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The Mic is On: I'm Sitting by the Tree . . .

December 25, 2007 by Liz

It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

The Mic Is On

Here’s how it works.

It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.

There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.

… Sitting by the Christmas Tree

I’ll be sitting by the tree thinking about Christmas stories . . . feel free to drop by to leave yours. I’ll collect them all to share with the world tomorrow.

Christmas tree close up

Merry Christmas everyone!

Oh, and bring links of your storie to share or just tell one in the comments when you come!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Personal Identity: What's Your Mini-Intro?

December 19, 2007 by Liz

What Would I Say? What Would You Say?

relationships button

It was my second or third trip to Brighton, England. Richard, Stephen and I were sitting at lunch, discussing business. Stephen is a friend and publishing partner I had met many times. We were discussing who would be at an upcoming book fair.

I described a person I thought Stephen would enjoy meeting.

The conversation changed course when Stephen said, “So, what’s my mini-bio?”

I tilted my head with a look and asked, “What do you mean?”

He replied, “From the minute I met you, every time you mention a person I don’t know you give a mini-intro. I’m wondering what you use for mine?”

I answered with the qualities that struck me as most him. “You’re, Stephen, proper, poised, and the most positive-natured editor I know.”

This morning, I woke up thinking about those mini-intros. I need a good “hello” for some folks I’m meeting this afternoon.

I was thinking it might be fun to introduce each other and to ourselves.
I’ll go first. My answer is in the comment box.

Introduce yourself and introduce a friend too.

–ME “Liz” Strauss
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The Mic is On: We're Talking About Blogs and Blog Friends 2007!!

December 18, 2007 by Liz

It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

The Mic Is On

Here’s how it works.

It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.

There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.

…Blogs and Blog Friends in 2007!

We might talk about:

  • Bloggers we met in person
  • Bloggers we met on the phone
  • Bloggers we met on their blog for the first time
  • Blog posts and blogs that changed how we thought
blogs…

And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey . . . and flamenco dancing (because we always get off topic, anyway.)

Oh, and bring links about blogs bloggers to share!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Open Mic 7pm Chgo Time: It's about Blogs and Blog Friends 2007!!

December 18, 2007 by Liz

Join Us Tonight

… Blogs and Blog Friends in 2007!

We might talk about Bloggers we met in person, Bloggers we met on the phone, Bloggers we met on their blog for the first time, Blog posts and blogs that changed how we thought, and whatever else comes up — even flamenco dancing.

Oh, and bring links to share!

The rules are simple — be nice.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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The Mic is On: We're Talking about December Travel

December 11, 2007 by Liz

It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

The Mic Is On

Here’s how it works.

It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.

There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.

… December Travel

We might talk about:

  • Places we go in December
  • Travel stories
  • Places we’ve been
  • Travel fiascos
  • Places we dream of visiting
  • Places where visions of sugar plums dance in our heads
map.jpg

And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey . . . and flamenco dancing (because we always get off topic, anyway.)

Oh, and bring links about December travel to share!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Open Mic 7pm Chgo Time: We're Talking about December Travel

December 11, 2007 by Liz

Join Us Tonight

… December Travel

We might talk about places we go in December, travel stories, places we’ve been, travel fiascos, places we dream of visiting, places where visions of sugar plums dance in our heads, and whatever else comes up — even flamenco dancing.

Oh, and bring links to share!

The rules are simple — be nice.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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