Surrendering to Spotify

Last Sunday I was in a good mood, a really good mood.  A mood good enough to purchase something stupid.  When the Urban Outfitters ‘sale’ section proved underwhelming I took out my CC and bought the next most illogical thing: Spotify Premium. I fought the free version of Spotify for… [Read More]

Rubbing SXSW Elbows with the Stars

Southby is all about the secret shows. While it’s cool to check out new bands and catch big performers at the biggest stages, everyone’s real goal is to somehow find the underground, cocaine-fueled after party filled with spec scripts and celebrities from the AMC channel. I unfortunately did not find… [Read More]

The Six Hottest Fake SXSW Startups

WHILE THERE ARE a ton of free SXSW parties, panels, and potential Twitter followers in Austin this week, you’re pretty much wasting your time if you aren’t pushing your new start-up. Sixth Street is a cesspool of early-adopters and venture capitalists ready with the Wells Fargo app running in the… [Read More]

And Make Sure to Follow Us on Twitter

There is a lot of yelling noises going on about Twitter hacking, but one question is yet to be answered: why the fuck are you following Burger King on Twitter in the first place? Are there a bunch of Junior Whopper deals I’m missing on the regular?  Is “The King”… [Read More]

The Most Elusive Icelandic Indie Song on the Internet

Here’s the trailer for a 2010 film called “The Exploding Girl.” It looks like a good movie but I never saw it. I heard it was aight.  Zoe Kazan is a fox, I think. Like any warm blooded internet user, I immediately searched for the song in the trailer.  It’s… [Read More]

Why I Decided Not to Make a Harlem Shake Video

By: Aaron Weiss I had taken all the necessary steps. I had swung through my brothers apartment to get a motorcycle helmet to wear while I danced. I had the drive to go out and actually produce a video. I had a camera that wasn’t an iPhone.  However, when Saturday… [Read More]

21st Century Forms of Expression

I think we all know Etsy is the best place to get your anti-establishment girlfriend Valentine’s gifts.  Especially long-distance girlfriends.  But did you know that Etsy is also the best place for all twitter-related screen printing? And they say guys are hard to shop for? In all seriousness how different is… [Read More]

Fade In

Thelma was launched on Feb. 10th, 2013 on a google hang out in San Francisco and Austin.  Or perhaps it was launched in September, 2008 in a dorm room in Davis, California.  Whatever the case, we hope to bring thought-provoking, insightful, and to-the-point writing to IP addresses across the net.

Change is not all bad

Transitioning into a senior living community or assisted living community can be a significant change, yet it brings numerous benefits that can greatly enhance the quality of life for older adults. This option not only offers practical lifestyle solutions but also fosters a community environment that can lead to enriched… [Read More]