My world is this crazy mash-up of virtual and actual. Both are equally as important and integral aspects of one another, two sides of the same coin of the work that I do and the life that I live. So often I feel such an overwhelming sense of gratitude and awe for being able to be part of this transformative wave of technology and social media that allows me to erase boundaries, make connections, and create new pathways into the wild unknown of possibility and oftentimes deep friendship. This morning I was trying to think of all the amazing women I've met in person through this network, and I can't. I've lost count. After a decade of blogging and art gatherings and collaborations and teaching and adventuring there have been so many moments of kindred hellos. These moments are like unwrapping a special gift, full of anticipation and excitement over standing face to face with someone who I feel like I already know in beautiful, honest ways after a long love affair w