I'm headed to the Durango Songwriters EXPO this weekend - which, inexplicably, is no longer held in Durango.  I know exactly one person who will be there, and I can legitimately only call her an "acquaintance".  The songwriting contest happens ahead of time, so I already know I didn't win (although the head guy was kind enough to take time to email me and tell me my songs were in the final screening process - and then a few days later told me I had broken the top 25).   I'll take it.

Networking.  My favorite.  Circling the room like a lioness stalking some antelope.  Then moving in for the kill - I mean - some conversation.  And never ever approach a group of 2 - only if there are 3 or more.  Etc.  These are the kinds of "tips" circling in my brain.  I may or may not pay any attention to them, however!  ....  Mostly I prefer the advice to simply "be friendly".

This quote seems appropriate:   "You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face."  - Eleanor Roosevelt

Signed,
K - Heer Goze