Category Archives: facebook
Day 17: Conundrums
I had been off Facebook for some time prior to starting these daily blog posts. I had even taken the app off my phone to strengthen my resistance to mindless scrolling, usually through posts from pages I hadn’t even “liked.” … Continue reading
It’s Time
I’ve been considering signing off of Facebook for several months now, for a variety of reasons. This has been a tough decision because it’s been my lifeline to friends and family since sometime in 2008. In the beginning, it was … Continue reading
Boycotting Facebook
For some time now, I’ve been considering boycotting, perhaps leaving Facebook all together. I’ve seen other people on Facebook threaten to do the same. So, just as I did for Lent, I’m logging off and removing the app from my … Continue reading
My Writerly Achilles Heel
My Facebook friend, Al Boudreau, posts daily questions to writers on Facebook. His question this morning was:Writers/Authors: We all have strengths and weaknesses in our writing. What are you most deft at, in terms of winning readers over to make … Continue reading
Bring It On, 2012!
I’ve enjoyed reading end-of-the-year blogs that summarize 2011 and talk about hopes, resolutions and goals for 2012. In fact, I’ve been inspired to keep a resolution/goal journal to track (and focus on) my progress–or lack thereof. I know that in … Continue reading
Bring It On, 2012!
I’ve enjoyed reading end-of-the-year blogs that summarize 2011 and talk about hopes, resolutions and goals for 2012. In fact, I’ve been inspired to keep a resolution/goal journal to track (and focus on) my progress–or lack thereof. I know that in … Continue reading
Swallowed by Ugly
Sometimes I think the world is being swallowed by ugliness. Bickering in Congress, so vitriolic they can’t seem to get anything done. Bullying so despicable it drives a person to take his own life. Nasty comments on the Internet. Constant … Continue reading
Swallowed by Ugly
Sometimes I think the world is being swallowed by ugliness. Bickering in Congress, so vitriolic they can’t seem to get anything done. Bullying so despicable it drives a person to take his own life. Nasty comments on the Internet. Constant … Continue reading
Joy Beyond Technology
On Sunday, President Obama spoke at the commencement of Hampton University in Virginia, saying technology “puts new pressures on our country and on our democracy.” In his speech, he told the graduating students, “With iPods and iPads; Xboxes and PlayStations; … Continue reading
Joy Beyond Technology
On Sunday, President Obama spoke at the commencement of Hampton University in Virginia, saying technology “puts new pressures on our country and on our democracy.” In his speech, he told the graduating students, “With iPods and iPads; Xboxes and PlayStations; … Continue reading
