What in the world is a “blog in?” 

I can’t tell you because I’ve not done one before, but today I’m headed to the great city of Indy for a “blog in”.  Forty or so of us who blog on a regular basis will gather at my alma mater (IUPUI) to learn from the experts & each other how to better our “blogging skills”.

A few years ago, I was barely computer literate!  The only thing I’d heard about “blogs” was they were for the most part, political in nature or someone’s need to gain a little notoriety by writing personal stuff for the whole world to witness.  In fact, I was advised to ignore this thing called the “blogging craze” and stick to a simple site for chronologically maturing women, etc - etc. - etc!

Well it was advice I didn’t take!  And I’m delighted I didn’t; because blogging has become much more than a craze or phenomenon.  It is here to stay.  Many of th earliest blogs (i.e. “The Drudge Report”) are sources of much info that gets in the hands of millions worldwide long before traditional media sources even know “what’s up!”

Why is this the subject for a Saturday in spring?  Because many of you who are part of our AWP and now our AWI(tm) community blog!  You’ve discovered the power of the written word and how valuable many blogs are for dispensing information or grabbing the attention of a wider audience (business or personal) than ever before.

What’s also becoming well-known, is that women (and men) of our genre’ have discovered the awesome power of the internet (when used for proper purposes of course) - social networking, online purchasing and blogging.

As women of excellence with the wisdom that comes with entry into the 2nd half of the journey, we have much we can share of value with each other.  Being a resource for each other is a major part of our vision & mission!

So shortly, I’m going to leave the bed unmade, ’stuff’ for which there seems to be no more room, in bags on the floor and head for the “Blog In”.  I hope to learn valuable tips that I’ll pass along to you and gain some new friends in the process.

Have an awesome day with much love & considerable blessings.

Linda