Commentary on current trends in life
Although the above video by Rick Beato addresses comments from his previous video “The Real Reason Why Music is Getting Worse”, it’s far more reaching than that.
Category: Social media
Mastodon – a place of normalcy
In January 2023, I became a member of Mastodon, and officially left Twitter behind. It was one of the best things I did for myself.
Labels, labels, labels, labels, labels…
For the vast majority of my life, I was part of a culture that vigorously attempted to throw off the shackles of nomenclature. We wanted to be defined as human beings, who stressed their commonalities, instead of pointing to our differences. But it seems the tables have turned. Watch the news or a talk show, read the newspaper, or scroll through your favorite social media page, and you’ll see what I mean. We are no longer human beings but are strictly defined by a particular sub-group.
When did we become so segregated?
Silent Beauties
I’d like to introduce you to Silent Beauties, a friend I met on a *Mastodon. I enjoy our exchanges and therefore I’m pleased to share her blog, dedicated to her love of silent film. Glad me met!
Phone etiquette, er, lack thereof
Cell phones have certainly been a blessing, but they have also become a great source of irritation….
When you do something beautiful…
Let’s begin on a positive note… I want to thank the following Twitter moots for reaching out, and sending their warm and endearing hugs as I said my final goodbyes in November. I’m appreciative that I can remain in touch …