Poor Bossy is home while most bloggers are not
They’re off having fun, leaving Bossy with squat
Appearing on panels and winning Best Blog
While in a big heap, Bossy lies with her dog
Of course Bossy’s talking about Mom two-point-oh
A summit in Houston, but did Bossy go?
No—it cost too much money, at least that was her thinking
So she skipped all the learning and schmoozing and drinking
And then, back in Texas, it’s South By Southwest
Bossy wanted to go, but she thought it not best,
Because hotels and tech talk and booze not withstanding
Who could tolerate bands doing all those cute band things?
Not to mention how Bossy can’t buy an award
When it comes to the Bloggies she is largely ignored
But that is just fine — who needs recognition?
Who is Bossy if not the one lacking ambition?
But just like the rest of the Internet readers
Bossy saw photos of all the blog leaders
As they ate and were merry across Austin, all hot
With awards in their hands, dot dot frigging dot…
But this summer, Chicago, darned if Bossy will miss it
BlogHer-oh-nine, Bossy purchased her ticket
Right before it sold out, how could Bossy resist
She’ll be the tall one in back with a wine in each fist
Domestic Goddess (in training) says
March 20, 2009 at 9:01 amThank goodness you’re not bitter!
Philly says
March 20, 2009 at 9:20 amBossy should start her own conference, right here in Philly.
zelzee says
March 20, 2009 at 9:28 amJust so you know……
I think your blog ROCKS……
For what it’s worth…………………….
But then again, no one asked me my opinion on world peace or anything…………………….
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
March 20, 2009 at 10:16 amBut Bossy, dear Bossy,
Please do not dismay,
There’s the Virginia. Blog Fest,
For which you won’t pay.
All your adoring fans will be here,
even BFF Grandma J.
So think about driving,
to Virginia in July
You can drink double fisted,
And laugh til you cry..
We’d just love to have you,
That isn’t any lie.
Heather says
March 20, 2009 at 10:26 amOK, so I may not be going to BlogHer, but I am super excited that you’ll be in my hood! I’m going to stalk me some Bossy.
Acher says
March 20, 2009 at 10:27 amCan we hang out when you come to Chicago this summer?? My two basset hounds don’t quite equal one great dane, but they’re still lovers. And there’s WAY more cool stuff in the city than just the tourist-y spots…
Madness says
March 20, 2009 at 10:40 amOh Bossy, youre the Boss indeed.
Come BlogHer 09 I shall have a great need.
Madness lives just two hours down the road
An easy jump .. for this envious toad.
Thats about as creative as I get ..
But be sure I’ll be stalking the they call Getz.
I need help. I know.
Madness says
March 20, 2009 at 10:40 amargh ..
the ONE they call Getz.
Lee of MWOB says
March 20, 2009 at 10:54 amOh Bossy….It’s 7:45 AM PST right now and I actually had a late night for ONCE (that did not involve kids) hanging with some old girlfriends, and I can not POSSIBLY start a rhyming comment right now although please believe me when I say my heart is in the right place. And I ADORE Dr. Seuss.
Your blog is so beyond exceptional, it can not possibly be labeled with these normal blog awards and such. You deserve your own category and in that category, you would always win.
So BlogHer?! I bought a ticket too (unlike you I have NO idea why I bought one but I did) and I’m glad you’ll be wearing that Cat in the Hat hat ’cause it will be easy to find you and say hello!!
Happy friggin’ FRIDAY!!
Average Jane says
March 20, 2009 at 11:10 amExcellent! I’ll see you at BlogHer once again, then.
Adorable Girlfriend says
March 20, 2009 at 11:33 amIt’s already sold out?!! I didn’t even get the notice yet.
lauren says
March 20, 2009 at 11:40 amyou may have missed this one
but oh, there’ll be more
your just desserts will come
“iambossy” will roar!
Say What? says
March 20, 2009 at 11:40 amI heart Dr. Bossy! (and Dr. Seuss, may he rest in peace)
Just think how much more you will have saved for BlogHer 09 – more wine for everyone!!
Camille says
March 20, 2009 at 11:41 amI feel like that all the time, Bossy. Maybe it will make you feel better that 1) I didn’t even know about all those conferences until people started blogging about how fantastic they’d been, 2) I’d like to go to BlogHer but can’t rationalise the spending, and 3) You have 100% more readers than me.
