en-us http://www.intensedebate.com/users/123 Comments by gwenbell http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/02/a-guide-to-falling-in-love-growing-a-modern-romance-online/#IDComment13740149 Jay Craig, Joel speaks so highly of you. I can see why. This has got to be the most tender comment I've ever received - on a blog or otherwise. I almost didn't want to let it through the moderation queue! But one thing I've learned in sharing relationship online is that the world needs more tenderness, more openheartedness. It's not super flash, it's got its areas where growth is needed. And part of being open about our relationship is it helps when others can offer encouragement as you have done here. Thank you. I look forward to meeting you soon. IRL. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 23:50:23 +0000 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/02/a-guide-to-falling-in-love-growing-a-modern-romance-online/#IDComment13740149 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/02/a-guide-to-falling-in-love-growing-a-modern-romance-online/#IDComment13678315 That gave me chills. Thank you for letting me know it touched you... You are right to say I have a deep and abiding appreciation for it, for him, for his family. There is a lot to learn about life and love - to be blessed with a partner you can share it with? That's a miracle. An evolving miracle that you work hard to keep miracleing. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:42:35 +0000 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/02/a-guide-to-falling-in-love-growing-a-modern-romance-online/#IDComment13678315 http://petewarden.typepad.com/searchbrowser/2009/01/true-love-and-statistics.html#IDComment13647437 This is the sweetest thing. Joel showed it to me on his iPhone when we were out dancing salsa last night. Love seeing proof in the numbers (and I think Joel was really impressed, too). Thanks for sharing this, Pete. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:09:15 +0000 http://petewarden.typepad.com/searchbrowser/2009/01/true-love-and-statistics.html#IDComment13647437 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/01/2008-in-55-photos-a-year-of-love-growth-motion/#IDComment13483113 Met Ariel at BlogHer 07 and fell in love with her personality + style. It was the first book I thought of when we got engaged. Read it, loved it, haven't bought a single bridal magazine. Her book gets to the heart of the matter: a wedding can be a reflection of you two...and if you know in your gut what's right, do that and eff all the rest. I am no Martha Stewart (nor do I aspire to a Martha Stewartish wedding). Fri, 2 Jan 2009 16:24:20 +0000 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/01/2008-in-55-photos-a-year-of-love-growth-motion/#IDComment13483113 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/01/2008-in-55-photos-a-year-of-love-growth-motion/#IDComment13482676 *chuckle* I didn't know you were there! That's crazy...the way the world overlaps. Guess who else won't be skiing??? ;) We can sit in a cabin by a fireplace and sip hot cocoa...yeah? Fri, 2 Jan 2009 15:51:06 +0000 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/01/2008-in-55-photos-a-year-of-love-growth-motion/#IDComment13482676 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/01/2008-in-55-photos-a-year-of-love-growth-motion/#IDComment13482662 Motley, come visit so we can go do some Beastie Boys or something. I'll stick to Whitney, you can do Beastie Boys. And we can fly in Paul for some CCR. Fri, 2 Jan 2009 15:49:34 +0000 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/01/2008-in-55-photos-a-year-of-love-growth-motion/#IDComment13482662 http://www.zerologic.com/site/page/pg4047-as154-pn_To_buy_or_not_to_buy_My_views_on_pirated_media_and_software.html#IDComment13473825 Way to lay down the smackage, Michael. Or, as I just DM'd to @heizusan, "damn, that was a swift kick to the ovaries." Fri, 2 Jan 2009 04:39:44 +0000 http://www.zerologic.com/site/page/pg4047-as154-pn_To_buy_or_not_to_buy_My_views_on_pirated_media_and_software.html#IDComment13473825 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/01/2008-in-55-photos-a-year-of-love-growth-motion/#IDComment13473775 I need a winter home in Houston. That's not Mon's couch. *smile* Fri, 2 Jan 2009 04:35:10 +0000 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/01/2008-in-55-photos-a-year-of-love-growth-motion/#IDComment13473775 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/01/2008-in-55-photos-a-year-of-love-growth-motion/#IDComment13473618 You're telling me...on the exhausting part. ;) Thanks, John! Fri, 2 Jan 2009 04:21:42 +0000 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/01/2008-in-55-photos-a-year-of-love-growth-motion/#IDComment13473618 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/01/2008-in-55-photos-a-year-of-love-growth-motion/#IDComment13472677 I can't wait to see you next week, Krista. Hard to believe Chicks Who Click is so soon upon us. Can't wait! Fri, 2 Jan 2009 03:49:08 +0000 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/01/2008-in-55-photos-a-year-of-love-growth-motion/#IDComment13472677 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/01/2008-in-55-photos-a-year-of-love-growth-motion/#IDComment13472656 