This morning in her blog, Christina Ethridge asked a question I'd been wondering about myself. She wanted to know (among other things) if there was a place to look for new groups. She said the only way she's found to determine if there are new groups it to keep looking through them, unless the founder announces the group.
Thankfully I DID announce a new group called Localism Brainstorming, and Christina DID join. (Thank you, Christina.)
Well, it's been nearly two whole days since this group began, and already our members have shared so much! I thought I'd throw it together in a blog entry of my own in case any of you missed it the first time around. I do love review posts (such as this one by Jeff Turner) and they are a great way to summarize several posts.
Here's a brief tour of what the 23 charter members have contributed in the last two days to Localism Brainstorming:
- Mariana Wagner not only came up with the name for the group, but she also offered up Breaking Writer's Blog-ck ... Local Content Ideas for your Blog. This is pure gold! One quick read-through and you'll have ideas for weeks!
- Ann Cummingsshows us why she's one of the Queens of Localism content with her entry At HOME in Stratham New Hampshire. She uses a generous helping of photos combined with in-depth information on each topic she covers.
- Laurie Manny, another Ruler of Localism, offers so many examples of right-on-the-money posts that it's hard to choose just one to showcase here! I'll pick this one on Selling Your Long Beach California Home and then you just browse through the rest at your leisure.
- Elena Thruston has a way with making you want to move to her town of Gilbert, Arizona. Seriously, read carefully or you'll be packing your bags and calling Elena!
- Eloise Giftoffers a great overview of what I hope Localism Brainstorming will become in her post Localism Brainstorming, the Sky's the Limit. She is a true Localism blogger. Browse through her blog and you'll see the love and pride she has for Albuquerque. I've even had to tell her so many times how much I like her posts, I've even learned how to SPELL Albuquerque! (Take that, Tim Maitski! Wink-wink!)
- Valerie Harvey has a brain that works so differently from mine. While my brain is like a puppy romping from here to there, hers is logical and orderly, and one of the reasons I love AR is that it gives me access to ideas from people like Valerie. Her entry titled Surface Area: The Art of Creating Your Own Luck explains just WHY you want to be taking advantage of all Localism and Active Rain have to offer, and encourages you to jump in.
I could keep going with lots more material, but I'm sure you get the idea. These contributions have been made in just the last TWO DAYS, although many of them were written well before. I think this group will bring a wealth of ideas to those looking to blog specifically for Localism and their local communities. Please feel free to stop by and browse through our entries, and if you feel at home, please join us!
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Hi Sarah,
Congrats on your Shining Star! And thanks for the invite to the group. I'll be going back to add some more stuff. I congratulate you on yet another wonderful idea!