: )
I’m not giving up, though, and neither should BOSSY.
Robynn\'s Ravings says
March 20, 2009 at 11:59 amI am new to the blog world,
So I guess it’s not prudent,
To spend money for partying,
When I’m still just a student.
Maybe BlogHer in ’10 will be my cup of tea
If I can stop spending money on Starbucks for ME.
heyjoe says
March 20, 2009 at 12:03 pmVery clever, however
do not forget, while Saturn loves Bossy
the rest of us get
jack shit.
Momo Fali says
March 20, 2009 at 12:05 pmWill you remember what I look like if I’m not crying? I’ll be the one holding two Coronas. See you there.
The Cheap Chick says
March 20, 2009 at 12:18 pmThis is why I skip blog conferences, and instead, geek out at sci fi cons like Convergence in MN. Or various Ren Fests. Because they don’t let you wear costumes to blog cons. Which makes them that much more boring.
Olivia says
March 20, 2009 at 12:19 pmBossy makes Dr. Suess proud.
chuck says
March 20, 2009 at 12:21 pmscrew blog awards. i would vote for you for frickn’ *president*, anyday!
jandondi says
March 20, 2009 at 12:25 pmoh bossy….you make a proud mama weep.
joeinvegas says
March 20, 2009 at 12:33 pmBetter than currently with a whine in each post.
But we love you anyway.
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
March 20, 2009 at 12:38 pmStill and all, none of them did an amazing road trip where they met the little people–that makes you number one in my ratings system.
Jamie says
March 20, 2009 at 1:09 pmI live in the Chi, so I just bought the cocktail party ticket(s). Because, let’s face it – I’m just there to meet my blogging idols and drink.
I’ll be the redhead that sneaks up on you ninja style, glass of white wine in hand, and gushes about how much I respect you.
Avitable says
March 20, 2009 at 1:18 pmI look forward to seeing you in July!
Kirsten says
March 20, 2009 at 1:31 pmBossy don’t fret,
You’ll see reward yet.
Your “bossies” are loyal,
Like fish nibbling coral.
We love tales of poo,
of budget woes, too,
and cheer for barbie theatre
as only Bossy does do..kaloo!
Our fearless leader…
We surely do need her!
Awards? why consternation?
Bossy wins my admiration!
magpie says
March 20, 2009 at 2:19 pmWe’ll drink a toast then.
roycecutlass says
March 20, 2009 at 3:40 pmWould love to go to Shycargo. But, last time I was there, sadly, they drove me to the bus station and gave me a one way ticket to Mississippi. No going back.
Oh, The Joys says
March 20, 2009 at 4:05 pmHere’s hoping you find an excellent roommate…
sigh.
Chicky Chicky Baby says
March 20, 2009 at 4:12 pmOh, they’ll all know it’s you because you’ll be the one with the appendage that looks like me.
Fer chrissake.
Bush Babe of Granite Glen says
March 20, 2009 at 4:35 pmBossy’s talent is too great for mere Bloggies awards. Are they handing out raybans at the BlogHer conference for attendees to cope with the glare of your blog-power?? Now if only I could convince the organisers that they need to fly an Aussie in for the show…
BB
janny226 says
March 20, 2009 at 5:43 pmI was soo down to the wire getting my BlogHer ticket too. How about an award for being the last ones to sign up???
Parentopia Devra says
March 20, 2009 at 6:51 pmI will drink with you on a box, with a fox while eating lox and wearing sox.
Sparx says
March 20, 2009 at 7:02 pmJust so you know, the fact that the Boss can’t win anything makes me feel MUCH better about my own blog.
sarah says
March 20, 2009 at 7:04 pmI voted for you! I read you every day, you are the best blog, so funny, so witty, so rhymey.
Ree (the other one) says
March 20, 2009 at 8:52 pmAnd when I get to Chicago (wait, do I ever really leave? Damn) I’m going to hug Bossy and try not to steal her hat.
Catherine McP says
March 20, 2009 at 9:10 pmSomeone at the Bloggies was missing..it was our Bossy who wasnt ass kissing.. You dont need those awards, we know your the best..So there all the schlip-schlappin rest.
