the Windows Twitter client you'll love to use. Frenzy uses Dropbox to store your feed items and keep everything in sync. You don't need another account and there's no other server involved.
Barbara Sher, author of Wishcraft, started a Twitter thread-thingie called #ideaparty. Its for problem-solving wishes and obstacles together with other Twitterers. You can join the party thru a "chat" room, or do it thru your Twitter account. Just use the #ideaparty hashtag. Read this first: http://www.barbarasherwishcraft.com/