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Erica McGillivray is snarky feminist geek, president of GeekGirlCon, & a community attaché specializing in SEO & social media.
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Monthly Archives: September 2008
Cooking with Erica: Thai Basil Tofu Stir-Fry
I love Thai food, and I’m always trying to make Thai dishes, despite not having very much success. Edible yes, but ending up more American than Thai. (This is what I get by being spoiled with good Thai food and … Continue reading
Cooking with Erica: Lentil and Veggie Nachos
These are extremely yummy and healthy for you. Way healthier than say nachos from a bar. This is based on a recipe from The Better Homes and Gardens: The New Cookbook. Unfortunately, I didn’t take pictures before they were devoured … Continue reading
Save the Earth: Greenwashing or Going Green?
These days being Green sells. This makes me happy, moreover, this makes my inner nine-year-old happy who was campaigning to save the whales on the local news long before it was cool. However, as Kermit pointed out, being Green isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in environmentalism, marketing, prosumer
Tagged Earth is my home too, environmentalism, marketing in the 21st century, prosumer
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Photoshopping Magic
Thanks to access to Photoshop, anyone can subtract (or add) wrinkles, freckles, frown lines, or those 10 extra pounds off a photo. The Seattle Times recently did an article called Photoshop: Memories – the way we want them about a … Continue reading
Prosumer Presidential Matchmaking: Taxes
In my political matchmaking quest, I’ve found this graph from The Washington Post to be helpful about learning where I fall in McCain’s vs. Obama’s tax plans. Personally, I fall into the $37k-66k. I kind of like this idea that … Continue reading
Seattle: Not Just the Big Unfriendly City
When I was growing up, I always said that I was going to move away to a big city and never look back. Which is just what I did in my move to Seattle. (Okay, you can argue that Seattle … Continue reading
Friday Drive-By Linkage
In branding news, Microsoft slips and Coca-Cola remains king. I still will never be able to afford a Louis Vuitton bag. Not that I wanted one, but if I did, I couldn’t. In other things I can’t afford, John McCain’s … Continue reading
Personal Accountability Starts with Education
I’m a news junkie. Okay, I’m an NPR-listening and blog-reading junkie. I’ve been listening and reading many different commentaries on the collapsing financial structure. I probably shouldn’t be. I think it’s adversely affecting my mood. (Also I really hate the … Continue reading
Cooking with Erica: Baked Macaroni and Cheese
No, this is not the kind that comes in a box. This is the homemade kind. I’m slowly convincing Jason to love it. From Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites Baked Macaroni and Cheese Serves 4 1 1/2 cups 1% cottage cheese … Continue reading
The Joke’s On You, Webmaster
As a gainfully employed person with a busy social and home life, I often find that my websites are neglected. They can fall into such disrepair that my only notion of ‘updating’ them to current standards and design are to … Continue reading
Posted in admin, graphic design, web design, work processes
Tagged admin, graphic design, web design
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