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1 month ago
in 10 Simple Ways to Show Kindness Online on Social Media Rockstar
So jazzed I happened across your blog tonite.
Excellent post from start to finish and I'll be re-tweeting it as soon as I hit 'post'.
It costs us nothing to be kind save for a few seconds out of our day. Found myself smiling (and agreeing) thruout your entire post.
Thanks Brett - this is really awesome :-)
Excellent post from start to finish and I'll be re-tweeting it as soon as I hit 'post'.
It costs us nothing to be kind save for a few seconds out of our day. Found myself smiling (and agreeing) thruout your entire post.
Thanks Brett - this is really awesome :-)
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2 months ago
in Thoughts On Ignite Boulder 4 on Andrew Hyde
As a relative IgniteBoulder newbie (this was only my 2nd) I read Larkin's post with an open mind. Then I decided to sleep on it before responding.
So here goes.
Larkin, thanks for taking the time to share and sharing so eloquently. I read your 'About Me' section on your blog and it's evident that you value all sorts of thing that IgniteBoulder stands for : helping, community, being open-minded, having fun, etc.
I agree with you on the amount of trash left behind. That is inexcusable...no matter where an event takes place. And next time I would be happy to volunteer to help with cleanup.
As far as your assessment of the event, my take differs in that (to me) it is a total 'let your hair down' type of event. And if that means every now and then sinking to the level of 'lowest common denominator' well ok, let's go there! While I am not into making broad sweeping generalizations, I would venture to say that the majority of attendees fall into the 'hard-working-hard-playing-techy-Twitter-let's live life full out' mode. Live hard & and play hard. Not to say that a presenter won't stand up there and knock our socks off with something profound and earth-shaking, but it wouldn't be what I'd expect. Not that I'd hate it if that happened...it would just be unexpected.
Andrew, as you know from being my friend, I think you are amazing! And it really troubles me to know that you end up doing the majority of the work. While I am more than happy to mic-wrangle, please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help? Count me in for clean-up with Larkin or anyone else next time.
As far as the size of IgniteBoulder, there's your community! If you bring it (and it's good) they will come. Boy, will they!
After having attended IgniteBoulder3, I was anticipating IgniteBoulder4 much as a holiday. A chance to meet more cool people. A chance to laugh and learn. And heck ya, a chance to drink. I'll be honest! I'm all for free beer (Thanks B-Side and Deschutes)
Yeah, there were a lot of people there...that's cool! An opportunity for more people to connect and have fun and laugh and a host of other things. You've started a good thing Andrew (not a surprise to those of us that know you) and I can see the crowds continue to grow with each passing event.
These are the growing pains we're experiencing. Much like a new baby (or so I'm told) you sort of learn on the fly.
Thanks to your candor, as well as input from Larkin and others, I'm sure the feedback will help to make the future IgniteBoulders that much better.
Can't wait until IgniteBoulder5.
Respectfully & with <3,
Kath :-)
So here goes.
Larkin, thanks for taking the time to share and sharing so eloquently. I read your 'About Me' section on your blog and it's evident that you value all sorts of thing that IgniteBoulder stands for : helping, community, being open-minded, having fun, etc.
I agree with you on the amount of trash left behind. That is inexcusable...no matter where an event takes place. And next time I would be happy to volunteer to help with cleanup.
As far as your assessment of the event, my take differs in that (to me) it is a total 'let your hair down' type of event. And if that means every now and then sinking to the level of 'lowest common denominator' well ok, let's go there! While I am not into making broad sweeping generalizations, I would venture to say that the majority of attendees fall into the 'hard-working-hard-playing-techy-Twitter-let's live life full out' mode. Live hard & and play hard. Not to say that a presenter won't stand up there and knock our socks off with something profound and earth-shaking, but it wouldn't be what I'd expect. Not that I'd hate it if that happened...it would just be unexpected.
Andrew, as you know from being my friend, I think you are amazing! And it really troubles me to know that you end up doing the majority of the work. While I am more than happy to mic-wrangle, please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help? Count me in for clean-up with Larkin or anyone else next time.
As far as the size of IgniteBoulder, there's your community! If you bring it (and it's good) they will come. Boy, will they!
After having attended IgniteBoulder3, I was anticipating IgniteBoulder4 much as a holiday. A chance to meet more cool people. A chance to laugh and learn. And heck ya, a chance to drink. I'll be honest! I'm all for free beer (Thanks B-Side and Deschutes)
Yeah, there were a lot of people there...that's cool! An opportunity for more people to connect and have fun and laugh and a host of other things. You've started a good thing Andrew (not a surprise to those of us that know you) and I can see the crowds continue to grow with each passing event.
These are the growing pains we're experiencing. Much like a new baby (or so I'm told) you sort of learn on the fly.
Thanks to your candor, as well as input from Larkin and others, I'm sure the feedback will help to make the future IgniteBoulders that much better.
Can't wait until IgniteBoulder5.
Respectfully & with <3,
Kath :-)
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Larkin
Kathy, thanks for the perspective. From the audience's reaction to most of the speakers I felt sure many people liked it just the way it was, and I like your "let your hair down" metaphore. I like people, I like diversity, I like creativity, I like opinions, and this demonstrated all those, and continues to demonstrate it in the post-discussion. Awesome!
Also, I appreciate you taking the time to find out a little bit about me and taking time to formulate your thoughts before replying. It shows in your well written response. I wasn't able to find out much about you, so I'm flying blind here.
