BlogHer Shout out

[ I know. I know. You're getting sick of San Francisco reports. Bear with me. Just this one and one other to go. ]

I loved my trip to San Francisco. It was busy, but inspiring. In between the party-throwing and Grandma visiting and nephew holding I was able to spend time with a whole lot of thoughtful, smart, funny, kind women (and even a few great men).

I owe lengthy personal thank yous to Gwen Bell, Jenn the Bloggess, Jesse Engle, Maggie Mason, Melissa Summers, Andrea Scher, Jen Lemen, Tracey Clark, Carla from iVillage, Amy Turn Sharp, Joslyn Taylor, Kyran Pittman, Karen Walrond, Isabel Kallman, Scribbit, Janice & Susan, Stephanie Precourt, Liz Gumbinner, Motherhood Uncensored, Shannon Lowe, Her Bad Mother, Oh the Joys, Jon Armstrong and Guy Kawasaki for a continuous stream of fascinating conversation. It's hard to imagine a more interesting group of people to encounter in one weekend.

And most of all, thank you to Laura Mayes and Laurie Smithwick who don't mind even a little bit that I skip out on all the conference classes and just chat it up with people in the hallway.

photo of the kirtsy three by the ever talented Tracey Clark.