We're no longer friends...

 ...Google Friends Connect, that is.

I feel as though this is a giant scandal of sorts...but it really isn't. If you're an avid blog follower (admittedly I definitely am) then you probably are "following" a number of blogs through Google Friends. I've had my head under the sand apparently because it was all news to me this last week when several of the blogs that I follow started talking about Google changing everything including the “Followers” widget that appears in the sidebar. This isn't a life-ending thing for me because most of you who read/follow my blog haven't used it (shame on you)...even though I can see where you're coming from (check the clustrmap!).

All this to say that some time around the beginning of March – Google will shut down Google Followers. So...I'm jumping on the “Linky Followers” band wagon. It's super easy and like most things – it's FREE! The nice thing that I actually found when I signed up was that there was a directory for blogs with the ability to search on themes. Because...that's exactly what I need...more blogs to follow.
So this is the plan (I like plans...they always help me be more efficient and productive...that's the happy, task-oriented side coming out)...
Step 1: Sign up for Linky Followers and follow [ instigate change ] and maybe if you're really excited about following me...you can follow [ the clean slate ] which is my other blog about music, rugby, and life.
Step 2: Comment! Tell me about your own facilitating adventures, trials, and learning opportunities. Share an activity or ask me questions.
See you on the flipside!

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