The last time I craved a burger was in October and before that, quite possibly years. While still an all-American habit, I have not regularly indulged in burgers since childhood. As I made my way out of San Francisco for what became a 7.5 hour drive to Lake Tahoe (normally takes about 3.5 apparently), the hamburger craving started.
Unlike the moments of reflection I experienced when I succumbed to an A&W burger nine months ago, the craving wasn’t about reliving childhood for a ‘moment in time,’ nor was it a ‘fix’ in the midst of a major life transition, yet it was every bit about comfort and small town charm where things are simple.
I discovered a quaint diner called Wagon Train Coffee Shop in Truckee, not far from my final destination. I had a remarkable waitress who at 22 is back home and now married after finishing college in Chicago. I learn that she loves to write. How could I not say “Blog girl, blog.” It’s such a great way to get started and determine what really inspires you at the tips of your fingers.
So yes, I had a burger — all with positive reinforcement as I chatted with her in this historic and authentic diner in this rural town not far from Tahoe. Alas, the burger lives on.
Renee Blodgett is the founder of We Blog the World. The site combines the magic of an online culture and travel magazine with a global blog network and has contributors from every continent in the world. Having lived in 10 countries and explored nearly 80, she is an avid traveler, and a lover, observer and participant in cultural diversity.
She is also the CEO and founder of Magic Sauce Media, a new media services consultancy focused on viral marketing, social media, branding, events and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped companies from 12 countries get traction in the market. Known for her global and organic approach to product and corporate launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an active user of social media, she helps clients navigate digital waters from around the world. Renee has been blogging for over 16 years and regularly writes on her personal blog Down the Avenue, Huffington Post, BlogHer, We Blog the World and other sites. She was ranked #12 Social Media Influencer by Forbes Magazine and is listed as a new media influencer and game changer on various sites and books on the new media revolution. In 2013, she was listed as the 6th most influential woman in social media by Forbes Magazine on a Top 20 List.
Her passion for art, storytelling and photography led to the launch of Magic Sauce Photography, which is a visual extension of her writing, the result of which has led to producing six photo books: Galapagos Islands, London, South Africa, Rome, Urbanization and Ecuador.
Renee is also the co-founder of Traveling Geeks, an initiative that brings entrepreneurs, thought leaders, bloggers, creators, curators and influencers to other countries to share and learn from peers, governments, corporations, and the general public in order to educate, share, evaluate, and promote innovative technologies.
