I have joined a local group here in Columbus called Tastecasting.  A group of locals spread the word about local restaurants and businesses.  These places host the Tastcasting group and present some of their food fare and give a discussion about their business.  The Tastercasters then Twitter and blog about the event.  The idea being to help spread the word about some of the fabulous local places around town.

I find this to be fascinating and a great concept.  Most everyone now has a blog and/or is on Twitter.  Because of these small pathways into other people’s lives, we can see and learn so many things.  Getting to know where you live and supporting local businesses is something everyone should be doing, and with Tastecasting that’s possible.  And it’s part of the reason I joined, because I want to explore Columbus more.  I want to know what’s out there.  Scott and I try to support local businesses as much as…