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The Age of Renewal

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New friends with common interests

I just finished day two of a three day blogger conference. I am more convinced than ever that most of you who read DigiDame should be writing your own blog.

There are just too many of my readers who have knowledge, interests, or hobbies that are not being taken to their fullest potential, especially since we are living in the digital age. If you did use the Internet to further expand your horizons , you would be:

  1. Getting involved in more discussions that you truly enjoy.
  2. Meeting new people who can add new and exciting dimensions to your life.
  3. Learning things that make your interests more fruitful and rewarding.

Our twilight years are supposed to be spent doing things that we didn’t have time to do before, even if we’re still working. Don’t have any regrets about not taking that step out of your comfort zone. The clock is ticking. It’s now or never.

Because of work, I am constantly being forced to do things that are a little unnerving at first. Then once I get into the full swing, I actually start enjoying myself. I had an exhilarating day today. I met several people who are going to help me get involved in projects I never thought I would be able to touch: a different level of charity work, art, politics, and travel.

This all happened because I blog. I learned how to take my expertise and turn it into value added for others. In return, I will receive information and guidance from the leaders in the categories I am interested in.

All you have to do is write a few lines about whatever you are interested in. Post an accompanying photo as well. Try to do this several times a week. Then in order for you to make connections with others, you have to post authoritative comments on their blog sites hoping to spur a conversation. Once that starts, keep the dialog going with your thoughts. Before you know it, respectable and reliable people will be contacting you to join online discussion groups, meet up for events, and participate in special activities.

You don’t know it now, but it won’t take long for you to feel 20 years younger. Humor me. Try it.

Martha Stewart Questions Blogger Validity

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I fell in love with Martha Stewart, the businesswoman, the moment I met her. I love her even more today after I heard a recent TV interview where she gave her opinion about bloggers.

Not everyone has the nerve to publicly say what’s on their mind. Martha has never been shy. She doesn’t give much merit to bloggers. A blogger is someone like me who shares thoughts about life, current events, hobbies, professions, art, movies, food, fashion, tech, and an endless number of topics. Sometimes CEO’s have blog posts where they update the world about the state of their companies.

Most bloggers do not have any journalism background yet they are quick to offer opinions, reviews, guidance on product and services. Year after year, many bloggers have gained notoriety and business respect. That really bothers Martha. She feels that most of them don’t have skills or training. They just blah, blah all the time without the benefit of a high authority guiding them.

I deal with the top 50 to 100 bloggers in the music, tech, art, politics, beauty, and fashion businesses. Many of them are self-appointed authorities that somehow managed to get a following. They police themselves.

It’s a whole new world out there. Some bloggers are now considered industry celebrities. The Internet has provided a world stage where anyone can have 15 minutes of fame