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

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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.

… 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.

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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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Open Mic 7pm Chgo Time: I'll Be Sitting by the Tree . . .

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Join Us Tonight

… 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.

Merry Christmas everyone!

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

The rules are simple — be nice.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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THANKS to Week 113 SOBs

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Successful and Outstanding Bloggers

Let me introduce the bloggers
who have earned this official badge of achievement,

and the right to call themselves
Successful Blog SOBs.

I invite them to take a badge home to display on their blogs.

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They take the conversation to their readers,
contribute great ideas, challenge us, make us better, and make our businesses stronger.

I thank all of our SOBs for thinking what we say is worth passing on.
Good conversation shared can only improve the blogging community.

Should anyone question this SOB button’s validity, send him or her to me. Thie award carries a “Liz said so” guarantee, is endorsed by Kings of the Hemispheres, Martin and Michael, and is backed by my brothers, Angelo and Pasquale.

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Want to become an SOB?

If you’re an SO-Wanna-B, you can see the whole list of SOBs and learn how to be one by visiting the SOB Hall of Fame– A-Z Directory . Click the link or visit the What IS an SOB?! page in the sidebar.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

SOB Business Cafe 12-21-07 . . . Holiday Edition

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SB Cafe

Welcome to the SOB Cafe

We offer the best in thinking–articles on the business of blogging written by the Successful and Outstanding Bloggers of Successful Blog. Click on the titles to enjoy each selection.

The Specials this Week are

Vandelay brings tidings of careful and caring business.
Unfortunately, sometimes monetizing a website comes at the expense of its readers and visitors. Obviously, in order to maintain a successful web presence, the site must be monetized in a way that is acceptable to visitors.

Carpe Factum brings tidings of diversity and alliances.
The key point that I wish more people would take from this story is that if you’re going to dare to be different, it really helps to have other allies watching your back.

Small Biz Survival brings tidings of managing a micro business.
What level of detail makes sense for micro businesses?
Basically, income and expenses. You want to measure the basic profitability.

Ramblings From a Glass Half Full brings tidings of experience and leadership.
And, I was REALLY focused on what was in front of me rather than what was behind. I also think he knew that I was bound and determined to justify the risk that he took on me.

Shards of Consciousness brings tidings of enlightenment.
No wonder so many people have attributed enlightenment to grace or a gift from god. It’s experience seems to be both beyond their control and at the same time a total break with what has gone before.

Essential Keystrokes brings tidings of learning.
One of the easiest ways to customize a basic WordPress Theme is by changing the background

Related ala carte selections include

Sawse – Stir it Up! brings tidings of wonderful images. . . .
Whether you are looking for great photography from talented artists or want to improve your abilities or income as a photographer, this list has something for you. Sorted into advice, blogs and further resources, here are twelve of the best sites for photos and photographers on the web.

Sit back. Enjoy your read. Nachos and drinks will be right over. Stay as long as you like. No tips required. Comments appreciated.

Have a great weekend! See you when I’m home again!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

The Mic is On: We're Talking About Blogs and Blog Friends 2007!!

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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.

…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!!

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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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