BlogHer - Sessions/Speakers - Comments

Good on ya TW

Vita lingus — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:40:28 -0600

How more straight up can ya one be love it TW Hmmm still pondering whether to throw my hat in the ring myself ,,,,

My Dream BlogHer

TW — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:59:14 -0600

Someone needs to create a panel or ROYO or some such for the: geeky but not super geeky shy or not so shy chick who doesn't want to change the world, doesn't expect her blog to pay the bills, doesn't really have the motivation to change themselves or their blog-or at least not talk about it BUT does want to hang out with BlogHers, talk to them, learn them, learn their blogs, learn who they are and why. You know, the BlogHers who may daydream about all of the above or not, but really go to BlogHer to see the people they love and to fall in love with new voices, new women.

The "I like my blog. I like myself. I will save the world as soon as these other five hundred projects get done." group.

Because

I can code well enough to make me happy but not well enough to talk about it and in order to want to learn more code-I need to decide to do that and hide somewhere.
I can SEO until you are blue in the face
I am in between wanting to save the world because I am young and idealistic and wanting to save it because I need something to do
I can daydream about quitting my day job and becoming a full time blogger with books and a harem. I could even do it. Well. But I know that I won't. (and really it is about as likely as being discovered while being a waitress in NY)
I won't slave over my writing-the blog is me. My writing style hasn't changed much in 14 years online. Again-I can daydream about it but...no.
I go to BlogHer to see people I adore, to find new women that rock my world, to enjoy the energy and excitement and hear the voices of women. I want to hear your story because even as fast as I read, I don't read the entire Internet every day.
I suppose it is that. I go to BlogHer because I want stories and voices. I want to see you realize that yes, someone does read your blog or care about your story. I want to see women see the beauty in someplace new. I want to be a part of the energy, the exhaustion, the laughing and the tears.

Retro-Food.com

I hope I can finally get there!

writerobrien — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:34:38 -0500

I was going to be a live blogger in San Francisco, then the air fares went sky high, so I had to cancel. I hope to be there next year. My idea is to do a little more military spouse blogging sessions, discussion on how to target your blog so it's just a little different more interesting than anyone else's, and - of course - how to monetize your blog so it's worth your time to work on it.

I am a novelist who owns a writing business. Since the economy tanked, I've had to put my next novel on hold to earn some money. I'd love to blog and make a living while writing my books. I teach writing on the side, but it is hardly a living wage since it's for adult education programs/continuing ed.

'Hope to see you all next summer!

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Idea for session

MichelleWeaver — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:44:42 -0500

I've just joined this site and am still finding my way around. If you are looking at ideas to discuss it seems like everyone is talking about the number of kids out of school with the Swine Flu and is this a real worry or media hype.

Dining In to Donate for Thanksgiving

JackieforHLIC — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:12:26 -0500

Hi,

From now until November 4th, Here's Life Inner City New York (http://www.hlicnyc.org) is hosting an event, called "Dine In" to sponsor a box of food (love) to be given to hungry families just in time for Thanksgiving.(http://bit.ly/gBu8Q). Each "Box of Love" feeds a family of six and includes a ham or chicken along with vegetables, potatoes, juice, yams, apple or cranberry sauce, bread, fruit, dessert, and more...plus Scriptures and children's literature. Since this is time sensitive information, I am asking if you can help spread the word, donate, or even volunteer?

Warm Wishes,

Jackie (For HLIC)

Facebook: HLICNYC/ Twitter: HLICNYC

inspired

lisalawless — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:44:22 -0500

Thanks for posting this. Now, I'm inspired to consider what I could be doing with my blog to support a cause.

lisa from lisa is cooking

http://lisaiscooking.blogspot.com/

Thanks for taking part

theinadvertentgardener — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:02:49 -0500

Val, thanks for being a part of the effort. It was wonderful to meet you, too!

--- Genie, The Inadvertent Gardener

Thanks

valli — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:08:35 -0500

It was a pleasure to meet you during our session Genie. Thanks for keeping the ball rolling and offering such inspiration to panel members as well as attendees.

YOU inspire us!

Lydia — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:47:21 -0500

Gudrun, thanks so much for bringing your good energy to the session at BlogHer Food -- and for hosting a Drop In & Decorate event earlier this year. I'll be watching your blog to see what new ideas you put into action, and if there's any way I can help or advise, please let me know.

It was wonderful to see you at the conference.

Lydia
www.theperfectpantry.com

So glad it was inspirational!

theinadvertentgardener — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:49:30 -0500

Gudrun,

I'm so glad you got so much inspiration from it, and I'm excited to see how you use that information going forward! There's so much opportunity to do good with our blogs...it's really almost limitless. Let me know if you have any questions as you're going through the material -- if I can't answer you, I'll find someone who can. It was so great to see you this weekend!

--- Genie, The Inadvertent Gardener

Enjoyed the session, thanks for the inspiration

gogugo — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:22:59 -0500

As I told Lydia, I really appreciated your session for inspiring others to use their blogs for good. Starting small, pursuing something you are passionate about, and being proud of your accomplishments, of any size, were all messages I took away from your presentation. Thank you for posting the contents of the handout - going through all the suggestions and recommendations is on my to-do list this week.

Cheers,

Kitchen Gadget Girl

www.kitchengadgetgirl.com