Comments on: A Virgin in Hollister

By: You don’t have to “live the brand” to give the brand — Authentic Organizations

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:49:11 +0000

[...] the Brand programs forget that many brands are "made up". Consider Hollister, the surfing lifestyle brand. People who work at Hollister as well as people who actually surf know that the brand is fake [...]

By: New Media as Community Theater—All the World’s a Stage

New Media as Community Theater—All the World’s a Stage — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:00:05 +0000

[...] few years. I always come away shining with true admiration for the kids on stage. As we all know, adolescence is really tough. There’s probably no time in your life when you are more prone to self-doubt [...]

By: Ad Broad

Ad Broad — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 03:00:42 +0000

Glad to discover this blog, thanks to virtual pal Toad. Wonderful story, Ann. Feels like I was there just minutes ago. (My girls are in college.) Buckle your seat belt. Look forward to reading about your ride.

By: Ann Handley

Ann Handley — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:57:37 +0000

Thanks Rae, Lani, Lynn, Susan and Leigh — some of my most favorite people all in one spot. (Cool for me!)

By: Rae Rae

Rae Rae — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:49:34 +0000

Good God Ann; you have a lot of friends! Love the blog. It’s great to be in your head from time to time. xoxo Rae Rae

By: S. Russell

S. Russell — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:37:27 +0000

Ann, great work for making this blog happen! I loved reading this piece. Your funny, irreverent connections came through so clearly.All so true,- strap on your seatbelt, Momma! Did I ever send you the photo of Caroline and Lee both aged about 3 that I took in the park?
love&woof,
-s.xox

By: Lani Peterson

Lani Peterson — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:25:30 +0000

Wow! And I thought I was the storyteller! What a ball for all of us to get a peak into what is really going on inside there! You are inspiring…your thoughts AND the way you convey them. I want more. And I’m reallly beginning to get the idea of what a blog can be…and do. What a wonderful community you are bringing together and creating for all of us. Thanks for all.
Lani

By: Lynn McLoughlin

Lynn McLoughlin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:46:47 +0000

wow, I loved this one! I was right there with you with my preteen! loved the night club reference – so true…mostly loved your endless humorous twist on the ordinary creating the extraordinary!! By the way, that store freaks me out.
love,
Lynn

By: B.L Ochman

B.L Ochman — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:45:56 +0000

Apropos your post, I think you might like this little movie by my friend Gretchen Rubin, whose blog is The Happiness Project. http://www.theyearsareshort.com/landing.html

By: Leigh Duncan-Durst

Leigh Duncan-Durst — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:29:32 +0000

Bo-nanny -

I love this post and the weblog!

It’s simply anntastic! (guffaw!) Can’t wait to read more!

Leigh (your biggest fann)