My dear cre8buzz friends,

Yes, I know, I have neglected you. I have not updated in months, and for that, I am sorry. Here this page has been sitting, lonely, devoid of new photos of my kids and funny things my daughter is saying, oh how I have missed the Ant and his megaphone.

So you might roll your eyes when you read this, because I'm acting like that old friend who only calls you when they want something from you, but I need the help of as many people as possible, and there are so many here who I think of as friends.

I really, really, really, really want to go to BlogHer '08 in San Francisco. Like, so badly, that I would practically be willing to hitchhike to get there. I was saving the money to pay for the plane tickets, but two days ago a part in our furnace broke and I had to write a $500 check from my "saving for BlogHer" fund to pay for it.

I applied for a volunteer BlogHership but was not chosen, most likely because I was a paid workshop leader last year, so it's only fair that someone else get their fees paid this year. It was worth a try.

So now, BlogHer is having a contest. The winner gets free registration, roundtrip airfare, and two nights' accomodation. IT'S PRETTY MUCH MY LAST HOPE. The theme is "BlogHer Heroes", and they want nominations of people who demonstrate

* Passion
* Innovation
* The ability to inspire a community

If you think that I have those qualities, won't you please take a moment and join BlogHer (just takes a minute, you are basically listing your blogs on a huge directory for free) at http://www.blogher.com/,
and fill out the nomination form, at http://www.blogher.com/whos-your-blogher-hero-nomination-form
?

You would be making me indescribably happy if you do. Thank you, and much love to you all.

xoxo
Elizabeth