Category Archives: Social Media

Social Media Detox – Day 2

Posted on October 3, 2023 by SJ

Last night I uninstalled Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok from my phone. The one thing I noticed right away is that in lieu of the endless scrolling on my phone I’m focusing on other tasks that need to be completed. I … Continue reading →

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Social Media = Less Social

Posted on October 2, 2023 by SJ

I came to a realization the other day, and shortly after that decided to deactivate both my Facebook and Instagram. The problem sad to say it is my apparent addiction to social media. The realization hit as I spent about … Continue reading →

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Now I don’t want to go off on a rant here…

Posted on January 1, 2022 by SJ

So I won’t. There are a handful of local Facebook groups for the town I reside in. Over the past couple months, a resident has repeatedly complained about activities on their road which they think are dangerous. The posts are … Continue reading →

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2021

Posted on January 1, 2021 by SJ

So I’m back on Facebook after roughly two months clear of the platform. This time around, I’m only connecting with people I know and chat with on a regular basis… People I’ve no need to mute or unfriend. Previously I … Continue reading →

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Unplugged – Update.

Posted on November 15, 2020 by SJ

It’s been a week since I “deleted” my social media presence. I’ve still got what… another 23 days before the platforms actually “delete” my data. I use quotes there because nothing online is ever really deleted for good. My posts, … Continue reading →

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Unplugged.

Posted on November 8, 2020 by SJ

Have you ever heard the story of the Lykov family?  In the 1930’s they fled Communist persecution of Christians.  They fled into the desolation of the unforgiving taiga of Siberia. They were not seen again until 1978, when geologists traversing … Continue reading →

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Be aware of social engineering!

Posted on September 17, 2020 by SJ

Social Engineering: the use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential or personal information that may be used for fraudulent purposes. Every couple of weeks I get a panic call a friend that their computer has been hacked. Normally … Continue reading →

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