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Re: Walk a Mile in My Flexon Glasses. And Win Flexon Sunglasses Yourself!

rockandrollmama — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 22:46:09 -0000

I'm always all about awesome sunglasses! I feel asleep in my glasses quite a bit too, and there's always a moment of panic feeling around the bed and hoping they're not demolished.:) Glad you love your new ones!

Re: Quick and Easy 5-Minute Braids For Busy School Mornings

rockandrollmama — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 23:53:20 -0000

Excellent!!! These will definitely help our mornings, thank you!!1

Re: Zen and the Art of Simply Breathing | A Blogger and a Father

rockandrollmama — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 14:42:49 -0000

I think your cloud just changed my whole life. Thank you for that. You are damn right, we are all doomed, just not sure when a bus or a medical conversation will make it imminent. But I really, really pray and hope that you have so many more days weeks months and years to see your people smile and for them to see yours. All the best to you and your peeps. xoxoLindsay

Re: SXSW PanelPicker

rockandrollmama — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 23:41:00 -0000

As a content generator, I say, Hear, Hear! I would definitely attend this panel.

Re: SXSW PanelPicker

rockandrollmama — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 03:48:14 -0000

Awesome! I would definitely look forward to this panel.

Re: Our First Family Road Trip Can Help Save Lives

rockandrollmama — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 21:41:07 -0000

Love that you guys are doing this! Have so much fun. We did a road trip to NC last weekend, and I actually loved being in the car with my fam for 6 hours. It's important to take those breaks.

Re: Earthquakes

rockandrollmama — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 23:41:37 -0000

That is beautiful, albeit terrifying. Glad you are ok!

Re: Inside Amtrak's (Absolutely Awesome) Plan to Give Free Rides to Writers

rockandrollmama — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 22:38:39 -0000

Hilarious. I've been doing this on my own dime for like 4 years- but the short NY-DC and back version. The train truly is magical for writing. I think it's because you're ticking down the miles to the intended page output, and trying to beat a really concrete physical deadline. At least that's how I use it. Also: my kids are not there!

Re: 35 Shows on Netflix You’ve Gotta See

rockandrollmama — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 12:20:58 -0000

YOU ARE AWESOME! Just when I thought there was NO MORE TV I could watch- oy.:)

Re: I think I’m a bully.

rockandrollmama — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 23:03:46 -0000

Thank you! That actually makes me feel better than I can explain. Often, on the innerwebs, it seems that everyone is so bright and shiny and ^%^^ kicking, and I'm happy to see so many people doing awesome things.Truly, I am. But when I don't quite know what to do with me, it's a bit daunting to share at all. So the stuckness feels like an echo chamber. It's really nice to hear another voice talk about taking action. What you said about not hiding it is so precisely the crux of the matter. I guess it comes down to my fave word, chiaroscuro- the contrast between light and shadow. We can't all be sunlight and roses all of the time, or conquer the world 24/7. Thank you so much for sharing this, and yourkind reply- holla anytime, I'd love the company, too. LM

Re: I think I’m a bully.

rockandrollmama — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 17:44:13 -0000

Thank you for making me think about this. I've been stuck in a rut for about six months, and you just helped me realize that beating oneself up is not the same as getting unstuck. It is, in fact, counter to that. I don't exactly know how the opposite plays out in my everyday life, but mos def will start contemplating it. cheers.

Re: Dear Martha Stewart

rockandrollmama — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:18:52 -0000

Nicely done, sister. Martha, that hypocritical smile is not wearing well.

Re: I Got The Memo

rockandrollmama — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 21:02:33 -0000

Love you, girl. I hear you. I had this kind of a moment with an ectopic pregnancy in July. It was terrifying and heartbreaking and it made me take a hard look at myself. I am glad you're feeling better and I miss you. MWAH! LM

Re: SXSW PanelPicker

rockandrollmama — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 20:34:19 -0000

Looking forward to this!

Re: SXSW PanelPicker

rockandrollmama — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:48:15 -0000

This is a much needed conversation. On my first journey to Kenya in 2011, the leapfrogging effect of mobile adoption was highly evident. From the bustle of downtown Nairobi to the potato farms in the southern countryside, Safari.com signs outpaced Coke signs, and a phone was in the hands of the majority of people I met. The M-Pesa and other branchless banking systems have integrated mobile content use in a very connected way. Content, apps, and market interaction are such a HUGE opportunity for many sectors. Can't wait to hear y'all! LM

Re: What Makes a Mommy Blogger Famous?

rockandrollmama — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:28:18 -0000

This is beautiful sweetpea. And it's everything I like about blogging. It is a narrative, and you do need a heroine- and I love that my friends are mine. That when you look for it, there IS a conversation about trying to be the best of ourselves in all the roles we play- and then laughing at the fact that we're never going to be perfect at any of them. And that's OK. Because depite ur lack of perfection, our community does some pretty damn amazing things. And that's enough for this Mommyblawger.:)

Re: We Care Solar + frog: Improving Conditions in African Medical Clinics | Blog | design mind

rockandrollmama — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:49:56 -0000

I'm SO excited to see this groundbreaking work one step closer to being brought to scale!

