Comments on: BlogHer? I hardly know her!

By: cagey (Kelli Oliver George)

cagey (Kelli Oliver George) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:38:51 +0000

It is so NICE to see a positive, thoughtful post about BlogHer. I had a great time this year and was frustrated to see all of the posts focused on the actions of such a select few.

By: Katherine Gray

Katherine Gray — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:30:19 +0000

Meeting you two was one of the highlights of my BlogHer weekend. I love that you’re smart, quick, committed and super fun. Gina told me over lunch that you mentioned us and I howled because I was actually wearing what is, for me, a tremendous amount of make-up. One of the things I love about BlogHer is seeing all the incarnations of beauty in American women. Depending on our community and location we make such different choices.

We must get together when I’m in SF for the Food BlogHer!

By: Leticia-Tech Savvy Mama

Leticia-Tech Savvy Mama — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:27:48 +0000

I’m with on so many of your points! What a great post! I totally agree with you about the Ragu lunch. Next year I’d love a lunch by Rick Bayless that features pork. I was front row for his Friday demo and he was fantastic. So nice and food that was out of this world!

By: mayberry

mayberry — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:31:26 +0000

SO great to meet you both and to actually have time to talk a bit–truly a highlight. And thanks again to Method for a chill atmosphere, some fresh vegetables, and a mojito to weep into during the community keynote.

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:10:30 +0000

What a lovely, thoughtful and accurate (at least for me) review of the event. I agree with all your points from meeting wonderful people, having real conversations, the embarrassing swag situations to the food served, lack of sleeping in and your thoughts on the panel sessions.

My memories of this event are special, mostly because of the many real and authentic friendships made. I’m so glad we were able to meet in-real-life. Before BlogHer, you lovely ladies were the Rookie Moms to me (still totally awesome though!). Now you’re my friends, Whitney and Heather. And even more awesome!

By: lisa hazen

lisa hazen — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:37:07 +0000

Whitney and Heather, meeting both of you was such a highlight for me, too. I’m so inspired by your creativity and talent–I just wish we could get together more frequently.

By: RookieMom Whitney

RookieMom Whitney — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:00:13 +0000

Angel, I have sent you a private email. Thank you for setting me straight. I edited this post and I reframed the note about “SwagHags” so that it is clearer that I was not name-calling the particular women in the elevator. I apologize for having written it this way to begin with.

By: binkytowne

binkytowne — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:32:03 +0000

Agreed, agreed and agreed, The best part of the Ragu lunch was the salad, I too noticed the water pressure at the hotel was excellent and I love me some Method. It was great meeting you too! I’m so glad I did.

By: Amelia Sprout

Amelia Sprout — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:45:31 +0000

I’m sorry we didn’t get to talk more. I fear I didn’t talk much with anyone I was so overwhelmed. Next year, right?

By: Angel Smith

Angel Smith — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:54:22 +0000

I loved your post, until I got to your Swag Hag reference. I was in that elevator. It was about ten, ten thirty at night on the last night and the only party left was the CheeseburgHer Party, which clearly doesn’t have swag. So, who was talking about getting more swag, and where did they think they were going to get it? As far as I recall, what happened was more along the lines of me asking about a doll I saw someone carrying. I didn’t receive one, (that is not a complaint-it is a statement), so I was curious about what it was. The girl showed me and told me there weren’t any bags left by the time she got there, so a friend gave her the doll they got earlier in the night, (also a statement, not a complaint). I hardly see how that conversation could be interpreted the way you described. Perhaps I missed a conversation that was going on at the same time, but if not and you mean the conversation I had with that young lady, I don’t think your account is a fair representation at. all.