2011: My Year in Pictures

red trillium in bloom.

Hard to believe it’s the end of another year already. It was an amazing year, filled with many successes as well as challenges. Here’s a recap of my favorite events and activities: January 2011 Once again, the annual Plymouth Ice Festival was blessed with cold weather and incredible ice sculptures. I’ve been going for over… Continue reading 2011: My Year in Pictures

WordCamp Detroit 2011: In The Beginning Was The Word

Colorful WordPress stickers strewn across a black table

In his presentation at WordCamp Detroit 2011, Wally Metts spoke about the importance of clear, concise writing and the need to have a strong idea for your blog. He shared advice for creating conversations that matter about things you care about. Here are my notes: People don’t come to our sites for the plugins, they… Continue reading WordCamp Detroit 2011: In The Beginning Was The Word