Grandma J says
March 20, 2009 at 9:34 pmBossy should spend at least one day
Practicing for Chi-town on Chesapeake Bay
So many bloggers who love you best
Will be at the 1st annual Virginia Blogfest
Grandma J will be driving all the way from Texas
In her Ford that she will pretend is a Lexus
For her and most, the cherry on the cake
Would be for Bossy, this Blogfest to make.
Amen
sugarpie says
March 20, 2009 at 10:30 pmBossy-
The mom-to-marketing thing or whatever looks scary lame, be glad you skipped it (-and I’m in Houston so I should know lame). Also! SXSW-bossy, NO! Way too much hype and waaaaay too many hipster douchbags. Its Austin squared to the eighth power, in a bad way. Come to Austin some other time-you’ll have a much mo’ better time, Enjoy the hell out of Chicago instead.
Jason says
March 20, 2009 at 11:33 pmBossy’s readers are also a talented and funny crew, are they not?
Bossy + Dr. Seuss = the perfect combination
Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] says
March 20, 2009 at 11:46 pmGetting a hug from Bossy is in my top 5 things to do at BlogHer in July. I still dream about the hug I got from Bossy last year on the trip-around-the-world. Best Hugger Ever.
Amber Star says
March 21, 2009 at 12:46 amI’m sorry you didn’t go to SxSW, but what do I know. I just think it is fun to go to Austin and have fun. From what I hear it is fun and so cool. Hope you have a great time in Chicago.
caleal says
March 21, 2009 at 2:02 amI’ll be the one stalking the location looking to catch a glimpse of all the internet rockstars like Bossy.
cat says
March 21, 2009 at 3:15 pmBeing from Chicago, I voted for you on the Bloggies MANY MANY times. It didn’t help. Meh. Fook-em.
Patti in NJ says
March 21, 2009 at 3:54 pmWe know you rock. F ’em if they can’t take a joke.
jeanie says
March 21, 2009 at 6:34 pmOh Bossy
The loss will
Diminish in time.
But you’ll Blog Her
You ….
And we’ll sit here and whine.
So Not Mom-a-licous says
March 21, 2009 at 8:17 pmFan-fricking-tastic! I guess my decision was made for me about Blogher 09. I was going to go. Guess that’s what I get for procrastinating. Think there will be scalpers in front of the hotel? Dang, I’m bummed now. Well you will just have to have fun for all of those that can’t go!
So Not Mom-a-licous says
March 21, 2009 at 8:18 pmP.S. I’m just going to start my own blog convention. And then I can do whatever I want, speak about whatever I want, won all the best awards and so on!
Andrea's Sweet Life says
March 21, 2009 at 10:44 pmI left my decision till nearly the last minute too, almost talked myself out of going, but then I remembered Bossy’s advice from last year: Just go!
See you there!
Ms. T. says
March 22, 2009 at 12:48 pmI’m on the BlogHer ’09 Wait List. Fingers crossed…
blackbird says
March 22, 2009 at 9:07 pmMaybe this time I’ll be brave enough to introduce myself.
Lisa says
March 22, 2009 at 10:22 pmIm so not worthy, and that is no joke–
Plus–my dear bossinator
Im dead ass broke.
Mary says
March 22, 2009 at 11:34 pmBossy O Bossy…
I tried to think of a cute rhyme, and I couldn’t in the two minutes I allotted. & I’m sad about this. Also sad that I didn’t get a student ticket when I could. But my friend & I would *absolutely love* to meet you! (we’re in Chicagoland)…hopefully it will all work out
p.s. PLEASE do a barbie recap of the wonderful sally field movie “not w/ out my daughter”
foolery says
March 25, 2009 at 3:43 pmChicago waits for another day
In July I’ll be on Chesapeake Bay
‘Cause I won’t be at BlogHer Nine
I’ll be in Virginia swilling wine
BUT . . .
We would SO love a BlogHer cam
Thank you, thank you, Bossy I Am
Jenn says
June 24, 2009 at 11:06 pmOh my, look at you-
how I LOVE Dr. Suess!
They call me a grown-up
but I love a good rhyme.
Your blogs-they amuse me
though I’m a little behind.
I’m just playing catch up
and thought you should know
you are so funny
that I told my friends so
Too much? Ha!
georgie says
July 30, 2009 at 11:59 amI just loved this…I am hoping for NYC in 2010