Erin Kotecki Vest

I'm the one who squees and hugs in the hotel lobby when I recognize you when you walk in. That's me. I"m frantic and frazzled trying to make sure stuff is taken care of so you have a great time, but it really comes down to that moment when we finally touch. I can't do that this year. This evil illness that has taken many of my organs and is scheduled to take more won't allow the travel or the marathon of information and hug-fest that is BlogHer '10.  Read more

I realize, as a political junky, I say this a lot but... has everyone in DC gone crazy? There seems to be a recent rash of REALLY out-there remarks and ideas coming from elected officials and I'm wondering if someone spiked the water.  Read more

LOOK. SEE! THIS IS WHY I HURT! THIS IS WHY I COMPLAIN! -- that's really the message I'm sending when I take shots of my IV-laden arms that make me look like a junkie or my kids making me smile in my hospital bed.  Read more

I have to admit, when I get driving directions that include "The road is CR 12345, but I think a cow knocked over the sign. Ha!" I not-so-silently freak out a little. When I see tweets from Ree Drummond that say "My cowlick is violent." I immediately think one of her calves got loose and attacked her and then I calm down a little and realize she's probably talking about hair.  Read more

The political is personal- and BlogHers are talking politics via their blogs, twitter, and everywhere in between. Watch as I talk to John King on CNN about our community and its diverse political opinions. You can also read more on the John King, U.S.A. blog.  Read more