We've been talking about coworking at Quiddities for a long time now. We all love the idea of opening our doors to other geeks and sharing ideas and our great space. There is such a vibrant community of tech minded folks, artists, entrepreneurs and visionaries here, it's time to start getting together and making things happen.

So that's why we're hosting the first of what we hope are a long line of many coworking events under the (getting some good press) Jelly brand. Jellys are popping up all over, world-wide even, and they're getting great coverage in Wired and NPR's Morning Edition. It's a movement who's time is long overdue.

Before I worked at Quiddities I worked for years as a designer out of my home office. Isolated and hungry for human interaction I'd often wander down to my local coffee brewer, looking for more than just a caffeine jolt. While I loved the freedom to make my own hours (late) and listen to whatever radio I wanted (community or KPIG) I missed the comaraderie of co-workers. I love to talk shop. I love the energy you get from a group think, where the brain dump of many can create a big idea. I love getting advice on projects I'm working on, or maybe the chance to commiserate. I love it when I'm stuck and someone nudges me out of my limited way of thinking. How I would have loved Jelly.

Creating community in these crazy times of worldwide isolation, working together not as competitors, but as collaborators, I believe there is plenty to go around and if you work to your strengths and passion that abundance will make itself present. Come together in community and see what happens. Come join us at Quiddities and let's start talking.

The first Jelly is on Friday, April 4, 9-5 at Quiddites, 43-203 Potrero in the Sash Mill. Bring your laptop, lunch and social skills. We'll provide the coffee and good conversation.

Collaboration is where it's at. Open source in everything we do.