Brooklyn Blogade shout-out
Although I think Miss Heather is super-awesome, the whole idea of a bunch of bloggers sitting around talking about themselves was generally less than appealing. Which is why I haven't made it to a previous blogger summit; I mean, the Times may have been snarky about it, but - come on, with good cause. (That doesn't mean that I don't think bloggers and blogging is pointless - quite the contrary. Um, yeah.)
So I was thrilled that Sunday's event in Greenpoint was outstanding. I was not familiar with every blogger or every blog; there was a diverse group of subjects presented; and the bloggers themselves were diverse (e.g., not a bunch of young white kids just out of college and new to NYC). Having Kevin Walsh from Forgotten NY there to present some North Brooklyn tidbits was also a great touch. And the food was FANTASTIC.
The next one is in Bed-Stuy in September. I'll be there.