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In part II of my conversation with Michelle Chmielewski, we’ll talk about how she found her blogging niche, how she’s built a following and what happens when things go viral. If you’ve missed part I – click here. We talk about Michelle’s move from Utica to Paris, what her role of a community manager was like and the cultural differences between the ways people use social media in Europe and the US.

I’ve always loved Over The Rhine’s music and their letters. This latest one fits them to a T. Their messages always paint such vivid photos and constantly remind me about what’s so right about their music and way that they value small things. It’s a longer read but one I think you’ll enjoy very, very much. Dear extended musical family, Well, after 20-some-odd years in the music business,

My picks for posts / likes and finds of the week. Everything Is A Remix (Part 3): The Elements of Creativity June 23, 2011 Louis C.K. On Being a Father June 22, 2011 What do you want to remember. June 20, 2011

My picks for posts / likes and finds of the week. Everything Is A Remix (Part 3): The Elements of Creativity June 23, 2011 Louis C.K. On Being a Father June 22, 2011 What do you want to remember. June 20, 2011

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals at the Saranac Brewery

  Michael Franti’s show at the Saranac Brewery – in the pouring rain – reminded me for the first time in a long time – how to have fun. Amazing night.

I had the pleasure of sitting down (via Skype) with Michelle Chmielewski who is a native Utican (my home town) living in Paris, France. Michelle is a blogger and works in community management for Synthesio and will soon be moving to Seesmic. Her video blogs about life in Paris are ones I’ve been following for a long time and her posts about Free Hugs and Putain! – have recently gone viral. In part I we