I’m hoping that this diary will begin to draw attention to the new IRL group I’m hoping to organize, thanks to the inspiration and persistence of navajo. A few people have already Kosmailed me (tyvm!) to ask to join such a group, but there’s no point in creating a group unless we have a name for it that fits and works for all. Or at least for all of us who take part in the naming process!
We have plenty of folks in SE MI, I think. Strictly speaking, I no longer live within the six county Metro Detroit SMSA for Detroit (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Lapeer and St. Clair Counties). But I think the state's regions have a more SE and SW split, with my area (Washtenaw County) still tilting toward the east, so I am of course inclined to be expansive in our territorial boundaries. If someday another group or two emerges within our area, that’ll be fine with me, and we can share, split, whatever.
Meanwhile, what’ll it be? Sorry not to offer any alternative suggestions myself; I know a poll would help. But that’s what comments are for!
Besides the name, we need (or at least could use) an avatar, per navajo’s suggestion. That would be fun, but I have NO graphic expertise. Anyone else?
And then, it’d be great to work with a small crew to pull this together. I assume we’d like to have a meet-up sometime after the election. Time to plan now!
I’m looking forward to meeting you all, very much.