Category Archives: technology
Fresh
You may notice the site looks a little different. Last night I decided to change to another layout. Then I decided to change back. Then I decided to add a column. Then I needed a different size masthead. What once … Continue reading
Filed under humor, social media, technology
Quicksilver
Was it just me or was it strange to anyone else to learn of the recent deaths of Whitney Houston, Davy Jones, and Andrew Breitbart via Facebook? Maybe you didn’t find out that way. Maybe you found out via Twitter … Continue reading
Filed under America, social media, technology
The Gift of 40
Today is my last day to be 40. I have a friend who’s just two weeks younger than I am. Much smarter though. She argues 40 shouldn’t be different from any other year. Every year we ought to live with … Continue reading
Filed under America, courage, Gen X, social media, technology, writing
Linky Poos & Free Christmas Blog Button
Been tidying up a bit in anticipation of the December rush. A quick post to keep you apprised of where to find things around here. The Social Network has moved from the sidebar to the top menu. Check out these … Continue reading
Filed under social media, technology
Linky Dos
Good evening, night owls. It’s late and tomorrow’s post is all queued up for the morning. Simply had to take a moment to share how much I’m enjoying these Linky Party things on blogs. Linked up for the first time … Continue reading
Filed under friends, social media, technology
Dream Sequence
Remember earlier this month we got a new Mac to replace our dying Dell? Over the weekend, took the Mac back to the techies at the store for the data transfer. The wait was five days when we bought it. Now it’s only 48 hours. Gulp. True, … Continue reading
Filed under humor, social media, technology, writing
Welcome to the Wild West
Life on the blog is life on the wild frontier. Bring your bravado. There’s no established etiquette, no paved roads, and often no rules. How many posts per week? One, two, seven? How long should they be? There are no rules. Should … Continue reading
Filed under career, social media, technology, writing
Family Business
This is a rare and unplanned Saturday post. It’s quick so don’t blink. First, THE major development: the child lost his first tooth today. It’s been noticeably loose for almost two weeks and finally popped out this morning at breakfast. The … Continue reading
Filed under humor, motherhood, social media, technology
Privacy Schmivacy
“I have bad news for you,” said my pastor one Sunday morning from the pulpit. “In a hundred years, no one will remember us.” I love this guy. He’s also said things like the opposite of longing is not contentment, but apathy. … Continue reading
Filed under courage, humor, social media, technology, writing
DWM: Driving While Married
A smartphone catapults the navigational differences between men and women to a new level. “Should we use our current location?” I ask my husband as we drive in a strange city on our way to visit friends at their new … Continue reading
Filed under humor, marriage, technology
Paging Facebook
Attended a fun reception at AdFarm yesterday in their beautiful new St. Louis digs. Only the creative minds of an ad agency could figure out how to make Lucas Park Grille the company kitchen. Divine. At the party, guru Jay Baer discussed social … Continue reading
Filed under career, friends, Gen X, humor, social media, technology
Lost in Translation
Joined the 21st century this past December when I signed up for Facebook (FB). Already the lingo is giving me fits. I get LOL. I like it. I use it. It’s clever. But then came BTW, BFF, LMK, ROTF, TTYL, etcetera ad nauseum. Nearly … Continue reading
Everyday Q&A
Two weeks and 10 states later, we’re home from spring break. Wonderful trip. Never enough time to see everyone or do everything. Returned with more material than I can write. My crazy blog experiment came up in conversations along the way. … Continue reading
Filed under career, courage, friends, humor, motherhood, social media, technology, writing
Movin’ On Up
Dear Blogger, What good times we’ve had. Writing stories. Downloading photos. Recklessly hotlinking movie poster images and music videos. Ah, life in the fast lane. How could I not love you? You introduced me to blogging. I am enthralled. Enraptured. … Continue reading
Filed under courage, humor, social media, technology
