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The Blog Herald: THERE Are the Women Bloggers!!

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Real-World Women Bloggers

In the group of about 25 or so that I met. Many were charming new bloggers at their first conference of any kind . . . ever. Most of them had mommy blogs or were political bloggers. Two were conference sponsors.

Read the whole feature in today’s Blog Herald by clicking the logo.

The Blog Herald

It’s about blogging and real life.
–ME “Liz” Strauss
At the Blog Herald, I write about books, information, and relationships, making connections from the patterns she sees. I consider these keystone articles.
Authenticity and Transparency in the Real World
In the Real World — The Half-Full, Half-Empty Glass
The Universe of People, Black Holes, and Stars
Connectors and Mavens on the Tipping Point
The Writer’s Dilemma and the Blogger’s Secret
The Two Webs: Information or Relationships?
Social Networking: Am I Person Or an Item?

BlogHer Chicks Rock!

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Dear Friends and Dear Friends to Be!

Two days at conference and I find myself with thoughts of the remarkable people whose paths I crosssed.

Elisa Camahort, Jory DesJardins, and Lisa Stone hosted a seamless and elegant conference in Chicago. It was first class all of the way. The Second Life strand was a special place for folks who couldn’t attend. Lots of folks who made their first trip to Chicago felt like they were well taken care of.

I got some quality time with dear friends. business blogger and hero to moms and dads, Wendy Piersall, travel blogger and the most joyful reality barometer, Sheila Scarborough, girl geek with a heart as big a Georgia, Robyn Tippins, and singer, blogger, inspiration, Christine Kane. Yeah, we got to hear Christine play again! (She has a new CD!) At the pre-conference speaker’s reception, I got a chance to spend time with Andy Sernovitz as well. I had a hug from all five before the conference had even begun. Not a bad start to any event.

Also at the speaker’s reception, I met new friend Mary Jo Manzanares of Fly Away Cafe. She’s a leadership speaker and a charming, thoughtful woman with a magnetic smile. As Mary Jo and I talked, Denise Wakeman joined the group a few minutes later. I bet you know her from the Blog Squad. Her sense of humor and delight in tackling problems makes her a fun part of a business conversation.

Early in the conference, Wendy introduced me to Plain Jane Mom, Erika. We sat together through a few business sessions. She must be a great mom. Her sense of humor is easy. Her intelligence is quick . . . and she put up with me.

Wendy and I spoke on a “Mentoring and Coaching” panel with Collette Ellis and Elizabeth Perry. Elisa chose well in putting us all on the same team. We made a connection that I’ll value, and I hope to find myself with that group again soon.

I also met up with Cynthia Samuels of Don’t Gel Too Soon. This network TV news veteran is a blogger, a producer, a consultant, a writer, a mom and a wife. After her session, she answered a question about talking to the media that I haven’t yet grown into.

Later, I met Kate Feltman from Wiley. She sat with Robyn and I by the lake as we talked through a SOBCon08 dream. She’s a quick study, who loves the power of ideas. She’s also fun to brainstorm with.

A great conversation happened in the hall with Leah Jones from Edelman. We met through that fiery guy of SOBCon, Ari Garber. Leah and I talked writing and publishing. Her insightful, warm way and easy smile would be a welcome break anytime.

And let me say, that the powerhouse of a genuine person Christina Jones, is everything she’s cracked up to be. Yep, a hero through and through.

Those are just a few of the people I met while I was missing all of you.

–ME ‘Liz” Strauss

The Mic Is On: We're in Hollywood! Be a Star!

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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.

Hooray for Hollywood!

There’s plenty to talk about. Here’s a few ideas to get us started:

  • Movies
  • Movie Stars
  • Big Houses
  • Scandals
  • Old Fancy Cars
hollywood.jpg

And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey.

Oh, and bring links about Hollywood to share!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Open Mic 7pm Chgo Time: Hooray for Hollywood . . .

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Yes the Mic Will Be on Tonight

Join Us Tonight

We’re Visiting Hollywood!

We can talk about movies, movie stars, big houses, scandals, old fancy cars, and whatever else comes up.

Oh, and bring links about Hollywood to share!

The rules are simple — be nice.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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The Mic Is On: We're On a Deserted Island!

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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.

What Would You Take?

There’s plenty to talk about. Here’s a few ideas to get us started:

  • What music would we listen to?
  • What books would we want to read?
  • Would there be anyone else with us? Like Gilligan?
island

And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey.

Oh, and bring links about the deserted island to share!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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The Mic Is On: We're at the Beach!

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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.

Come On!

There’s plenty to talk about. Here’s a few ideas to get us started:

  • Where we love to go
  • Whether we prefer sand or rocks
  • Would we like it warm or cool, sunny or cloudy
  • Who will go with us
  • What will we take
Beach

And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey.

Oh, and bring links about the beach to share!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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