A lot of people like zombies. I think zombies are disgusting, so I’m curious to understand the fascination people have with them. They’re the walking dead with decaying flesh that falls off in rotted chunks. They eat brains. Gross. They…
Category: Social Media
#YOLO and #FOMO
I have to confess, YOLO used to be my favorite acronym until I read about FOMO. YOLO stands for “You Only Live Once” and is a pop culture term that signifies having done something indulgent or reckless. Whenever I see…
There’s an app for that…
Every time I wonder aloud if something is possible, or ruminate on a problem, somebody is quick to jump in with “there’s an app for that!” track expenses count calories measure your metabolic rate while sleeping perfect your memory If…
Facebook Friends: A True Story
Some of you may recall from an earlier post, Facebook Friends, that I keep my friend count under 50. Recently, I ran into a former FB friend who didn’t make the cut and had been deleted months ago. We exchanged pleasantries and then…
The Social Aspect of Sharing
Ironically enough, it seems to me that social media has turned sharing into an insular activity. Never before can I know more about my friends, or share more with them, all by not having any direct contact. When I was…