I’ve heard the question a few times, most often phrased something like, “What’s Google Wave…do I want it?” Well, after wringing a precious invitation from Jackie I gave Google Wave a go. I can say now that yes, you do want Google Wave…kinda.

Two recent articles have highlighted the importance of ditching your preconceptions about what constitutes the pinnacle of getting published and start embracing online media outlets – especially if you’ve been dreaming of getting hired by print publications you’d never dream of paying real money to read.

“If you build it, they will come,” whispered Kevin Costner in the movie that runs in my head. And so I’ve been hammering away at the keys, simultaneously updating and applying my slowly expanding knowledge of Wordpress, PHP, and HTML…all in an attempt to revamp the Meridian experience.