So Many Things!

IMG_2910I'm going to BlogHer tomorrow and I have an enormous list of things to do and I have checked many things off and even checked off some that weren't even on the list like "put bra on backwards" and "notice I only have sock tan lines on one leg". So productive!

One of the things on my list is to blog because I believe it's important to actually blog before you go to a conference to speak about blogging.  I know I haven't written much here lately - it's because my kids are making me crazy and I've been writing at Autostraddle and I've put in a kabillion hours to help bring VillageQ to life!

Check out the new site and give our Facebook page a look and a like. I made a wee little mistake in setting it up and we lost 439 "likes" and I hope to get them back through my charm and good looks. Likey likey?

Anyway...

Tomorrow, I head to my 4th BlogHer conference.

The first time I was terrified and got lost in Central Park.

The second time I spoke on a panel and also realized what I enjoy most about blogging.

Last year, I read at Voices of the Year and had the best time to date.

This year, I'll be speaking once again. I'll be presenting on "The Anatomy of a Story" and I can't wait to talk about bones. My favorite has always been the scapula. Such a great word! Scapula scapula scapula! To honor me, please use scapula in at least one conversation today.

In addition to speaking, I'll be walking the cat walk in the BlogHer Fashion Show.

I'm not kidding.

There is a chance that my invitation to model was a mistake but it's too late now - they are stuck with me! My measurements have been sent. My fitting is scheduled.

If I trip and fall or flash my crotch a roomful of bloggers, I won't come away with my dignity but at least I'll have a good story. I do so love a good story.

This conference always inspires me to blog more so watch out - I'll be writing more soon!

Now I have to pack.

Chicago or bust! Chicago and bust!

 

Listen To Your Mother 2013 - Video Launch

2013TwinCitiesCastRemember when I talked incessantly about Listen to Your Mother? Remember when I urged you to attend the Twin Cities show or a show in a city near  you?

Remember when I talked about how being a part of this show changed the way I see myself?

I bet you do.

Today, the videos from the Listen to Your Mother shows across the country went live and you can watch them all and remind yourself about the power of storytelling and how it can change us all.

I'm including my own reading here. Yes, there was an issue with the sound in my video but, hopefully, the story still comes through clearly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMRlM0KqoHI&feature=share&list=PL5oPQWgVdsDkaevsjrlsSr4g07SJDyWL6

I hope that you'll check out our Twin Cities post and all the videos posted on the LTYM YouTube Channel.

It was an incredible ride...

Listen To Your Mother Giveaway!

ltym-final-logo-1I am excited to announce that we are giving away tickets to the Listen To Your Mother Twin Cities Show! We are giving away FOUR packs of tickets (2 tickets per pack) and you can enter to win by leaving a comment here but can get additional entries by sharing on Twitter and Facebook.

Free tickets to an incredible show is a great thing, right?

I know that I've posted about the show and cast before but, in case you never clicked over to check it out, look at the cast:

Carol Allis

Jeanne Bain

Jennifer Ball-Tufford

Nina Badzin

Elisa Bernick

Haddayr Copley-Woods

Kate Hopper

Colleen Kruse

Lorna Landvik

Melissa Nielsen

Kelly O'Sullivan

Vikki Reich

Kate St. Vincent Vogl

Sue Taylor

 

I've had the privilege of reading each and every piece for this show and can't wait for you all to hear them!

The giveaway will run through midnight on 4/21/13 so let's do this thing!

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