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The Mic is On: Which Big Cities Are the Best?

October 13, 2009 by Liz Leave a Comment

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.

Bright Lights, Big Cities

Everyone has been to a big city that is unforgettable. Which one is yours? Do you have more than one?

    Rome
    Paris
    London
    Istanbul
    Singpore
    Sydney
    Tokoyo
    Chicago …

photo by BJMcCray
photo by BJMcCray

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 pix —

–ME “Liz” Strauss
image: sxc.hu
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Comments

  1. Delaney Kirk says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Hi Liz! Are you packed for your trip tomorrow?

    Reply
  2. Terry Starbucker says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    Hello Liz! Hello Delaney! Thought I’d come back to where it all started, at least for a little while. I’m in very cold Billings MT today.

    Reply
  3. Delaney Kirk says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Favorite cities: Hong Kong, Paris, Brugge, Budapest, Prague, London, New York City, San Francisco…how many do I get to pick?

    Reply
  4. Delaney Kirk says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Hi Terry. I’m in St Petersburg, FL. Guess you don’t want to hear it’s 85 degrees here right now.

    Reply
  5. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Hi Delaney!
    Just finished getting ready!

    Reply
  6. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Hey Terry!
    Great to see you so soon again!

    Reply
  7. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    I was just trying to figure out what Amazon did to my quiet astore of social media books.

    Reply
  8. Delaney Kirk says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Liz, Are you one of the speakers at the conference in Vegas?

    Reply
  9. Terry Starbucker says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    No I do not. 🙂 My fav cities: Chicago, New York, Paris, Portland OR, Denver, San Antonio, San Francisco, London, Madrid, Boston, Milwaukee, just to name a few.

    Reply
  10. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Delaney,

    Tell me about Brugge.

    Reply
  11. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    #8
    Yep, I’m on a marketing panel on Friday afternoon in Vegas … not one of my favorite cities — too hard to navigate.

    Reply
  12. Terry Starbucker says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    I missed U. BTW, can you put 10 bucks on the pass line for me in Vegas? I’m good for it. 🙂

    Reply
  13. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    My favorite cities:
    Chicago,
    Sydney,
    London,
    Dublin,
    New York,
    San Francisco
    Singapore
    Paris

    Reply
  14. Delaney Kirk says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    We had great time in Brugge-rented bikes and rode outside of town along the canals, saw tulips and windmills, drank breakfast beer…

    Reply
  15. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Hey Terry!
    $10 for you … if I’m near a table I will.

    Reply
  16. Erica Ross-Krieger says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Liz, Terry, Delaney – thought I’d stop by and chat. Figuring it would be warmer here in “OpenCommentville” then it is in cold, gray, rainy, stormy SF Bay area. Plus you guys are more fun than additional layers of warm socks:) And thanks Terry for the Twitter reminder to pop in.

    Reply
  17. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Hey Erica!
    You’re warmer in SF I bet … than we are in Chicago. I’m looking 45 degrees F

    Reply
  18. Terry Starbucker says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Hi Erica – Hey, at least SF has shown up on all of our “favorite cities” lists! And it can’t be colder there than here in MT- it’s freakin’ 30 degrees here! 🙂

    Reply
  19. Delaney Kirk says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    Hi Erica, Nice website…I need to spend more time there taking your advice. Been working way too hard lately.

    Reply
  20. Delaney Kirk says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    Thinking a trip to SF and up to Napa Valley soon might be the ticket to reducing stress!

    Reply
  21. Terry Starbucker says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Now I need to go into that 30 degrees and head for a dinner engagement – Liz, Delaney, Erica, you all be good, take care, and keep the faith!

    Reply
  22. Delaney Kirk says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Liz, tell us a little about the marketing panel you’re on. Talking about social media?

    Reply
  23. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Hey Delaney,
    I’m with you … a little Napa Valley would be a nice way to spend a few days now.

    Reply
  24. Erica Ross-Krieger says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Liz & Terry – you win, hands down (I’ll send the $10 to both of you:) We can not complain here when you both are below 50. But for us, 5 inches of rain in the last 24 hours has been something to watch. Friends in Santa Cruz are on the evacuation list. It’s not pretty:(

    Reply
  25. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Ah Erica,
    I know about that –
    too much rain on too much concrete is bad combination. The water has no where to go.

