Things Are Heating Up: Convergence and Social Media Workshop

It's a hot one in Texas this time of year, but this year, it's especially hot.

Several days of 100+ temperatures and no rain were brutal, but apparently not enough, as my air conditioner decided to call it quits for a couple of days this week.

Air conditioning issues followed me to DFW airport on Saturday and afflicted my plane to Tampa.

I've interrupted my summer break to attend a workshop in St. Petersburg, Florida, this week. What better way to learn about what's the latest in journalism than by taking advantage of the great minds at the Poynter Institute and College Media Advisers.

I was finally able to cool off in the room at St. Pete after shooting this video of the beach directly behind my hotel. OK, so a little discomfort was worth it...

Stay tuned this week as I post to my blog, twitter and Facebook, the cool and cutting edge information I learn about convergence media and social media. But first, enjoy the beach!

Home Sweet Home

I just came back from my mother's farm and videotaped this wonderful sunset. While this is where I grew up, I've moved from the Home Sweet Home mentality to Home is Where the Heart Is mentality. I challenge you to discover the difference, because there is one. I'd love to hear what you think it is...