Please Welcome Khalil Khoury & Crystal Edwards, Redmond's Newest Bloggers

This week Redmond Patch welcomed a bevvy of new bloggers to its Local Voices section. Please welcome:

• Khalil Khoury, I Am An American
• Crystal Edwards, Mixed Media Texture Paintings by Crystal Edwards
• Sharon Tacon, 'Stamp Out Hunger' on May 11
• Liv Finne, Washington Charter School Commission holds second meeting

It can take a bit of courage to craft such a personal essay, as Khoury did, so click on the links and see what your neighbors have to say. Don't forget to log in and post your own thoughts on their blogs, too!

Want to blog on Patch, too?

Redmond Patch is looking for bloggers who’d like to share their local knowledge, personal expertise, political opinions, or hobbies. We want bloggers who can have readers walk away feeling challenged, inspired, happy, sad or further educated on a particular subject. Photo and video blogs are also encouraged!

Keep in mind that this is not a reporting gig. There’s no need to be a published author or someone who needs to be told what to write about. We want you to write about what you want and when you want.

Blogging on Patch is just one more way you can get involved with your community and spark important discussion.

So, start a blog on Redmond Patch today! Have questions about blogging? Email Community Editor Jenny Manning at jenny.manning@patch.com.