Fayza, you are so lovely. Thank you for this comment. It was a joy to hang out with you (if briefly...does Ed keep y'all chained to yr desks? I kid, I kid...) in Houston. Next time maybe we can pencil in some chill time. Sound good? I can't wait to see how your '09 unfolds. Fri, 2 Jan 2009 03:47:51 +0000 http://www.gwenbell.com/2009/01/01/2008-in-55-photos-a-year-of-love-growth-motion/#IDComment13472656 http://www.gwenbell.com/2008/11/27/today-is-thanksgiving-and-you-have-enough/#IDComment11859456 It counts! Thanks for your support, Ali! :) Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:02:16 +0000 http://www.gwenbell.com/2008/11/27/today-is-thanksgiving-and-you-have-enough/#IDComment11859456 http://www.gwenbell.com/2008/11/27/today-is-thanksgiving-and-you-have-enough/#IDComment11859454 Yep. Nail on the head, P. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:02:04 +0000 http://www.gwenbell.com/2008/11/27/today-is-thanksgiving-and-you-have-enough/#IDComment11859454 http://www.magsmacncheese.com/my-first-personal-branding-speaking-gig/#IDComment11538322 LOL, really trying to wrap my head around this...the thought of Ms Mags doing anything but social media puzzles me...all I know is it got her to here which is where she belongs... Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:57:46 +0000 http://www.magsmacncheese.com/my-first-personal-branding-speaking-gig/#IDComment11538322 http://www.magsmacncheese.com/my-first-personal-branding-speaking-gig/#IDComment11538113 Duuuude. Duuuude! Thanks for the shout, it's an honor to be included by you. Love the presentation and would love to hear you talk through the slides because I know that you are gonna be SO BUTTER! Rock the mic, speak your truth and do us proud...you're Amazing Spice tonight! Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:54:39 +0000 http://www.magsmacncheese.com/my-first-personal-branding-speaking-gig/#IDComment11538113 http://www.gwenbell.com/2008/11/20/how-to-get-what-you-want/#IDComment11490368 Yes to all of the above, Amrita. Guy Kawasaki has inspired scores of budding entrepreneurs and getting to spend some time with him, if briefly, in his backyard...well, his enthusiasm is contagious offline as well as on. Hadn't heard of Anita's book but will check it out. Thank you for recommending it, chica! Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:50:47 +0000 http://www.gwenbell.com/2008/11/20/how-to-get-what-you-want/#IDComment11490368 http://www.gwenbell.com/2008/11/20/how-to-get-what-you-want/#IDComment11490254 Such a good story! Reminds me of another, less honest story about a friend of ours in Japan. He'd been in Japan 7 years and was making BANK. Every time he went to meet with a prospective client (usually a team) they'd take him out to dinner. He'd pretend like he didn't know how to use chopsticks. They'd teach him and felt the trill of showing a gaijin something about Japanese culture. Moral to the story? A half-truth in order to win people over may not be right for everyone, but it can certainly empower your audience to teach you something. Plead ignorance and let people teach you about their craft...who knows, you might actually learn something! Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:34:20 +0000 http://www.gwenbell.com/2008/11/20/how-to-get-what-you-want/#IDComment11490254 http://www.gwenbell.com/2008/11/17/can-we-get-along-an-unscripted-conversation-between-an-english-major-tech-evangelist-and-her-computer-scientist-fiance/#IDComment11420287 Beautifully written and argued. I agree with every point you make. There's nothing for me to add except a thank you. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:34:41 +0000 http://www.gwenbell.com/2008/11/17/can-we-get-along-an-unscripted-conversation-between-an-english-major-tech-evangelist-and-her-computer-scientist-fiance/#IDComment11420287 http://www.gwenbell.com/2008/11/17/can-we-get-along-an-unscripted-conversation-between-an-english-major-tech-evangelist-and-her-computer-scientist-fiance/#IDComment11420228 Thank you for sharing these insights with us, ThinkMaya...I think you have a blog post in the making here....you're right to point out that this gives women the opportunity to grow in the web as they move through the many stages of life...I love that. Thanks again for jumping into the convo and I look forward to continuing it in the months ahead. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:32:01 +0000 http://www.gwenbell.com/2008/11/17/can-we-get-along-an-unscripted-conversation-between-an-english-major-tech-evangelist-and-her-computer-scientist-fiance/#IDComment11420228 http://www.gwenbell.com/2008/11/17/can-we-get-along-an-unscripted-conversation-between-an-english-major-tech-evangelist-and-her-computer-scientist-fiance/#IDComment11366006 I don't believe that a single website or podcast alone can address this issue. Lots of voices have to address it. Ours are but two and yes, I believe they matter very much. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:25:21 +0000 http://www.gwenbell.com/2008/11/17/can-we-get-along-an-unscripted-conversation-between-an-english-major-tech-evangelist-and-her-computer-scientist-fiance/#IDComment11366006