Alla Valente

Just curious, who’s doing the demolition & construction work? Union labor?

The power of proper punctuation. And grammar.

It's more than a jingle, it's the cry of an entire generation. "Calgon, take me away!"

I’m “Even Steven”. Delayed & no upgrade but I get to sit next to Stevie Nicks. #AnalystLife #OrigamiElevate #AnalystTravel

I wonder if Forrester will grant me sabbatical if I take this summer job? Hmmm #sidehustle

Boston bound w #Brooklyn bagel in tow. Can’t wait to see #Forrester colleagues & clients. Bagels are for the colleagues, not the clients.

Grading the groundhogs In honor of Groundhog Day and in the spirit of fun, we pitted groundhogs from all over the United States against each other — and data from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information — to s...

So many groundhogs, but which who’s right? You’ll never guess… while not quite as rigorous as a #Forrester Wave, he’re the evaluative research on the early spring prediction market. Staten Island Chuck leads the pack. And I’m ready for the early spring. www.noaa.gov/heritage/sto...

This NYC girl just rooted for the Eagles. The things we do for our kids!

Trump issues EO on AI that reads like a concept of a plan w/180-day timeline to develop such plan. Now we’re cooking with gas! #AI #risk #regulation

All I wanted was a new dish soap dispenser. I did NOT expect instructions, batteries & a remote control! 🙀

What’s your favorite holiday tune? I’ll take “Dominic The Donkey” all day long! youtu.be/iRMjEYlK4PU?...

Wow! Impressive work!

What’s the over/ under on that?

Behold… the Black Manhattan. Everything you love about a Manhattan w/o the Vermouth. #cocktailing

Pantone’s 2025 color of the year is a win for quiet luxury Pantone’s 2025 color of the year is Mocha Mousse.

“Mocha Mousse”? Are you kidding me Pantone? The 2025 color of the year is a dessert? C’mon, y’all can do better. Bring back Oxblood! www.washingtonpost.com/home/2024/12...

I’m in it for the crab cakes.

Stop Defending The Three Lines Of Defense https://www.forrester.com/blogs/stop-defending-the-three-lines-of-defense/

Exactly one week from today, Cody Scott & I will have delivered our keynote at #Forrester #security #risk summit & will be enjoying a cocktail with clients & colleagues. Will you be there? Drop me a note.

Egg noodles & Parmesan cheese are a must.

Team soup all the way.

Am I the only one whose Butterball came with a Crackerjack prize? Look what I found inside among the giblets!

The best part of Thanksgiving dinner is the turkey soup that follows.

Makes perfect sense. The warehouse is one huge IoT device… hence #cybersecurity #risk must be top of mind.

So glad to see you here!

Wet or dry?

To brine, or not to brine. That is the question! And I have 3 days to find an answer. Who has an opinion?

Can someone please tell me whatever happened to the Melba toast?? It was once a diner staple of the diner bread basket. Then poof! It was gone!

Those who know me, know I have a potty mouth. I’m putting this on my holiday list…

With so many familiar faces joining Blue Sky, it’s starting to feel like home.

Just wow! This is Food Network level stuff.

Recall of Common Anxiety Medication Expanded Over "Life-Threatening" Mistake, FDA Says More clonazepam tablets have been pulled due to mislabeling.

Oof! That’s one heck of a third-party risk! #TPRM bestlifeonline.com/clonazepam-a...