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Kristi and I got to go to IdeaCamp Pacific NW today, and really just soak in all the energy, people, and stories flowing from this very creative, motivated group of Christ-followers. It was really fulfilling to catch up with old friends like John Sowers and LV Hanson and reconnect with new ones like Dawn Decart and Brett Alijets.

It was also exciting and – at one point, hilarious – to get to meet people face-to-face that I’ve only known through Twitter. Jim Gray and I have been playing phone & twitter tag for months now – great to meet in person finally. We were halfway to the Ital-icious Caffe Umbria, when I realized we had OOOHHH!! CHURCHBARTENDER!!” Too funny, as I’d followed him for ages and not really known what he looked like.

It’s like in the movie Matrix, where everyone goes by some handle (“Neo” or “Morpheus”) rather than their “original” name. Only, our Matrix has “@” in front, I guess.

Pasquale, one of the owners, had supported Michael with gourmet coffee and encouragement when he was starting his coffeeshop-in-churches business – when no one else would. He was a gracious host, and very good to Michael.

What a day! Very great to meet you all, stay in touch.

Posted by Allan White in People