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December 23, 2006

Calling All B.A.D. Bloggers: A Few Tweaks, Buttons and Thank YOUs!!

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 9:28 am

A Few Weeks, A Few Tweaks

On that Sunday in November, when I started the B.A.D. Blogger prgram, I had no idea what it would be like, or that it would be such a fabulous experience, getting to know bloggers one by one. This kind of learning is packed with the insights and surprises of the unique and incredible individuals behind the screens that we read, and every time I end a call I am changed just that little bit by having connected with another living, breathing human being who taught me something I didn’t already know.

I’ve had a few weeks to talking to bloggers. Now I’ve got few tweaks to keep the B.A.D. Blogger program growing. Here are are the little changes and rearranges you can expect moving foward, as I talk to B.A.D. Bloggers one by one.

  1. I will still be talking to a Blogger a Day, but I won’t write about every one of them. A Blogger a Day on the phone for me is one thing, asking you to read about them is another. I’ll schedule a two to four a week for you to get to read. I’ll save the other calls for business so that the B.A.D. Blogger calls can be unique and take on a life of their own.
  2. I have new questions up my sleeve to make each call just that much different from every other.
  3. I also have room on my schedule for any blogger who wants to talk life. . . . Let me know that you want to be a B.A.D. blogger and we’ll arrange a call if it’s possible. I find that most things are possible.
  4. I’m exploring ways to bring the best blogging onto the real world. If you have ideas email me at lizsun2@gmail.com.

    5. Who would you like to get to know? Feel free to recommend someone.

Thank YOU, BAD Bloggers . . . You Deserve an Award

BAD Blogger Button

A few folks will tell you, if you survive a “Liz” telephone call, you deserve an award. . . . The B.A.D. Blogger button finally is here. Thanks to my son who made it happen. — I got to watch. Cool -huh! Take one if here’s room on your blog. If not, leave it here. :)

The part I like most is that I get to say thank you again to all of you who have been B.A.D. Bloggers so far. Here you are in the order I spoke with you these past days.

You really have to see what an incredible group you are!

  1. Ann Michael Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  2. Jeff De Cagna Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  3. Tony D. Clark is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  4. Mark McGuinness is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  5. Sheila Scarborough Is a B.A.D Blogger!
  6. Cat Morley Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  7. John T Unger Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  8. Wayne Turmel Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  9. Kent Blumberg Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  10. Roy Jacobsen Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  11. Derek Andrews Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  12. Victoria Elizabeth Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  13. Drew McLellan Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  14. Katiebird Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  15. Michael Vizdos Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  16. Tony Hung Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  17. Jon Symons Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  18. Chris Cree Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  19. Phil Gerbyshak Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  20. Dr. Delaney Kirk Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  21. Scorpia Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  22. Rodney Rumford Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  23. Char Polanosky Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  24. Roger von Oech Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  25. David Armano IS a B.A.D. Blogger!
  26. Terry Starbucker Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  27. Steven Streight Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  28. Jonathan Bailey Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  29. Jay Andrew Allen Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  30. Michelle Mitchell Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  31. Andrew Flusche Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  32. Hsien Lei Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  33. Kammie Kobyleski Is a B.A.D. Blogger!
  34. Deborah Byrd Is a B.A.D. Blogger!

Thank you to every B.A.D. Blogger for taking the time to talk with me. It’s been incredible! I know it’s only going to get better. I’m blogging on the telephone now.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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19 Comments to “Calling All B.A.D. Bloggers: A Few Tweaks, Buttons and Thank YOUs!!”

  1. December 23rd, 2006 at 11:04 am
    Kent Blumberg said

    Liz,

    You give so much to all of us. Thanks for the new badge to put on my blog. And thanks for helping make my first year in the blogosphere fun and full of learning.

    Kent Blumberg, author of “Leadership, strategy and performance”

  2. December 23rd, 2006 at 11:06 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Kent,
    Believe me the value goes both ways. I learn as much as I give. :)

  3. December 23rd, 2006 at 1:02 pm
    Andrew Flusche said

    Spiffy!! I can’t wait to get this kick butt badge on my blog. My someday I’ll even be an SOB. I never thought I would long to be a BAD SOB!

    Happy Holidays,
    Andrew

  4. December 23rd, 2006 at 1:28 pm
    Delaney Kirk said

    Thanks Liz for the present…I can’t wait to decorate my blog with my BAD button!! I hope you have a very merry winter break and get recharged for an even better new year!

  5. December 23rd, 2006 at 1:29 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Delaney!
    I almost called when I was putting together the links for this post. Somehow it felt like I should be calling you to say hello!

    Have such a wonderful holiday!!!

  6. December 23rd, 2006 at 1:34 pm
    Roger von Oech said

    Hi Liz,

    It’s a privilege to be on the list with the other bloggers. I really enjoyed our 90 minutes on the phone — lots of idea exchange!

    Best wishes to you and your many, many readers!

    Roger von Oech

  7. December 23rd, 2006 at 1:37 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Roger!
    It was the best fun talking with you! I can’t wait until we have reason to plan some product or adventure together!!

    I hope all of your very best wishes are only the beginning of how good . . .!

  8. December 23rd, 2006 at 1:45 pm
    Chris Cree said

    Oooh! It’s BLUE! I like blue badges! :)

    Thanks Liz! You’re the best.

  9. December 23rd, 2006 at 1:47 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Chris,
    When he choose that blue to make it, I thought,”Oh my, Chris is gonna like this one!!” Ahhh. Yep!

  10. December 24th, 2006 at 11:58 am
    Steve Farber said

    Hey, what? Having breakfast with you doesn’t make me BAD? Maybe I should have my own category…

    Merry, merry and happy, happy, Liz!

  11. December 24th, 2006 at 12:18 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Aw Steve,
    You’re B.A.D. I’ll put on the list! That is, as soon as I write your story next week. :)
    Thanks for the well wishes.
    I hope have wonderful, holiday!

  12. December 24th, 2006 at 7:45 pm
    Sandra Renshaw said

    Hi Liz,
    Great button. I’m going to get mine up…
    Thanks.
    Sandy

  13. December 24th, 2006 at 9:47 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hey Sandra!
    Thank you! Folks like you and the whole list deserve recognition!

  14. December 25th, 2006 at 10:11 pm
    Phil Gerbyshak said

    Thanks for the new button Liz. I’m planning to spruce up my place after the holidays. I’m traveling now, but had to stop to wish you a very happy holidays, and say thanks for all the link love and friendship over the last year.

  15. December 25th, 2006 at 10:12 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hey Phil!
    Thanks for stopping by. It’s great to see you! Hope things with the family are everything that we talked about. You sound wonderful!!

    Smiles,
    Liz

  16. January 2nd, 2007 at 5:34 am
    cat said

    Liz, thanks!
    I’m just now finding this post after the hols …

  17. January 2nd, 2007 at 8:32 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Cat,
    Thanks for stopping by here at all. The could sure has a reach . :)

    My son made the button. He’s better at than I am — obvously. :)

  18. January 2nd, 2007 at 8:39 am
    cat said

    Well, I was playing around with google alerts, as well as blogline alerts. Typed in my name, and there it was. The Internet is such magic.

    Tell your son great job for me, ok?

  19. January 2nd, 2007 at 8:42 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Cat!
    I sure will pass your message. I watched him do it in about 2 minutes. He won a national award for his HOYA (Georgetown newspaper) website design. Now he’s an economist. Go figure. :)

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