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Sandy’s and my thoughts on the BlogHer conference

July 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment · money

One of the lovely, intelligent women writers I met at the BlogHer conference is Sandy, of the award-winning blog Momisodes. I quote her: . . . . . .  I cannot help but wonder if the idea behind BlogHer is really for me.  Perhaps it was the endless swag attendees clamored to get their hands [...]

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Oregon’s Popularity: Be A Giver Rather Than A Taker

July 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Oregon, food & drink, lifestyle, sustainability, transportation

Here in Chicago at the BlogHer conference, I find a near-uniform reaction from people when they learn I am from Oregon.  They almost swoon. “Oh, Oregon!” these nice ladies exclaim. “It’s so green and beautiful.” Learning I am from Portland in particular amps up the positive response. “Oohhh, Portland. I love Portland. I want to [...]

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