The Long Blonde Tail

And the Beat Goes On: TechCrunch7

Friday night's TechCrunch party was everything one might have expected, and more. More people, more space, more food + drink, more demos, more cars, more conversations, more of everything. Added bonus: a streaker. Sort of.

After I finally snagged a parking space, I sat for a moment and observed. There was this vibration. A slight rumble. A definite pulse.

700 or so geeks, venture capitalists, media folk and entrepreneurs all under one roof (or a roof and a big patio) might be explanation enough for many. But this was the same pulse I felt on my first trip up to Silicon Valley in early '06 - on my way to various unconferences, idea workshops, and yes, a TechCrunch party (a party, where in fact Waxxi was conceived).

While there were no such births this time (where I'm concerned, anyway), it was indeed a blast. It was equally as great to see some familiar faces: Jeremiah, Jeremy, Gabe and Mario as it was to meet others for the first time, in person: Jennifer Allen, Digg's Kevin Rose, ConceptShare's Scott Brooks and many more. Oh, and very sorry to have missed pressing flesh with one very cool Guy. Next time.

Thanks for another great one, Mike. Keep 'em coming.

Tags: TechCrunch party, Michael Arrington, TechCrunch, Digg, Kevin Rose, Waxxi, Guy Kawasaki, Silicon Valley

Back in the (blogging) Saddle

A while back, when launching Waxxi, I felt there was simply no room (or time) for my personal blog anymore. However, I've been inspired by many of late to breathe new life into the Long Blonde Tail. Firstly, there's simply an overabundance of things to share, discuss, ponder and wonder that simply isn't appropriate for me to do over here. But it is, here.

Secondly, I've been bowing my head in shame for being a bad blogger while attending some well-respected, intriguing and talked about Bay Area events -- mainly attended by bloggers. Like BlogHer, STIRR 1.4 and 1.5, and the very fun Blogger slosher dinner in honor of friend Jackie Danicki.

Always great to see new-found friends and resepected colleagues Shel Israel, Jeremiah Owyang, Jeremy Pepper, Mario Sundar, and BrainJams' Chris Heuer and Kristie Wells. And, coming across fine new people I'd like to keep in close touch with: Renee Blodgett, Shawn Bolan, Sylvia Paull, the fine folk of Spannerworks and many more.

It's good to be back. Ride on.