The Stachels' work has only been on my radar for 2 weeks, but I have high hopes for it. as I learned of the need for such supplementary power sources while visiting the Kemri/CDC clinic in Kisumu, Kenya- I visited there with ONE.org in August, and one of their greatest needs is a generator to perform crucial ops (such as emergency C-sections) when the power grid isn't working. I'm now working to help them find a solution.

This solution is so vital to so much in the rural health care outposts that are not only saving live, but powering the research to save hundreds of thousands more. I'd love to leverage my network to assist in any way possible, please feel free to contact me at lindsaymaines AT gmail(dot)com - YOU GUYS ROCK for your global citizenry- thank you!

Re: SXSW 2012 - Intro

rockandrollmama — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:58:27 -0000

Aimee, thank you so much! I'm really stoked about your panel, because I think too often people don't realize the fun of social media is it's a voice equalizer. I really like how you've framed the convo. Cheers, and see you in a few months! (I really hope this panel works out, but I think I can't bear to miss SXSW IA no matter how the chips fall. It's a highlight of my year.:)

Re: SXSW 2012 - Intro

rockandrollmama — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:23:57 -0000

To wrap it up, since voting is about to close: Since we began tracking the hashtag #ONEmoms in My 2011, it's generated over 43 million impressions, and hit all of the organizational numeric benchmarks- then sailed past them as we watched in astonishment.

People connected with story and dialogue on a scale we didn't even predict as we built these projects- and with James' Acumen Fund initiatives, it was largely because people had a chance to TELL THEIR TAKE. With ONEmoms, people were community members and partners, not an "audience". I think that's why they worked, and would so dearly love to share the conversation at SXSW 2012. Thank you! LM

Re: SXSW 2012 - Intro

rockandrollmama — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:19:08 -0000

Thank you, Mama! You taught me about the world through story, and I love you for it. You rock.:)
Your Grateful Kid:)

Re: SXSW 2012 - Character Building As An Attention Magnet

rockandrollmama — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:08:39 -0000

Brilliant topic, with people who practice its tenets consistently and beautifully. I recently had the privilege of seeing Brene brown speak about vulnerability and its absolute necessity to build any editorial worthy pf anyone giving a (*()) about. I'll be in the front row of this one!

Re: SXSW 2012 - Moms VS Management: Parents Make AWESOME Managers

rockandrollmama — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:16:15 -0000

I'm so there.:) I know for a FACT that pre-kids, I had 8 hours a day in my sweet, quiet cube, and I probably formally ACTIVELY worked for 3. Now, in my chaotic house full of 3 kids and taking the occasional conference call hiding in the shower (fully clothed, of course) I can attest that my productivity (and commensurate success and growth opportunities) have skyrocketed. Mum=Multitasker with Ninja skills. I think no matter what environment a parent works in, office or home, they're bringing a whole new set of skills from the changing table. Nicely done, y'all.

Re: SXSW 2012 - The Truth About Moms and Tech

rockandrollmama — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:07:52 -0000

WORD! This is such an ongoing debate with marketers and product developers I know- so many PD folks assume there IS a Luddite mom profile, and create devices with that in mind- but I'll tell you what, every mom I know is scrambling, reading app FAQs while the kids sleep to stay ahead of their 11 year olds. As the mom of a 15, 7, and 5 yr old, and a consumer translator of sorts, I'd also love to hear your thoughts on product safety and/or online safety features, and how they're presented- case in point, Nintendo's decision to label the 3DS as not intended for kids under 7, despite that potentially ruling out a large swath of their market- the data wasn't there in those younger users, so they went the most conservative labelling route. As a mom, I really respected that call. Thank you!

Re: SXSW 2012 - Demystifying the PR Process for the Lean Startup

rockandrollmama — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:41:55 -0000

I know many entrepreneurs who know how crucial that game is, and also how badly it can go awry- so neglect it for other facets of business, to the overall detriment of growth. GREAT topic.

Re: SXSW 2012 - Big Social Media Results at Small Organizations

rockandrollmama — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:38:44 -0000

This is such a great example of looking past a "One size fits all sizes" solution, and getting to what social media thrives on- individual solutions. I'll show up.:)