For Online Scrabble Addicts…
October 25th, 2007
it’s one of those blog entries I wish I had thought of writing on one of the more eloquent mommy blogs — momomax. Too tired for a real blog post tonight, but I was completely inspired by the event I went to tonight, Ignite Portland which my husband has been spending all of his spare time on planning and helping organize. It was a cool chance to meet some people I had only interacted with on-line, and a reminder that the whole point of social media and communication technology is people with their quirks, passions and interests, and how exciting it is to get glimpses into these things, whether it’s unicycle riding, raising chickens, cooking Southern meals, preparing for the apocalypse, or romancing somebody on-line. It was very cool to see 300 people show up to hear people talk. And it was lovely to leave the kids with a sitter and go be an adult for a bit.
October 26th, 2007 at 8:34 am
Amen to the “be an adult for a bit” part! I finally got a chance to leave the kids home and participate in a local event, rather than watch from the (web) sidelines. Kudos to your husband for helping plan what turned out to be a stunning event all around!
October 31st, 2007 at 2:06 pm
Hi. i just wanted to write because My name is also Mara Collins, not to common of a name, but there are a few of us it seems. Anyways, I also love scrabble, and I live in Seattle, Washington. Just a funny coincidence. Well, have a good one.
Mara