Tag: social media

  • A brief update, plus two podcasts to share!

    A brief update, plus two podcasts to share!

    I’ve been quiet this first half of 2025. That’s on purpose. I’ve taken a step back from social media and focused more on “real world” conversations. My definition of “online” versus “real world” is a little squishy. You might get exactly what I’m talking about, or you might raise an eyebrow and disagree. It’s one…

  • I deleted my Facebook data. It was harder than I anticipated.

    I deleted my Facebook data. It was harder than I anticipated.

    Almost a year ago, I stopped using my personal Facebook profile. The contempt and incivility around the 2016 election left a bad taste in my mouth. Subsequent articles I read about how Facebook can affect our beliefs and relationships further soured me on the experience. Beyond that, though, I noticed how good it felt to…