Sep 18, 2017 |
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson
(Originally published on The Write Conversation. Reprinted/updated here with permission.)
Everywhere we turn we’re hit with the message of how great social media is. Don’t get me wrong, I love social media. But I didn’t start out loving it. I began my relationship with this new paradigm by hating it.
I don’t have a background in computers or marketing or anything that might make social media look interesting. Add to that fact that I’m a natural introvert, and you have a recipe for a disaster. Truthfully, that was how my relationship with social media began—as … read the rest. . .
Sep 17, 2017 |
by Molly Jo Realy @RealMojo68
Frankly, On Faith.
So often the world says we can’t do this or we shouldn’t do that, and if we try, it has to be a blood bath competition.
The Bible says, softly, we can do all things. But we do these things through Christ, who will give us strength.
When we focus on the Father-Son-Spirit Trinity, our souls learn to recognize that while we can do all things, it’s not always advisable. With true faith the size of a mustard seed, we can move mountains. We can do what we once thought impossible.… read the rest. . .
Sep 16, 2017 |
by Molly Jo Realy @RealMojo68
It’s one of those “notice me” thingies. It says, “Yo, I’m over here!” It leaves breadcrumbs and helps you pay attention.
No, it’s not a selfie, Rocky Balboa or your Aunt Edna’s rendition of Hansel and Gretel.
It’s the hashtag.
Now, in your parents’ days, they might-a called it “the pound sign” or “the number symbol”.
But technology has changed and brought a vocabulary all its own.
This isn’t your mother’s shorthand any more.
When you’re a creative trying to attract other creatives, it’s almost like a not-so-secret handshake. And once you learn the lingo, … read the rest. . .
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