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Alex_Franzen

  1. . . . and somehow, I found myself at an Alice in Wonderland-themed rave, this evening. Funny how that happens. about 1 hour ago via web
  2. @DanielleLaPorte always has the BEST b-day party favors. Case in point: bit.ly/KoWwyG about 5 hours ago via web
  3. Reading 'The Last Werewolf' by Glen Duncan... & I keep having bewildering nightmares about standardized testing & steamed rice. Coincidence? 4:45 PM May 24th via web
  4. Delighted by :: peppermint oil, bonus Tarot forecasts, yoga teachers who are (surprise!) also glassblowers & good news from strangers. ♡ 3:46 PM May 24th via web
  5. Karma Tip :: be courteous to telemarketers. Even when the answer is NO (and-never-call-me-again-Jesus-Christ-on-a-biscuit.) 1:36 PM May 24th via web
  6. The inimitable @Lerin brings rap breaks & hot tweetables to our video interview on SisterFire. Funplosion! sisterfire.com/2012/05/alex-f… 10:25 AM May 24th via web
  7. Snuggled into my silver-paisley armchair. Ready for some wordsmithery w. my favorite Freedom Fighter, @sheroldbarr. 8:12 AM May 24th via web
  8. There are few pleasures akin to that of donning warm PJs (fresh from the dryer) while it's raining outside . . . 7:46 PM May 23rd via web
  9. Seriously . . . how (HOW?!) do I still keep getting LinkedIn invitations? Pretty sure I atom-bombed my account, like 18 times. 3:34 PM May 23rd via web
  10. I think my next-next book will be titled HOW TO SAY STUFF BETTER-ER. Because, you know, people wonder . . . 12:41 PM May 23rd via web
  11. VELOCITY joyfest w. @thetarotlady today! Side-note: if you're looking for a reader, Theresa is ludicrously insightful & wicked-funny. 7:42 AM May 23rd via web
  12. Shout-outs to @joshpais, @grace_quantock & @secondfirsts in my latest post: 10 ways to PLAY with your MIND. bit.ly/Kd5peU 7:00 AM May 23rd via TweetDeck
  13. Just discovered @Fab . . . and may have (finally!) found the sleek trash + recycle dual-bin of my dreams. I know. Big morning. 6:40 AM May 23rd via web
  14. Over-the-top gratitude & the science of prayer: 10 ways to PLAY with your MIND. bit.ly/Kd5peU ❤ 3:26 PM May 22nd via web
  15. Just made a donation to @Amnesty International in honor of @DanielleLaPorte's b-day, this Friday. (psst: she also likes milk chocolate) 9:43 AM May 22nd via web
  16. "With freedom, books, flowers & the moon, who could not be happy?" —Oscar Wilde (via @robindrafari) . . . my thoughts exaaactly! 9:37 AM May 22nd via web
  17. Curious about, y'know . . . getting PAID to write? Check out the Bold Types Telesummit: bold-types.com/free-telesummi… (I'm speaking on June 13th!) 7:20 AM May 22nd via web
  18. Asked my dude what he wanted for our anniversary tomorrow. "World peace." Good answer. 3:16 PM May 21st via web
  19. Revving up to teach a class for @HiroBoga's Become Your Own Business Adviser students. Can't wait to play w. all those beautiful brains. 10:46 AM May 21st via web
  20. The “secret” to being semi-famous on the Internet — & getting everything (else) your lil’ heart desires :: bit.ly/KMSleZ 9:17 AM May 21st via web
  • Name Alexandra Franzen
  • Location Twin Cities
  • Web http://alexandraf...
  • Bio Promotional wordsmith & personal scribe. Soul stenographer. Strumpet nerd. Recovering socialist. Geriatric raver. You've got gifts — let's present 'em. ♡
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