Tag Archives: Twitter
SOPA opera digest
I’d like it to be noted that I endured 24 hours without Wikipedia. But I didn’t. I got in. Meanwhile, Internet stakeholders-turned-doomsayers appear to have scuttled the online piracy debate captained by the film and television industries. And judging by the millions … Continue reading
Reddit somewhere
A poll of social media aficionados: Are you on Reddit? How about Delicious? Technorati? Digg? Well surely you’re on Fark. No? Neither am I. I did StumbleUpon for a while; even wrote a blog post about it. Word Nymph enjoys a … Continue reading
Filed under Technology and Social Media
Plus or minus?
When it comes to new technology, I consider myself a fast follower. This means I’m not among the first to embrace something just because it’s new. At the same time, I’m typically not one to be dragged into the latest … Continue reading
Filed under Family and Friends, Technology and Social Media
Inner-child abuse
Attention users of social media: Have you been hacked lately? If you’re reading a blog, chances are that you’re no stranger to social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. And perhaps you’re savvy enough that you’ve avoided falling prey … Continue reading
Filed under Technology and Social Media
The Versies
I’ve never met Susan, writer of the Coming East blog, but she has graciously included me in a circle of bloggers to whom she’s conferring a Versatile Blogger Award. Being that, like Susan, this is the first blogging award I’ve received, I’ll … Continue reading
Keep it short
Yesterday’s blog post was my shortest yet, a mere 72 words. Being that it was a tribute to my husband, I tried to keep it brief. He always says my best posts are the short ones. Out of courtesy to … Continue reading
Filed under All Things Wordish, Quotes, Technology and Social Media
Anchor away
It looks pretty certain that Katie Couric will be stepping down as anchor of CBS Evening News. I have mixed feelings about this. Not that anyone asked. I was a latecomer to the Katie Couric fan club, but am a … Continue reading
Filed under Movies, Television and Radio, News, Politics
Three little words
A new trend has just popped up on Twitter and it’s popping so fast I’m having trouble tracing its path. I believe it originated with Maria Shriver. At first I thought it was corny but, once I dug down, I struck … Continue reading
Filed under All Things Wordish, Technology and Social Media
Cocoa conscious
It’s February, the shortest month of the year, a month since the onset of our New Year’s resolutions. It’s also host to Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day. As always, there’s something looming over it all, and it’s not snow. All … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Health, Holidays, Technology and Social Media
Overnight sensation
Just recently, I sulked when a snobby saleswoman snubbed my style as shabby chic. I’ve decided I could go two ways with that. I could bristle and point to evidence that my sought-after slipcovers are plenty trendy. Or, I could … Continue reading
Filed under Beauty and Fashion, Technology and Social Media
