1) More BMG readers have no use for Twitter, than love Twitter. 2) Like so many other things, tweeting can be helpful in reaching people, but it can also be a time sink. 3) I expect that I will continue to tweet judiciously. 4) Think … [Read more...]

I intentionally avoid facebook status updates that say things like "I'm looking out the window." I'm a big fan of facebook used judiciously.  While I wouldn't spam my e-mail list with a request for a suggestion for a good restaurant in … [Read more...]

Disabled Add On The Co-chairs of the Disability Outreach Committee, Cheryl Cumings and Ben Schwartz wish to make a special request for people to reach out to any Democrat they know who is disabled and make sure they are aware of this … [Read more...]

The DCI last weekend was a lot of fun. Jimmy Tingle was hilarious and I saw a number of BMGers. Beyond networking and fun I hope people learned helpful information.  I certainly did. What sessions were helpful?  What wasn't? … [Read more...]

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The DCI has something for everyone.  There is a campaign track, designed for potential candidates and campaign leaders.  There is also a grassroots organizing tracks.   Since 2005, I've been thinking of adding a new … [Read more...]

Ashland Democratic Town Committee Wine and Cheese Party, Saturday, February 20, 3 - 6 PM, Ashland Fish & Game Club, 3 Ponderosa Road, Ashland Along with our Co-Hosts Senator Karen Spilka and Rep. Tom Sannicandro, we are honored to be … [Read more...]

My story is that back in early 2005, I was chatting with Mariposa, aka Susan, and she wanted me to learn about this thing called "blogs."  She had printed out some information.  She clearly really, really, wanted me to read the … [Read more...]

I received a message from my Congressman's campaign the other day with an easy way to help him out. The website FireDogLake.com is running a contest and asking you which candidates they should offer financial support to in the 2010 … [Read more...]

What's everyone doing today?  On Christmas I started a Christmas Day open thread.  Among other things, I wanted to give people who don't "do" Christmas achance to talk about the challenges of not celebrating. Is Super Bowl the … [Read more...]