I am beginning to realize from your reply, and all the other discussion that has gone on since wed, that my Ignite ignorance is pretty significant. A "let your hair down" event among 30-70 friends presenting on whatever-the-heck-they-want is indeed a positive thing. Hence we have made it to Ignite 4.
I came in Wednesday blown away by the 440 people and expected to see something different. I expected to see presenters that were up in front of everyone, not just to be up in front of everyone, but because they had a passionate message they really wanted to share. For some, that was the case, but for others I felt more like they were up there for the experience. Maybe Ignite is about that exactly, or maybe not, again, my ignorance shows.
I didn't mean to rub anyone wrong here, especially because I'm new to Ignite. You all have something pretty awesome going on here, and I'm sure you won't change it just because of one opinion, but neither am I going to hold my opinion back because I'm new. I think ignite could be better, I KNOW ignite could be better, but I also have a little doubt whispering in my brain that is suggesting that maybe making Ignite better for me would make it worse for everyone else.
Also, I appreciate you taking the time to find out a little bit about me and taking time to formulate your thoughts before replying. It shows in your well written response. I wasn't able to find out much about you, so I'm flying blind here.
I am beginning to realize from your reply, and all the other discussion that has gone on since wed, that my Ignite ignorance is pretty significant. A "let your hair down" event among 30-70 friends presenting on whatever-the-heck-they-want is indeed a positive thing. Hence we have made it to Ignite 4.
I came in Wednesday blown away by the 440 people and expected to see something different. I expected to see presenters that were up in front of everyone, not just to be up in front of everyone, but because they had a passionate message they really wanted to share. For some, that was the case, but for others I felt more like they were up there for the experience. Maybe Ignite is about that exactly, or maybe not, again, my ignorance shows.
I didn't mean to rub anyone wrong here, especially because I'm new to Ignite. You all have something pretty awesome going on here, and I'm sure you won't change it just because of one opinion, but neither am I going to hold my opinion back because I'm new. I think ignite could be better, I KNOW ignite could be better, but I also have a little doubt whispering in my brain that is suggesting that maybe making Ignite better for me would make it worse for everyone else.
2 months ago
in Am I keeping Tara Anderson? on Tall Tara
It's your call.
But since you asked. I changed my name when I got married. Kept my married name after the divorce.
My take on the whole 'last name thing' is that having the same last name signifies teamwork and togetherness.
If (IF!!) I were to ever get married again, I would change names again. Cause it's what would be important to me.
When it comes right down to it, it's really not about page ranking and changing forms and all the other supposed obstacles we think exist...it's about what feels right to you. Obviously it doesn't feel right, so don't do it. Cause if it did feel right? You wouldn't be asking and this wouldn't be an issue :-)
Just my 2 cents :-)
But since you asked. I changed my name when I got married. Kept my married name after the divorce.
My take on the whole 'last name thing' is that having the same last name signifies teamwork and togetherness.
If (IF!!) I were to ever get married again, I would change names again. Cause it's what would be important to me.
When it comes right down to it, it's really not about page ranking and changing forms and all the other supposed obstacles we think exist...it's about what feels right to you. Obviously it doesn't feel right, so don't do it. Cause if it did feel right? You wouldn't be asking and this wouldn't be an issue :-)
Just my 2 cents :-)
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tarable
Thanks Kath. Sometimes the most obvious answer is the one directly in front of my face. I think you said it best with..."it's about what feels right to you".
I'm hoping that maybe one day, changing my name will feel right.
I'm hoping that maybe one day, changing my name will feel right.
2 months ago
in You and Me, Cheeseburger, We Are Through on Learn To Duck
Mazal Tov, Micah! That is awesome!
When I first started observing Judaism, I kept kosher for 3 years. Difficult? Yeah. Worth it. Definitely. It wasn't easy seeing as I was married (at the time) to someone who not only was not Jewish, but was not crazy about his wife being Jewish and living as a Jew.
At the time I had my own business and it was very hard explaining to clients how they could call from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday....but their call would go straight to voicemail since my ringer was turned off. Shabbat kept holy is a blessing in and of itself...sorta a duh, statement, but there ya go.
Best of luck to you as you pursue this path. Altho I no longer keep Kosher...and don't observe Shabbat as well as I used to...I will never regret the time I was observant.
Chag Sameach :-)
When I first started observing Judaism, I kept kosher for 3 years. Difficult? Yeah. Worth it. Definitely. It wasn't easy seeing as I was married (at the time) to someone who not only was not Jewish, but was not crazy about his wife being Jewish and living as a Jew.
At the time I had my own business and it was very hard explaining to clients how they could call from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday....but their call would go straight to voicemail since my ringer was turned off. Shabbat kept holy is a blessing in and of itself...sorta a duh, statement, but there ya go.
Best of luck to you as you pursue this path. Altho I no longer keep Kosher...and don't observe Shabbat as well as I used to...I will never regret the time I was observant.
Chag Sameach :-)
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micah
Thanks Kath, but this isnt a Jewish thing, really. Its about learning how to inject structure and order into a disorganized free will driven life.
It just was an easy selection of something to do given I am Jewish. But it could have been a million other things...
It just was an easy selection of something to do given I am Jewish. But it could have been a million other things...
I think that people are looking for humanity & warmth in social
media... an organic human feeling in a largely synthetic environment -
and they
respond very well to it. There seems to be an emerging etiquette &
digital shorthand for how to express it!
Glad you enjoyed this post and thanks for sharing!