I would not have visited Point Lobos Reserve this week if it had not been for my social network. About a year ago, my friend Chris introduced me to his friend Kurt. A few months later, Kurt invited me to breakfast where I met George. In May, George, Kurt, and I walked the length of the Art Loeb Trail in Pisgah Forest. Last month, we met for lunch and I told George I was going to the Monterrey area of California. He told me to be sure and check out Point Lobos, and I did. And that's how social networks work. I was smarter and better-informed because of the relationships I've built. Social networks can be built without the Internet, but the networks can be reinforced online. If you're not yet a member of an online network, consider joining Facebook, or MySpace, or LinkedIn.
