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The Mic Is On: We're Talking About Blog History . . .

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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.

The History of Blogging!

Here’s a few ideas to get us started:

  • How blogging started
  • Personal Stories
  • Traditions
  • Facts

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

Oh, and bring links about the history of blogging to share!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Open Mic 7pm Chgo Time: Let's Talk About History!

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Yes the Mic Will Be on Tonight

Join Us Tonight

Blog History . . .

We can talk about how blogging started, personal stories, traditions, facts, and whatever else comes up.

Oh, and bring links to blog history you want to share!

The rules are simple — be nice.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Thanks to Week 93 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 every one of the SOBs for passing on what we’re saying.
Good conversation shared can only improve the blogging community.

Should anyone question this SOB button’s validity, send him or her directly to me. This award comes with a full “Liz said so” guarantee. It is endorsed by Kings of the Hemispheres, Martin and Michael, and 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. Click the link or visit the What IS an SOB?! page in the sidebar.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

SOB Business Cafe 08-03-07

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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

Chris Brogan is thinking like a leader.

Chrisg is thinking about the kinds of bloggers we are.

Escape from Cubicle Nation is thinking about how we can run ourselves ragged.

Life Beyond Code is thinking about the stories we tell.

Servant of Chaos is thinking about creativity.

Alex Shalman gets to thinking about his goals.

Related ala carte selections include

This Garden Is Illegal is thinking about a flower.

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!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

The Mic Is On: We're Looking for Photos and Art

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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.

There’s Many Sources . . .

Here’s a few ideas to get us started:

  • Where we find them
  • Free and inexpensive ones
  • Sources that have delicious photos and art
  • Public domain sources
  • Our personal favorites
Library of Congress

Did you know that the Library of Congress is a photo and art source? Click the name below.

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

Oh, and bring links to favorite pictures to share!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Open Mic 7pm Chgo Time: We're Talking about Art and Photo Sources!

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Yes the Mic Will Be on Tonight

Join Us Tonight

We’re Finding Art and Photos!

We can talk about where we find them, free and inexpensive ones, sources that have delicious photos and art, public domain sources, our personal favorites . . .

and whatever else comes up.

Oh, and bring links to favorite pictures you want to share!

The rules are simple — be nice.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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