When Martha Rotter invited me to Dublin to speak at MIX essentials, I was delighted. Mostly because she wanted me to do Stalinist Web Design again, and I’m looking forward to the chance for a do-over with this presentation to heal my psychic wounds from FOWD.

Also, since Microsoft fired me about 12 years ago, I’m secretly thrilled every time they buy me lunch or invite me to something. I’m even more thrilled when they graciously offer to put me up at The Morgan because the Hilton Dublin is a no smoking hotel. (I’m in no way a prima donna and I don’t need my M&Ms colour sorted or anything, but I do need an ashtray.)

MIX is on the 24th of June and registration is free. I’m very excited Leeanne Lowe [t] is coming down from Belfast to speak as well; her talk on Guerilla Web Strategy looks great and I’m looking forward to meeting her. And to getting a chance to catch up with some Dublin people, too – if you’re around for drinks or dinner either night, let me know!