I am so amazed by the opportunities that have come simply by having this blog. Who woulda thunk? I mean, you buy a domain name, start rambling about your weird ailments and crazy behaviors, and the next thing you know, you’re being flown to Oklahoma to film a webisode with the legendary Pioneer Woman. Holy cow.
Yep, I made the spastic announcement on Twitter last week, and can now expand a bit. In just a couple weeks, I’ll be meeting The Pioneer Woman, aka Ree Drummond, aka the green acres goddess who puts every housewife in America to shame. I’ll be joining blogger Susan Wagner on an episode of Putting It All Together, a lifestyle series produced by BlogHer and sponsored by Macy’s. The video project is all about putting it together: your house, your closet, your life.
And yep, it’s being filmed at Ree’s ranch in Oklahoma! You know, where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain. (Come on, I just had to. Now excuse me while I do I side leap.) It’ll be a whirlwind trip, though I did promise my friend Jenny that I’d try to bring home a cowboy for her. She said a signed cookbook will also do.
Here’s where you come in. Our episode will be about giving back. We’ll be talking about all the things that you—our readers—are doing to help your communities. I’ve participated in programs such as Girls on the Run, and I donate when I can to individuals and organizations I feel a connection with, but I know I can be doing a lot more. Life has been really good to me lately. I need to pay it forward.
I’d love to hear your ideas for giving back. Please share them with me in the comments and I might give you a little shout-out on the show.
Help a wannabe cowgirl out, y’all.
