Tag Archives: Facebook
Gaman (For the Next Four Years)
I’m sad. I’m in shock. I’m disappointed. I’m fearful. I’ve set aside a long blog post that spilled much of what I’m feeling today because: So, I’ve been reflecting on gaman, the Japanese philosophy of endurance. How am I going … Continue reading
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
A Spiritual Renewal
I’ve been thinking for some time about unfriending myself from Facebook, due to the many things I’ve come to dislike about it: Lots of fake news that too many people continue to believe and worse, pass along to others who … Continue reading
Facebook’s Lost Opportunity
Tonight on Facebook, I’ve seen several people post that they’ve had enough of political posts. Some have said they’re sticking to cute animal videos. Some have said they’ll unfriend anyone who posts anything political. Some have said they’ll unfriend anyone … Continue reading
Month of Thanks Giving: Day 4 (Sleep…and Coffee)
Once again, my Gratitude of the Day was prompted by something a friend–this time, Meg Welch Dendler, (who, by the way, has a new book out and you can read my interview with her HERE!)–posted this picture and comment on Facebook: … Continue reading
I Write Because…
This week, I’m featured on the Tumblr blog, Asians Doing Everything. I’m honored to be included with many others who have been featured, and who fit the description: Asians Doing Everything recognizes and celebrates the work being done by Asians and … Continue reading
Focus on Failure
Rarely will I decline a challenge, especially if that challenge involves something I want to do anyway. On our drive home from the Ozarks Writers League meeting over the weekend, Steve challenged me to do my own NaNoWriMo. Now. Not in … Continue reading
Monday Mashup: 8/13/12
MASH-UP A creative combination or mixing of content from different sources. ___________________ Saturday, several of my writer friends and I got together at the farm to learn about WordPress. Here’s some of what we accomplished: Transferred Blogger blogs to WordPress … Continue reading
