Somehow this seem to fit today as I was participating in a conference virtually. While I wanted to be in Miami for GreatIdeas '09, it wasn't possible physically.
However, thanks to the Internet and Twitter I was able to gain value from the participants who WHERE there as they shared their insights.
Together we were able to discuss many of the issues facing non profit associations and how to address those issues in creative ways. Plus I created a stronger network of colleagues who have very creative and wonderful ideas!