The absolutely best part of going to Philadelphia was meeting Albert Yee of the DrangonballYee blog. (Plus the other cool liberal bloggers like Matt of bopnews.com and Chris of mydd.com). I had only exchanged emails with Albert and he gave me a place to stay, took me to get a steak, and introduced me to a cool bar and some of the best Jazz I’ve ever heard.
I was almost home and Albert called to see how my trip went. I realize then that he innately understood all that One.org (or whom ever fucked up this “backstage passes” stuff) didn’t. Treat others like you would like them treat you. Go out of your way for the people you don’t know. Live 8
THANK YOU ALBERT, YOU SAVED MY WEEKEND!
Albert’s Blog. Albert’s Photos.
What can I say, I’m awesome! All kidding aside, I really felt that this weekend was about helping others, in Africa or right in my apartment. Brian, it was a pleasure to meet you and seeing how podcasting works closeup. If we can’t help each other here, how the hell are we going to start making a difference elsewhere?
I too was very upset about the wristbands we received, but I tried to stay as positive as possible. I’m sure some bitterness that I’m repressing right now [maybe because I'm too tired to put it all together] will come out at some point.