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Sarah McClellan-Brandt

Fort Worth, Texas, Texas

SafeHaven of Tarrant County

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Sarah McClellan-Brandt woo! four whole FortWorthians! Thanks for joining, steph.

128 weeks ago from Fort Worth, Texas

steph: Hey no problem! If worse comes to worse there's always Dallas :P
128 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk Warning. I'm about to do a very bad personal branding move. Do not try this at home.... I'm so sad today that I can't think straight. And I can't get any work done. But then I thought, well, maybe if I were chatting in my group then that would 1. distract me from being sad and 2. count as me working, since really, on some level, it is my job to be doing this group. I mean, even when we are talking about Lance's (questionable) dating tactics, it still counts as work for me. Is anyone there?

128 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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B Maddigan: Dear Sister Penelope,

Besides a lot of guys Are real Turds...

They feel that women are like cattle or property

and think who cares I'll just ...MoreDear Sister Penelope,

Besides a lot of guys Are real Turds...

They feel that women are like cattle or property

and think who cares I'll just get Another one

I feel that what Ruins a lot of relationships Is smothering

It's You & I, and You & I that's all

Familiarity Can/Does Breed contempt

The Best policy Is to Each have time with Your own friends

as well as with each other

Hmmm... sounds like a Plan :-)

128 weeks ago

Claire Veuthey: P- not sure you need to pick a set #of days. Take a few, then try to go in the office. If it's not working, leave. I find if work is busy it ...MoreP- not sure you need to pick a set #of days. Take a few, then try to go in the office. If it's not working, leave. I find if work is busy it distracts me (thank god), but then smthing happens &I lose my shit. Week after week, though, I stay longer, get more done, &enjoy it more. I am so thankful my workplace is flexible enough that if I leave at 2pm, no-one bats an eye.
That said: I am so sorry. Obviously this doesn't in any way make YOU a less smart, witty, fun, desireable, loveable person.
128 weeks ago

Sarah McClellan-Brandt surely there are more...if not we should recruit some people!

133 weeks ago from Fort Worth, Texas

steph: I make 4!
128 weeks ago

Sarah McClellan-Brandt Are there any other Fort Worthians on Brazen Careerist? If so, join the group!!

133 weeks ago from Fort Worth, Texas

Craig Walters: Looks like there are 3 of us now. Actually I am in Euless which puts 1 foot in Dallas and the other in Ft. Worth. Hopefully more will join.
133 weeks ago

Lance Ok, you people were right. I invited her for dinner but she said no-go, we're doing drinks at a local joint. She did say she was impressed that I cook. For the record, I think it's lame that women won't come over for dinner on a first date. And don't give me that safety crap. If you want to get to know someone, you break bread with them.

134 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Melissa Mansfield: Men Can Stop Rape is an excellent organization doing just that.

"Men Can Stop Rape mobilizes male youth to prevent men's violence against women. ...MoreMen Can Stop Rape is an excellent organization doing just that.

"Men Can Stop Rape mobilizes male youth to prevent men's violence against women. We build young men's capacity to challenge harmful aspects of traditional masculinity, to value alternative visions of male strength, and to embrace their vital role as allies with women and girls in fostering healthy relationships and gender equity."

http://www.mencanstoprape.org/
134 weeks ago

Erin Murtagh: I just hope people will use good judgement when it comes to their own safety, and that they won't feel pressured to take chances in order to be ...MoreI just hope people will use good judgement when it comes to their own safety, and that they won't feel pressured to take chances in order to be socially/romantically accepted. I don't think Lance meant to be offensive or insensitive, but its important to address comments about rape/safety that negate the seriousness of the issue. As Amy said it would serve *you* well to respect other people's personal choices when it comes to their boundaries and safety.
134 weeks ago

Sarah McClellan-Brandt I wasn't saying that making dinner is psycho...just saying that inviting her to your house for a first date could be construed that way. If she doesn't know you she may not be comfortable not being in public until there's some trust. If you are already friends or have known each other for awhile then she may be ok with it.

134 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

Emily Jasper: I agree, if you have no other interaction to begin with, a private one-on-one at someone's house is often considered risky. Cooking for someone is ...MoreI agree, if you have no other interaction to begin with, a private one-on-one at someone's house is often considered risky. Cooking for someone is awesome, but might be better received in a picnic setting.
134 weeks ago

Anna: Unfortunately, date rape does happen. There is no problem if you start dating an old friend, but visiting an almost-stranger doesn't seem ...MoreUnfortunately, date rape does happen. There is no problem if you start dating an old friend, but visiting an almost-stranger doesn't seem reasonable to me.
Besides safety, it could just feel akward, and usually things feel akward for a reason.
134 weeks ago

Sarah McClellan-Brandt also it could come off as a little bit psycho

134 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

Lance: Why on Earth would it be psycho? Making dinner is the most normal thing on the planet.
134 weeks ago

Heather Conroy: Biggest psycho I had a date with asked me to a party at his house on the first date. Got there no party. He said we were the party. Going to ...MoreBiggest psycho I had a date with asked me to a party at his house on the first date. Got there no party. He said we were the party. Going to someone's house on a first date is creepy. End of story. Do something else. Why wouldn't you?
134 weeks ago

Sarah McClellan-Brandt probably not, unless it is a group dinner party type of event.

134 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

Sarah McClellan-Brandt My degree is in poli sci with a minor in journalism. Was a reporter but hated it and now am in pr/fundraising/event planning at nonprofit.

135 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Sarah McClellan-Brandt top three things: flexibility, non-abusive coworker behavior and feeling like you are doing something good with your life.

135 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

Penelope Trunk All-day meeting today. No breaks except when I took my Blackberry to the bathroom. I wonder, what do you guys do during a too-long meeting?

142 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Alyssa Carter: If anyone ever gives you flak for doodling, you can mention this study! MoreIf anyone ever gives you flak for doodling, you can mention this study! http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1882127,00.html
142 weeks ago