AGqANQ:0zdwMJ4sy-k:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=x-Me3AGqANQ:0zdwMJ4sy-k:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/04/growing-your-social-media-garden-4709.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-8760286831545980138Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:06:00 +00002009-03-13T08:06:00.086ZGeorgetownKey BridgeMayor Adrian FentyDC trafficmorning driveDear Mr. Mayor Fen-Fen,You know how much I love you and think you are the bestest mayor DC has had ever ever, but....I have a bone to pick with you. As we've talked about in the past, my morning commute is quite an annoyance. The intersection of 34th & M - right at the Key Bridge - is a disaster of terrific proportions. You've got three lanes coming from M, heading toward the bridge and up http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/EBJOM21VK0M/dear-mr-mayor-fenty-stop-key-bridge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=EBJOM21VK0M:Dx31dVBTd9s:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=EBJOM21VK0M:Dx31dVBTd9s:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/03/dear-mr-mayor-fenty-stop-key-bridge.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-2205796522374814426Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:05:00 +00002009-03-13T01:06:53.160ZJust a quick post to let my dear beloved Blonde's I-View that I have not abandoned you! Between work, commuting between two states, family obligations, and trying to plan a wedding, I've been a little busy.... I will try to be better. Promise! Promise!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/xg06dTM24Tk/blog-abandonment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=xg06dTM24Tk:GZdsZlQCIEs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=xg06dTM24Tk:GZdsZlQCIEs:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/03/blog-abandonment.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-4999962576925658227Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:45:00 +00002009-02-12T09:45:00.449ZValentine's Daypet adoptionWARLWashington Animal Rescue LeagueThis is a repost from the pet blog, Pet Knows, where I am a contributing blogger.  But, I am so excited about it I had to post it here.... Show Your Love with A Pet For Valentine's Day Here is a unique take on the typical flowers and chocolates that St. Valentine is known for. The Washington Animal Rescue League, here in DC, is sponsoring a Compassion for Passion event. You can SPONSOR (or http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/VzQm9JfSp7Q/better-than-flowers-for-valentines-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=VzQm9JfSp7Q:EUPT1YhDriA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=VzQm9JfSp7Q:EUPT1YhDriA:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/02/better-than-flowers-for-valentines-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-2394509949261893337Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:15:00 +00002009-02-12T04:23:49.847Zowning your wordsanonymousfree speechA word to my readers - while I don't have set 'rules' about this blog or your interactions on it, here's something you should know about commenting. Stand behind your words. It's that simple. If you leave a comment, you need to leave a name or I may not publish it.I recently had a lengthy (multiple paragraphs) comment left by "Anonymous" on my "Barack Obama is NOT African-American" post. I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/5Iz8sklMV7s/rules-of-blondes-i-view-say-it-stand.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=5Iz8sklMV7s:mFBgPxlDijA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=5Iz8sklMV7s:mFBgPxlDijA:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/02/rules-of-blondes-i-view-say-it-stand.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-2896350568005950309Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:29:00 +00002009-02-02T17:31:33.181Zcorporate websites; Blondes I-REviewNMSNew Media Strategies, my current employer, has relaunched its website to commemorate 10 years as the industry leader in Word-of-Marketing and Online PR.With the help of Jess3, the web design firm hired for this project, they have a very interesting and unique site that is a great example of how to do it "right." While there is a comprehensive press release about the relaunch, I wanted to point http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/zkYTFuRuEkU/blondes-i-review-kitchen-new-media.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=zkYTFuRuEkU:U1aOgUcnoJc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=zkYTFuRuEkU:U1aOgUcnoJc:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/02/blondes-i-review-kitchen-new-media.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-6354349204024182420Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:03:00 +00002009-02-02T17:32:27.231ZLatin ConceptsKitchenBlondes I-REviewLast night, I ventured out with some gal pals to try out Kitchen, the newest sibling in the Latin Concepts family. It opened last week on the "strip" aka Wisconsin Avenue in Glover Park. Upon entering, the crowd was a bit sparse with only a few patrons at the bar. Ok, so it was still kind of early....we selected a table and seated ourselves. Here we go, I thought....The Waiter &; The Wine:So, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/AmC9VdbK_4A/blondes-i-review-kitchen-newest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=AmC9VdbK_4A:JRrFhsKLgDs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=AmC9VdbK_4A:JRrFhsKLgDs:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/01/blondes-i-review-kitchen-newest.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426485665763800566.post-5493298873406990899Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:12:00 +00002009-01-29T02:21:24.402ZSwiffercontestPetKnowsI write for another blog, PetKnows, and we are hosting a terrific...actually a SWIFFER-RIFIC contest. Here's a repost with all the info:"As I previously posted about Cat Essentials - what you absolutely need to have as a successful cat owner - a Swiffer is a must-have for taming pet hair and dust that inevitably haunts the corners of your home. Well, I am pleased to announce that Swiffer has http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Blondesiview/~3/aHIIM8Idf60/swiffer-rific-contest-brought-to-you-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jenni Brand)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=aHIIM8Idf60:Kk_aFZi7M2g:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?a=aHIIM8Idf60:Kk_aFZi7M2g:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Blondesiview?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://www.blondesiview.com/2009/01/swiffer-rific-contest-brought-to-you-by.html