    Evacuation is no fun.

    Reply
  26. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    So where would go if you had a month to go anywhere now?

    Reply
  27. Erica Ross-Krieger says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    So back to the joy of bright lights big cities. What light will you be shining on that panel, Liz?

    Reply
  28. Delaney Kirk says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Hmmm…a month…back to Italy? Greek Isles (not been there) Small island somewhere to relax and maybe finish my novel! You?

    Reply
  29. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Hi Erica!
    I’ll be talking about finding communities … that’s what they want to hear about. How to find your next friends online. 🙂

    Reply
  30. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Delaney,
    I’ve heard wonderful things about the Greek isles … also about Bali!

    I think I might go to Bali first.

    Reply
  31. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    but back to Italy is a real temptations.

    Reply
  32. Erica Ross-Krieger says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    Oh Delaney – Italy. I’d go there. Tuscany I think. I’ve never been, though I have a mural of a Tuscany vineyard on my dining room wall. complete with olive trees. I go there often in my daydreams. Think next year it’s time for the real deal.

    Reply
  33. Erica Ross-Krieger says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Liz, I sure hope you mention Open Comment night as a great place to be a part of a community.

    Reply
  34. Delaney Kirk says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Erica,
    I rented a villa in Tuscany with 5 girlfriends for my 50th bday-certainly the way to celebrate!

    Reply
  35. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    Erica,
    Did you know that Open Comment Night is older than Twitter? heh

    Reply
  36. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    Delaney,
    I bet that Tuscany villa is packed with the best memories!

    Reply
  37. Delaney Kirk says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    So Open Comment Night was the original Twitter? I could see that.

    Reply
  38. Delaney Kirk says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    Yep…and a few dozen empty wine bottles…

    Reply
  39. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Delaney,
    I can imagine the conversation. THAT’s a community. 🙂

    Reply
  40. Erica Ross-Krieger says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Delaney – okay then! Renting a villa will be what I look into – got a good lead on one to rent?

    Liz – Heh is right. Just how old is Open Comment Night anyway? perhaps a birthday party is in order. Not just Klondikes. Maybe a villa celebration in Italy:)

    Reply
  41. Delaney Kirk says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    Erica, I found this one on vrbo.com

    Reply
  42. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    Erica!
    What a good idea!

    I’m thinking a villa in Italy is always in order.

    Successful-Blog’s birthday is next week … Open Comment Night’s birthday is May 9th

    Reply
  43. Delaney Kirk says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    I’m back to working on book chapter (using social media to market digital products).

    Liz-hope to talk to you in the morning. Have a safe trip.

    Erica-nice talking-I’ll be back to check out your website. Good luck with Italy trip!

    Reply
  44. Erica Ross-Krieger says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    thanks Delaney. btw, see that you are teaching class on Diversity on 10/17 – if you would like an intro, I can hook you up with my friend and colleague (from my days in OD and mgt consulting), Julie O’Mara who is a Diversity expert (author of several books, chapters, etc.) – great person – may have ideas if you want them nd it’s not too late.

    Reply
  45. Erica Ross-Krieger says

    October 13, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    Liz, I’m off to fill out an absentee ballot, cook dinner, & do laundry – all before Shark Tank is on (my new fave show:) Good luck on the panel, safe travels. Thanks as always for the hospitality.

    Ciao;)

    Reply
  46. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    Good night, ladies!

    Off to get ready to go to the emerald city …

    Reply
  47. Delaney Kirk says

    October 13, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Erica,
    Would love an introduction-am lining up speakers for class-can do via SKYPE. I’ll email you.

    Have fun, Liz!

    Reply
  48. ME Liz Strauss says

    October 13, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Thank you, Delaney!

    Reply
  49. Mike CJ says

    October 14, 2009 at 4:10 AM

    Madrid. No argument. 🙂

    Reply
  50. Aimee Giese says

    October 15, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    You know what is funny? We were just in Iteland for the first time this summer and Dublin shocked me by how much I loved it.

    Here is my set of Ireland faves from all over, but if course a bunch from Ireland. I am a freelance photographer so I had an amazing time shooting the trip.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/greeblemonkey/sets/72157622351193819/

    Reply
  51. Aimee Giese says

    October 15, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Oops, sorry for typos and crazy long link – typing from my iPhone.

    Reply

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