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Aug 15, 2007

BlogHer '07



We had a phenomenal time at BlogHer '07. We met so many Wonderful Women (and some Monderful Men!) We stayed at The W, and guess what? We didn't like The W. But we are in good company. Despite our general dislike of the hotel, we must say we do appreciate our request for adjoining rooms was honored and which made things*suite*. Our suite mates were Da Bomb and La Bombe which made the hotel tolerable. (Dancing in the elevator and waving our hands in the air like we don't care helped too).

Although we were running in different directions most of the weekend and barely saw each other, we found out this wasn't such a bad thing. It meant we got to meet twice as many people!

Believe it or not, we are still looking thru every nook and cranny of our luggage and swag, so if we missed you, let us know and we will add you ASAP!

Parentopia BlogHer '07 Linky Love

Sk*rt (Devra actually won a couple of door prizes! Woot! Woot!)
A Mommy Story
Kim Gandy (TMI Alert: Devra pee'd next to her. In the Ladies room. Next stall over. In the toilet. Just to be clear.)
rocks in my dryer (Bless her heart, we had a great conversation about The South and Politics)
LaurieWrites
sanity & the solo mom
I WANT A LITTLE SUGAR IN MY BOWL
kerflop
GingaJoy (Thanks to the Internet, being across The Pond is just as close as being in Michigan.)
Lesley Carlin McElhattan
Crib Ceiling
Ellen Gerstein
Sassafrass
I am bossy (she totally did not boss us around. We would have let her, but she just didn't. Not sure why. Maybe we needed to annoy her more?)
A Search for Authenticity
Her Bad Mother
Mothergoosemouse
Suburban Turmoil (If we were to have more children, we would want her to carry and deliver them for us. Did you see how lovely she looked post delivery?)
Mominatrix Radio (Aviva contributed a story. You should go download it.)
Fly Away Cafe
Bagettes
Crazed Parent (One of the many people we looked forward to meeting, and yet only had a second to talk to! Next year?!)
Wise Bread
ASSERTAGIRL
Build Peace
Red Stapler (Devra and RS)
Oh, The Joys
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Busy Mom (one of the first blogs we ever read!)
Six apart
Mamma Loves (Happy to be blogging with her over at DC Metro Moms Blog!)
Redneck Mommy (before we met her, we didn't know there were any rednecks in Canada. Now we do.)
are things complicated yet?
Yukako Tajee Tajima (we think we are on video somewhere in Japan!)
Kung Foodie
Lawyer Mama (Only after meeting her in real life did we realize she does not live in DC. If you comment on Punditmom's blog, be warned, we will assume you live in DC. It's ridiculous to assume that, but we never promised we weren't ridiculous.)
Mom To The Screaming Masses
Sarah And The Goon Squad (If you travel with her, do not wear white. Sure, you may think you are safe because your kids aren't traveling with you. You think no one will spill on you. You may be lulled into a false sense of safety. Do not be fooled. Do not drink cranberry juice next to her. She is certain to spill it on you. Trust us. True.)
Izzy Mom (Clothes? She doesn't need clothes. At least this is what American Airlines seemed to believe)
Chicky Chicky Baby (Also an American Airlines Nudist.)
Mom 101 (Devra wanted to move back to NYC after a trip down a Brooklyn-based memory lane.)
Finery In Life (How can we not remember our wordless exchange when Lisa Ling breezed past us on the street. "Was that just..?" and "...Yes. It was." but no words were exchanged, just "a look" between us. Amazing.)

So, what do you do all day? (This is also a question asked of many people, but especially At Home Parents. One possible response is, "Mainly I masturbate. Why do you ask?").


Again, if we missed anyone, or if you think we need to add a sentence about the fun we had with you, let us know! We will be adding more names and remarks until everyone has been included and has a remark.
Howz dat?



22 Comments:

At 2:58 PM, August 15, 2007, Blogger Mamma said...

"Mainly, I masturbate."

That IS the best response I've ever heard. Mind if I "borrow" it?!

Loved meeting you!!

 
At 3:19 PM, August 15, 2007, Anonymous Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah said...

Did I not give you my card? Or do I not count because I already knew you guys?

 
At 4:19 PM, August 15, 2007, Blogger Devra and Aviva said...

Mamma (and anyone else) feel free to borrow the answer. Loved meeting you too!

 
At 4:20 PM, August 15, 2007, Blogger Devra and Aviva said...

Sarah,
Go look again. Yes, you gave us your card and you gave us your awesome bottle opener!

 
At 7:23 PM, August 15, 2007, Anonymous Becky said...

Sarah's still drinking.

 
At 7:40 PM, August 15, 2007, Blogger Kimberly said...

Adored meeting you :)

 
At 7:42 AM, August 16, 2007, Blogger Suburban Turmoil said...

It was great meeting you! Hope to see you when you head my way, Devra!

 
At 10:43 AM, August 16, 2007, Blogger Busy Mom said...

Loved meeting you! Looking forward to your visit.

 
At 3:33 PM, August 16, 2007, Anonymous Izzy said...

Dude! That's a LOT of linky love. Thanks for waiting with me at the airport :)

 
At 4:06 PM, August 16, 2007, Blogger Mrs. Chicky said...

I will never be able to fully thank you, Devra (and Sarah and Izzy), for waiting with me in the airport. I don't care if you are a bad luck charm, I can't wait to see you again. ;)

 
At 5:40 PM, August 16, 2007, Blogger PunditMom said...

And my ultra-cool magnet?? If not, I can wing one your way! ;)

BTW, that is one sharp photo! But I never got to meet Aviva!! :O

 
At 8:34 PM, August 16, 2007, Blogger Dana J. Tuszke said...

Haha! My ELF moment. You both rock.

 
At 2:24 PM, August 17, 2007, Blogger Lawyer Mama said...

It was fabulous to meet you both.

I *used* to live in D.C. Does that count?

 
At 5:33 PM, August 17, 2007, Blogger Karen Rani said...

You know I love ya baby! DC here I come (next year)

 
At 10:37 AM, August 18, 2007, Blogger SUEB0B said...

Wow! That is one big linky list. Thanks for the love.

 
At 11:04 PM, August 18, 2007, Anonymous Elizabeth said...

Thanks for the link, it was great to see you, too! Two years now, two BlogHers, and still never enough time to just talk to each other! Maybe next year :)

 
At 2:29 AM, August 20, 2007, Anonymous Laurie said...

Devra...have hilarious photo of you from the Children's Museum. I'll be sending it your way!

 
At 10:00 PM, August 21, 2007, Blogger Poppy Buxom said...

Hanging around blabbing and exchanging business cards at BlogHer is the most hot and sweaty fun you can have with your clothes on.

Thanks for the link!

 
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At 1:31 AM, July 21, 2008, Anonymous Margo Schneider said...

Devra, you are the funniest woman alive. I met you at the MomCentral event on Thurs night (and a few other times, but alas, the martinis blur my memory). GREAT job as a panelist, and thanks for making me laugh. by the way, my husband did an awesome job parenting our little girl.

 
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