A couple months ago, I experimented with social media by simply “listening” for a day. I didn’t post anything, but I scrolled through my Facebook feed and my Twitter stream like I regularly do. Listening without the expected next action of responding or liking or sharing takes you out of the equation and lets you… Continue reading Social Media: A Positive Tool, Not a Negative Platform
Month: September 2012
#vetsmatter and we can help one
As some of you may have seen, I started an initiative a couple of weeks ago called #vetsmatter. The idea is to get the hashtag to trend on Twitter in lots of places *before* Veterans Day and it’s also the hope that that awareness will help raise funds for various organizations that support veterans since… Continue reading #vetsmatter and we can help one
#vetsmatter and we should tell them so
Recently in the news, there has been a lot of talk about the Veterans Job Bill that was blocked by the Senate. My desire is NOT to get into a political conversation. What I do want to do, however, is put out some positive vibes for our men and women who have served or who… Continue reading #vetsmatter and we should tell them so
I don’t know. I was wrong.
If there are two phrases that could turn around the online world, it would be those two up there. “I don’t know.” “I was wrong.” How often do you hear those phrases? If you’re like me, hardly ever. I’ve never been afraid to admit online that I don’t know something. When I first started tweeting… Continue reading I don’t know. I was wrong.
What if Social Media is No Longer a Thang?
A couple of weeks ago, I participated in my first ever G+ hang-out. I know I haven’t been the most ardent supporter of Google Plus – some of the rather sexist articles that came out when Google Plus was in beta soured me on the platform a bit. The busy stream and other facets of… Continue reading What if Social Media is No Longer a Thang?
Help me petition to deactivate driver-side airbags for Little People
When I was in high school, I really wanted to learn how to drive, but it seemed impossible. As a 4’5 young lady, I knew that regular driving instructors wouldn’t be equipped to help me out. I figured I’d have to buy a car and get it outfitted specially for me then learn how to… Continue reading Help me petition to deactivate driver-side airbags for Little People