Snow has been on the ground and our constant companion for going on a couple of weeks now and they say more may be on the way. Last week we were snowed in at our house for about 3 days before we could get one of our vehicles dug out and cleared enough to venture... Continue Reading →
Tikory Tickory Tok: Self-Checkout Shenanigans in The Age of Tik Tok
I was told by someone recently (almost proudly it seemed) that they get their news from Tik Tok. In full disclosure, I am not a user of Tik Tok so I am going only on my assumptions here, but this claim did not inspire confidence in me as to this person’s news literacy. I am... Continue Reading →
AI Poem of the Week: Drama Mamas
AI Prompt: Write a poem about the drama mamas of Facebook Version 1 In the digital realm where stories unfold, The Drama Mamas, bold and uncontrolled. With fingers poised, they type away, Their tales of woe, their daily fray. In Facebook's land, they reign supreme, Their posts a never-ending stream. From PTA to neighborhood spats,... Continue Reading →
Never Wrestle with a Pig and Other Rules for the Internet
If you have spent any time online over the last few years, you have seen firsthand both the wonders and the horrors of even a minimal online presence. The internet and social media have given us access and platforms that were historically reserved for a very select few or those with the resources to push... Continue Reading →
Presence in a Culture of Dopamine
Presence is the Medium of Love is a quote I came across while listening to Ian Simkins on a podcast in which he was discussing finding God in the mundane things of life. He used the phrase to describe his intentional efforts to be present with his three young sons. He talked of wanting his... Continue Reading →
