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Category: Society and Culture

  • Facebook Advertising – What Consumers Should Know

    Facebook Advertising – What Consumers Should Know

    When news of the ‘data leak’ Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal hit, I wasn’t the least bit surprised (and also amused that the media dubbed the incident a data leak – it was not a leak, IMO). A third party used a very powerful advertising tool to sway consumers. Sounds a lot like what so many advertisers…

  • I am weary… and angry. But I’m not done yet.

    I am weary… and sad. Weary because my mind is heavy with sadness. The inhumanity I’ve seen people – strangers, friends, family – express these days is heart-breaking.  Here’s the thing: my heartbreak is turning into downright anger these days. Anger that so many people speculate, postulate, and confabulate. The Internet truly is the Wild…

  • Why You Need To Stop Following THAT Facebook Friend

    We all have them – that one Facebook Friend (FF) who posts pictures of themselves in compromising situations; has daily public meltdowns; openly mocks and antagonizes their exes; or posts things one might generally find distasteful and irresponsible. The problem is, that particular FF may actually be a friend or family member that you have…

  • Afghanistan: Beyond the Headlines [Video]

    Afghanistan. If you’re like me, most of what you may have learned about this remote region has come from media headlines that have largely shown a country in turmoil. Images of barren desert landscapes seem to dominate. Of course, any reasonable person would deduce that there probably is a lot more to Afghanistan than what news…

  • Once You Become Parents We Still Want To Hang Out With You

    Recently, I read yet another ‘open letter’ from a parent explaining to their childless friends why they don’t have time for them in their lives anymore. Sigh. Seriously, parents – these letters are getting old, particularly to some of us childless friends you are directing them too. Last week, a post on Huffington entitled, Once…

  • Why We Need to Stop the Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Movement

      Each week, at least one viral video pops up on my social news feeds showcasing a random act of kindness (RAK).  These videos tend to pull at the heartstrings and even inspire people to go out and perform their own act of kindness (which is often then uploaded for the world to see). So, what’s…

  • It’s Time We Take Back The Internet.

    I was reminded again this week that the Internet can be a truly vile and hateful place.  In fact, if there’s some Internet scale of justice, I’m fairly certain it’s tipping in the direction of hate. Now, I’m no stranger to the barrage of hateful comments on social media sites.  You see it’s easy for…

  • Why I Don’t Have Children… Yet.

    Since some of my previous posts dealing with my personal life seemed to have been a hit, I figured it was about time I wrote this one.  Apparently, the Interweb is full of voyeurs. This is yet another topic that I’d wanted to write for quite some time, but due to its sensitive nature I…

  • Saying Good-bye to 2012

    I’m finally emerging from my self-induced holiday coma.  The holidays were splendidly relaxing.  Good thing too, because I always feel like I need to recharge as the end of the year approaches and a new one beckons on the horizon. Since I’m still feeling the effects of the holidaze, I haven’t been up to the task of…

  • The Puck Stops Here

    If you perch here regularly then you’ll know that I don’t just squawk and chirp about religion.  This is one of those times when something else has gotten my feathers in a ruffle.  Let’s address the 2012 NHL Lockout (isn’t it sad that we’ve even resorted to dating the lockout?).  Personally, I just find it ridiculous that millionaires…