Meeting Famous Tweeple

I'm presenting at ConvergeSouth this weekend. One of the benefits of these gatherings is that you get to meet many people - in real life - that you only know virtually. Case in point: Meet Elyse Porterfield. You don't know WHO Elyse is? Well let me help you out. Click here.

Blogging The Triad North Carolina Social Media Scene - Outpost

John Cass, over at Pace Communications, has asked for some help to cover the area's Social Media groups and events. I wanted to help, so I drew one of my favorite Groups from LinkedIn - Linking Greensboro. Here's your outpost post, John!

Linking Greensboro is was one of the early Social Media Networking goes Reality Networking groups in the Triad. What is Linking Greensboro? The description from the LinkedIn group says it well.

Created: August 15, 2008 | Other | Members: 2,229

Linking Greensboro NC is a networking group of professionals in the Greensboro Triad area that are interested in growing personally and professionally through networking on LinkedIn. Please Note: To help keep the discussions on track we created Posting Guidelines. Please review the guidelines before posting to the group: What to post: -Discussions or comments related to the local community, events and business topics. What not to post: -Advertising your website or services -Invitations to connect -Announcing that you are looking for a job -Off topic discussions -Disrespectful or abusive comments about another member. .. Please be respectful of other members and have fun.

Linking Greensboro has an informative website and monthly events to allow for face-to-face networking. Local experts are featured as speakers on a variety of topics. Check them out here on LinkedIn.

From One Blogger to Another - #7

To end this blogger intro fest on a NEWS  note, I bring you Rachel. Rachel is one of a team of mommy bloggers and a dynamic contact. She is currently launching a new blog - Triad Moms on Main.

Triad Moms On Main is hoping to launch the first two weeks in October. Moms On Main will include a local calendar with everything and anything you can do with your family.  You will find there a large assortment of archived blogs on Health, Education, Raising Kids, Nutrition, "Just for Moms," Sports, Travel, Shopping, Local reviews and more.  Triad Moms on Main will feature a daily blog and lots of fun giveaways as well! 

Some book mark it - You will find them here http://www.triadmomsonmain.com on October. Bookmark them and click over.

Thus ends our local Blogger focus here on Kim's Korner. Come back tomorrow when we will have some Social Media news for you.

From One Blogger to Another - #6

You Can't Make This Stuff Up...

Becky was more invested in our bloggers visit to the Ronald McDonald House than the rest of us - you could just tell. It isn't that we didn't all appreciate what the House does and how it improves life for so many in such difficult situations, but she had history. You can read about it here.

You will also find her blog, You Can't Make This Stuff Up, a great read. With a keen eye (both for story and photos) she catalogues the meaning she finds in her own life - parent, spouse, person. Often she poses a simple (and entertaining) question. Sometimes she will wax philosophical about ordinary observations. Visit her and see what she has to offer.

So, what are you still doing here? Click over and tell her Kim said hello!

Tomorrow I hope it's all about moms in the Triad.

From One Blogger to Another - #5

Carpe Salem!

Want to know more about what living in Winston-Salem really has to offer? Ever need a little encouragement to grab the gusto from a day locally? If so (or if not I really don't care because I'm going to tell you about this one anyway, so listen), then meet Nancy and Carpe Salem!

Nancy was among the bloggers I met at The Ronald McDonald House celebrations last Saturday. Nancy has a easy access format to her blog that allows you to see not only the most recent post, but intros to multiple topics from past post. You will be glad she does this because her playful writing style and accounts of her living around town will entertain and guide you to more from your life in the Triad.

So, what are you still doing here? Click over and tell her Kim said hello!

Tomorrow things get REALLY interesting because, well, you can't make this stuff up people!

From One Blogger to Another - #4

Pickles and Cheese

Sometimes bloggers come up with the most obscure and memorable names for their blogs. I've uttered a lot of food words together, but I don't know that I have ever planned for a picnic with the words "let's get together some pickles and cheese!"

Yet, now that I have been introduced to Lisa who writes over at Pickles and Cheese, I understand. Her blog is a blend of taste - both about food and living space - with a spice of personality. You will find her a visual smorgasbord of treats and ideas. Certainly worth the visit.

So, what are you still doing here? Click over and tell her Kim said hello!

Tomorrow we will get seize the day locally with Carpe Salem!

From One Blogger to Another - #3

Daffodils Hope and Three Little Army Wives

Next on my list of fantastic people I met Last week while gathering with local bloggers at the Ronald McDonald House Renovation Celebration is Katie. I think I scared her when i met her at the door and almost shouted "I think I know you!" I'm prone to creating awkward situations - it's a gift. Sure now that I didn't know her, but someday maybe I'll remember who I thought she was... Anyway, on to Katie and her blogs.

Katie does the 'mommy blog' thing over at Daffodils Hope. She shares freely and creatively about her life as a mom and spouse. Not to take side here, but wow - can you say blond, cute adorable kid!? Katie has also recently started a project over at Three Little Army Wives. I expect you will find some meaningful content (and the scoop on a possible book) over there, as well.

So, what are you still doing here? Click over and tell her Kim said hello!

Be sure and drop in tomorrow for a picnic of Pickles and Cheese!

From One Blogger to Another - #2

The Fierce Beagle - aka @fiercebeagle


One of the fantastic people I met Last week while gathering with local bloggers at the Ronald McDonald House Renovation Celebration was Erin. Erin writes over at Fierce Beagle.  She writes about her life as  a parent, pet owner, wife and human being.

Erin's writing is warm, honest and often moving. She offers a good read for those who are looking to connect online with a real person. Click over and tell her Kim said hello!

Drop back tomorrow and discover how Daffodils can give Hope.

From One Blogger to Another - #1

My last post - the quick post - made reference to the gathering of bloggers in celebration of the recent renovations to the Ronald McDonald House here in Winston-Salem.  My plan WAS to recap the event and focus on the renovations and those whose generosity made it possible. However, one of my new blogging acquaintances, Pickles and Cheese, has done such a fine job of sharing both photos and words along this line, that I'll send you to her post for that information and move on to another task.

Let's meet some bloggers!

I met several local bloggers Saturday and many of them I didn't know. So, I thought I'd share my journey of 'getting to know' some local bloggers with you - because I know how much you want to do everything just like me.

Today let's click over to the Ronald McDonald House blog and meet Watson. Watson isn't your ordinary blogger because he walks on four legs and had fur: Watson is a friendly Bassett hound.  Watson spends his time around the House making friends, organizing the staff and making Laura's life interesting (see Laura excerpted from our bloggers group photo below). Sometimes, he'll even Laura write something for his blog. Click on over to Watson's blog now. Go on. Be a good puppy.

 Laura aka @RHMwinstonsalem

Tomorrow, join me when you discover what A Fierce Beagle is all about (what is it about dogs and blogs anyway?).

Quick Update

I had a great time this morning, compliments of the Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem, with several area bloggers. See how great we look?

Yes, I'm one LUCKY man! I have much to share about the day, the place and these wonderful people, but today demands more doing. I'll post details later and for now I'm off to Saw Tooth for the Grand Opening of the Milton Rhodes center and some performing and fine arts experiences.

Catch you later...