Liz Strauss at Successful Blog

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October 21, 2007

Time and Dots

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 11:12 am

Connecting dots with The Idea Dude

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This week marks the 2nd birthday of Successful Blog. So this post is about one very special dot, Liz. You can always tell if something is said from heart, like a fundamental truth, it usually stands the test of time. So I went on a time travel. Two years ago as she took over successful-blog, Liz asked, What do you think I should know about you? It was her way of making space for a conversation. Today, the tagline may have changed a little, You’re only a stranger once, but the fundamental nature of Liz remains the same… her perpetual curiosity about the world and all of us who live within it.

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It’s no wonder, one of her all-time favorite posts would be her invitation to all of us to please take the keys. Ask her why?because the conversation in the comments is a naked education in blogging and the beauty of community. In her own inimitable way, Liz has forever changed the way we blog and the way we read and interact with blogs.

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Pam tells us it’s important to celebrate, just take some time to celebrate you and all the wonderful things you bring to the table. Oh, and the nice thing, celebrating does not have to cost money, it does not have to take up too much time…. I think Liz would view this celebration as a celebration not of just Liz, nor just you, nor just me but of US. We should all celebrate successful-blog because we all helped define it in some small way. We were all part of the conversation and continue to be.

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Gidge received the most beautiful birthday note ever. It said I just can’t wait to see what you are going to look like tomorrow, next week, next year, in 50 years. But I’m pretty sure I already know. I can’t wait to see what this blog will look like tomorrow, next week and next year. I’d bet the farm that many of you feel the same way too.

Gidge also shared a wonderful quote from a silly ole bear

If you live to be 100, I hope I live to be 100 minus 1 day, so I never have to live without you - Winnie the Pooh

May the dots be with you!


Vern, The Idea Dude


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14 Comments to “Time and Dots”

  1. October 21st, 2007 at 12:09 pm
    Pam said

    Liz, congratulations! What a wonderful accomplishment and I wish to personally thank you for your contributions over the last two years.

    (Also, thank you for the link love!)

    You know me, I am big into celebrating so I just have to ask, how are you going to celebrate (personally) the last two years?

    May this year be one filled with many more amazing insights, aha’s, and fabulous connections.

  2. October 21st, 2007 at 12:27 pm
    Vernon Lun said

    Hi Pam,

    Liz’s wonderful labour of love over the last two years is something that we have all been able to benefit from.

    You post really inspired me to add this to my weekly contribution here. Thank you.

    Vern

  3. October 21st, 2007 at 1:45 pm
    Joanna Young said

    Hi Vern

    Making space for conversation is what it’s all about. And making time. Didn’t you just write something about that? :-)

    Liz is an inspiration, and I’m glad you said so here as I know she’ll be busy focusing her party plans on all of us having a good time, and highlighting our successes.

    But I also know there’ll be bloggers all round the world who’ll be toasting one “most special dot” come the 24th.

    Joanna

  4. October 21st, 2007 at 3:18 pm
    Aruni said

    What a wonderful post Vern! I’ve only recently discovered Liz and so far what I’ve read has been heart warming.

  5. October 21st, 2007 at 3:39 pm
    Debbie Call said

    Liz, congrats on your 2nd anniversary, but more importantly, thank you for the gift of your enormous imagination and heart. The blogging world has become more intimate because of your ability to be the instrument that connects the dots.

  6. October 21st, 2007 at 5:40 pm
    ann michael said

    Happy Birthday to you - you’re wiser than your (2) years!

  7. October 21st, 2007 at 9:05 pm
    --Deb said

    Happy blogiversary!

  8. October 21st, 2007 at 11:51 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Pam,
    I’m in Salt Lake City presenting at Jason and Matthew’s conference — Blogging for Business tomorrow. So I’m just planning on flying home having a heavenly nap and spending all Wednesday talking to the folks how hang out here. :)

    You know them . . . the ones I love. :)

  9. October 21st, 2007 at 11:52 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Vern and Joanna!
    You two have a lot room to talk!!

    You are both an inspiration to the blogosphere!!

  10. October 21st, 2007 at 11:53 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Aruni!
    I’m just getting to know you, too!
    I have to say the feeling is mutual. Heartwarming. What a wonderful word! Yeah. Exactly!!

  11. October 21st, 2007 at 11:55 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Aw Deb!
    I still remember when we first found each other. It seems like just a day ago . . . on my other blog. :)

  12. October 21st, 2007 at 11:57 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Ann,

    Aw, heck! I couldn’t have made it two years without you. You’re a blogger’s best, if there ever was one! :)

  13. October 21st, 2007 at 11:57 pm
    ME Strauss said

    You guys are just so incredible! I turn my back to ride on a airplane and here you are . . . just being wonderful!!

    What a lucky blogger I am!

  14. October 22nd, 2007 at 9:14 am
    Vernon Lun said

    Just checked in and I see all these wonderful and deserving comments about Liz.

    As they say, “I ain’t a party if you can’t come around!” so make sure you all pop in on the 24th and give her a warm virtual hug!

    Vern

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