Tag Archives: BlogHer

BlogHer ’11 Recap

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Neil

This year, my experience with the BlogHer conference was all about the individual conversations and connections.  Held in beautiful, sunny San Diego, the conference was as mellow and inviting as the host city.   The weekend gave me an opportunity … Continue reading →

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The Music Conference

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Neil

As a professional musician, I am excited about attending this music conference next week in San Diego. It gives me a chance to meet my peers. A friend is going for the first time. She is excited about meeting a … Continue reading →

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A Mini Writing and Blogging Retreat Idea Before BlogHer

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Neil

This is an idea for a mini writing and blogging retreat that I had yesterday, and I think it could work on the day before BlogHer, since so many bloggers are converging on San Diego anyway.    This is just an … Continue reading →

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BlogHer ’10

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Neil

Jesus, I’m popular!  Newbies wanted to meet me at BlogHer.  Bloggers wanted to take their photograph with me, sometimes even asking me to hold their blog mascot on my lap.  I’m on a first name basis with Jenny, the Bloggess.  … Continue reading →

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A Different Type of Pre-BlogHer Freak-Out Post

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Neil

I feel weak and small. My emotions are big and strong, like the blazing sun on my shoulders. One false move and I’ll burn to dust. I’m not afraid of meeting new people. Or important people. I’m afraid of meeting … Continue reading →

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August in New York

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Neil

I’m going to attend BlogHer again. It is my only chance to see so many of you, and it is important to me to have some real life contact to make my blogging “real.” Last year was a lot of … Continue reading →

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Meeting Kate

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Neil

Tomorrow, I will writing a review of The Dread Crew: Pirates of the Backwoods, written by Kate Inglis, who blogs at Sweet l Salty. I wanted to use today’s post as a disclaimer, explaining to you how I got to … Continue reading →

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My Last BlogHer09 Post

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Neil

I see most of you as writers.   Good writers.   But few of you are as good as Tolstoy.  The main difference between you and Tolstoy is that Tolstoy would not dance with me at a party, or even return … Continue reading →

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BlogHer09 Recap (With Photos!)

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Neil

FASHION COMRADERIE ANXIETY SIGHTSEEING ANGER EGO BOOSTING TEARS TRUTH-TELLING TROUBLE-MAKING DRINKING CLIQUES SUPPORT

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The Baby Photo

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Neil

I hadn’t seen my cousin Ronald in quite in few years, since the last big family wedding.  Last weekend, he was doing a lecture on math at Columbia, and called me up.  I met him at a university parking structure.  … Continue reading →

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